Offensive encroachment??

Robert Goodman · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 15, 2009, 05:51pm

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Originally Posted by mbyron

Yes. Entering subs are permitted by rule to cross through the NZ as they enter. The encroachment restrictions do not apply until they are on their side of the NZ (or the ball is snapped).

What if they're not subs, but had been players of the previous down?

LDUB · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 15, 2009, 10:47pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

What if they're not subs, but had been players of the previous down?

There is no exception for them. Just because the ball is RFP does not mean that encroachment can happen.

mbyron · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 16, 2009, 08:03am

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDUB

There is no exception for them. Just because the ball is RFP does not mean that encroachment can happen.

Right: players loitering on the wrong side of the NZ will get a "get on your side!" or "get in the huddle!" from me.

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