BOF Posted December 30, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 30, 2013 Yeah that was pretty scary in real time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Again I have to say he shouldn't be allowed to do that. As the Colt in that situation my natural instinct would be to be hesitant in tackling a player with an exposed head. That gives the Jaguar player a kind of advantage in that people won't necessarily go 100% full force at him. Now they might do, but I'm guessing many wouldn't. Which is why I think refs are supposed to call a play dead as soon as a helmet is dislodged, for precisely that reason. I don't think it's allowed in college football. You have to stop playing, which makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted December 30, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'm pretty sure something changed in the NFL a few years back regarding equipment too packoman. Specifically around the helmet. It just creates a situation where the attacker says 'will I, won't I?' and his decision (I will) either endangers the opponent or (I won't) unfairly benefits the player with no helmet. To me it's not bravery at all as by that point it's not a level playing field. But anyhoo, they're my thunks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 AFAIK, there is already a rule. The refs just didn't call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted December 31, 2013 Author VT Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2013 I prefer the Lockette hit. Timing, pace, power. Everything I love. They don't hit hard in American football, though... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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