The Forward Pass: How a Rule Change in 1906 Revolutionized Football Strategy FOREVER - History

The year 1906 in college football terms is best known as the year the forward pass was first legalized. But it wasn't the only major change to college football. There were a slew. Nearly 30 rules changes Including the onside kick rule, which made offensive players onside once the ball was kicked, so it was a punt with a free ball. The major focus of these changes was to open up the game and to make the game less brutal. In this video, I'll discuss the changes in 1906, along with the reaction that coaches and sports writers had to the new rules and the new football. #collegefootball #collegefootballhistory #collegefootballnews 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Quick Recap On 1905 Crisis 02:35 Making The Game Safer 08:48 Three Plays To Get 10 Yards 09:33 Officials 10:33 Downing A Runner 12:05 The Onside Kick 14:15 The Forward Pass 22:57 Reactions To Rules Changes 30:38 Conclusion 💥 GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://cobbycorn.com 💥FOLLOW US HERE: INSTAGRAM |   / jonejohnstonhusker   TWITTER |   / cornnation   FACEBOOK |   / sbncornnation   💥 JON'S BOOKS: Been Dead, Never Been To Europe - Memoir About My Death And Recovery - https://amzn.to/3CgnmJP Manage Your Damage - Heart Attack Survivor - https://amzn.to/3MkIy6i The Mystery of the Dent in My Head - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMKCB54P CornNation and Cobbycorn.com are reader-supported.