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2013 AND 2014 NCAA Football Rules and Interpretations:

 

Interferring for or Helping the Ball Carrier or Passer—ARTICLE 2

Approved Ruling 9-3-2

I. In trying to gain yardage, ball carrier A44 is slowed by defensive

players attempting to make the tackle. Back A22 (a) puts his hands

on the buttocks of A44 and pushes him forward; (b) pushes the pile of

teammates who begin to surround A44; © grabs the arm of A44 and

tries to pull him forward for more yardage. RULING: (a) and (b) Legal.

It is not a foul to push the ball carrier or the pile. © Foul for assisting the

runner. 5-yard penalty with three-and-one enforcement. (Rule 9-3-2-b)

 

YES you can push, NO you cannot pull

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