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Well, my first thought was to apply the usual rule of thumb for catch/no catch calls in the EZ: What would be the call on the same play at the 50?
In case #1, we'd give the receiver forward progress where possession was obtained. Thus, we'll do the same here: TD.
In case #2, he would NOT get forward progress at the point of possession since he started running again. Thus, down at the 1.
Now to check the book...
I don't see anything that contradicts those rulings. However, I can guess how some folks might interpret the rules differently.
In case #1, someone could argue that because the receiver landed on his feet, he won't get the forward progress at the point of possession. My counterargument would be that A.R. 5-1-3I covers that situation and awards the TD.
In case #2, someone could argue that because the ball became dead at the 1, which is the spot of the catch, we should be award forward progress and the TD. This is supported by an excruciatingly literal reading of 5-1-3a Exception. My counterargument would be: same play, but after the catch receiver runs back to the 5 to try to get around the pile, runs into a wall, cuts back, and ends up tackled at the exact same spot the catch was completed. I really hope no one's awarding a TD in this case.
Incidentally, I believe the ruling would be the same under Fed rules, based on 2-15-2 and the related case book play.
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