player safety

Look for quicker whistles this season

by Mark Schultz - September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 0

In trying to keep ball carriers from being blown up this year, the NFL has directed officials to blow an early whistle to help prevent injuries. The NFL wants officials to sound the whistle and shut down a play when the runner or quarterback is wrapped up. Usually the officials wait

Competition Committee proposes change to catch and replay rules (with video examples)

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by Mark Schultz - March 21, 2018 0

http://gty.im/915747282 The NFL Competition Committee is consideringÂ several rule changes, first reported by Mark Maske of theÂ Washington Post,Â that would change how instant replay impacts the game. The committee will formally announce it's proposals Friday. NFL owners will meet in April to formally vote on the rule changes. 24 out of 32 owners

NCAA kickoff rule proposal may drive one more nail in the coffin corner

by Mark Schultz - March 6, 2018May 9, 2018 0

Note: The proposed rule was passed on April 13, 2018. The original post appears below. The NCAA Football Rules Committee has proposal a rule that is the next step into eliminating almost all kickoff returns. The change would allow for a receiving team to fair catch a kickoff inside the 25-yard line

Pereira: “a pretty well-officiated Sunday”

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Week 2

by Mark Schultz - September 17, 2013September 18, 2013 0

Week 2 of the 2013 NFL season is in the books and, as usual, former NFL vice president for officiating and current FOX Sports officiating analyst Mike Pereira had many calls to break down. Pereira said that Bill Leavy's crew was correct is calling the Buccaneers' Adrian Clayborn and Dashon Goldson

Is a wider field coming to NFL stadiums?

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by Mark Schultz - February 11, 2013February 13, 2013 1

The NFL's Competition Committee last year briefly considered widening the field of play and some people think the NFL should consider the proposal again. According to Dan Pompei of the National Football Post, the NFL briefly considered widening the field similar to the dimensions of the Canadian Football League.Â The CFL

NFL VP of operations pressed on lockout

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by Mark Schultz - August 28, 2012August 30, 2012 0

NFL executive vice president for football operations, Ray Anderson, clarified the NFL's proposal regarding full-time officials and scoffed at the idea that the integrity of the game would be compromised with replacement officials.Â The NFL has locked out members of the NFL Referees Association in a contact dispute and has