A helmet hit is legitimate on a ball carrier when he is no longer defenseless. Learn the rules or stop shooting off your mouth.
Weird. Gets called all the time. I know the game pretty well, super smart guy.
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.