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First you need to have a better grasp of the terminology.
A scrimmage kick can cross the neutral zone but a PSK cannot. To have a PSK foul see Rule 2-16-2g 1-5. The foul must occur:
1. During a scrimmage kick other than a try or successful FG.
2. During scrimmage kick play in which ball crosses expanded neutral zone.
3. Beyond the expanded neutral zone.
4. Before the end of the kick.
5. and K does not have possession of the ball wen the down ends and will not be the next to put the ball in play.
Since #2 is not met in your Question scenario this is not PSK.
Secondly, you and the veteran officials you spoke of erroneously say "line to gain". The pertinent terminology that effects the play is the "expanded neutral zone". Your statment by the veteral officials is just plain wrong. With no first touching by K, the fact that R touched it beyond the expanded neutral zone gives the ball to K for 1st and 10 at spot where the ball finally becomes dead in KI's possession.
The casebook plays on page 39-40 under the heading "TOUCHING AND RCOVERING SCRIMMAGE KICKS" give many fundamental comments to understanding Rule 6-2.
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