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REPLY: Suudy...Rule 10-4-7 only applies to running plays--not loose ball plays. While not explicitly stated, that's implicit in its use of the words "related run" in the wording. In your plays, the only running play is (a) since A is tackled in the end zone. Both (b) and (c) are loose ball plays since the QB fumbled behind the neutral zone.
Therefore, the new 10-4-7 does indeed govern play (a). The result will be A's ball, 1-15 from A's 5.
Plays (b) and (c) are governed by standard loose ball play (previous spot) enforcement. They will both result in A's ball, 1-5 from A's 15.
By the way, there is a 2008 editorial revision being submitted for 10-4-7 to more explicitly state that it is only for running plays.
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Bob M.
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