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Posted on 7/12/16 at 1:54 pm to RB10
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Who's going to be the first player smart enough to start faking slides? It's going to happen sooner or later.
I agree. This could lead to something nobody wants to see - football's version of flopping.
Posted on 7/12/16 at 2:11 pm to RB10
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Who's going to be the first player smart enough to start faking slides? It's going to happen sooner or later.
This.
I fully expect this to be a point of emphasis so look for A LOT of calls as the pendulum starts on one extreme.
Regarding fake slides, our own JFF I think utilized the false stepping out of bounds a couple of times, once against Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl in 2012. That specific play, I think you see the defender slow up, and JFF went right by. I think the intent of the defender was to not get a flag.
There will be a ton of flags for this, and look for QBs to give up their bodies for a first down from a personal foul.
Posted on 7/12/16 at 2:14 pm to RB10
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Who's going to be the first player smart enough to start faking slides
Meh, not sure, but not drastically different than the old Cam Newton, Mike Vick, < insert another dynamic DT QB >... run toward the side line, fake cut outside then stretch it up field for a few more if the defender backs off, or step out at the last second if they pursue. It's all garbage.
The key word in the whole thing is "targeting". This implies some degree of intent to hit a specific area. If a player is sliding, the only part of their body that's really going to be available to hit is going to be above the waist... drastically increasing the chances of head/neck contact. I'm all about player protection but in a game that's already had almost every major rule change of the last decade plus in the favor of the offense, this seems like a bit much.
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