Intent. Grounding/Loss of Down/4th Down, etc.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Imagine that on your evaluation form come playoff time. "They screwed the enforcement on intentional grounding...BUT THEY LOOKED GOOD DOING IT!"

"Darling, it's better to LOOK good than to BE good....If you know what I mean. By the way, Yoooouuuu look mahvelus!!"

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by buckrog64

NFHS Rules: 4th and 10 on A's 30. A's QB drops back for a pass and to avoid the sack obviously grounds the ball at A's 20. Spot of foul is behind LOS by 10 yards. I thought the penalty would be enforced from the spot of foul, then first down for B. In our game, our white hat took the ball back to the previous spot, I'm not sure he even marked off any yardage. Then it was B's ball. Giving the ball to B was about the only thing I thought he did that was correct. I didn't hear his explanation but supposedly he mumbled something about it being 4th down and that's why it's done this way.

I believe it should have been 1st and 10 for B on A's 15. Appreciate any comments.

Team B, 1D/10 @ spot of release of throw.

[buckrog64]

Most of the problem, I believe, is being in too big a hurry, especially during a blowout. Learned that from this past Friday night with a different situation. Just need to slow down sometimes.

Thanks for your comment and debate.