https://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/2017MFB_Rules_Meeting_Report_20170329.pdf
[*]Horse Collar Tackle (Rule 9-1.15).
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman PSMT](1) Recommendation. To add the bolded language to this rule: "All players are prohibited from grabbing the inside back collar of the shoulder pads or jersey,
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman PSMT], or the inside collar of the side of the shoulder pads or jersey, and immediately pulling the ball carrier down." [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman PSMT](2) Effective date. Immediately.
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman PSMT](3) Rationale. The clarification expands an important safety rule that prohibits this style of tackling. Grabbing and immediately pulling down a ball carrier from the nameplate area has the same impact as a tackle that uses the inside of the collar and therefore should be prohibited.
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman PSMT](4) Estimated budget impact. None.
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman PSMT](5) Student-athlete impact. Enhances student-athlete safety.
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