NFL Horse collar

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by mega3p

Do the reffs know the rules. I think the officiating in the NFL has changed, to the point that they pick and choose what to call, like the NBA did. I get tired of the extend the game calls, or the juggling calls on a first down, or the no call of holding with your hands full of jersey. So horse collar, sounds easy enough. but play clock expiring, has been around a long time and it still isn't always called. A win is manipulated all the time

Of course not. How would they know the rules better than you would? After all you have so much experience and you know all the philosophies. And you sit in on the meetings and see all the NFL literature. Better yet, you sit in on the pre-game meetings and pre-season meetings. Why not bless us all with your knowledge of the NFL game?

Peace

[APG]

From the 2009 NFL Rulebook

Section 12, Section 2 Personal Fouls,

Article 1:

All players are prohibited from:

(d) grabbing the inside collar of the back of the shoulder pads or jersey, or the inside collar of the side of the shoulder pads or jersey, and immediately pulling down the runner. This does not apply to a runner who is in the tackle box or to a quarterback who is in the pocket.

Penalty: Loss of 15 yards. If any of the above acts is judged by the official(s) to be flagrant, the offender may be disqualified as long as the entire action is observed by the official(s).