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Originally posted by Bob M.
REPLY: Can't wait to see how they suggest we handle this situation which some bright official came up with. Consider it in light of the rule change which says not to extend the period if the foul includes loss of down:
A, 4-20 from their own 1 leading by 3 points. 0:03 remains on the clock. QB throws an illegal forward pass from his 2 yardline. Time expires during the down.
Do you think B's coach is going to like this new rule??
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Bob-
You play is lacking a little information.
1) What was the the illegal forward pass complete or incomplete?
2) If the pass was complete, did A have possession of the ball in B's endzone? Was the result of the play a touchdown?
I will assume you intention was that an A player caught the ball in B's endzone for an apparant touchdown.
Lets take a look at the rules...
Under 2004 rules "B" would have two options;
1) Accept the penalty (extend the period and replay the down from the 7 yard line following enforcment)
2) Decline the penalty and accept the result of the play,
TOUCHDOWN BY A, Game over (A wins by 9 points)
There is no option which allows "B" to put the ball in play
Under 2005 rules (if the illegal forward pass was caught in B's endzone by A) B would have two options;
1) Accept the penalty, and since the penalty includes a loss of down foul, AND BECAUSE IT OCCURRED ON THE LAST PLAY OF A PERIOD, the game is over. (A wins by 3 points)
2) Decline the penalty and accept the result of the play,
TOUCHDOWN BY A, Game over (A wins by 9 points)
There is still no option which allows "B" to put the ball in play
I hope this helps...
[Edited by KWH on Jan 25th, 2005 at 01:03 PM]