Simulated Fumble Foul

[tomes1978]

I'm a knew official and this is my first post, but here goes.

I say the ball becomes dead when it hits the ground. 7-5-5. B would take possession of the ball because the penalty is 5 yards and the loss of down. First and 10 for B at their 30.

EDIT:
OK maybe enforcement from the spot of the illegal pass (B's 21). So first and 10 B from thier 26.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by tomes1978

EDIT:
OK maybe enforcement from the spot of the illegal pass (B's 21). So first and 10 B from thier 26.

+1

If it's given that this is an illegal forward pass, then the pass is incomplete when it touches the ground.

Have fun explaining to the B coach why he can't have the TD.

[AUgrad2006]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Have fun explaining to the B coach why he can't have the TD.

Well hopefully the same LJ who recognizes it as an IFP also blows it dead when it hits the ground and long before B runs it all the way to A's goal line.

I know that doesn't always happen though!