NFL Rules (1 Viewer)

[daveR]

There used to be a rule that "pushing or helping a ball carrier" was illegal. (William "the refrigerator" Perry was actually flagged for this once as a fullback). I see it frequently these days. Has the rule changed or been removed?

 

[imjackdupp]

Was changed last year.

 

[Buffaloes]

USC/Notre Dame that one year.

Leinart pushed into the EZ by Bush

 

[belljr]

USC/Notre Dame that one year.

Leinart pushed into the EZ by Bush

illegal then in college and still illegal in college that I'm aware of

 

[GregR]

OTHER PROHIBITED ACTS

Article 4: Other Prohibited Acts. No offensive player may:

(a) pull a runner in any direction at any time; or

(b) use interlocking interference, by grasping a teammate or by using his hands or arms to encircle the body of a

teammate; or

© trip an opponent; or

(d) push or throw his body against a teammate to aid him in an attempt to obstruct an opponent or to recover a loose

ball.

Penalty: For assisting the runner, interlocking interference, tripping, or illegal use of hands, arms, or body by the

offense: Loss of 10 yards.

A.R. 12.2 Second and goal on B2. Runner A1 gets to the line of scrimmage and is stopped but A2, who is behind him, pushes him

from behind and shoves him over the goal line.

Ruling: Touchdown.

So pushing apparently is legal in the NFL. Pulling them, wrapping your arms around them and throwing them over the pile, etc, are illegal.