UFL introduces rule enhancements

July 8, 11:57 AMPro Football ExaminerAndrew Kossak

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The United Football League announced its rule enhancements on Wednesday for the “Premiere” season. The list of rules enhancements approved include the following:

• The deletion of the “Tuck” rule which makes a loose ball a fumble if the passer loses possession of the ball as he is putting it away after completion of the forward pass motion.
• A fumble into and out of the end zone returns the ball to the spot of the fumble when not recovered in the end zone – making it consistent with other fumble rules.
• The Quarterback can legally ground the football if inside or outside the pocket area while under duress.
• Tasteful individual and/or group celebrations are permitted ONLY in end zone and bench area.
• Instant Replay rulings will be made by the Replay Official in the Replay Booth rather than the on-field referee.  Review time will be 90 seconds rather than 60 seconds.
• During overtime/sudden-death, both teams will have an opportunity to possess the football during the allotted 15 minutes.  Sudden-death rules apply after both teams have had an opportunity to possess the football.
• Approved television cameras will be allowed in the locker rooms for the first four minutes of halftime.
• Head Coaches will be wired for sound for television broadcasts (no sideline discussions will be aired).  Cameras and microphones in the bench area will be allowed during the game to capture real-time emotional moments.
• TV audience will hear coach to quarterback communications on tape-delayed basis