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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.

2024 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Adrian Hill161110010.060.690.000.000.06
Alan Eck163390210.192.440.000.130.06
Alex Kemp17001000.000.000.060.000.00
Bill Vinovich172250020.121.470.000.000.12
Brad Allen172270110.121.590.000.060.06
Brad Rogers162250020.131.560.000.000.13
Carl Cheffers172250110.121.470.000.060.06
Clay Martin172220110.121.290.000.060.06
Clete Blakeman174440310.242.590.000.180.06
Craig Wrolstad172220110.121.290.000.060.06
John Hussey16000000.000.000.000.000.00
Land Clark173320210.181.880.000.120.06
Ron Torbert185520500.282.890.000.280.00
Scott Novak17001000.000.000.060.000.00
Shawn Hochuli173300120.181.760.000.060.12
Shawn Smith172231110.121.350.060.060.06
Tra Blake161150100.060.940.000.060.00
Totals28534392319152.0423.210.181.130.91