Rule Enforcement

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Originally Posted by Bob M.

REPLY: OK Grant...here's the test: Would it be any different for NCAA?

Man Bob, you know I am trying to learn the differences! My head hurts trying to sort all this cr*p out!!

Ok, so here is my process to find the answer to your question. (I do this for all plays like this, either NFHS or NCAA).

• Start with definitions. Here there are a few to look at.
  • Type of play: This is a pass play (I will use NCAA terminology- hopefully correctly too). These start at the snap and end when a legal forward pass is complete.
  • Spots: Basic spot on pass plays is the previous spot.
  • Spot of foul: Doesn't really matter since foul by B.
  • Enforcement spot: Since pass play, enforce from basic spot which is previous spot.
• Type of foul:
  • Defensive 5 yard facemask.
  • Live ball, during pass play.
  • No automatic first down.
• Enforcement:
  • If accepted:
    • Distance: 5 yards
    • Where from: Basic spot which is previous spot
    • Down: Replay since LBF
    • Clock status: On ready
  • If declined (wouldn't that be nice and easy?!?):
    • Result of play
    • Clock status: On ready

Now, I REALLY hope I went through that properly. I am sure I messed up the vocab some.

My final answer is no, there wouldn't be any difference. But knowing you the way most of us do, Bob, there probably is some difference.