Illegal Block Above the Waist
Definition
Often called on the field as "Illegal Block in the Back". A blocker contacting a non-ballcarrying member of the opposing team from behind and above the waist.
Outcome
10 yards
2015 Stats
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By Penalty
Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties commited by position during the 2015 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receiver | 12 | 111 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Linebacker | 29 | 277 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 54 | 493 | 26 | 28 | 6 | 2 |
| Tight End | 6 | 45 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 4 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Runningback | 10 | 96 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive Line | 8 | 76 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Fullback | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive Line | 3 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quarterback | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 129 | 1182 | 69 | 60 | 22 | 3 |