Incomplete pass on the play. 2 penalties against Team B, one a 5 yarder that left the ball short of the line to gain, and one a 15 yarder, giving Team A a 1st down.
Without talking to the Team A captain, we simply declined the first penalty, and accepted the 2nd penalty and moved the ball and chains for a first down.
Then the coach of Team A was upset. He wanted to DECLINE the 15 yarder and take the 5 yarder. We were confused. Upon speaking to the coach, we understood, and put the chains back and gave him his 5 yards.
We learned as a crew not to always be so quick to 'know' what the proper enforcement was.
The play:
A 2nd and 6 at the B11. Team B player substitutes legally, but can't get off the field in time for the snap (inside the numbers running off). Flag down for a 5-yard illegal substitution. Play continues, A1 throws an incomplete pass in the endzone, and then is roughed after the pass. Flag down for a 15-yard roughing the passer, automatic first down.
If coach takes the 5 yard penalty, it's A 2nd and 1 at the B6.
If coach takes the 15 yard penalty, it's A 1st and goal at the B5 1/2.
Coach wanted the 'extra plays' to score. He would hope to get more yards on 2nd or 3rd down to get a 1st and goal inside the B5 1/2, making the chance to score a TD better.