interference--who would have called this the same way?

[Dakota]

Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
ASA now supports an out call for USC.

The authority is only a case play on a guideline rule (Case Play 10.8-1, and ASA describes rule 10 as "guidelines for umprires.")

I know this has been discussed before on this board, but...

I believe I understand ASA's intent with this case play (and fortunately did not have a situation to test that understanding this year), but I sure hope ASA clarifies the depth and breadth of this interpretation with an actual rule change, and hopefully a couple more case plays.

Using the case play only, I read it to say ASA supports an out for flagrant misconduct. I don't necessarily consider all USC to be flagrant misconduct. And, is there any similar penalty for flagrant misconduct by the defense?