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Originally posted by Bob M.
Mike,
I agree that the wording of NF 5-1-2 could use some cleaning up. I would add to 5-1-2a some clarification that implies that after 1st, 2nd, or 3rd down a new series is awarded after considering any foul activity during the down and any dead ball fouls by B. The way the rule is currently written, one could make the argument that if A makes the line to gain and then commits a dead ball foul that brings the ball back behind the LTG, it would not be a new series. That's false! It would indeed be a new series, but would begin 15 yards back from the dead ball spot.
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Again, I'm not trying to be difficult but I am curious as to where the support is for this interpretation. Is there a casebook play? Is there another rule that I've overlooked that clarifies this? I'm not looking for subjective opinion, rather I'm looking for confirmation from a definitive source. Casebook, NFHS posting, etc.
I can see a coach ripping me a new one if he reads this rule and interprets it as I have here and I enforce it the other way.