re: New helmet rule is so fricking stupid

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Just stopping is not removing yourself from the play, so I would imagine the helmetless player would still get the penalty.

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Stopping is good enough; there's no requirement for the player to get away from the other players. The issue for defenders is when they pursue the play or when a blocker disengages and moves towards another player. If either is standing still and an opponent hits them, it's a PF on the player making contact.

You can have offsetting fouls...one on player (helmet comes off) who attempts to participate and the opponent who hits him.