did i handle this correctly?

[mbyron]

I disagree. The "spirit" of all-but-one is to simplify enforcements. The only simpler principle would be "all": enforce all fouls (with the usual exceptions) from the basic spot. Bringing back a scoring play because of a PF upfield is consistent with this spirit.

I still don't see what the big deal is. Individuals don't score, teams do. And a team may not score on a down during which they foul. Why, as an official, do I care whether they score?

[RadioBlue]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I disagree. The "spirit" of all-but-one is to simplify enforcements. The only simpler principle would be "all": enforce all fouls (with the usual exceptions) from the basic spot. Bringing back a scoring play because of a PF upfield is consistent with this spirit.

I still don't see what the big deal is. Individuals don't score, teams do. And a team may not score on a down during which they foul. Why, as an official, do I care whether they score?

Hey, MB
I understand what you are saying. However, p. 77 of the 2009 NF rules with regard to penalty enforcement states,

Enforcement philosophy is based on the fact that a team is given the advantage of the distance which is gained without assistance of a foul.

What distance is gained by a foul 40 yards behind the runner? This is my basis for stating the spirit of the all-but-one principle.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RadioBlue

Hey, MB
I understand what you are saying. However, p. 77 of the 2009 NF rules with regard to penalty enforcement states,

Enforcement philosophy is based on the fact that a team is given the advantage of the distance which is gained without assistance of a foul.

What distance is gained by a foul 40 yards behind the runner? This is my basis for stating the spirit of the all-but-one principle.

If the foul occurred at the point of attack, this philosophy would be relevant. If I call a PF 40 yards upfield, it's a safety or sportsmanship issue, not an advantage issue.

If the scoring team wants their scores, they can tell their linemen to quit screwing around and play the game.