Agreed, HL could have bean-bagged spot of recovery and checked after the play (unless he has eyes in the back of his head -like the lady in the auto ad
) as he is back to the downs marker. I'm proposing to the Manual Committee to hold the LJ until the scrimmage kick has passed the LOS and send HL downfield on snap as LJ has clear view of LOS. Opinions on that, anyone?
Here's some more "IFs" on that play....
IF the
occurred AFTER K gained possession the basic spot would be the end of K's run assuming the kick was ruled behind LOS when recovered - easy, new series K.
IF the
occurred BEFORE K gained possession, you have a loose ball foul with previous spot enforcement. I would suggest measure before you mark-off :
(1) Convince the
chain crew you know what you're doing
;
(2) secure back stake;
(3) reverse & tighten chains with former lead stake towards K's goal line;
(4) check tape marking 5 yd. increment on chain - IF it doesn't reach the down marker ,you'll have 4th down, determine distance with fist, reset chains and mark off shortage on down marker. IF it does reach the down marker, easy, 1st down.
IF the kick was ruled beyond the LOS when possessed by K and IF the foul occurred beyond the expanded NZ and IF it occurred before K's possession = PSK,ABO and R's ball with new series.
IF it occurred after K's possession beyond the NZ, you would now have a dead ball foul with succeeding spot enforcement.
Enough "IFs" from me....ayuh, the chowdeah
was good