One of the most controversial topics in the sport of football for the past two years has been the infamous hip-drop tackling technique, which has resulted in several notable players at both the collegiate and professional level suffering severe injuries.
When the NFL owners unanimously voted to ban the hip-drop tackle at the annual league meetings, Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh was one of the most outspoken prominent figures in the sport to speak out in favor of the decision. He went as far as to praise NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent for the parts they played in making it happen.