All articles tagged with #football rules
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell defends the legality of the 'tush push' play, emphasizing his belief in keeping physical plays in football and leaving the responsibility to stop it to the defense, as the team prepares to face the Eagles.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Nick Sirianni stated that the Eagles will coach the tush-push play the same way as always, emphasizing adherence to the rules and proper technique, especially after the NFL increased officiating scrutiny on the play following missed calls in a recent game.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Dean Blandino, a former NFL official and current Fox analyst, expressed frustration with the 'tush push' play, which remains popular despite safety and officiating concerns. The play's future depends on league votes and safety data, with potential efforts to eliminate it by 2026 if enough teams and officials push for change.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by KU Sports
The Big 12 Conference removed an officiating crew from its next assignment after an error during the Kansas vs. Missouri football game, where a punt was allowed on a free kick, violating NCAA rules. The incident involved Missouri's unusual kickoff due to a kicker injury, leading to a punt instead of a legal kick, which prompted the disciplinary action. The game also featured other controversial officiating decisions.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
The law regarding 'double touch' penalties in football has been amended so that if a player accidentally touches the ball twice during a penalty, the kick will now be retaken instead of disallowed, following a controversial decision involving Julian Alvarez's penalty in the Champions League.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez received a second yellow card during a penalty shootout against Lille in the UEFA Conference League quarter-final but was not sent off due to a rule that does not carry warnings and cautions into penalties. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) states that warnings and cautions issued during the match are not carried forward into penalties. Martinez's initial booking for time-wasting was not carried over into the shootout, allowing him to continue and save a crucial spot-kick, ultimately sealing Villa's place in the semi-finals.