Post by Coach Campbell on Mar 26, 2005 13:19:20 GMT
In 1906, the forward pass is legalized. This was the most important of all rule changes since 1876. It gave football the balance between offense and defense and reduced the importance of kicking and rushing. One of the primary reasons that the forward pass was legalized was intended to reduce deaths and brutal injuries.
Also, in 1906 and 1912, 10 yards for a first down, plus a fourth down to make a first was implemented. The change to 10 yards came in 1906, the fourth down in 1912, to encourage the offensive game.
Also, in 1906 and 1912, 10 yards for a first down, plus a fourth down to make a first was implemented. The change to 10 yards came in 1906, the fourth down in 1912, to encourage the offensive game.
