Why is it when a quarterback intentionally grounds the ball to stop the clock, the ref’s never call intentional grounding?
Thinking of the Philip Rivers, take a knee play… “The victory formation” as it is all so called has two people back behind the QB, but as was demonstrated they do no good if the snap is dropped, why not have the QB in the shot gun with someone deeper and maybe someone else up close. That way if the snap is botched you have more time before the defense is on top of you?
There is an exception for intentional grounding b/c the QB is not doing it to avoid a sack. Therefore it does not meet the definition of intentional grounding.
In the victory formation, it is unlikely to draw a full rush. So, it is safer than being in the shotgun. Also, the center goes very slowly and deliberately in the victory formation.
Why is offensive holding a 10 yard penalty? That is crazy. They could call holding on nearly every play. So, why 10 yard? Defensive holding is only a 5 yard penalty (but, is also an automatic first down).
Why is defensive pass interference a spot penalty? Why assume the receiver would have caught the ball? Not now have it a 15 yard penalty like in college? Yeah, it may increase pass interference calls, but, I doubt it.
When there is a personal foul on an extra point, why is it accessed on the kickoff? That is dumb. All that happens is the kicker knock it out the back of the end zone for a touch back. The other team gets it on the 20. That is no penalty. Why not access it after the kickoff?
Why do they have “half the distance from the goal?” If you are on your own 20 and commit a personal foul, why not back it up to the 5? Why does it only go “half the distance” to the 10?
Why do they have “half the distance from the goal?” If you are on your own 20 and commit a personal foul, why not back it up to the 5? Why does it only go “half the distance” to the 10?
Why do they have “half the distance from the goal?” If you are on your own 20 and commit a personal foul, why not back it up to the 5? Why does it only go “half the distance” to the 10?
This one has always bugged me also.
I think it is to avoid this inequity:
Imagine offense commits personal foul on own side of field
Ball on 20 - personal foul - spot on 5
Ball on 14 - personal foul - can’t penalize 15 so spot 1/2 distance to the goal on 7.
So it would be worse if you have advanced that ball more.
Even better example - trying to avoid this
Ball on 16 - personal foul - sport on 1
Ball on 14 - personal foul - spot on 7
When considering this, I think that 1/2 the distance does make more sense.
You should have to go back as far as possible. So if you commit a personal foul on the 20 you go to the 5. If you commit the same foul on the 14, you go back to the 1.
If you cannot back up all the way, the ball should go on the 1. Commit a holding penalty on the 9 yard line, go back to the 1. Etc.
Why aren’t they perpetually throwing flags for unsportsmanlike conduct? When they rip their chinstraps off , spike the ball after either a good or bad play, pretend to be throwing a flag, etc. What the players get away with these days amazes me and often makes it a drag to watch. At least they did away with the helmet off fad, but the enforcement of it is spotty.
Why is defensive pass interference a spot penalty? Why assume the receiver would have caught the ball? Not now have it a 15 yard penalty like in college? Yeah, it may increase pass interference calls, but, I doubt it.
Because any pass longer than 15 yards makes it worth it to interfere. You see this in college. Anytime a long bomb goes and the CB is anywhere close he’s gonna whack the receiver. At least the smart ones do.
Why is it when a quarterback intentionally grounds the ball to stop the clock, the ref’s never call intentional grounding?
Thinking of the Philip Rivers, take a knee play… “The victory formation” as it is all so called has two people back behind the QB, but as was demonstrated they do no good if the snap is dropped, why not have the QB in the shot gun with someone deeper and maybe someone else up close. That way if the snap is botched you have more time before the defense is on top of you?
Anyone have any other ponderings?
Intentional grounding is when you throw the ball to a spot where no one is even around (usually to avoid a sack). When a QB spikes the ball to stop the clock he’s got the whole frigging offense right there. No penalty.
Now to ponderings…
Get rid of the fair catch on punt returns. Either let the ball go or risk taking a hit.
QB “in the grasp” is bullshit. This ain’t pee wee, it’s the NFL.
When you score a touchdown, put the ball down and go to your sideline to receive your high 5s and butt slaps. All this celebration is just plain stupid. You’re a professional. Scoring touchdowns is your job. I don’t spike my client files after receiving payment from them.
If you fuck up a play you should get your pay docked.
If you don’t want helmet to helmet hits get rid of helmets.
Bring back the following:
Stickum
Defensive head slap
Calling holding when someone is holding
Grass
Badass muther fuckin linebackers like Lyle Alzado (sp), Mike Singletary (sp), Dick Butkus, Mean Joe Green, and LT