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NF Ruling
Under NF code (9-9) the R does have the rule support for any penalty he feels is equitable, up to awarding a score for unfair acts, repeated violations, or acts which make a travesty of the game. For repeated fouls which halve the distance to the goal, R can forfeit the game.
I don't believe this applies in this situation. Kicking would be the same as fighting, and would draw PF and DQ for A5. Throwing the helmet only compounds the yardage penalty. Since players and coaches tried to intervene to prevent further problems, I would not forfeit the game, unless a major fight broke out.
In KY, there is a running clock mercy rule which would allow for stopping the clock to clean up this mess, assess penalties, then wind it on the ready when play resumes.
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