"Another amazing hurdle touchdown, but this one doesn't count"

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Originally Posted by RichMSN

They continually talk about how the runner doesn't need protection, but they fail to mention that a significant part of the equation is what happens if a foot or knee violently collides with the defender's head as the player is hurdling.

That said, I'd be happy with the NCAA rule. Exempt the runner.

Who was the college player last year who landed on his head after hurdling a potential tackler?