I didn't get on the ban train until that game earlier this season when the Eagles got into third-and-short near the goal line and ran it four times in a row. It's ugly. It's not entertaining. Remember the electric football game with the vibrating field? Remember how cool it looked and how disappointing it was? Watching the tush push reminds me of that.
I'm OK with the plays when runners get pushed downfield because their teammates are hustling. Maybe the rule should be no pushing the runner behind the line of scrimmage. They also need to start throwing flags when people PULL the runner, because that's still illegal but it's never called.
If they can’t properly officiate it, then it should be banned. It only fell two votes short this year, so chances are good it’ll be gone next season. Even Jason Kelce was quoted recently “If they can't officiate it properly, that would certainly be a reason to ban it.”
I don’t mind the play as long as the Eagles aren’t false starting, which has not been well officiated. I reserve the right to change my stance depending on how the game turns out.
Campbell has the better beard, too.
I didn't get on the ban train until that game earlier this season when the Eagles got into third-and-short near the goal line and ran it four times in a row. It's ugly. It's not entertaining. Remember the electric football game with the vibrating field? Remember how cool it looked and how disappointing it was? Watching the tush push reminds me of that.
I'm OK with the plays when runners get pushed downfield because their teammates are hustling. Maybe the rule should be no pushing the runner behind the line of scrimmage. They also need to start throwing flags when people PULL the runner, because that's still illegal but it's never called.
If they can’t properly officiate it, then it should be banned. It only fell two votes short this year, so chances are good it’ll be gone next season. Even Jason Kelce was quoted recently “If they can't officiate it properly, that would certainly be a reason to ban it.”
Almost feels like refs are intentionally not calling the false starts to turn more fans against it. Can’t imagine it’s not banned next year.
Also, I love the beginning of the article with the juxtaposition of the coaches’ styles.
I think Campbell’s easy going style helps the team stay loose and confident in critical situations like short yardage or 4th down.
I don’t mind the play as long as the Eagles aren’t false starting, which has not been well officiated. I reserve the right to change my stance depending on how the game turns out.
The expectation that the play is conducted within the rules is a reasonable ask.