Chop Block
Definition
An attempt by an offensive player to cut block a defensive player who is already being blocked by another offensive player below the thigh. Exceptions: Chop blocks are legal if they occur along the line of scrimmage, the area up to 3 yards behind the line of scrimmage, or within the area 4 yards within either direction of where the ball is snapped.
Outcome
15 yards
2009 Stats
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By Penalty
Chop Block penalties commited by position during the 2009 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Line | 5 | 71 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Runningback | 5 | 76 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quarterback | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wide Receiver | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 2 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tight End | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 17 | 230 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 |