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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Spiking it is an incomplete pass, although intentional. Grounding is defined as throwing the ball incomplete in order to avoid a sack. It's a fine line, and I don't think there should be any grounding or spiking involved, but that's the way it is.
44 posted on 12/17/2001 5:14:23 PM PST by Goodness Gracious
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To: Goodness Gracious
Spiking it is an incomplete pass, although intentional. Grounding is defined as throwing the ball incomplete in order to avoid a sack. It's a fine line, and I don't think there should be any grounding or spiking involved, but that's the way it is.

IMHO, spiking is a stupid waste of a play except in the last few seconds. If you can line up to snap the spike, you can line up to run a play.

While we're on the subject, it is also stupid to go for two anytime before the fourth quarter, and always on your last touchdown.

57 posted on 12/17/2001 5:19:58 PM PST by copycat
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To: Goodness Gracious; Tall Texan
Thanks guys for the info. By the way, very entertaining game tonight. I like both teams, but have to go with Warner.
127 posted on 12/17/2001 7:10:13 PM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
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