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Originally Posted by wisref2
This is a good example of not only reading the rules, but comprehending what you read (and not reading anything into them). That includes referring to other related rules.
Don't have my book handy so I can't quote - but it clearly states that on touchdown plays in which there is a foul by B, A has the choice of enforcing the penalty on the try or the ensuing kickoff. (same holds true for a TD after change of possession).
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Wise words to begin with. Read carefully and comprehend what you read are important. Equally as important is when we paraphrase a rule we should not use terminology that is incorrect or confusing.
Wiseref tries to quote the rule using team designations A and B as if A is the only team that can score and is afforded options. The fact of the matter is the rule does not use team designations at all. It just states that when a team scores a touchdown and there is a foul by the opposing team, the scoring team gets a choice of administering the penalty at the succeeding spot (try) or on ensuing free kick.
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Originally Posted by wisref2
Since it doesn't say B can do the same thing, then B can't do it - just like they can't shoot a runner with a shotgun to prevent him from scoring. You won't find that in the rule book, but it can clearly be inferred in the equipment rule.  |
Yes, B can do it. As I said above the scoring team mentioned in 8-2-2 could be A, B, or even R. I will leave it to you to make your own applications to each team designation.
Additionally silence in the rules does not mean prohibited as stated above.
Read 2-37 carefully. This is the definition of "RULE" which gives things you may assume and not assume.