Let's see if I can get this scenario explained... this just occurred in the Gilmer/China Springs game.
2/8 at B 13, 15 seconds left in 2nd. A16 throws to A88, who catches the ball in the air at the 5. When he comes down, he is past the line to gain, and clock is at :12 seconds. Officials do not signal first down (initially), and the clock does not stop. However, the officials realize the spot is past the LTG, and chains are moving. In an effort to stop the clock from expiring, Team A spikes the ball to stop the clock, with 0:06 seconds. Officials signal 2nd down, and Team A coach is livid that they 1) lost a down and 2) lost time, that now cannot be corrected, since a play has been run.
1) What are the options available to fix this, and restore order to the universe? Can it be fixed? In this game, it was not, and since they essentially had one play left, elected to kick a field goal, which was blocked and returned for a B touchdown. Had the time been correct, B would have likely had time to run at least two plays.
2) Same scenario, but clock is at 0:01 after the spike, because the clock didn't stop when it should have - end of half, or can you correct it?