Penalties
What is Blindside Block in college football?
In college football, Blindside Block means: A block delivered from outside an opponent's field of vision, often subject to safety restrictions. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Blindside Block means: A block delivered from outside an opponent's field of vision, often subject to safety restrictions. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Definition
A block delivered from outside an opponent's field of vision, often subject to safety restrictions.
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Related Glossary Terms
Block in the BackA penalty for illegally blocking an opponent from behind.Personal FoulA major penalty for illegal physical contact or unsafe conduct.Chop BlockAn illegal low block combined with another block against the same defender.ClippingAn illegal block from behind at or below the waist.Defensive Pass InterferenceA penalty when a defender illegally contacts or restricts a receiver's chance to catch a pass.Delay of GameA penalty usually called when the offense fails to snap the ball before the play clock expires.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24