Intentional grounding penalty enforcement

[jTheUmp]

Yep, you're right, an illegal pass is not considered to be a loose ball play... my mistake.

Of course, Welpe said, it's a rather unimportant distinction on this play, since the enforcement is the same either way.

[maven]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

Of course, Welpe said, it's a rather unimportant distinction on this play, since the enforcement is the same either way.

Well, it's usually unimportant. But A can get a new series on an IFP play! Run more than 5 yards past the LTG, throw an IFP, and even the 5 yard penalty from the end of the run will leave you with a first down.

That wouldn't happen with previous spot enforcement under ABO.