Non-Reviewable Play Situations on Scores
132. Out of Bounds
Third and 1 on the B-35. Ball carrier A22 runs down the sideline and the line judge rules that he stepped out of bounds at the B-15. A22 continues to run and crosses the goal line. Replays show that A22 did not step out of bounds and several Team B players near A22 reacted to the whistle and stopped playing. RULING: Not reviewable as A22 did not cross the goal line in the immediate continuing action following the out of bounds ruling. A 1-10 on B-15.
133. Down by Rule
Third and 1 on the B-35. Ball carrier A22 takes a hand off and runs to the B-25 where he stumbles. He regains his balance and crosses Team B's goal line in possession of the ball. The Head Linesman rules that he was down at the B-25. Replays show that A22 was not down and several Team B players near A22 reacted to the whistle and stopped playing. RULING: Not reviewable as A22 did not cross the goal line in the immediate continuing action following the out of bounds ruling. A 1-10 on B-25.
134. Safety Involving a Penalty
Third and 12 on the A-5. A50 is flagged for holding in Team A's end zone, and B is awarded a safety. The holding actually took place at the A-2. RULING: Not reviewable. Safety by penalty.