[mshanedub420]

why is spiking the ball not intentional grounding??? Is there a rule for it specifically??? I really want to know this, to me, it appears it should be intentional grounding. Not out of the box or going at any reciever. Thanks Later

[fivedimes]

It's only intentional grounding to throw a pass to nobody TO AVOID THE SACK. It is clearly to stop the clock so no foul.

[mshanedub420]

I mean so you can pull the ball back, check the recievers, nobody is open so spike the ball

[azgrande18]

I think that would be intentional grounding.

[Dirty D]

The "real" reason for this is that technically there is a receiver in the area. The running back or tight end is less than 5 yards from the pass.

FYI, they will call grounding if you are in the pocket and not trying to avoid the rush.

Peace,
Dirty D