Blocked Extra Point.... College

[bigwhistle]

The key to your post was the phrase the referee used.."BY RULE". He was correct in his assessment of the situation. The try is a different game in inself, and has rules which seem contrary to the rest of the game.

In the situation you described, the applicable rules are as follows:

Fouls During a Try After Team B Possession
8-3-4-a Distance penalties against either team are declined by rule. (Exception 8-3-3-d-2...which deals with live ball penalized as dead ball)

8-3-4-b Scores by fouling teams are cancelled.