Re: Improving the pass interference rule in the NFL
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No idea how this applies. The pass was a screen pass.
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It wasn't a screen pass, it was like a 5-yard crossing pattern. And my point was that I think the ref might have considered the situation (3rd and long, won't get the 1st down even if the ball was caught) and decided not to make the call.
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and my contention is that given that the arbitrary nature of PI has clearly swung towards throwing the penalty flag
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Well, this is where we disagree. I don't think it has swung one way or the other. Since I've been watching football (20+ years) it's always pretty much been a clusterf*ck of a call.
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if there's any question this should help make it less of a game-changer as well as eliminate the 'bomb it downfield and hope to draw a flag' plays.
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I don't think it would eliminate it. In fact, we might see more, as the chances of getting the call increase, even as the reward slightly decreases. 15 yards and an automatic 1st down is still a pretty positive play.
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