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Intentional Grounding

Definition

A forward pass is thrown intentionally incomplete so that the passer avoids loss of yardage or to conserve time. Exceptions Not assessed if the ball is spiked. If the quarterback has moved outside of the area between his offensive tackles (the "tackle box"), there is no foul for grounding the ball if the quarterback throws the ball past the line of scrimmage.

Outcome

10 yards or spot of foul, whichever is farther from the original line of scrimmage, and loss of down. If the foul occurs in the end zone, the play is ruled a safety.

2015 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Bill Vinovich16000000.000.000.000.000.00
Brad Allen15000000.000.000.000.000.00
Carl Cheffers164400130.252.500.000.060.19
Clete Blakeman177950430.415.590.000.240.18
Craig Wrolstad161101100.060.630.060.060.00
Ed Hochuli172220110.121.290.000.060.06
Gene Steratore163350300.192.190.000.190.00
Jeff Triplette152290200.131.930.000.130.00
Jerome Boger152230110.131.530.000.070.07
John Hussey142160110.141.140.000.070.07
John Parry16000000.000.000.000.000.00
Pete Morelli151120100.070.800.000.070.00
Ron Torbert163330120.192.060.000.060.13
Terry McAulay16000000.000.000.000.000.00
Tony Corrente16000000.000.000.000.000.00
Walt Anderson144400220.292.860.000.140.14
Walt Coleman173310300.181.820.000.180.00
Totals26734386121132.1624.340.061.330.84