The proposal to change the kickoff rule originated with OSU AD Greg Schiano, following the terrifying paralysis of Rutgers’ Eric LeGrand.
But, as noted yesterday, the recent proposal is only a half-measure that has the potential to strip a lot of strategy out of the game while not doing much for player safety. SI’s Andy Staples agrees. If we’re going to make a change for player safety, then make the full change:
The problem is the committee’s half measure makes the game more boring while not making it much safer.