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Originally posted by Ref Ump Welsch
Our "theory" was that coach wanted the false start because it was a dead ball penalty, and would have ended up being 3rd and goal at the 14 instead of 4th and goal at the 9. No wonder coach didn't answer me when I asked if he realized what he was saying. Geesh!
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Even in the coach's scenario, it's still a live ball foul. Illegal shift, not a false start.
Penalty declined.
4th down!