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2024-03-26 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

Sports Digest: NFL eliminates hip-drop tackle

[PressHerald] Team owners voted Monday to ban the technique, which resulted in 15 players missing time with injury last season.

The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle.

NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent.

A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in fines for players.

NFL executive Jeff Miller said the hip-drop tackle was used 230 times last season and resulted in 15 players missing time with injuries.

The NFL Players Association has adamantly opposed the rule.
It’s already unwatchable. Just take the pads off and put on flags

Posted by Beavis 2024-03-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11138 views ] Top

#1 When football players are making millions whether they are playing or on injured reserve, the sport is no longer legitimate. It is not about preventing injury, it is about preventing financial loss to the owners.

Posted by Beldar Uneter3543 2024-03-26 03:22|| 2024-03-26 03:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Kaepernick was the last straw in a long list of straw.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2024-03-26 08:27|| 2024-03-26 08:27|| Front Page Top

#3 Bring back the Lingerie Football League! Those ladies could hit!

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2024-03-26 09:05|| 2024-03-26 09:05|| Front Page Top

#4 i stopped watching pro football. If you want football watch the SEC.

Posted by irish rage boy 2024-03-26 09:39|| 2024-03-26 09:39|| Front Page Top

#5 NFL running back Kenyan Drake supports controversial rule change, points to 2021 injury

Posted by Skidmark 2024-03-26 09:47|| 2024-03-26 09:47|| Front Page Top

#6 Lingerie Football League

"Since 2021, the league is owned by Mike Ditka"

Of Chicago Bares fame.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-03-26 09:51|| 2024-03-26 09:51|| Front Page Top

#7 Bo Jackson was also injured that way and never returned to sports.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2024-03-26 11:47|| 2024-03-26 11:47|| Front Page Top

#8 Football is a world sport that does not cause as many brain damage. A person who cares about his children would not allow them to play American Oval Ball.

Posted by Old Salty 2024-03-26 12:11|| 2024-03-26 12:11|| Front Page Top

#9 Oh, I get it. You're talking about fruity foreigner kickball. Pretty funny Old Salt!

Posted by Regular joe 2024-03-26 15:30|| 2024-03-26 15:30|| Front Page Top

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