[grantsrc]

I have to go with Theisey on both these points.

Why wouldn't you want to backpedal? Did they say they want you running and looking over your shoulder? Can't really see the advantage in that. At times you really act like a defensive back, know just the right time to open your hips and turn to run.

One mistake I made a few years ago was not throwing the flag for offensive PI when the defense intercepted the ball. I figured, like in basketball, there really was no advantage gained by the offense since B still intercepted it. Boy was I wrong and the coach let me know it. If you have a foul, flag it at the time it happens. In my example, throw the flag, let the play continue, then let B decline the penalty and take the ball.