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2. 4th - 12 from K's 35. K punts to R's 40 where R31 signals a fair catch. Just prior to gaining possession, K15 commits a PF at K49 then after the ball is blown dead at R's 40, R31 commits a PF. What is the proper penalty enforcement? One live ball PF and one dead ball PF.
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Two options for R:
1) R may decline the K (live ball) foul in order to retain possession the football. Hence, if the K foul is declined, the R (dead ball) foul
will be accepted making the game situation
1st and 10 for R at the R25.
OR,
2) R may accept the K (live ball) foul, (which should be walked off ***) however, the R (dead ball) foul will also be enforced, making the game situation
4th and 12 from K's 35. (Or a repeat of the previous play situation)
Note: ***
While he result of the play appears to be an offset, live ball fouls are NEVER offset by dead ball fouls. Therefore, in this situation, for proper enforcment, both fouls should be walked off.
[Edited by KWH on Mar 3rd, 2005 at 03:54 PM]