Tackling becoming a lost art?

[SilverEagle]

And I thought it was just the North Texas defenses.

http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/11/15/4418117/tackling-in-football-becoming.html

[meaniegreenie]

I've been thinking this for a long time and it is closely related to the whole personal foul/injury discussions that have been growing. Tackling in the secondary has moved from the traditional "wrap-up" tackling to the "blow-up" model. For passes, this works better to reduce the chance of completion or even cause a turnover. However, when it fails and the receiver maintains possession and isn't knocked down, additional yardage is gained since there is no wrap-up.

I'm seeing this more and more and if the rules committees could come up with a better way to enforce this, it'd improve both in a return to fundamental tackling and in limiting of injuries. The trouble is coming up with a good, clear, rule and fighting the trend toward a "nascar" mentality in which fans prefer the "crash".

Another factor in the poor tackling is the attempt to try stripping the ball that has grown over the past 20 yrs. Traditional secure tackling is sacrificed due to this. It may not be a bad thing, since it generates more turnovers, but it often results in a player gaining more yards.

[UNT 90 Grad]

I've noticed this with Trice. He's fun to watch, but he rarely wraps people up. It's cost us some tackles at times.

[CurveItAround]

I seem to remember another certain former OU safety that seemed to have the same issue...

[jimbob]

Tackling technique has been degrading for the past 10/12 years (probably because everone wants to hit with their head to get on Sports Center), but you know who tackled extremely well against us? Arkansas State...those guys hit like they meant it and the wrapped up. Some coach is really doing a great job there.

Edited November 16, 2012 by jimbob