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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.

2012 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Al Riveron1338179122162.9213.770.081.691.23
Bill Leavy1229145018112.4212.080.001.500.92
Bill Vinovich1228140113152.3311.670.081.081.25
Bruce Hermansen39450363.0015.000.001.002.00
Carl Cheffers1226129014122.1710.750.001.171.00
Clete Blakeman1223114010131.929.500.000.831.08
David Scott312600844.0020.000.002.671.33
David White313650854.3321.670.002.671.67
Don King38400442.6713.330.001.331.33
Donovan Briggans36300422.0010.000.001.330.67
Ed Hochuli122010001461.678.330.001.170.50
Gene Steratore10178501251.708.500.001.200.50
Gerald Wright47350161.758.750.000.251.50
Jeff Triplette1228138014142.3311.500.001.171.17
Jerome Boger1333159022112.5412.230.001.690.85
Jerry Frump35200231.676.670.000.671.00
Jerry Hughes313650764.3321.670.002.332.00
Jim Core414670773.5016.750.001.751.75
John Parry122311401491.929.500.001.170.75
Kent Roan34180131.336.000.000.331.00
Mike Carey1232158016162.6713.170.001.331.33
Mike Shepherd33150121.005.000.000.330.67
Pete Morelli132412009151.859.230.000.691.15
Richard "Matt" Nicks34200221.336.670.000.670.67
Robert Dalton313600674.3320.000.002.002.33
Robert Frazer49440452.2511.000.001.001.25
Ron Winter1132157018142.9114.270.001.641.27
Scott Green112110401651.919.450.001.450.45
Terry McAulay132511901691.929.150.001.230.69
Tony Corrente132110708131.628.230.000.621.00
Walt Anderson1434167015192.4311.930.001.071.36
Walt Coleman1234163012222.8313.580.001.001.83
Wayne Elliott39420633.0014.000.002.001.00
Totals2676173024232729080.55393.350.1642.0338.5