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Why are there so many (supposed) NFL fans who have never heard of the “automatic first down” call associated with penalties? ~




Posted - November 17, 2019

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  • 10635
    This NFL thing you speak of ... it must either dwell in the desert or is constantly running a high fever.  It seems to always be surrounded by fans.
      November 17, 2019 10:35 PM MST
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  • 13277
    Who are these people and where are they?
      November 17, 2019 10:39 PM MST
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  • 53503
    I hope this works; I’m lousy when it comes to things like links:

    https://answermug.com/forums/topic/92855/do-you-think-the-nfl-should-get-rid-of-the-automatic-first-down

    ~
      November 18, 2019 5:59 AM MST
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  • 34251
    As I explained on your other question. I thought the automatic first down came from the distance the penalty causing the ball to moved passed the 10yd marker.

    I did learn this is not the case. Even though normally the penalty yardage does make it past the 10yd mark. 
      November 18, 2019 7:27 AM MST
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