offensive pass interference question

[waltjp]

"By rule" implies that a foul has technically occurred but some (or most) are likely to pass on calling it. I disagree. This should be flagged. As stated previously, the offense knows the play and knows they should not be blocking. It's very conceivable that the safety sees the block and reads screen pass and moves up for support, leaving the middle open.

I want my crew calling this every time.

[Ed Hickland]

Originally Posted by waltjp

"By rule" implies that a foul has technically occurred but some (or most) are likely to pass on calling it. I disagree. This should be flagged. As stated previously, the offense knows the play and knows they should not be blocking. It's very conceivable that the safety sees the block and reads screen pass and moves up for support, leaving the middle open.

I want my crew calling this every time.

If nothing else the downfield officials must know the rule and once an offensive receiver blocks the official should read run. This has a material affect on the play as if the defenders know the rule...a stretch, at best...they will adjust.

[OverAndBack]

Originally Posted by waltjp

"By rule" implies that a foul has technically occurred but some (or most) are likely to pass on calling it. I disagree. This should be flagged. As stated previously, the offense knows the play and knows they should not be blocking. It's very conceivable that the safety sees the block and reads screen pass and moves up for support, leaving the middle open.

I want my crew calling this every time.

Just read this in going over my preseason meeting notes yesterday. I said, "Wow, that's harsh," but they've said (emphatically) call it every time.

I'm going to guess the reaction from A's sideline would be....not positive (I know that's not a reason to not call it).

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by waltjp

"By rule" implies that a foul has technically occurred but some (or most) are likely to pass on calling it. I disagree. This should be flagged. As stated previously, the offense knows the play and knows they should not be blocking. It's very conceivable that the safety sees the block and reads screen pass and moves up for support, leaving the middle open.

I want my crew calling this every time.

The reason I said "by rule" because that is the rule as it was described. Of course we are not calling the game on a discussion board or reading a few words. It is possible the description is not as clear as the actual play. And when I am not sure a rule has been violated, I likely do not go around calling a foul based on something I am unsure about.

Peace