Am I Missing Something?

[Outdors21]

What is the college rule on OL illegally down the field?

Because on these screens, those Auburn guys are 6-8 yards beyond the LOS.

 

[Godfatha]

You can throw a screen behind the line of scrimmage. Where you get in trouble is if the pass is completed past the line of scrimmage.

 

[utvolpj]

I believe it's ok if the pass is behind the LOS (don't quote me on that though)

 

[Outdors21]

But can the OLs be 6 yards pass the LOS? I don't think so.

 

[virginiavol]

As long as the pass is thrown behind the LOS the offensive line can be as far down the field as they want...its like a run if the pass isn't across the LOS.

 

[volfans1]

As long as the ball is caught behind the LOS, the linemen are able to go down the field.

 

[Ohio Vol]

Linemen can be 70 yards downfield if the ball is caught on or behind the line of scrimmage.

I will say this. For most officials, they'll give an extra half-yard to yard for the catch downfield. Then you'll occasionally get an asshat like we ran into three years ago, the scenario of which I will not get into.