The Correct Ruling for FB Question # 5.
Ruling for # 5.
Unsportsmanship penalty on team B for sideline interference. Team B's ball at the B 6.5 yardline. No UNS counter on B 78.
RULE 9; Conduct of Players and Others Subject to the Rules.
SECTION 2. Unsportsmanlike Conduct Fouls.
Game Administration and Sideline Interference.
ARTICLE 5. While the ball is alive and during the continuing action after the ball has been declared dead:
a. Coaches, substitutes and authorized attendants in the team area must be behind the coaching line.
PENALTY—Administer as a dead-ball foul. Team unsportsmanlike conduct for sideline interference, 15 yards from the succeeding spot. Automatic first down for fouls by Team B if not in conflict with other rules. [S27 and S29]
b. Physical interference with an official is a foul charged to the team for unsportsmanlike conduct. (A.R. 9-2-5-I) PENALTY—Team unsportsmanlike conduct. Administer as a dead-ball foul. 15 yards from the succeeding spot. Automatic first down for fouls by Team B if not in conflict with other rules.
Unsportsmanship penalty on team B for sideline interference. Team B's ball at the B 6.5 yardline. No UNS counter on B 78.
RULE 9; Conduct of Players and Others Subject to the Rules.
SECTION 2. Unsportsmanlike Conduct Fouls.
Game Administration and Sideline Interference.
ARTICLE 5. While the ball is alive and during the continuing action after the ball has been declared dead:
a. Coaches, substitutes and authorized attendants in the team area must be behind the coaching line.
PENALTY—Administer as a dead-ball foul. Team unsportsmanlike conduct for sideline interference, 15 yards from the succeeding spot. Automatic first down for fouls by Team B if not in conflict with other rules. [S27 and S29]
b. Physical interference with an official is a foul charged to the team for unsportsmanlike conduct. (A.R. 9-2-5-I) PENALTY—Team unsportsmanlike conduct. Administer as a dead-ball foul. 15 yards from the succeeding spot. Automatic first down for fouls by Team B if not in conflict with other rules.