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The new rule states that the snap can't occur until the spotting ref is in position behind the farthest offensive player. Basically forces the QB to take his eyes off the defense to see if he can snap the ball or not. Either look over his shoulder, or look to a sideline where a ref stands to give the signal.
It is all based on how fast the ref can get back there, and in the game against Green Bay, the ref took his fucking time a couple times. It isn't that he has to be out of the way.. it's that he has to be in a certain position a certain distance away now, which completely throws off the pace of the game. That 5 yard penalty for snapping half a second early can completely stop the game and throw off a team's momentum, especially in the redzone.
Within the 2 minute mark, he goes to the old spot like normal on the defensive side. At least, that's how I understand the rule. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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