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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724
Von likes hitting QB's with the crown of his helmet directly in their spine.
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Pretty sure that's the definition of a penalty.
What is Spearing?
A penalty called when a defensive player makes a tackle that leads with the crown of his helmet into the offensive player.
If the initial contact occurs at the top of the helmet, the tackle is illegal. Spearing is a 15-yard penalty against the defense and an automatic first down. The penalty is considered a player safety issue, as hits that lead with the top of the helmet often result in injuries.