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
2013 Stats
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By Penalty
Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties commited by position during the 2013 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tight End | 8 | 74 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Runningback | 5 | 50 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 37 | 332 | 23 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 19 | 165 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Defensive Line | 7 | 62 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wide Receiver | 15 | 140 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 3 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive Line | 5 | 51 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fullback | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 100 | 914 | 57 | 43 | 7 | 0 |