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R1 signals for a fair catch beyond the neutral zone on K's 40. K2 interfers with R1's opportunity to make the catch. R chooses to put the ball in play with a snap. During the down, A1 gains 15 yards and the coach of B is charged with an unsportslike foul.
Ruling: The unsportsmanlike foul during the down does not give A another choice to snap or free kick.
My Question: On what rule is this interpretation based? I know it is a succeeding spot administration, but where (if any) does the rule book say this should be considered or treated like a dead ball foul (and the down has ended)? It is not a lose of down or auto first down situation (NF) and the foul occurred during the down.
I could buy the arugment that a new series was awarded, therefore we were not replaying the down - except for the fact in the next situation, B commits DPI carrying an auto first down. They say A retains their options.
Why, by rule, should A loose their options?
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