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Originally posted by Rick KY
First you have an illegal kick by A44. A field goal can only be scored in this situation by place kick or drop kick, and this was neither. Following an illegal kick the loose ball is treated as a fumble, so you have an IW by the back judge. Rule 4-2-3b would give the choice to K of replying the down or taking the ball at the spot where possession was lost. Possession was lost on the snap at the line of scrimmage. To avoid the 15 yard penalty for the illegal kick, A should choose to replay the down.
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Agree with Rick as far as ruling.
I think masonjarfarm (unusual name
) is asking if the muffed snap can somehow be signaled to the official(s) behind the goal post so that they don't think a legal kick was made and blow the play dead.
A crew might device a word to yell if the snap is loose on a FG attempt. That way the officials covering the goalposts can sprint to get back into position for any run or pass that may occur. Not much else to suggest. GOOD QUESTION!