Eagles looked shaky at best on the Ass Mash. Almost fumbled at the 1 yard line when Barkley could have more easily plunged in. I hope it kills this shit play. If not look for someone taking Hurts out with a missile shot to the head.
Seems like if the D would decide to push right or left instead of trying to push straight on it would defuse some of the forward momentum. Plus maybe leave the ball carrier exposed. I don't know if that is possible, but they need to try something different.
It's illegal (in the rule book) to push or pull your teammate forward to gain more yardage. But, for some reason it's ignored on the tush PUSH (I'm calling it the butt fuck) play.
In the spirit of the game and to comply with the actual rules., this bullshit play needs to be penalized as the rule book demands.
The league needs to make it clear that it's illegal.
If they don't, why not just put two 400 pound guys lined up as RBs behind the QB and have them both pick him up and plow his ass forward. That's the next step in the process. It's fucking bullshit.
I never hope for injuries because it always comes back on you and it's also completely against the spirit of the game... but sooner or later a QB is gonna get fucked up bad because the rule that prohibits this play is being ignored on purpose.