I think the restrictions on how a D player can hit the ball carrier is having an impact. At least, that's what I was thinking on some of the plays that I was seeing. Players aren't quite as aggressive because they don't want to get ejected from the game. Do any of you think that rule is having an impact on the way D is played now?
Not as much in college as the NFL. Certain players are clearly not being as aggressive against QBs and receivers but I dont think Alabama has that issue right now. Deionte Thompson is looking to decapitate someone on nearly every play.
Prime example of that happened in the KC/NE game tonight. LB for KC, Speeks, has Brady in the grasp but for fear of a penalty and thinking Brady has thrown the ball, he lets him go. Problem was, Brady had pump faked and once let loose, he walked into the end zone for a TD.
I think Collinsworth over played that... He wasn't scared of a penalty. Brady just shook him off and made the play
"Brady just shook him off!" That's pure comedic gold there!!! Watch that video again. Tom Brady couldn't have shook his own shoes off.
