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Originally Posted by RadioBlue
Hey, MB
I understand what you are saying. However, p. 77 of the 2009 NF rules with regard to penalty enforcement states, Enforcement philosophy is based on the fact that a team is given the advantage of the distance which is gained without assistance of a foul. What distance is gained by a foul 40 yards behind the runner? This is my basis for stating the spirit of the all-but-one principle. |
If the foul occurred at the point of attack, this philosophy would be relevant. If I call a PF 40 yards upfield, it's a safety or sportsmanship issue, not an advantage issue.
If the scoring team wants their scores, they can tell their linemen to quit screwing around and play the game.