Thanks Jimmie. I really appreciate sharing insights with all you fellow officials out here. I'm in my 9th year and I'm still learning.
I agree with you on this ruling. Its the final result of the play that dictates the basic spot for penalty enforcement. If B does not fumble then the basic spot is the 20 yard line because B was tackled in the end zone and the final result of the play is a touchback. If B fumbles the ball out of bounds at the 3 yard line then the basic spot is the goal line because the end of B's run was in his end zone.
BBR might be right but after I read the new rule and case books with the new comments under rule 10 I'm still willing to bet my silver dollar collection on my answer.
Take care and I'm looking forward to many more questions this season!
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Mike Simonds
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