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Message: [QUOTE="Crusty, post: 1609665, member: 2265"] In looking at the video posted in this thread the following is what I see: [LIST=1] [*]The defender ran towards the receiver who was in the grasp of another defender. [*]The defender lowered his helmet and struck the receiver in the chest. When I froze the video and enlarged the clip it appears the defender's helmet made contact either just below the chin or possibly at the bottom of the chin. [*]The receiver was clearly defenseless. [/LIST] As I understand the rule, from the [URL='http://www.afca.com/article/article.php?id=2342']AFCA[/URL], the call appears to be correct. At the very least, the neck area was involved, the defender used either his shoulder, helmet or both and the receiver, being in the grasp of another player and his forward progress stopped, meets the definition of a defenseless player. The rule also says "[B]When in doubt it is a foul".[/B] Based on the rule the official made the right call. Whether or not the rule is good is another matter. AFCA With the 2013 rule change that makes ejection from the game a part of the penalty for targeting fouls coaches, players and officials need to have a clear understanding of Rules 9-1-3 and 9-1-4. It is very important to understand that [B]thesefouls have not changed from previous years[/B], and officials should officiate these plays as in the past. The characterization of defenseless players has been expanded (see below), but otherwise these rules for the fouls remain as they have been. It is the [B]penalty[/B] that has changed. These guidelines are intended to assist everyone involved in the game to understand these rules, which are so important in protecting the safety of the student-athlete. [B]RULES[/B] [B]Targeting and Initiating Contact With the Crown of the Helmet (Rule 9-1-3)[/B] No player shall target and initiate contact against an opponent with the crown (top) of his helmet. When in question, it is a foul. [B]Targeting and Initiating Contact to Head or Neck Area of a Defenseless Player (Rule 9-1-4)[/B] No player shall target and initiate contact to the head or neck area of a defenseless opponent with the helmet, forearm, fist, elbow or shoulder. When in question, it is a foul. (Rule 2-27-14) [B][I]Note[/I]: Beginning in 2013, ejection from the game is a part of the penalty for violation of both Rule 9-1-3 and Rule 9-1-4. EDIT - add photo [ATTACH=full]54576[/ATTACH] [/B] [/QUOTE]

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