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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.

2018 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Alex Kemp151110010.070.730.000.000.07
Bill Vinovich17000000.000.000.000.000.00
Brad Allen15180100.070.530.000.070.00
Carl Cheffers162200200.131.250.000.130.00
Clay Martin151100100.070.670.000.070.00
Clete Blakeman172201020.121.180.060.000.12
Craig Wrolstad152240020.131.600.000.000.13
Jerome Boger152220200.131.470.000.130.00
John Hussey162220110.131.380.000.060.06
John Parry172240200.121.410.000.120.00
Pete Morelli152290110.131.930.000.070.07
Ron Torbert164480220.253.000.000.130.13
Shawn Hochuli15000000.000.000.000.000.00
Shawn Smith152250110.131.670.000.070.07
Tony Corrente162230200.131.440.000.130.00
Walt Anderson16000000.000.000.000.000.00
Walt Coleman162220110.131.380.000.060.06
Totals26727308116111.7419.640.061.040.71