[jman4747]

Originally Posted by Matt_Boehm_329

I think this accurately sums up my opinion on the situation. We have known the cost of tech fouls since kickoff. If they were changed now, the balance of the game would swing too far mid season. It's like saying halfway through football season: "Oh ok now you cant touch the QB" We would be playing a different game weeks 1-2 and 3-6

I know "we" have known the cost of tech fouls since kickoff and how to avoid them as well as the potential risk of crossing this barrier. The point of this is people who don't. To many of whom will be more or less unknowingly putting themselves at risk with a foot of air protecting them. We can't ignore the issue because we know to be careful with it. We don't design cars without airbags because people generally know how not to crash. We shouldn't assume everyone is as knowledgeable about this barrier/rule/hazard.