Whats your ruling? NCAA

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

Very interesting, thanks. I wonder if comparable stats exist for Football Canada's rule change with exactly the opposite object: to encourage running kickoffs back.

The NCAA has been trying to reduce injuries during kick offs which is why they also outlawed wedge blocking with more than 2 players.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Welpe

The NCAA has been trying to reduce injuries during kick offs which is why they also outlawed wedge blocking with more than 2 players.

And 4 on each side of the kicker during free kicks. And no more than a 5 yard running start for all non-kickers.

Lots of stuff to watch for these days...