Team A runs a read-option offense and takes every snap from the shotgun.They are trailing late in the game and out of time-outs.
With 1st and 10 at the B20,
A) Team A completes a pass and the receiver is downed at the 12 but the clock keeps running so Team A rushes to the line of scrimmage and gets set. QB for A takes the snap in shotgun and spikes the ball at the A16 with 2 seconds left on the clock.
B) Team A completes a pass and the receiver is downed at the 8 and the clock is stopped to award the first down. Team A rushes to the line of scrimmage and gets set. When the referee bloes the ready for play he winds the clock. QB for A takes the snap in shotgun and spikes the ball at the A12 with 2 seconds left on the clock.
Is this legal?
When will the clock start?
With 1st and 10 at the B20,
A) Team A completes a pass and the receiver is downed at the 12 but the clock keeps running so Team A rushes to the line of scrimmage and gets set. QB for A takes the snap in shotgun and spikes the ball at the A16 with 2 seconds left on the clock.
B) Team A completes a pass and the receiver is downed at the 8 and the clock is stopped to award the first down. Team A rushes to the line of scrimmage and gets set. When the referee bloes the ready for play he winds the clock. QB for A takes the snap in shotgun and spikes the ball at the A12 with 2 seconds left on the clock.
Is this legal?
When will the clock start?