Twist on 8-2-2

[Daryl H. Long]

Originally Posted by jkumpire

I.E. On the try A1 commits live ball USC, and A Scores the conversion. Can B ask for the yardage to be applied to the succeeding spot (i.e. on the kickoff)?

Coherent thoughts, if any?

MNBlue, Andy, KWH, anare all in agreement. The answer is NO.

This question assumes that B has an enforcement option similar to that of 8-2-2 or 8-3-5.

The penalty will be administered at the succeeding spot whether B wants it to or not. B does not get a choice in that decision.

10-4-5a is the appropriate rule to apply.

What choice does B get? 10-1 gives two options.
1. Accept or decline the foul. 2) Accept or decline the yardage.

If decline foul: K will free kick from 40 yard line.
If accept foul but decline yardage: K will kick from 40 yard line.
If accept foul and yardage: K will free kick from 25 yard line.