Illegal kick

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by McMac

In my head, option A) decline the penalty, take the safety. Option B) take the penalty, half the distance to the goal, replay 4th down. The WH never spoke with a B captain about this. Is this because it is assumed that they will decline the penalty and take the points or should the WH discuss the options with them?

It does seem silly to repeat a down on which A could easily produce a safety anyway if they want to. The only way you don't wind up with a safety is if neither team wants one, which is a curious situation.