interesting article from the Washington Post w/ stats.
Summary:
5yds rule started in 78, was never really enforced, except 1984.
Through week 14, 164 illegal contact this season
Last year through week 14 only 66
Scoring is 43.1/per game, 4th highest in 37yrs
Scoring was 41.7/per game last year.
Total yds up 20yds/game over last year.
passing up 23yds/game 5th highest total ever.
and talks about what I said earlier that when Marino set his record they also we're emphasizing the rule.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...2004Dec24.html
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