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I guess it may be that the "vicinity" interpretation is a little murkier when it comes to the sidelines or the end zone which may be why you don't see much enforcement there, but if you chuck it upfield, and it hits the middle of the field with no players nearby, I would guess that's easier to enforce.
the fact that there was nobody any where near where the ball landed is not a factor?