Arena Football League
In 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was also the first year the ArenaBowl was played at a neutral site. In 2007, free substitution was allowed, ending the "iron man" era of one-platoon football. And in 2008, the "jack" linebacker was allowed to go sideboard to sideboard without being penalized for "illegal defense".
What year saw a rules change that had an impact on the role of the "jack" linebacker?
2008
And in 2008, the "jack" linebacker was allowed to go sideboard to sideboard without being penalized for "illegal defense".
the "jack" linebacker