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On the opening kickoff of the game, B2 engages A2 in a legal block at the B20 yard line. During B3’s return of the kick, B4, who was aligned at the B20 yard line at the kickoff, retreats then advances and blocks A2 with his hands while B2 is still engaging A2 at the B20 yard line. When B3 is at the B23 yard line, A30 grasps and pulls his facemask, pulling him to the ground.

B 1-10-B20 Double After

Third-and-Six on B26. With 0:19 remaining in the first half, the score is tied 16-16, and only Team A is out of time outs. QBA1 scrambles and runs to the B18, where he slides feet first and is contacted inbounds helmet to helmet by B4 (0:14) and is injured. B4 is also injured on the play.

A 1-G-B9 0:14 Snap BTO, A1 can stay (Concussion Excepted), B4 can stay

Third-and-Ten on A2. With 0:15 remaining in the first half, QBA1, from near the end line, throws a forward swing pass to Back A2 who catches it two yards deep in the end zone. A2 runs toward the sideline and fumbles the ball at the goal line. The ball rolls out to the A ½ where A7 recovers the ball (0:09). During the fumble Tackle A8 clipped B8 near the sideline at the A3.

Safety, SKO A10 (0:09)

Fourth-and-Five on A30. A1 punts the ball toward B3 who is waiting at the B20 yard line. B3 gives a valid fair catch signal while the ball is in flight, then moves aside to let the ball bounce. B8 was nearby blocking A8 when the bouncing ball strikes the back of B8’s leg at the B15 and it is recovered by A3 at the B10 yard line. Prior to the bouncing ball touching B8, B3 forcibly blocked A6 shoulder to shoulder parallel to the B25 yard line.

A 1-G-B5 BLI /UNR (New bridge enforcement clarification)

On the opening kickoff of the game, B2, originally aligned in the set up zone, engages A2 in a legal block at the B20 yard line. During B3’s return of the kick, B6, who was aligned at the B20 yard line at the kickoff, retreats then advances and blocks A2 with his hands while B2 is still engaging A2 at the B20 yard line. B3 then fumbles the ball at the B30 and it is recovered by A8 at the B35 yard line.

A 1-10-B20 IDT

Third-and-Five on A7. With 0:22 remaining in the game, Team A leads 14-13 and neither team has any time outs remaining. T-QBA1 muffs the snap from Center A5, and A2 then recovers the ball (0:19) in the end zone and runs to the A13 where he is tackled inbounds (0:16).

A 1-10-A13 Muffed snap by T-QB is a Backward Pass, not a Fumble

Fourth-and-Goal on B6. With 3:50 remaining in the third quarter, Team B leads 18-6. On a fake field goal, Holder A2 receives the snap at the B12, drops back in the pocket to the B20, and throws a pass to Tight End A3 in the end zone. Prior to the pass, B1 chucks End A3 out of bounds at the B2. B3 goes through the back of A3 in the end zone, intercepts the ball and runs for a touchdown (3:31).

TD B, KO B35, No foul for DPI as A3 is ineligible as he was legally chucked out of bounds

On a Try-Kick from the B15, Holder A1 muffs the snap while trying to catch it and set it down at the B22. He tries to pick up the ball at the B20 but muffs it again, and the ball rolls forward to the B12 where A6 shoves B6 out of the way, picks up the ball and runs into the end zone. After the play B6 is upset as he saw no flag, so he grabbed the Umpire.

Try Good, KO 50, DSQ B6. UNS, contact to game official (Muff not a fumble A6 can advance)

With 0:28 remaining in the first half, Team A leads 21-13, and kicks off from the A35. All Team A players are aligned at the A34, except Kicker A1 and A7, who is aligned with his front foot at the A33 when the Referee declares the ball ready and A1 advances to kick the ball. B1 catches the ball at the B5 and runs to the A4 where he fumbles the ball into the end zone. A8 recovers the ball in the end zone and runs to the B7 where B3 tackles him at the sideline (0:04).

Re-kick A30, 0:04. ILF

Third-and-Five on B15. QBA1 throws a pass toward End A2 at the B2. B1 intercepts the pass at the B2 and his momentum carries him into the end zone on his second step. In the end zone, B1 is tackled as he attempts a backward pass to B3, and the ball goes over the end line. Prior to the pass Tackle A7 lured B8 at the line of scrimmage and Guard A6 then contacted B8 in the thigh area.

B 1-10-B35. Enforce CHB from TB spot (No Momentum).

Fourth-and-Five on B22. Team A attempts a field goal from the B29 which goes wide over the end line. At the snap Tackle A8 was not on the line of scrimmage. Immediately after the snap, Nose Guard B5 pulled Center A5 down by the face mask.

A 4-5-B22. Offset ILF FMM. Not a 5 vs 15 as missed field goal is a change of possession.

Fourth-and-Nine on A6. With 0:04 remaining in the game the score is tied 20-20. Kicker A1 gets off a bad punt and B1 signals for a fair catch at the A41 and catches the ball at the A39 as time ran out. Left Tackle A74 was clearly lined up in the backfield and not on the line of scrimmage.

EXT Fair Catch Kick A34 or B-1-10-A34, Snap

Fourth-and-One on B3. With 0:09 remaining in the game Team B leads 27-20, and neither team has a timeout remaining. QBA1 scrambles near the sideline and is tackled at the B2 and fumbles the ball with 0:03 on the game clock. A1 then recovers the ball on the goal line with his body at the B ½ (0:01). The Instant Replay Official initiates a review of the play and it is determined that A1’s knee was down at the B2 prior to fumbling the ball.

Game Over, B Wins. Reverse to Running Clock and Run 10 seconds

Fourth-and-Seven on B37. Team B leads 24-20, with 0:14 remaining in the game, and neither team has a time out remaining. QBA1 completes a pass to Back A2 near the sideline at the B30. A2 runs to the B27 and seeing that he is about to be tackled, he intentionally throws the ball out of bounds at the B30 with 0:07 remaining in the game.

Game Over, B Wins. 10 second runoff. ROP would have been A 4-5-B35.

Team A leads 14-12 and kicks off from the A35 with 2:02 remaining in the game. B1 catches the ball in the end zone and runs to the A40 where A6 grabs and releases his facemask. B1 fumbles the ball and it is recovered by A20 at the A42 yard line. During the kick B5, B6 and B7 form a wedge at the B12, advance but do not block anyone.

A 1-10-B43. New enforcement rule on UNS bridge. 2-minute warning

Fourth-and-Eight on B44. Kicker A1’s punt is coming down near the sideline at the B5 where there is no Team B player in position to catch the ball. Flyer A4 attempts to catch the ball at the B5, but muffs the ball to the B1, where A7, who had stepped on the sideline at the B15, and had re-established back inbounds, downs the ball. Immediately after the snap, Tackle A8 and Wing Back A4 illegally chop blocked B8 at the line of scrimmage.

B 1-10-B16 or A 4-23-A41

Third-and-Fifteen on A35. QBA1 completes a pass to End A4 at the A45 and A4 is tackled near midfield. Officials spot the ball at the A49 yard line. The Team A coach challenges the play thinking A4 was tackled at the 50. Video evidence shows that A4’s knee was down when the ball was at the A48 yard line.

A 4-2-A48, ATO (Depending on how far back a ball gets moved in this situation, we will discuss with R’s how to announce this.)

Third-and-Ten on A20. QBA1 rolls out of the pocket and scrambles toward the sideline looking for Flexed Receiver A2. During A1’s scramble, B1 cuts A2 low at the A21 near the sideline, and they both step out of bounds there. A2 reestablishes back inbounds at the A22 and A1 then throws a pass to A2, who catches the ball at the A30, scrambles and is tackled at the A28.

A 1-10-A43. This is New Low Block rule; otherwise not ICU as QB is out of pocket. A2 was forced out of bounds as the result of a foul and reestablished. He is now an eligible receiver.

Third-and-Eight on A12. QBA1 throws a screen pass to Back A2 at the A10. As A2 is advancing upfield near the numbers, tackle A5 blocks B3 from the front at the knees straight upfield in a North/South direction at the A20 yard line. A2 advances and is tackled at the A30.

A 3-10-A10. LBL. New Rule outside Tight End Box.

Third-and-Five on B25. With 0:17 remaining in the game Team A trails 18-14 and has no timeouts remaining. Back A2 runs to the B20 where he is tackled inbounds. Team A rushes up to the line and Center A5 snaps the ball with 0:10 on the game clock, as Guard A6 is moving into his position. The snap is made and QBA1 throws a touchdown pass with 0:05 remaining.

Game Over, B Wins. 10 second runoff for FST.

Third-and-Seven on B17. QBA1 throws a pass to End A2 near the end line. A2 deflects the ball and End A4 catches the ball near the end line for a touchdown. Team A attempts a Try from the B2, which is successful, but Left Tackle A75 was flagged for an illegal formation. On the Try kick from the B20, which is successful, B5 is offside.

Try Good, KO A40 or 2 pt Try from B 3½

On an onside kickoff from the A35 with :05 remaining in the game, Team B lines up with nine players in the set-up zone. B10 and B11 are both lined up at the B39 yard line awaiting the kick. Just before A1 kicks the ball, B10 moves forward and steps on the 40-yard line. The kick rolls to the A48 yard line where it is recovered by B3 who then falls immediately to the ground giving himself up.

Re-kick A40, (0:04) ILF for Team B having more than 9 players in the set-up zone

Fourth-and-Seven on B30. A3 catches a pass from QBA1 and runs for a touchdown. While at the 5-yard line, he reaches out and extends his arm while holding up two fingers (peace sign) toward B2 who is chasing him.

Enforce UNS against Team A on Try or KO

Third-and-Seven on B47. With 1:22 remaining in a tied game and both teams had already used all of their timeouts. QBA1 scrambles and is tackled helmet to helmet (lowers head to initiate contact) by B1 inbounds at the B40 (1:14). A1 and B1 are both injured on the play.

A 1-10-B25. B 4th TO. B1 is out; A1 can stay in as his injury was the result of a foul

Third-and-Goal on B5. Back A2 fumbles the ball at the B2 and the ball rolls into the end zone where B1 recovers the ball. Prior to the fumble, tackle A6 held B7 at the B4. While the ball was loose, B5 tripped A5 in the end zone.

A 3-G-B5. Offset Replay TRP OH. ROP is Touchback.

On a kickoff from the A35, Team B leads 14-8 with 0:04 remaining in the game. B1 attempts to catch the kick at the B17, but muffs the ball, and the ball rolls to the B25 where A8 recovers the ball (0:00). While the ball was rolling inbounds, B2 blocked A2 low at the B27. After the play, A2 is upset, so he spits in B2’s face.

Re-kick A35, Offset LBL and UNS DSQ A2.

Third-and-Seven on A5. T-QBA1 fakes a draw play to Back A2. Line Backer B4 tackled A2 at the A7 after he had broken outside the tight end position toward the sideline. QBA1 is then sacked in the end zone and fumbles the ball. Tackle A8 bats the ball in the end zone to the A3 where A5 recovers the ball and runs for a touchdown.

A 3-7-A5. Offset. DH and BAT

Fourth-and-Eight on A4. Kicker A1 punts from the end zone with 0:06 remaining in overtime, and the score tied 21-21. A2 falls on the punted ball at the A38 as time runs out. After the play, B2 forcibly drives into the body of A2 on the ground.

B 1-10-B47 EXT. FTV and UNR (The first touch spot and the succeeding spot are the same)

Third-and-Seven on B37. Immediately after the snap, B1 winds up and hits Tight End A5 aside of the head with an open hand. Back A2 runs off right tackle to the B20, where he is tackled inbounds. During the run, Back A3 blocked Defensive End B4 low at the B37 at the point of attack and inside the tight end box, and Right Tackle A8 then immediately blocked B4 above the waist before A3 had disengaged. After the play A2 spikes the ball at the B22.

A 3-7-B37. Offset. UNR, CHB, DOG.

Third-and-Eight on A5. QBA1 drops back into the end zone, and is under pressure, so he has to scramble in the end zone. Al hands the ball forward to Tackle A8 who is at the goal line. A8 runs to the A14 where he fumbles the ball out of bounds at the A18.

Safety. SKO A20. IFH

Second-and-Seven on B17. After chucking End A2 at the B13, B1 turns and runs with A2 without contacting him and jumps up and intercepts QBA1’s pass at the B2 and his momentum carries him into the end zone. B1 runs in the end zone; fumbles the ball, and B3 recovers the ball in the end zone and runs to the B9 where A8 tackles him by the facemask. During B1’s run, B7 tripped A7 in the end zone.

B 1-10-B1. Double After (Enforcement of B’s foul results in a safety so the ball is placed at the B1)

Fourth-and-Three on A37. On a poor snap, Punter Al recovers the ball at the A29. A1 sees that he can't get the punt off so he runs to the A34 where he finally punts the ball. B1 tries to block the kick but misses the ball and runs into Al at the A33. B2 runs under the punt at the B40 and gives a valid fair catch signal. B2 muffs the ball into the air at the B42 and A8 contacts him at the B41 as he attempts to catch the ball. B2 then muffs the ball at the B40 to the B36 where B4 recovers the ball and runs for a touchdown.

B 1-10-B41 FCI

Third-and-Seven on B37. With 0:05 remaining in the game, the score is tied. QBA1 drops back in the pocket and throws a pass from the 50 to End A2 who is near the sideline at the B25. A2 catches the ball at the B25 and immediately steps out of bounds at the B24 (0:00). The Back Judge immediately runs to the Referee and advises him that he thinks there was one second on the clock when the runner stepped out of bounds. Video clearly shows that when A2 stepped out of bounds, the clock on the TV line feed shows 0:01.

A 1-10-B24 (0:01) Snap. Time corrected by field officials only. Not a Booth Review.

Third-and-Twelve on A45. Runner A2 takes a handoff from QBA1 at the A44 and runs to the B49 where he is tripped by B1, causing him to fumble the ball at the B47. A8 recovers the ball at the 50. During the fumble B4 clipped A4 at the A47.

A 1-10-B32 (CLP) The dead ball recovery spot by A8 is behind the spot of the foul.

0:22 remains in the first half, with Team A trailing 31-9. Kicker A1 attempts a surprise onside kick from the A35. The ball deflects off A6 at the A45 and A7 then muffs the ball at the A49 before the ball rolls out of bounds at the B49 (0:18). Team A had one player between the right numbers and the sideline when the ball was kicked.

B 1-10-A46 (ILF) dec KOB

Third-and-Eight on A12. With 0:03 remaining in the game, Team A trails 18-16. Back A3 muffs a handoff from QBA1 at the A8, and the ball rolls to the A5 where A7 bats the ball into the end zone. A1 recovers the ball in the end zone and runs to the B22 where he is tackled inbounds by B7 (0:00). After the play, B1 stands over A1 and taunts him.

Game Over, B Wins (Report TAU)

Third-and-Seven on A27. QBA1's forward pass is batted by B1 at the line of scrimmage right back to A1, who catches the ball at the A22. A1 is about to be sacked at the A19 so he throws the ball to A4 who catches it at the A24, runs and is tackled at the A33 yard line.

A 4-12-A22. IFP New Rule Loss of Down

Third-and-Twelve on B32. T-QBA1 drops back in the pocket to the B39 and throws a shovel pass to Back A2 at the B34. A2 runs to the B24 where he is hit, causing him to fumble the ball, and his helmet then comes off. A3 recovers the ball at the B19 and runs for a touchdown. After scoring A3 lays down in the end zone and uses the football as a pillow and pretends to fall asleep.

TDA KO A35 Play is not shut down as the player who lost his helmet was not in possession of the ball.

Third-and-andSeven on B19. QBA1 completes a pass to End A2 at the B17. A2 runs to the B3 and just as he is about to be tackled, he throws a backward pass to Tackle A7 at the B7. A7 seeing he would be tackled, bats the airborne ball into the end zone where A6 recovers the ball for a touchdown.

A 4-5-B17, Snap. BAT

Third-and-Eight on B38. With 0:20 remaining in the game Team B leads 24-18, and Team A has no timeout remaining. Shot Gun QBA1 muffs the snap and Back A2 recovers the ball at the B46 and runs to the B38 where he throws a forward pass with his body and arm beyond the B38 and his left foot on the B38. End A4 catches the ball at the B21 and runs near the sideline to the B16 where he sees he is about to be tackled, so he throws the ball out of bounds at the B9 with 0:11 remaining on the clock.

A 1-10-B21 :01 Wind. 10-second runoff

Fourth-and-Goal on B4. With Team B leading 2420 on the last play of the first half, TQBA1, at the B5, pitches to Back A2 who is at the B8. A2 muffs the ball at the B8 and the ball rolls into the end zone where A8 recovers the ball. After the play, B8 spears A8 on the ground in the end zone.

TD A. Half Over. 15 yds on 2nd Half KO against B or enforce on Try to B1 or B7 ½.

Third-and-Nine on B36. QBA1 hands off to Back A2 who runs off right tackle to the B29. During A2’s run, Right Tackle A6 and Right Guard A5 chop blocked B7 at the line of scrimmage. B6 was offside at the snap.

A 3-24-A49. 5 vs 15

With 2:27 remaining in the game, Team A trails 28-20 and attempts an onside kickoff from the A35. The ball rolls to the A42 where B7 muffs the ball. The ball then rolls to the A48 where A5 muffs the ball out of bounds at the A43 (2:22). During the kick B5 blocked A5 low at the A42.

Re-kick A35.  Offset  KOB + LBL - Could not have a 5/15 enforcement with or without a COP since KOB is not a 5 yard penalty. KOB is enforced 25 yards from the spot of the kick or spotted where the ball went out of bounds.

Third-and-Eight on B28. With 2:06 remaining in the game, Team A trails 21-13. At the snap Back A2 is lined up behind Right Tackle A8. Center A5 snaps the ball to T-QBA1, and A2 then runs outside A8 by five yards to block for QBA1 who is running around right end. B1 blocks A2 low at the B28 to turn the play back to the inside. QBA1 is tackled at the B22.

A 1-10-B11. LBL on B1. New Low Block rule outside of the TE Box applies to defense as well.

Third-and-Four on B14. Team B leads 25-21, and the ball is snapped with 0:02 remaining in the game. QBAI throws a pass to End A2 who jumps and controls the ball while airborne, along the end line. B2 then overtly shoves A2 over the end line and A2 lands out of bounds. After A2 lands out of bounds B1 stands over him and flexes his muscles.

Game Over, B Wins. Report TAU.

Third-and-Five on B15. Back A2 takes a pitchout from QBA1 at the B20 and runs around right end. Left Guard A8 pulls and blocks Cornerback B4 at the B12 right numbers from the front below the waist. A2 runs to the B6 where he fumbles the ball out of bounds at the B11.

A 4-1-B11 or A 3-17-B27. LBL New Low Block rule outside of the TE Box

Third-and-Nine on A4. QBA1 throws a pass toward End A2 near the sideline at the A41. While A2 is airborne and in control of the ball, Defensive Back B3 launches and contacts A2 helmet to helmet. This causes A2 to lose control of the ball while airborne and the ball goes into the air. B2 intercepts the ball at the A39 and runs to the A½ where he fumbles the ball over the end line.

A 1-10-A35 Can carry over B3’s UNR and enforce after COP

Team A attempts an onside kick from the A35, with 4:04 remaining in the game and Team B leading 30-20. A7 muffs the ball at the A43; B4 attempts to recover the ball at the A46 and muffs it to the A48 where A8 recovers the ball (3:59). During the kick A5 blocked B5 low at the A32. Team B lined up with ten players in the set-up zone at the kick.

Re-kick A20. 5 vs 15 ILF+ LBL + ITK

Third-and-Six on B46. With 1:08 remaining in the first half, Team B leads 24-20. QBA1 attempts to hand off to Back A2 at the B48, but they muff the ball and the ball rolls to the A49. A1 recovers the ball at the A49 and runs to the B7 where he fumbles the ball to the B1. B5 recovers the ball at the B1 and his momentum carries him into the end zone. B5 then runs to the B4 where he fumbles the ball back into the end zone where B8 (0:58) recovers the ball and runs for a touchdown (0:47). After scoring, B9 does a “Throat Slash” in the end zone away from players.

Safety B. SKO B10. 0:58 Ball is dead in Team B’s end zone when non fumbling player recovers it.

Third-and-Goal on B12. QBA1’s pass from the B20 is caught by Back A2 at the B14. After A2 caught the ball, B1 twisted A2’s facemask at the B12 causing him to fumble the ball at the B10. During the loose ball, B7 tackled A7 at the B8, which allowed B5 to recover the ball at the B3 and run for a touchdown.

A 1-G-B5 Enforce FMM from the spot of the fumble and return the ball to Team A