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Just an observation from the Grey Cup

On the successful DPI that O'Shea challenged in the 4th quarter, the officials placed the ball at the wrong spot.

The ball was placed at the T47 which is where the DPI occurred. That was only an 8 yard gain from the previous LOS (W55). By rule, the minimum gain on a DPI penalty is 10 yards which means that the ball should have been placed at the T45.

This error did not cost the Blue Bombers the game and Winnipeg did score a TD on that drive.

No, DPI is a spot foul. If it's less than 10 yards, its spotted at the point of foul. The refs got it right. If there's a situation where there's dual fouls, one by the offense and one by the defense, the DPI yardage is changed to a 10 yard foul

[Stats Junkie]

No, DPI is a spot foul. If it's less than 10 yards, its spotted at the point of foul. The refs got it right. If there's a situation where there's dual fouls, one by the offense and one by the defense, the DPI yardage is changed to a 10 yard foul

From the CFL Rule Book
See point (ii) below

If Team B Commits the Pass Interference Foul:
(i) If interference is ruled accidental – L10 PLS and AFD for Team A.
(ii) If interference is ruled deliberate – AFD awarded to Team A at PF or 10 yards in advance of PLS (whichever is closer to Team B Goal Line). If the infraction occurs in the Team B Goal Area — AFD to Team A at Team B's 1-yard line.
(iii) If interference is on a convert attempt – attempt repeated by Team A at PF, or L10 PLS, or 1-yard line if the foul is in Team B's goal area.