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[bainsey]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

A few years ago, we had a muffed punt returned by K for a TD and it was discussed at an association meeting and the prevailing attitude was that "they're good officials" and "this can happen to anyone." I wanted to barf.

It's no different than some other workplaces. Regardless of the offense, how much trouble you're in is sometimes directly proportional to your buddy factor of those around you.

That said, I don't work high school football, Rich, so I'm confused. A muffed punt returned by a kicker for a TD?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by bainsey

That said, I don't work high school football, Rich, so I'm confused. A muffed punt returned by a kicker for a TD?

K is the kicking team. K can recover but not advance a muffed kick in NFHS rules. The covering official should have blown it dead once K had possession.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by mbyron

K is the kicking team.

Got it. I saw a single player with the letter "K." Thanks.

[APG]

Originally Posted by bainsey

It's no different than some other workplaces. Regardless of the offense, how much trouble you're in is sometimes directly proportional to your buddy factor of those around you.

That said, I don't work high school football, Rich, so I'm confused. A muffed punt returned by a kicker for a TD?

A muffed punt can not be returned by the kicking team. The ball is dead at the spot of recovery. Now if the returning team had clear possession of the punt and then fumbled it, the kicking team could recover and advance the ball.