Yay! Today we get to talk actual on the field football, which we always love. This is all about the rule changes that are being implemented in college football for the 2012 season. Here's a quick run down of the rules being changed. As I've already openly stated, I don't think the kickoff rule is going to have all of the desired effect that the people in charge want it to have. A good coverage unit is an invaluable weapon to have and now, with touchbacks going to the 25, it makes sense to maximize what you can get out of your cover squads. Sky kicks, kicks inside the ten and all things that force teams to run the returns should be in play.

We also tackle this new helmet rule. I'm still not exactly sure what this is for. I haven't seen a rash of injuries or even problems where guys without helmets are concerned. I, quite honestly, cannot even remember one. The guy without a helmet knows his helmet is off. The other players know the helmet is off. Yet, it has really been a non-issue beyond looking like a sensational play when they put it on Sportscenter.

Oh and yeah, new intro tracks coming because the little bro has a whole album together. Yes, I'm the bourbon and water drinker that he's referencing.


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