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Originally Posted by Rich
If this was an NFHS game, there would be no loss of down provision, making it more likely that B would accept the safety. However, the choice is much less clear in an NCAA game and really requires that the head coach decide which option he wants. First and goal at the five (for example) is going to be more appealing to many coaches than a safety.
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NFHS, I'm not following your logic. I agree there's no LOD if you ACCEPT the penalty... but if you decline the penalty there is. You always lose your down when you complete your down. A Fed coach and a college coach have the same options here - safety or 1st and 10 on the 5 going in.
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