Is the NCAA’s new cut block rule harming the triple option?

Sep 18 2018 by SBNation.com

 

Short answer: we don’t know yet. Longer answer: there are signs that it’s hurting in a significant way.

College football has seemingly figured out a way to slow down a good triple-option attack: throw flags.

Opponents of triple-option teams have complained forever about cut blocking.

This offseason, the sport’s decision makers did something about it.

All blocks below the waist now have to come within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage. All blocks below the waist now have to come...
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