Quote Originally Posted by Godfather View Post
If Tom Brady is the quarterback, it's a penalty.

If the Steelers are on defense, it's a penalty.

If Ben is the quarterback, it's not a penalty.

If the Ratbirds are on defense, it's not a penalty.

All other situations are a judgement call.
One caveat: It is ALWAYS a penalty to hit Tom Brady, even if he has the ball. He's actually a girl, and we can't hit girls.