Personally, I don't want to become a major player in the outcome of the game. If there wasn't a spike-down available, I would lean towards applying 9-10-1 but, with :12 remaining, there was plenty of time to spike the ball and bring in the FG unit. It is certainly a subjective call and could be decided by going in either direction. Continuing the game as if nothing occurred, IMHO, keeps us out of the final results. We had a fan-interference situation a couple of years ago that warranted an application of 1-1-6/ 9-10-1 :
(1) Visiting team throws a pass;
(2) Kid in a gorilla suit runs onto field from home sidelines and bumps receiver about to make a catch - home mascot was A Ram;
(3) Home linebacker levels the gorilla;
(4) gorilla's head comes off ,revealing that it was a girl.
(5-man crew) discuss....
Treat as an inadvertent whistle and replay the down ?
Rule pass interference and enforce as such ?
Apply 1-1-6 and award A's ball at spot of gorilla contact - 30 yds downfield?
and...
Should the linebacker be punished for knocking down a girl gorilla?
After further review, it was decided to apply the 1-1-6 choice as the pass appeared catchable and it would have been unfair to replay the down.
It was reported that the principal, superintendent and athletic director were in attendance and would deal with the linebacker and gorilla when school resumed on Monday. Applying 1-1-6 or 9-10-1 is a subjective call, when applying, our job is to try to keep it as equitable as possible. Rarely is there a right or wrong way to look at this in print, we really need to be present and involved to decide which way to go.
DISCLAIMER : This is not the opinion of NFHS, NCAA, NFL, CFL or the like; but merely the mutterings of a grumpy ole' man whose Patriots lost, Celtics lost and had to shovel snow off his car.