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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn
Here's why I don't like the rule.
Generally, the idea behind awarding a safety to a team who is fouled in the endzone is that the fouler possibly prevented the fouled team from getting a safety. When the ball is in the EZ and will be a touchback, that possibility does not exist. Fouls like this should be enforced from the 20.
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I see your point, however, what about when the runner starts to take off?
There is too much grey area of when the play will result in a TB. (remember, we're talking kids here)
Like many have said... Don't foul in the EZ and it's not an issue.