[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

And the "Three Marks" have a split decision. But I have to agree with what Mark Dexter has to say on this play. The corresponding NCAA rules reference to NFHS R6-S3-A3e, is R6-S3-A1e. I am speculating (and I mean just speculating), but I think that Hank based his NCAA interpretation on NFHS Casebook Play 5.8.3E. I will go on record by saying that NFHS & NCAA R2-S3 does not apply.

Whether the game is played under NFHS or NCAA rules, I would think that the officials would be hard pressed to give the ball to Team B under alternating possession rules. I cannot speak for the either rules committee but I would hope that Hank's interpretation would be considered the correct one and this problem would be addressed by next year by both committees.