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Old Mon Oct 04, 2004, 02:26pm
JRutledge JRutledge is offline
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Originally posted by Illini_Ref
Here is the situation. 4th down, team A has the ball and a six point lead. 45 seconds left for the game, clock running. Clock gets to 23 seconds and Team A commits a falsse start. Official stops the clock for the penalty, enforces it, and puts the ball back ready for play. DO YOU START THE CLOCK and let Team A run the clock out???
I would not. The team got the clock stopped by an illegal act and would benefit if the clock was started.

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Originally posted by Illini_Ref
I know that in most instances you start the clock, but how about in this case. I know there is a rule that lets the referee start or stop the clock if he feels a team is gaining an advantage and manipulating the clock.
There is a rule. Rule 3-4-3h.

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Originally posted by Illini_Ref
I don't think I wuld wind the clock unitl the snap in this case. Opinions please.
I agree.

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