Observation hands to the face automatic 1st down. Is that fair?

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  • August 17, 2014 at 1:25 am #4161
    GreatRamNTheSky
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    I could see that being a five yard penalty but come on? Automatic first down for a D-lineman to have his had in the grill of an O-lineman. Auto 1st down? I just don’t think the punishment fits the crime.

    The other thing that bothers me is illegal use of hands being an auto 1st down. I could see a five yard penalty.

    Grits

    August 17, 2014 at 8:28 am #4177
    Winnbrad
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    No. I don’t like it either. But the league wants offenses to lead this game. Auto first down penalties help make that happen.

    August 17, 2014 at 11:40 am #4196
    GreatRamNTheSky
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    I think your right.

    Grits

    August 17, 2014 at 9:50 pm #4285
    Mackeyser
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    Anything that brings the attention to the OL works for me. If they are watching for “hands to the face”, it’s harder to ignore some of the more blatant holding examples that get missed each week. Our OL will average out, but it our DL will greatly benefit, so we net gain from that…

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