Great points Mike. This is why we need to flesh this out some more. I was not considering an additional 7 seconds, it was just 7 seconds for the D to adjust but we didn't scrimmage with clocks.

When we write this stuff it can get confusing, so let me try to discect the play way I understand it as clear as possible. Then Mike and Eric, yall can correct me where I'm wrong...

On the option play the O has the switch at the start of the play, when he stops the switch:

1. the pass clock starts and
2. He passes the ball down field to an identified receiver or running back or
3. He tells the defensive coach to adjust (when the D adjusts the pass clock stops just like on a scramble and the D gets 7 seconds)

After the defensive coach adjusts the play resumes and the pass clock resumes. At the point the O decides to:

1. Let the QB keep the ball or
2. Pitch the ball (automatically) to a RB that is within range of, behind, and with a clear path to the QB or
3. Pass the ball down field to a receiver or running back (Should this option still be available at this point?)

If the QB keeps or the ball is pitched the D angles again after a ten yard gain. If a pass is completed the D angles on the completion with no further adjustments.


This is how I understand it. Now please chime in with corrections/comments.

Dre, sorry about the X in registration, that was a mistake. Your registration only had Mantaray Dre as opposed to your real name so I didn't know how to spell it...what's the correct spelling.

DMC