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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.

2022 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Adrian Hill171140100.060.820.000.060.00
Alex Kemp172231110.121.350.060.060.06
Bill Vinovich173340120.182.000.000.060.12
Brad Allen171110010.060.650.000.000.06
Brad Rogers163430120.192.690.000.060.13
Carl Cheffers184570040.223.170.000.000.22
Clay Martin172180020.121.060.000.000.12
Clete Blakeman174491040.242.880.060.000.24
Craig Wrolstad173330300.181.940.000.180.00
Jerome Boger162210110.131.310.000.060.06
John Hussey171140010.060.820.000.000.06
Land Clark163311210.191.940.060.130.06
Ron Torbert172220110.121.290.000.060.06
Scott Novak164470130.252.940.000.060.19
Shawn Hochuli172170200.121.000.000.120.00
Shawn Smith162260020.131.630.000.000.13
Tra Blake163320120.192.000.000.060.13
Totals28442492315272.5629.490.180.911.64