Missed BBW (video)

[mccormicw]

As a B, I think I would have to pick this up.  As an L, I try to watch the wideout as long as possible.  Unfortunately, my peripheral vision only tells me when the ball carrier in the backfield is relatively close to being threatened.  Since the ball carrier is just inside the near hashmark, I would have shifted my attention to him prior to the block.  I do not want to miss a situation where a fumble happens immediately before or after forward progress has been stopped (among things).  Although, the line to gain is not a factor, that could have added to the reasons I would shift my focus to the runner more quickly.  A sweep away would allow me to watch this receiver much longer.  A sweep towards me often allows a longer look.  An option play often creates a forward pass vs backwards pass situation which would limit my ability to see this block. 

Short version is that this call (like many others) will be often be missed with 5 or fewer officials .

[TXMike]

Short version is that this call (like many others) will be often be missed with 5 or fewer officials .

Depends on who your B is.   

[mccormicw]

Depends on who your B is.

...and how many eyes he/she has.     Those with 4 should be able to see more...

[psv]

I believe the B has to pick this up, however I think there was some confusing information (or maybe I am wrong, it is entirely possible).

Wouldnt the B's first key be the tight end #44 at the bottom of the screen in the formation?  He could have been watching that action and miss the receiver/DB crossing and therefore not see the whole play.

The top and bottom wide outs would initially be the LJ/HL, and while they arent threatened, his focus could have been on TE blocking, and not catch the DB/WR until too late, or something like that.

As i said, i could be wrong 

[TXMike]

Yes the TE was the B's key.  But if he can't see the TE and still see the the WR who is almost inbetween the B and the TE when he fouls then the B needs to get a vision check