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
2014 Stats
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By Penalty
Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties commited by position during the 2014 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Back | 47 | 405 | 20 | 27 | 4 | 3 |
| Linebacker | 22 | 199 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| Wide Receiver | 19 | 183 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive Line | 6 | 65 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tight End | 7 | 70 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Runningback | 7 | 64 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fullback | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Line | 3 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 3 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals | 115 | 1056 | 54 | 61 | 9 | 9 |