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Old Sat Aug 29, 2009, 12:57am
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Originally Posted by pjerwin View Post
SCENARIO: Team A is on offense on the 8 yard line. Play ensues and Team A makes a touchdown. Penalty flags fly. There are two penalties against Team A. Team B declines both penalties, the referee signals each penalty followed by Team B’s decision to decline. The game announcer in the press box duly reports the activity and adds, “…Team B declines both penalties, so the touchdown is good.”

QUESTION: What’s the proper ruling?
There is no ruling, partner. If team B declines the penalties, then that's their option.
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