When we put in the 'bridge' foul enforcement, we felt it would complicate matters for OT choices to bridge such fouls over, hence the term subsequent kickoff, as there aren't any kickoffs in OT. A dead ball foul has occurred after the PAT/FG occurred after the period had ended and would be enforced on the opening play of OT. Very important to notify both coaches of this as it may impact the decision on choice.
Thanks. Using the terms "Kickoff" and "succeeding spot" was wise, because that's the way I learned to apply the various enforcements. I understand that a live ball foul by the defense on a touchdown scoring play cannot be bridged to overtime, because the language states "subsequent kickoff," and there is no kickoff in Overtime.
Also, as I understand the rule, a live-ball foul by the defense on a field-goal scoring play CAN be bridged to overtime though, because the language states "succeeding spot." I have always understood the term "succeeding spot" to be the same as the rule book states, "where the ball will next be put in play had there been no foul." That language fits the enforcement of a foul by the defense on a field-goal scoring play.
Example 1: K kicks a field goal to tie the game on the last play in regulation. R hurdles K in an attempt to block the field goal. Flag! Live ball foul for hurdling. If K chooses, they can take the field goal and have that penalty enforced at the succeeding spot, which is the first play in overtime, correct?
Now, turn the situation on its ear and consider this:
Example 2: K kicks a field goal to try and win a tied game on the last play in regulation. The field goal is no good. For some crazy reason, K hurdles R. Flag! Live ball foul for hurdling. If R chooses, they can accept the penalty, and according to 10-4-2 exception, have that penalty enforced at the succeeding spot, which is the first play in overtime.
The problem with Example 2 is we don't know whether K will be next to put the ball in play until we get there, so logically, we must deal with the penalty before we go. I understand that. But, we can't go to the succeeding spot to enforce it, because the definition of succeeding spot won't allow it.
Simple solution: The 10-4-2 exception can't apply because we don't know if K will be next to put the ball in play. Options for R: accept the penalty, enforce using all-but-one, make K rekick, or decline the penalty and go to overtime. Easy peasy.
Does that make any modicum of sense? If not, tell me where I'm wrong. I'm honestly trying to get this right in my head so I don't screw it up on Friday night.