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Originally posted by MJT
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Good point. So my question to you is, on a normal 4th down incomplete pass by A, who is in possession at the end of the down?? A or B. If we agree it is still A until the RFP, then we have no problem, if we say B, now we have a major problem which I have pointed out.
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To answer your question lets break it down,
1) By definition, (2-32-2) the LIVE BALL is in Team Possession of A during your 4th down play.
2) By rule, (5-1-3c) a NEW SERIES is awarded to B
if at the end of 4th down the ball belongs to A behind the line to gain.
The correct answer to your question then is:
A is in possession after the 4th down incomplete pass.
And, since A is in possession of the ball behind the line to gain after the completion of 4th down, by rule(5-1-3c), A new series is awarded to B.
I hope this helps...