Unauthorized Persons

[JugglingReferee]

Let's discuss a bit about when people who are not players interfere with the game.

Play: WR A85 is running a pattern with the ball in the air. Team B bench personelle comes onto the field and interferes with A85's chance to catch the ball.

Ruling:

• Canadian:
• NFHS:
• NCAA:
• NFL:

Play: WR A85 is running a pattern, and catches the ball. Team B bench personelle comes onto the field and tackles A85. In (a) A85 did not have an obvious chance to score a TD and in (b) A85 had nothing but grass in front of him.

Ruling:

• Canadian:
• NFHS:
• NCAA:
• NFL: