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1-2-3
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A mark 12 inches in length, 4 inches in width and 9 yards from each sideline shall be located on each 10-yard line. These marks shall not be required if the field is visibly numbered.
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1-5-1
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Beginning with the 2006 season, all helmets shall be secured with a four-snap chin strap and a tooth protector shall be of any readily visible color, other than white or clear.
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1-5-2
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Beginning with the 2008 season, hand pads must meet the same standard as gloves concerning the level of tackiness. The hand pads shall bear the NF/NCAA label indicating compliance with test specifications on file with the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association as of January 1, 1994.
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1-5-3
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The manufacturer logo/trademark restriction now includes any company reference.
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3-3-4 NEW
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A period shall not be extended when a foul occurs that specifies a loss of down.
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3-7; 3-5; 7-2-1; 9-6 & 9-8
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Substitution and participation rules have been clarified.
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7-2-1 Penalty
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“Illegal procedure” terminology has been removed from the rules book and Signal Chart.
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7-5,
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Only one forward pass may be thrown during a down.
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7-5-10 NEW
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Hindering an opponent’s vision without making an attempt to catch, intercept or bat the ball is pass interference, even though no contact was made.
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7-5-11
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Contact by a defender obviously away from the direction of the pass is not considered pass interference.
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8-5-2a Exception
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All types of loose balls now included in momentum exception.
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9-4-2
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Non-players added to those who are covered under the Illegal Personal Contact rule.
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Six & Eight Players
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At least five offensive players shall be on their line of scrimmage at the snap and may have any legal jersey number.
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