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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 Hill10000000.000.000.000.000.00
Alan Eck102240110.202.400.000.100.10
Alex Kemp10001000.000.000.100.000.00
Bill Vinovich101100010.101.000.000.000.10
Brad Allen102270110.202.700.000.100.10
Brad Rogers9000000.000.000.000.000.00
Carl Cheffers102250110.202.500.000.100.10
Clay Martin91100100.111.110.000.110.00
Clete Blakeman103290210.302.900.000.200.10
Craig Wrolstad102220110.202.200.000.100.10
John Hussey9000000.000.000.000.000.00
Land Clark102210110.202.100.000.100.10
Ron Torbert102200200.202.000.000.200.00
Scott Novak10000000.000.000.000.000.00
Shawn Hochuli92210020.222.330.000.000.22
Shawn Smith10000000.000.000.000.000.00
Tra Blake10000000.000.000.000.000.00
Totals1661920911091.9321.240.11.010.92