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Football Officiating => National Federation Discussion => Topic started by: hortod on August 28, 2011, 10:04:01 AM

Title: Interception in the end zone.
Post by: hortod on August 28, 2011, 10:04:01 AM

I know this seems basic rules interpretation but I need help.  A throws an interception to B in A's endzone.  Can, in federation rules, B run this ball out of the endzone should this be blown dead an called a touchback with the result being B's ball at the 20?

Title: Re: Interception in the end zone.
Post by: Atlanta Blue on August 28, 2011, 11:04:12 AM

B may run the ball out of the end zone.  Only a kick that enters the end zone is an automatic touchback.  A fumble or interception may be advanced.

Title: Re: Interception in the end zone.
Post by: HLinNC on August 28, 2011, 12:00:18 PM

AB is correct, it is not an automatic touchback except for a kick.

Title: Re: Interception in the end zone.
Post by: mbyron on August 28, 2011, 03:38:36 PM

You probably mean that A threw a pass that B intercepted in B's end zone. A team's end zone is the one they are defending. If B intercepts a pass in A's end zone, that's a touchdown! :)