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False Start

Definition

It is a False Start if the ball has been placed ready for play, and, prior to the snap, an offensive player who has assumed a set position charges or moves in such a way as to simulate the start of a play, or if an offensive player who is in motion makes a sudden movement toward the line of scrimmage. Any quick abrupt movement by a single offensive player, or by several offensive players in unison, which simulates the start of the snap, is a false start. Exceptions: This does not apply to an offensive player under the center who turns his head or shoulders, unless the movement is an obvious attempt to draw an opponent offside.

Outcome

Loss of five yards from the line of scrimmage. The foul is enforced prior to the snap.

2011 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Al Riveron1644215018262.7513.440.001.131.63
Bill Leavy1643210021222.6913.130.001.311.38
Carl Cheffers1635175010252.1910.940.000.631.56
Clete Blakeman1739194012272.2911.410.000.711.59
Ed Hochuli1840190017232.2210.560.000.941.28
Gene Steratore1737186020172.1810.940.001.181.00
Jeff Triplette1647229128192.9414.310.061.751.19
Jerome Boger1552254019333.4716.930.001.272.20
John Parry1731150016151.828.820.000.940.88
Mike Carey1654271029253.3816.940.001.811.56
Pete Morelli1753260027263.1215.290.001.591.53
Ron Winter1733159010231.949.350.000.591.35
Scott Green12209508121.677.920.000.671.00
Terry McAulay1529145018111.939.670.001.200.73
Tony Corrente1224119013112.009.920.001.080.92
Walt Anderson1535171121142.3311.400.071.400.93
Walt Coleman1551253130213.4016.870.072.001.40
Totals2676673276331735042.32207.840.220.222.13