Fumble Advanced for a Touchdown

[Cruser]

NFHS

3rd & 10 for A at A-40. While running with the ball, A2's facemask is grasped and pulled by B1 at A-45. A2 shakes off B1 and continues running when he is hit and fumbles the ball at the B-45. Teammate A4 then recovers and runs for a touchdown.

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What are the scenarios if A (a) accepts the face-mask penalty or (b) declines the face-mask penalty?

[Edited by Cruser on Sep 23rd, 2004 at 08:52 PM]