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Originally posted by ChristianHog1965
I know the penalties are different in the NFL (spot of the foul) and NCAA (15 yards) for pass interference and I also know that in the past the NCAA had the same penalty as the NFL. My questions is why the change was made in the NCAA? It seems to me that the penalty is set up in such a way that it can greatly benefit the offending team. A qb throws a 50-yarder into the endzone to a wr who has a step on the defender, the defender then tackles the wr before the ball gets there. Offense gets the ball on the 35 and a first down. It just doesn't make sense to me to reward the team that gets flagged. What is the reasoning behind the penalty being only 15 yards and not spot of the foul?
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Like was said above. At the high school level, the chances of completing a pass are around or below 50%. If we apply the same logic, shouldn't the defensive team get the ball at the spot of the foul if the offense commits PI?
Plus in high school (NFHS rules) intentional PI can carry an additional 15 yard penalty. High school and college rules try to balance the rules between offense and defense. Pro rules (in my opinion) favor an offensive team.
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Originally posted by ChristianHog1965
Also, what is the accountability structure for NCAA officials if/when they have a bad game?
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Yes, college evaluators provide the accountability. Most college games have an evaluator present. If a guy doesn't meet the expectations for the conference, he is replaced. If an official has a bad game, it may just be a single bad game. But if there is a pattern of poor officiating, these guys will get replaced. There are a lot of other guys who would love a chance to work a college game.
Do you have questions about a call in a game (or in several games) that you would like to ask?