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
2010 Stats
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By Penalty
Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties commited by position during the 2010 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linebacker | 23 | 198 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 48 | 427 | 25 | 23 | 4 | 2 |
| Runningback | 5 | 49 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tight End | 9 | 88 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Defensive Line | 9 | 90 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wide Receiver | 13 | 127 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive Line | 6 | 60 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Totals | 115 | 1054 | 69 | 46 | 15 | 2 |