Opinions out there on Roughing the Passer calls this year

[Lafayette]

I have seen a definite uptick in these calls this year and more then half seem that roughing is now any touching with very little "roughing". I first this in our scimmage against Chancellor and continued right thru our latest game with Poquoson. Rule change or just my imagination at work?

 

[DinwiddieProud]

I copied and posted your question over on the "Ask the Officials" thread. Let's see what they have to say.

 

[DinwiddieProud]

And I like your new Avatar.

If Navy used his picture, everyone would say he had a face for radio!

 

[DinwiddieProud]

WHITE HAT'S OPINION:


No rule change. Maybe the assiociation that covers games there made it a point of emphasis. I have no idea.

I've only had one roughing the passer in my eight varsity games this season, Definately less than previous years. I've noticed defenders doing a better job of avoiding contact after the ball is thrown.