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From: tron@fluke.UUCP (Peter Barbee)
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Subject: Re: superbowl officiating blooper
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Date: Mon, 17-Feb-86 15:51:31 EST
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In article <1103@ihlpa.UUCP> ibyf@ihlpa.UUCP (Scott) writes:
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>the Bears get to kick the F.G.  If the Pats were off side, then the ball
>is moved  and the Bears get one more play.  If the Bears are off side, then
>since the half cannot end on an offensive penalty, they get a play.  If the

What?

The half can't end on a defensive penalty is the rule.  But actually there is
no rule about penalties and ends of halfs.  It is merely logic.  As the 
defensive team I would decline the penalty rather than allow the opposition
an additional try.  The opposite applies for the offensive team.

If what Scott (or is it Addison?) says is true than it seems the offensive
team would be sure to committ a penalty at the end of every half to get
an extra play.

Peter B