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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

Penalties By Season

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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SeasonGamesPenalty CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsettingTotal Flags
202026993862395492104
20212857166038335379
20222846763329386174
200926712311516162121136
201026711510546946152132
201126712010926060123135
201226711210195458103125
2013267100914574370107
20142671151056546199133
201526712911826960223154
201626712311557152142139
201726717316459083282203
201826718817449692154207
201926715714976988145176
20232853533519165141
202479171547101119
Totals4139173816153882856184421964


Penalties By Season - Per Game

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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SeasonGamesPenalty CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsettingTotal Flags
20202690.353.200.140.200.030.010.39
20212850.252.320.130.120.020.010.28
20222840.242.230.100.130.020.000.26
20092670.464.310.230.230.040.000.51
20102670.433.950.260.170.060.010.49
20112670.454.090.220.220.040.010.51
20122670.423.820.200.220.040.010.47
20132670.373.420.210.160.030.000.40
20142670.433.960.200.230.030.030.50
20152670.484.430.260.220.080.010.58
20162670.464.330.270.190.050.010.52
20172670.656.160.340.310.100.010.76
20182670.706.530.360.340.060.010.78
20192670.595.610.260.330.050.020.66
20232850.121.180.070.060.020.000.14
2024790.221.950.090.130.010.010.24
Totals41390.423.900.210.210.040.010.47