Encroachment Philosophy

[Jim D]

I give a lot of leeway to the wide guys lining up. This would be a meaningless, ticky-tack foul. The only time I have ever called this encroachment was when a wide out was just not looking and wandered ten yards down field before he looked for the ball. I figured that incompetence deserved to be rewarded!

[mikesears]

I am with Jim D on this. Just tell them to back up. If they don't listen or don't pay attention, a flag is warranted.

[wheels]

I try and get their attention if they aren't looking at me and tell them to move back. after the play I'll go up to them and tell them to watch his lineup. If their team is on my sideline, I'll tell the coach.