intentional grounding in end zone

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by mbyron

You're saying that this is intentional grounding, and so would be a penalty that occurred in the endzone?

Yes, this penalty can be declined. The down would count, you'd have an incomplete pass, and it would be 1/10 for B from the previous spot.

This is a running play. Therefore, if the penalty were declined, the ball is dead in the end zone. Safety whether declined or accepted.