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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.

2019 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Adrian Hill152250110.131.670.000.070.07
Alex Kemp152200110.131.330.000.070.07
Bill Vinovich172170020.121.000.000.000.12
Brad Allen15000000.000.000.000.000.00
Brad Rogers151120010.070.800.000.000.07
Carl Cheffers164401220.252.500.060.130.13
Clay Martin151100010.070.670.000.000.07
Clete Blakeman162320110.132.000.000.060.06
Craig Wrolstad152200110.131.330.000.070.07
Jerome Boger152200110.131.330.000.070.07
John Hussey173320210.181.880.000.120.06
Ron Torbert152260200.131.730.000.130.00
Scott Novak151100100.070.670.000.070.00
Shawn Hochuli152270110.131.800.000.070.07
Shawn Smith172201020.121.180.060.000.12
Tony Corrente173400120.182.350.000.060.12
Walt Anderson173290120.181.710.000.060.12
Totals26734380215192.1523.950.120.981.22