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Re: Blocked kick run for a first down for offense ...

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:22 am
by rhickok1109
Speaking of obscure rules ... How can a team get two first downs on one play?

Re: Blocked kick run for a first down for offense ...

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:57 am
by oldecapecod11
A penalty occurs after first down yardage has been established and that penalty creates another first down
either by Yardage or by Rule.
(Yes; it's a dead ball foul but only one play has occured.)

Re: Blocked kick run for a first down for offense ...

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:24 pm
by rhickok1109
oldecapecod 11 wrote:A penalty occurs after first down yardage has been established and that penalty creates another first down
either by Yardage or by Rule.
(Yes; it's a dead ball foul but only one play has occured.)
Right on!