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[mbyron]

Originally Posted by vtbackjudge

Does this not imply that the A/B (Offense/Defense) and K/R (Kicker/Receiver) Labels do not change either ?

"A" and "B" remain constant. The team on offense and the team on defense can change during a down if there is a change of possession.

The definitions correctly allow for this possibility, which is why you don't see "A = the team on offense" but rather "A = the team that puts the ball in play."

[Welpe]

Whoops, sorry, it is forward handing. At least I had the forward part right.

Fortunatley, despite my gaffe, the rule still applies.

Vt, the others are correct. Only Team A and B remain consistent throughout the down.

There are probably some case plays to this effect but I don't have access to a book now.

Force is only one way a safety may be awarded. The offense committing a foul that is enforced from their endzone is another.

Ponder this simpler play.

Team B intercepts a forward pass at their 5 yard line and the runner is downed at the B-10.

During the return, B32 clips A20 in Team B's endzone. What do you have?