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Originally Posted by Mike F
They've done what in football? If you mean outlawed any hits to the head, that's certainly not true except in some clearly defined situations.
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It's even a penalty in the NFL to lead with your helmet as a ball carrier;
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The new rule says: "It is a foul if a player lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent." This rule, like the crown-of-the-helmet rule, could apply to a ball carrier who initiates a blow on a potential tackler, as well as to a defender making a hit
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They are taking all head contact out of the sport because we know it's bad.