Technology Q&A with the NFHS

As is the case in any industry, change and evolution in football have sparked the need for constant examination and discussion of the rules that govern the sport. And anytime improvements are made that affect how teams prepare for and play the game, a tradeoff is often necessary in order to ensure no team gains an unfair advantage over its opponents simply because it has greater access to advanced technology. American Football Monthly discussed some of the issues related to technological advances in football - and how they might affect the rules, competition and student-athletes - with National Federation of State High School Associations assistant director Jerry Diehl. AFM: Has the Federation discussed the potential for allowing helmet-to-sideline communications in high school football. And if so, what is the status of such discussion?NFHS: The issue was reviewed by our Football Rules