Phrases with «intentional grounding»

"Intentional grounding" is a phrase used in football when the quarterback throws the ball intentionally to the ground to avoid getting tackled by the opposing team. It is considered a penalty because it's against the rules and results in a loss of yards for the offense. Full definition

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Sentences with «intentional grounding»

On the next play he was called for intentional grounding in the end zone, resulting in a safety. (si.com)
This would have been an appropriate time to cut your losses and take a safety, seeing as it would have been intentional grounding anyways. (diehardsport.com)
But Cam Newton made life a lot more difficult for the Panthers when he was flagged for intentional grounding on second down, which pushed the Panthers back and resulted in a 10 - second runoff. (sbnation.com)
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Phrases with «intentional grounding»

Sentences with «intentional grounding»

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