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Gatorubet;2022126; said:I can't help it that you don't know [Mark May] about the rules.
Gator,
from the rule book, I guess we'll differ if "both players were going for the ball"
Defensive pass interference is contact beyond the neutral zone by a Team B
player whose intent to impede an eligible opponent is obvious and it could
prevent the opponent the opportunity of receiving a catchable forward
pass. When in question, a legal forward pass is catchable. Defensive pass
interference occurs only after a legal forward pass is thrown. It is not
defensive pass interference (A.R. 7-3-8-III, VII, VIII, XI and XII):
1. When, after the snap, opposing players immediately charge and establish
contact with opponents at a point that is within one yard beyond the
neutral zone.
2. When two or more eligible players are making a simultaneous and bona
fide attempt to reach, catch or bat the pass. Eligible players of either
team have equal rights to the ball (A.R. 7-3-8-IX).
3. When a Team B player legally contacts an opponent before the pass is
thrown (A.R. 7-3-8-X).
2011-2012 Football Rule Book (2 Year Publication)
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