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Originally Posted by JRutledge
I do not think there is a right or wrong here. I think is you do what works for you and your crew and the people in your area. If you have to ask someone about this situation, then do just that. Why would I care when you are not only in a different state, but a different region of the country? Are my teams going to play you anytime soon? We are not talking about college football where teams play in different state on a regular even at the small college level. And even at that level I do not know many Referees that ask in this very situation and they are much more dismissive about the decision then I am.
Yes, I live in a universe that most here never would be around even to have this debate. You do not live here. You likely have not done much that I have done here. You probably do not work college ball on my crew or are on the supplemental list that I am on in another level. We have guys here that brag about not giving a measurement during a game, you think they really are going out of their way to debate if they are going to have a double foul in a situation we are discussing? And I am not the Referee on a regular basis, so I do not have to worry about it either way. I just think this is an easy replay with the information we were given and if you feel it has to be an issue, then make it one and ask the coach or the captain as many times as you like.
Let it go already. I do not have to be you to feel good about myself. 
Peace |
You know, I'm all for not asking captains (at all, I usually ask the coaches from a distance if I can), but the difference between keeping the ball as B and making A punt again is far from obvious. Making this a double foul is far from obvious. Even if they get the ball at the 15 or 20, I'm asking the question. Many teams aren't fond of their punt return teams, etc. and would simply prefer taking the ball.
Also, I'd want the coach to know he had the option of keeping the ball and not give A another 4th down play. If I don't do that, I think I'm being negligent in my duties.
I'd ask in a college game, too.