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WhiteHat, Andrew, etal,
The original play has A running into B in order to catch the ball. B is not aware of the ball. A and B are running down the field side-by-side. A turns to see the ball and runs into the defender in order to catch the ball. This is at most OPI. According to the original play, B makes no attempt to catch the ball, wave arms, etc. to prevent/hinder A's opportunity to catch the ball; all contact is initiated by A. (Yes, I know that intention and catchability are not requirements for PI per NF rules.) All B is doing is occuping his rightful spot on the field! In the situation described, B need to do more than just be there to draw DPI.
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Dave
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