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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.

2010 Stats

Totals By Referee/Crew

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 TotalPer Game
NameGamesCountYardsDismissedHomeAwayCountYardsDismissedHomeAway
Al Riveron163370120.192.310.000.060.13
Bill Leavy154430310.272.870.000.200.07
Carl Cheffers155521320.333.470.070.200.13
Clete Blakeman152200110.131.330.000.070.07
Ed Hochuli16000000.000.000.000.000.00
Gene Steratore162250200.131.560.000.130.00
Jeff Triplette163400120.192.500.000.060.13
Jerome Boger153320030.202.130.000.000.20
John Parry173420120.182.470.000.060.12
Mike Carey164400220.252.500.000.130.13
Pete Morelli161100010.060.630.000.000.06
Ron Winter152200020.131.330.000.000.13
Scott Green151131100.070.870.070.070.00
Terry McAulay162200110.131.250.000.060.06
Tony Corrente167770340.444.810.000.190.25
Walt Anderson163330030.192.060.000.000.19
Walt Coleman162260020.131.630.000.000.13
Totals26747530219283.0233.720.141.231.8