Originally Posted by
TedKumsher
Right, but the question is this --
If it's 2nd and 8 and the play goes for 5 yards and then there's a dead ball foul for 15 yards, it'll be 3rd down and 18 (not 3rd and 5). What's special about earning a 1st down that makes it a "yardage only" penalty, instead of a yards-to-first-down penalty (if that makes sense).
I'm fine with it -- but it does seem inconsistent. Like it should be:
1) Play is over.
2) 1st down earned.
3) Yard line required for the next 1st down is established (chains are moved and established instantly in theory).
4) Dead ball penalty.
5) Penalty enforced.
6) 1st down and 25.