Embed from Getty Images  Teams play all 60 minutes no matter the score College football made some news last week as Clemson played South Carolina...
he NFL has posted the video shown to the players at training camps explaining the rules changes and points of emphasis for 2015. Download the 8½-minute...
During a Week 15 game that was more for draft position than anything, the Tennessee Titans rolled out an unusual tactic on the final play of...
For player safety and exhibition purposes, there are restrictions on formations, pass coverage, and rushing the quarterback or kicker.
Week 11: Lions at Cardinals (video) An unusual set of circumstances collided on an Arizona punt, and, depending on the ruling, it is a spectacular play...
The kicking game has become more complex to officiate over the past few years, even before the ball is snapped or kicked. The NFL, citing player...
Week 5: Cardinals at Broncos Broncos tight end Julius Thomas was flagged for a 15-yard illegal chop block on Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell. Campbell suffered...
A lofty punt by Cowboys punter Chris Jones appeared to scrape the bottom of the massive video screen hovering over the field at AT&T Stadium in...
The Pro Bowl will undergo radical changes this season in an attempt to add variety to a typically dull game. The league, based on their promotional...
AFC Divisional Playoff: Colts at Patriots When the snap sails over the punter’s head and out the back of the end zone, all of us have...
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Player safety must trump exceptions to the rule During the Ravens-Steelers Thanksgiving night football game, the Steelers’ Le’Veon Bell was lunging toward the goal line when...
NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino narrates the weekly media tape on calls from the previous week, which can be downloaded here. Several unusual calls...
Also, both feet touching the ground in bounds and the mechanics for a fair catch kick.
49ers at Seahawks (video/audio) Early in the game, the Seahawks fell victim to a fan who blew a whistle in the crowd — their own home...
Week 1: Texans at Chargers (video) Post updated: The league has stated the rule was incorrectly applied (see below). The Competition Committee looked at a specific...
Ravens at Broncos (video via Deadspin) 4th qtr | 12:35. On a night when Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws seven touchdowns — first time anyone has...
Football Zebras interviewed NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino back in May about rule changes that take effect for the 2013 season. The times in...
2013 rule changes In what will be the most scrutinized rule change this season, the NFL has modified the rules that will restrict ball carriers from...
2013 rule changes  It’s not a controversial rule change, and we are almost certain that former Raiders tight end Todd Christensen approves. Tight ends have been...