2005 NFHS RULE CHANGES

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Originally posted by Bob M.
REPLY: Right...I think the new rule is fair as long as the foul occurs on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd down since the fouling team (A) would get another possibly unfair opportunity--like your play. But if it occurs on 4th down, and the result of the penalty would put B in a rightfully advantageous position, it does seem a little unfair. Maybe the right way to deal with it is to offer the offended team the option of whether to extend or not. That would take care of the play you mention as well as mine.

Your proposal really wouldn't be out of line. B should get a choice as in other penalty situations. However, there might be other situations that would require special wording until the rulebook is overloaded with ifs, ands, or buts.

PS Bob M: Are you busy editing "Penalty Enforcement for Dummies"? If you are let me know when you're done so I can get another copy. It's the bombdiggity!