What are the rules about tackling the quarterback?
828779
the giants d-lineman thinks that you just have to give the quatrerback a hug and he is down!!
317232
It is when the quarterback has gotten rid of the ball and a defender comes up and hits him.  There are little things about this rule though.  If the defender is in the act of hitting right before he gets rid of the ball, that's just a good clean hit.  But if the quarterback gets rid of the ball and the defender has to take more then one step to hit him, the flags will fly, yellow everywhere!!
681110
This is a difficult rule to understand. Within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage the defense can make contact with any player. However, players that are eligible to go downfield to catch a pass cannot be tackled or held, the defender can "jam" them to slow them down but then must let them run.\n\nAlong the line (where the offensive players are not eligible to catch passes by rule), the defensive players can do almost anything. However, they rarely try to tackle the players who block because that would make it almost impossible for them to then tackle the ball carrier. The strategy is usually to fight off from the block of the offensive player and get to the ball carrier.\n\nHope that helps.
978876
in the past 20 years or so, a specific rule was added that if the QB took the snap and immediately threw the ball down it would result in an incomplete pass with no penalty.  if the QB takes two steps back, however, intentional grounding can be assessed.
462350
Intentional Grounding of Forward Pass\n\n1. Intentional grounding of a forward pass is a foul: loss of down and 10 yards from previous spot if passer is in the field of play or loss of down at the spot of the foul if it occurs more than 10 yards behind the line or safety if passer is in his own end zone when ball is released.\n\n2. Intentional grounding will be called when a passer, facing an imminent loss of yardage due to pressure from the defense, throws a forward pass without a realistic chance of completion.\n\n3. Intentional grounding will not be called when a passer, while out of the pocket and facing an imminent loss of yardage, throws a pass that lands at or beyond the line of scrimmage, even if no offensive player(s) have a realistic chance to catch the ball (including if the ball lands out of bounds over the sideline or end line).
1048942
I would go to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports Home Page at http://fantasysports.yahoo.com/. \nEach game has a link for rules.
660309
Anyway Rule #1 football is play with the foot!\ndon't pick it up and run!!!
541588
DT is all about speed and power.  You'll be matched up against the offensive tackles most of the time, the biggest guys on the field.  You have to be able to get up off the line faster than they can and move around them.  A lot depends on your coach's play style, but your primary job is to put pressure on the quarterback and break up plays.  Additionally, it's your job to see holes in the defensive line and plug them up to stop inside runs.  \n\nGood luck!
682919
Since this is in the American Football section, I would call for a blitz and provide a late hit on the quarterback.  The penelty would be offset by the QB's loss of effectiveness, knowing the opposing team just wants to hit him regardless of the timing.
731835
Scrambling. QB's who scramble are open for a devastating hit any defender. Staying in the pocket allows for one of t hose big three-hundred pounders in front of you to take some of the punishment. Besides, the referees pay more attention to the safety of the QB when he is in the pocket so they are more inclined to through the "roughing the passer" flag.
191216
This may help you:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_%28soccer%29#The_Laws_of_the_Game
933776
well i think the underrated stat is forced fumbles.\nOk, you are way off on what you are saying about passing yardage. first of all my problem with the passing yards is that if a QB throws a 5 yard pass, and the reciever catches it and runs 70 more yards and scores a TD, why should the QB get credit for a 75 yard pass? Also why should the title go to the QB who throws for the most yardage? If a QB throws for 3500 yards in one season, but throws 10 TD's, and 18 int's why should he get the title? the QB rating is a good way to show which QB is the best passer.
451788
I played D-Line in College.  The most important thing is to stay low and get your hands inside the numbers of the O-lineman.  This will create leverage.  You can then discard the lineman and purse the play.  ALWAYS pursue the play and take a good angle.  You might not make the tackle but the extra effort could result in a fumble recovery.
843248
When the ball's on your side, don't let it hit the ground and when you hit it to the other side, hit it hard and make sure it goes inbounds where no one on the other team is able to return it.  That's about it.
10014
When the team that has the ball is tackled in their own endzone.  For example, giants punt the ball and its a beautiful kick and it lands at the one yard line, dallas starts with the ball a yard away from their own endzone.  (they will have to go 99 yds for a TD).  If the quarterback takes the snap and takes a few steps back, he will be trying to throw out of his own endzone.  If he is tackled in the endzone with the ball in his hand, it is a safety.  that is 2 pts for the giants, and the cowboys will also have to kick the ball to them right after.  (similar to a kickoff, but the ball is punted)
974405
Illegal Substitution: It's illegal to break the huddle with 12 players. This happens from time to time if a player comes into the game without properly informing the player he's replacing. \n\nIllegal Motion: A reciver or back is allowed to be in motion prior to the snap as long as he isn't moving towards the line of scrimmage. When he is, illegal motion is called.
512499
no.  the center is an inelligable reciever.  the center must snap the ball to start the play.  Although it does not have to be snapped to the quarterback.