The XFL had a no fair catch rule. You either caught it and ran, or you let the kick hit the ground. There was no waiving for a fair catch. Now that was just begging to get somebody leveled.
Helmet-Cams and “He Hate Me”; Two EXCELLENT things about the XFL (or maybe that was a different incarnation of 2nd tier pro football...)
Which was the point, they thought this would drive ratings up