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Originally Posted by tbianco
This issue came up in our meeting tonight and it wasn't resolved before we left. If on second down there is an incomplete forward pass and on third down the offense has an illegal shift on a running play which ends inbounds and does not result in a first down, should the defense accept the penalty, will the clock start on the ready for play or does it start on the snap? We had officials that were on both sides of the fence on this one. Your input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ted
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Had no foul occured, the clock would be running. Since the only reason to stop the clock was the penalty (accepted or not), wind the clock.