Penalty in the end zone

[BktBallRef]

Mike, you're completely correct, if you only look at the rulebook. But we can't do that. We have to use the case book in combination with the rule book. In this situation, there is a hole in the rules. But the case book is clear. Any loose ball that occurs after a run ends in the end zone is ignored in determining the basic spot for penalty enforcement.

For lack of any other information about this particular play, we have to go with what's written in the case book. Prhaps they'll make the necessary editorial changes in next year's rule book.