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Expert: - 9/19/2006


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The penalty was aiding the runner and if I understand correctly , the game should have been over and gone to over time. Right?
What is yard mark off for aiding runner?
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Question -
One (1) second on clock (time left in game).
Oppoent ball on your one (1) yard line.
Ball is snapped , fullback has ball , but is pushed over goal line by halfback.
Flag is thrown , ref states that penalty must be accepted or touch down will be awarded.

Can a game end on an offensive penalty?
Penalty was for five (5) yards and offense was given one (1) untimed play.
Is this correct?

Playing by National Federation High School Rules.

Thanks for your time.

Answer -
Billy,

I am an NCAA rules expert and answer those questions.  If you give me a couple days I'll look up the federation Rule 10 and confirm it with a learned Federation Rules expert.  I do know the Penalty Enforcement rules language of the Fed. Rule 10 is different from the NCAA Rule 10.

So as I understand:
1. the foul was aiding the runner?
2. The period ends with an offensive foul on a scoring play.

Answer
Billy,
Helping the runner is a 5 yard foul (Rule 9-1). If penalty is declined then the score stands.  If the penalty is accepted per rule 10-5-4 the score is nullified and 1 untimed down is played after making off the 5 yard penalty per rule 3-3-3(a).  The referee was correct.

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