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I'm anxious to see the interpretations and case plays regarding the new rule for 7-5-11, where, "Contact by a defender obviously away from the direction of the pass is not considered pass interference."
Most officials, prior to this rule change, I would guess, would not have called pass interference that was "clearly away from the direction of the pass," This would have instead been a "talk to" after the play.
Also, since pass interference restrictions on B are not in effect until the pass is in the air, will we be expected to call holding on the defense, (for example, the contact on an eligible receiver making no attempt to block), even if the contact is "obviously away from the direction of the (eventual) pass?"
It will also be interesting to see if some defensive coaches use this rule change as an opportunity to get in some extra contact on receivers.
Thoughts? Comments?
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