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RULING:

Tripping the runner is legal. Personal foul on B29 for spearing, although
the new rule book only has a penalty for targeting and contacting an
opponent "with the crown (top) of the helmet, and spearing is defined as
any part of the "helmet (including the facemask)". Nevertheless, penalize
this 15 yards with an automatic 1st down and probable ejection for B29. 1st
and 10 for A from the b17. Clock starts on the ready, and the play clock is
set to 25.