[Jim S]

Ok, I submitted this to our State Interpretor. He finally e-mailed back that it was the point of some long discussion. They have sent the specific question back to the NFHS for a ruling but they determined the same as I.
Purpose of the rule:
The rule was placed to prevent a team from having the 1 & long primarially after a change of possession, but it also works for any awarded new series.
The rule is designed to make a foul that was related to action included in the prior play not result in a long LTG in the new series. Continuation if you will.
Effect of the RFP:
The use of the RFP is the indicated starting point of the new series. Once any RFP has sounded we have started the new series and the LTG is 'permentally' established. The T.O. call does not take away the fact that the RFP has sounded and fullfilled the requirement of the rule. ANY foul after the RFP has sounded can result in a 1st and longer than 10.
So coaches, if you want to be an ***, do it before the RFP sounds. You can't buy off a USL penalty off with a T.O.