NCAA Rule Changes 2005
This is a very quiet year with only 2 major rule changes and 45 editorial changes (plus a couple of signal changes). There is further tightening to the rules about clipping, a significant tweak to the new leaping rule, changes to fouls in extra periods, and clarifications galore, particularly in the area of unsportsmanlike conduct, where there has been further specification of prohibited behaviours in the hope that the rule will be enforced consistently.
9-1-2-d Clipping by Team A linemen in the rectangular area may not be at or below the knee 9-1-2-q Defensive players running forward to block a field goal or try may not land on any player from either team
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