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Originally Posted by Ed Hickland
OPI? The restriction is on the offensive player from the snap. The player knows the play therefore has an advantage over the defender.
It appears the offensive receiver initiated a block on the defender. When I was a downfield official as soon as I saw a block it was time to cover the running game. If a pass was thrown pass the line of scrimmage it was an OPI.
Thinks this meets the test.
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I agree. It looks like the receiver had the LB in his sights the entire time.