[Rich]

Originally Posted by ljdave

NFHS - Is there a need to throw a bean bag when the fumble spot is behind the LOS? I say no, but I had no support at tonight's meeting. As I see it, when there is a fumble, it is a loose ball play up until someone gains possession. If a foul by A occurs between the snap and the recovery, there are two possible spots for penalty enforcement: (1) The basic spot which is the previous spot on a loose ball play, and (2) the spot of the foul if it happens behind the basic spot. This is administered from the flag and NEVER the spot of lost possession. Am I correct? Is there something I am neglecting such as: (1) An inadvertent whistle that occurs while the ball is loose (Maybe, but what coach would choose to take the result of the play which is a loss of yardage and a down), or (2) Some "End of the related run" situation that I am overlooking? Thanks......

Ask your colleagues WHY this needs to be bagged. Prepare to hear a lot of BS answers, including "we've always done that." I still see HS officials bagging interceptions every week.