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Originally Posted by cosmo20002
Why? If you tackle a receiver so he can't catch a 30-yard pass, why shouldn't he at least get the benefit of what would have happened had be been allowed to catch the ball?
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This is basically the college rule with five yards shaved off. It is a judgement call. Why should the offense be bailed out on what amounts to a judgement call by the ref? Remember, the offense also gets to replay the down.