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Originally posted by mikesears
The ground can indeed cause a fumble, the kicking team can advance a muff under certain conditions, and we don't always penalize the offense where it hurts them the most. If someone relies upon the axiom rather than understanding the rules behind the axiom, it is bound to lead to an incorrect ruling. My desire for writing such an article is to help people understand the rule behind the axiom.
"Cringe" is a strong word. Maybe I should say, "Shake my head".
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Well you do penalize the offense on many penalties where it hurts the most. I have never heard anyone say "always" in using that phrase.
Of course the ground can cause a fumble, but the term is used to suggest a specific situation.
I understand that these might not go right along with all the possibilities, but they can help those understand the basics. You still have to read the rulebook. You still have to understand what the rulings are in the casebook
I have used the saying about penalizing the offense in teaching new officials, but I do not say "always." It can help in letting officials understand where the basic spot is and where you enforce a penalty.
I guess I do not see the problem.
Peace