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
2017 Stats
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By Penalty
Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties commited by position during the 2017 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linebacker | 29 | 283 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| Defensive Back | 47 | 434 | 22 | 25 | 9 | 0 |
| Offensive Line | 20 | 199 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Wide Receiver | 43 | 406 | 23 | 20 | 6 | 1 |
| Defensive Line | 6 | 55 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fullback | 3 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tight End | 18 | 170 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Runningback | 7 | 68 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Totals | 173 | 1645 | 90 | 83 | 28 | 2 |