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
2012 Stats
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By Penalty
Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties commited by position during the 2012 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receiver | 17 | 161 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Runningback | 12 | 110 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Linebacker | 20 | 196 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 8 | 75 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 38 | 322 | 20 | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Offensive Line | 6 | 51 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive Line | 5 | 50 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Fullback | 2 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Tight End | 4 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 112 | 1019 | 54 | 58 | 10 | 3 |