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No,So DCE should have remained stationary to avoid the opposition player rather than allowing the defensive line to slide in the direction of the ball movement?
I agree that it was a fair try (under the current rules) but I don't agree with the way these rules currently work (or don't work).
If DCE stands still then the runner runs directly smack bang into DCE which would be an obstruction.
Because DCE pivots and initiates contact with his inside shoulder, technically to the rules it is not an obstruction.