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Originally posted by Daryl H. Long
...What caused the clock to stop in the situation?
...To award a new series. YES. Please note: whether or not a new series is actually awarded is not a factor in the decisionof when to start the clock on next play. In the Sit. the awarding of a new series was why the clock was actually stopped.
See also article in October issue of Referee Magazine on page 20-22. The Two Minute Drill by Rogers Redding.
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REPLY: Daryl...the rule which governs the situation is actually NF 5-1-2 as BullDog and others have pointed out:
NF 5-1-2:A new series of downs is awarded as follows:
a. After a first, second, or third down, a new series shall be awarded only after considering the effect of any act during the down and any dead-ball foul by B.
b. After a fourth down, a new series shall be awarded only after considering the effect of any act during the down, other than a non-player or unsportsmanlike foul.
Since the acceptance of the penalty for foul negates the new series, no new series is awarded. Therefore, the clock starts on the ready. And remember that Mr Redding is a retired NCAA referee where the clock starts on the snap following any legal kick--regardless of whether there is a foul or not.
Unless you reset the stakes and award a first and ten, you're not awarding a new series.