We had a "spirited discussion" on this in our pregame between myself (LJ), the Linesman, and the Backjudge last Friday. The Backjudge (who did a very good job) stated that the defender could do whatever he wanted (barring the obvious) as long as the pass wasn't in the air. The Linesman and I, were in agreeance that once the receiver has made his move and is obviously going out on his pass route, that he is no longer a potential blocker and shouldn't be hit, regardless if the ball is in the air. I'm still of the same opinion, but we weren't able to convince our Backjudge.....
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