Another example is pass interference in college football. It is a first down and 15 yards from the line of scrimmage. Thus if you are getting beat on a play, r

Another example is pass interference in college football. It is a first down and 15 yards from the line of scrimmage. Thus if you are getting beat on a play, rather than potentially allowing 40 or 50 yards and a touchdown, it is better to blatantly pass interfere (tackle the receiver before they get the ball, etc).