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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Always announce a violation if it was in effect. If the award is where the runner is presently located, just note the runner stays there.
Couple reasons to do that. One is to let them know that you are watching and you know the rule. Another is to let the coaches know you have made a decision as to where the runner should be. If they don't agree, they will argue anyway, but you have indicated that you did see the violation and made an award, not that you are using it or ignoring it as an afterthought to protect yourself.
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Believe it or not, I used to do that. But I was recently told that if the play ends up not being affected by the Obstruction, there was no real need for me to make the announcement. I'm more than happy to go back to the way it was.
That said, is this the case under all codes? Or is it different in NCAA? Maybe I was told not to make any announcements at the college level.