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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.

2011 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Al Riveron16000000.000.000.000.000.00
Bill Leavy162280020.131.750.000.000.13
Carl Cheffers162271110.131.690.060.060.06
Clete Blakeman173320210.181.880.000.120.06
Ed Hochuli181100010.060.560.000.000.06
Gene Steratore172160110.120.940.000.060.06
Jeff Triplette161100010.060.630.000.000.06
Jerome Boger154440220.272.930.000.130.13
John Parry174310220.241.820.000.120.12
Mike Carey166550510.383.440.000.310.06
Pete Morelli172220020.121.290.000.000.12
Ron Winter174390130.242.290.000.060.18
Scott Green122220020.171.830.000.000.17
Terry McAulay152260200.131.730.000.130.00
Tony Corrente12000000.000.000.000.000.00
Walt Anderson154480310.273.200.000.200.07
Walt Coleman154530040.273.530.000.000.27
Totals26743463119242.7729.510.061.191.55