set the chains

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by whitehat

And, it is possible for team A to receive a first down if an interim succeeding spot gets them to the line to gain.

I understand that this is correct...what is the exact rule that handles this situation? Is it 5-1-2? I checked over the rule book to get the exact wording on this but am having a hard time understanding how 5-1-2 would apply in this situation (if it does).


ART. 2 . . . A new series of downs is awarded:
a. After a first, second or third down, a new series of downs shall be awarded
only after considering the effect of any act during the down other than nonplayer or unsportsmanlike conduct fouls by A, and any dead-ball foul by B.