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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.

2014 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Bill Leavy161171100.061.060.060.060.00
Bill Vinovich173380120.182.240.000.060.12
Brad Allen15001000.000.000.070.000.00
Carl Cheffers162220110.131.380.000.060.06
Clete Blakeman161161100.061.000.060.060.00
Craig Wrolstad151100010.070.670.000.000.07
Ed Hochuli161100100.060.630.000.060.00
Gene Steratore161200100.061.250.000.060.00
Jeff Triplette151120100.070.800.000.070.00
Jerome Boger152250110.131.670.000.070.07
John Parry154200220.271.330.000.130.13
Pete Morelli164400130.252.500.000.060.19
Ron Torbert151170010.071.130.000.000.07
Terry McAulay16000000.000.000.000.000.00
Tony Corrente162230200.131.440.000.130.00
Walt Anderson173360210.182.120.000.120.06
Walt Coleman153250030.201.670.000.000.20
Totals26730331315151.9220.890.190.940.97