Pompous Elitist
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There is a new rule for 2019 disallowing forcible contact on blindside blocks that can include a targeting element. I think this is a fair rule change but definitely opens up the interpretation can of worms.
My question is whether the Blaise Andries block on the screen late in the third quarter qualifies — seems “no” by definition since the DB looked right at Andries prior to contact thus cannot be blind side; and Andries approached from the front at a 45 degree angle rather than side or back. Andries decleating the lightweight DB seems to have drawn the eye of official. What say you?
Here is the official explanation
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My question is whether the Blaise Andries block on the screen late in the third quarter qualifies — seems “no” by definition since the DB looked right at Andries prior to contact thus cannot be blind side; and Andries approached from the front at a 45 degree angle rather than side or back. Andries decleating the lightweight DB seems to have drawn the eye of official. What say you?
Here is the official explanation
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