Needed rule change protecting longsnappers
Here’s a New York Times article on long snappers, Ryan Kuehl, and the new rule protecting them. Apparently, they needed it and Kuehl has had 5 concussions as a long snapper and is one away from retirement. Here’s why:
On those plays, the long snapper is bent over the ball, peering through his legs for an upside-down view of the holder. An opposing player has traditionally lined up directly across from the snapper. At the first sign of a flicking wrist or the ball
August 16th, 2006 at 3:48 am
Given the Giants recent history with long snappers this could be a very good thing.