Clarification of new IP enforcement

[bomberjeff]

As a former wing official, now wearing the white hat, I have to say if the player stepped on the field way behind the play, then I am not going to "notice" the infraction....i don't feel as the rule is intended to hurt a team just because some kid steps out two or three steps on the field 20 or 25 yards behind the play.....

NOW, if he comes out into the middle of the play, right at the point of action, then you are forced to make a call....the tough part is how they have rewritten the rule with the basic spot....I think that is going to be a tougher sell to the head coach