American Football IFAF Approved Ruling 9-2-1-IX

IX. Second and five at the A-45. Ball carrier A33 breaks out into the open and has a clear path to the goal line. At the B-2 they suddenly make a shar p left turn and trot along the B-2 as the Team B players begin to catch up to them. They then carry the ball into the end zone. A33 next runs to the stands and begins to exchange “high-fives” with the fans. RULING: Touchdown. A33 is allowed to consume time by delaying the touchdown as long as they are not celebrating or taunting, but A33 is charged with unsportsmanlike conduct for running to the stands. Dead-ball foul. Team B can choose to have the penalty enforced on the try or the subsequent kickoff. [Cited by 9-2-1, 9-2-1-a-1-h]