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The NCAA Rules Oversight Panel approved recommended safety changes this week:
Don't be surprised when these are called differently this year.
- Players are required to wear knee pads and pants that cover the knees (previously this was "strongly recommended")
- Defensive players who run toward the line of scrimmage are prohibited from leaping or hurdling offensive linemen on field goal and point-after-touchdown attempts
- The definition of a horse-collar tackle now includes the nameplate area of the jersey
Don't be surprised when these are called differently this year.