DPI - First time replaying the down

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by SE Minnestoa Re

I can see the smart coaches teaching kids to interfere in the endzone. Small yardage and way better than a touchdown.

I don't think anyone thought of this when making the rule change.

I think in most situations where a defender is close enough to intentionally interfere like we are talking about is in position to play the ball instead. A coach would be crazy to teach it in this situation.

I still don't think it will happen that often. It will happen but I'd be surprised if any official sees it more than once or twice in a varsity season.