simultaneous foul and choice

[TXMike]

While it would be appropriate to signal and assess (or not) the 1st penalty before signalling and assessing the subsequent one(s), it makes no sense to not let Team A know what the follow-on penalty(ies) will be before they make their 1st decision.

[Robert Goodman]

Heh...I'm not going to let this go without arguing with both sides.

Jaybird, there might not be offsetting penalties or I wouldn't be asking about this situation. I'm assuming it will take a little sorting out and might be a PF and/or USC (there might've been taunts or something) against just one team.

I could also alter the situation so that the possibility of a DQ could change A's decision about the previous penalty, if their passer or kicker were liable to be tossed.

Originally Posted by TXMike

While it would be appropriate to signal and assess (or not) the 1st penalty before signalling and assessing the subsequent one(s), it makes no sense to not let Team A know what the follow-on penalty(ies) will be before they make their 1st decision.

No sense? A's captain has already made a choice (mentally) and is just announcing it.

Robert

[MJT]

Robert,
Unless he has already told you his choice, you definitely should tell him the "new" options with the added penalties that have just occured.

I don't see how a DQ would alter their choice? The new QB or punter/kicker will have to be in for the next snap one way or another, so what is one more play?

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by MJT

I don't see how a DQ would alter their choice? The new QB or punter/kicker will have to be in for the next snap one way or another, so what is one more play?

A down-distance or field position choice might change if they knew they no longer had a competent passer or punter/kicker, which might be the case on a small team after a DQ.

Robert