New Elbow Rule
I know we discussed this a few threads ago, but the NCAA has come out with new elbow penalty's. We are told that these new penalty's DO NOT pertain to whether the play is a foul or not , but on how to administer the penalty. This has provided a whole bunch of "what if's..." Feel free to add your own. The rules aren't printed so here is the cliff notes version:
Elbow above the neck = Foul (pretty basic)
MOVING elbow that makes contact above the neck = Intentional
EXCESSIVE elbow that makes contact above the neck = Flagrant
If we deem contact incidental (marginal) then nothing changes. However, if we deem there has been an elbow to a player above the neck, we now have to determine if it was stationary, moving and/or excessive. The ability to "upgrade", but not "downgrade", is available via video. Providing information to your partners on severity is encouraged. I have a sneaking suspicion there will be a lot of in season memo's regarding clarification of this new standard.
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