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Thank you for all your responses.
I do believe this is a judgement call. If you've done enough games (or even if you haven't) I believe you can tell whether or not a back is shifting or going in motion and when it is a false start (he just plain messed up.)
I believe the rules state that action which simulates or feigns the start of a play is a false start. And with that it doesn't specify which position can committ it or that its different by position. A false start is a false start. Now if the back is head strong enough that he knows he messed up and goes into motion or shifts, (and it doesn't give the appearance of a false start) then yes, let it go.
I can't determine who's call it should be. Yes, the wings are watching the line, but if the ball is snapped on the opposite hash from you, you can still see the entire backfield. I think the responsibility should fall on both wing and referee.
Again, thanks for the responses, I appreciate all the insight and if you have anything further on this topic, by all means continue to share. I don't expect everyone to agree with me. I have a feeling this is one of those things that may be debated back and forth for a while. But I think its been a good discussion so far and should continue. I know its got me thinking...
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