New NFL Kickoff Rule

[SoCal Surfer]

If adopted by the NCAA it may make it possible for more kickoffs to be returned.

NFL Makes Controversial Kickoff Rule Change That Is Sure to Change the Game

Sick of seeing the ball sail over the head of your team's kick returner? Well, the NFL has enacted a rule change that should fix that.

www.breitbart.com

 

[kemajic]

If adopted by the NCAA it may make it possible for more kickoffs to be returned.

NFL Makes Controversial Kickoff Rule Change That Is Sure to Change the Game

Sick of seeing the ball sail over the head of your team's kick returner? Well, the NFL has enacted a rule change that should fix that.

www.breitbart.com

Maybe I'm missing something, but isn't the NCAA rule already for the 35 for touchbacks?

 

[SoCal Surfer]

Stand corrected. Thought this would start a good conversation on the Griz' special team play and our success with it in recent years. Posted it and then realized what you said. Too late.

 

[uofmman1122]

Maybe I'm missing something, but isn't the NCAA rule already for the 35 for touchbacks?

No, a kickoff touchback is placed at the 25 yard line. A punt touchback still goes to the 20.

 

[kemajic]

No, a kickoff touchback is placed at the 25 yard line. A punt touchback still goes to the 20.

Oh yeah, just woke up. Thanks.