Rule explanation please.

Why do Refs call intentional grounding throughout the game but when a QB spikes the ball to stop the clock it's legal?

 

My guess would be cause they aren't intentionally getting rid of the ball to avoid a sack.

 

Special rule separate from the others.

 

Because there are multiple receivers in the general vicinity of the ball?? What's the rule? Within 5 yards or something?

Anyway, probably just a special rule like Rhans said...kinda like the rule that let's the holder participate in a fake FG even though his knee was down at some point when he had the ball.

 

It's because he's not trying to avoid a sack.

Otherwise, anyone think a coach would complain if a qb wanted to do that 3 times in a row? I'd take it.

 

ok can someone explain why flynn wasn't down on the fake field goal (vs sc) even though his knee was down, my wife asked me that, i didn't know the answer.

 

This was taken from another thread, so credit lsutiga for the research:

 

:hihi:

 

thanks.

 

So if the rule states that the holder must rise before attempting a pass, then why was Flynn's pitch legal?