NF - enforcement of defensive holding

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by ljdave

This happened in a state finals game yesterday in Michigan. 3rd and goal from B's 6YL. A1 drops back to pass and is sacked at the 14YL. During the play, A80 was held in the EZ. The officials marked half the distance from the previous spot and replayed the down (3rd and goal from the 3YL). Incorrect, right? Should be 3rd and goal from the 7YL? Thanks......

CANADIAN RULING:

1D/G @ B-3. Foul is ½ distance from the Previous Line of Scrimmage (PLS). Since the GL was reached when not restricted, award AFD.

Fed is 3D/G @ B-7.

Vastly different.