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Thanks for all the thoughts so far.
Yes - the fumble happened in the EZ. The facemask also happened in the EZ.
I think we agree - enforcement spot is the goal line.
Let's broaden the question - where is the rule reference to the basic spot after a change of possession? I say it's in the definition of a loose ball play (sorry, don't have my rule book handy for a rule reference). Since any foul after change of possession doesn't meet the definition of a loose ball play, it has to be a running play (even if the violation happened AFTER the fumble rather than before). Therefore, the basic spot must be the end of the run (the goal line in this case).
Boy, I'm digging way to deep on this one!!!
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