Casebook help

[Patton]

Originally Posted by jontheref

I agree with everyone ---and only add a couple of small things.

#1-- The option rule applies to TDs scored by the offense...when the foul is committed by the defense. An interception for a TD and a facemask penalty for example would not qualify under the rule.

Jon,

Reread Rule 8-3-2. It states "If during a touchdown-scoring play in which there is a change of possession, the opponent of the scoring team commit a foul other than nonplayer or unsportsmanlike after the change of possession, the scoring team may accept the results of the play and have the penalty enforced from the succeeding spot or may choose to have the foul enforced on the subsequent kickoff."

Therefore, in your example B intercepts a pass returns it for a TD and A fouls after the change of possession, they have the option to carry the enforcement over to the kickoff. Don't let yourself get confused over offense and defense.