| Rule |
Change |
| 3-2-5: |
Start the game clock on all kick-offs when the ball is
legally touched in the field of play. (Current rule is the game clock
starts when the ball is kicked, except in the last two minutes of each
half, when it starts when the ball is legally touched in the field of
play). |
Rule 6-4-1-a &
Rule 6-4-1-d: |
Delete the two-yard restricted area around a player located
to catch a free or scrimmage kick. |
| Rule 6-5-1: |
When a valid fair catch signal is made, the unimpeded
opportunity to catch a free or scrimmage kick is extended to a player who
muffs a kick. This protection terminates when the kick touches the ground.
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| Rule 6-5-3: |
Delete all references to illegal fair catch signals. |
| Rule 8-3-6: |
Delete the option allowing a team that a touchdown is
scored upon to kick. |
| Rule 8-4-2-a: |
Delete the option allowing a team that a field goal is
scored upon to kick. |
| Rule 9-1-2-e-1-(a): |
Offensive linemen at the snap positioned more than seven
yards in any direction from the middle lineman of the offensive formation
are prohibited from blocking below the waist toward the original position
of the ball in or behind the neutral zone and within 10 yards beyond the
neutral zone. |
| Rule 9-1-2-e-1-(b): |
Backs at the snap positioned outside the normal tackle
position in either direction toward a sideline, or in motion at the snap,
are prohibited from blocking below the waist toward the original position
of the ball in or behind the neutral zone and within 10 yards beyond the
neutral zone. |
| Rule 10-2-2-g-3: |
Enforce all penalties for unsportsmanlike acts (as defined
in Rule 9-2-1-a) occurring during or after a down that ends in a touchdown
and before a try, either on the try or on the succeeding kickoff
(Exception: During extra period[s]). |
| Rule 10-2-2-g-3: |
Enforce all penalties for personal fouls committed after a
touchdown play and before a try, either on the try or on the succeeding
kickoff (Exception: During extra period[s]). |
| British rule 8-3-4-a |
(fouls during a try after Team B possession) says that
distance penalties for personal fouls by either team are enforced on the
succeeding kickoff and other penalties are declined by rule. NCAA rule
8-3-4-a says that all penalties against either team are declined. NCAA
changed their rule sometime between 1995 and 1998 and I suspect we missed
it then. I propose we adopt the NCAA rule in this particular (and very
rare) circumstance. This amendment was accepted, although rare, the rule
needed to be consistent with others in those situations. |
| 12-1-4-a |
(amendment to rule 2-28-1) Tripping is intentionally using
the lower leg or foot to obstruct an opponent (including the runner) below
the knees. |
| 12-1-4-b |
(amendment to rule 9-1-2-c) There shall be no tripping
(including against the runner). |
| 12-1-9 |
If a player or an identified squad member in uniform
commits two personal fouls in the same game, he shall be disqualified.
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