OK, so we kick to the 5 yard line and make the other team run it out or we have the option for a touch back if we face a dangerous return man. I don't see how any of this reduces head injuries. BTW, if I had a kid now and knowing what I know now about head injuries, I wouldn't let my son play football (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/f/football/head_injuries/index.html)
4. How will the new rule changes relating to kickoffs affect college football?: The most discussed rule change for 2012 has been the decision to move kickoffs up to the 35-yard line instead of the 30-yard line. As part of the change, the other 10 players on the kickoff coverage team must be lined-up somewhere between the 30- and 35-yard line when the kick is made. The ball will be placed at the 25-yard line on a touchback instead of the 20. The intent of the rule? Increase the number of touchbacks which, in turn, will decrease in the number of kickoff returns and the number of head injuries associated with what many people claim is the most exciting play in football.
Will the NCAA's rationale for the new kickoff rule actually come to fruition? In other words, will the coaches take the bait and have their kickers boot the ball through the end zone or will they order a kick into the corner round the 5-yard line and force the opposing team to run the ball back in the hope of tackling the returner before he reaches the 25-yard line? Will coaches in the hyper competitive SEC concede the 25-yard line on touchbacks? Doubtful.
Link: http://southcarolina.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1385915
4. How will the new rule changes relating to kickoffs affect college football?: The most discussed rule change for 2012 has been the decision to move kickoffs up to the 35-yard line instead of the 30-yard line. As part of the change, the other 10 players on the kickoff coverage team must be lined-up somewhere between the 30- and 35-yard line when the kick is made. The ball will be placed at the 25-yard line on a touchback instead of the 20. The intent of the rule? Increase the number of touchbacks which, in turn, will decrease in the number of kickoff returns and the number of head injuries associated with what many people claim is the most exciting play in football.
Will the NCAA's rationale for the new kickoff rule actually come to fruition? In other words, will the coaches take the bait and have their kickers boot the ball through the end zone or will they order a kick into the corner round the 5-yard line and force the opposing team to run the ball back in the hope of tackling the returner before he reaches the 25-yard line? Will coaches in the hyper competitive SEC concede the 25-yard line on touchbacks? Doubtful.
Link: http://southcarolina.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1385915