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NCAA bans horse-collar tackles

08/24/2008 (1:00 pm)

NCAA bans horse-collar tackles
The NCAA banned the horse-collar tackle from college football. Following the lead of the NFL and acting on a proposal made by its Football Rules Committee, the NCAA will assess a penalty this season when a runner is yanked to the ground from the inside collar of his shoulder pads or jersey.

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Roy Williams horse-collar rule reaches college level
The NCAA banned the horse-collar tackle from college football. Acting on a proposal made by its Football Rules Committee, the NCAA will assess a penalty this season when a runner is yanked to the ground from the inside collar of his shoulder pads or jersey.

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