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2. Spike (gridiron football) - Wikipedia

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   In gridiron football, a spike of the ball is the act of intentionally and forcefully throwing the ball to the ground. Most commonly, this takes the form of a celebration after a score (see below) or a play in which the quarterback intentionally throws a live ball at the ground.

3. Touchdown celebration - Wikipedia

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   College football, governed by the NCAA also penalizes excessive celebrations with a 15-yard penalty. NCAA Football Rule 9-2, Article 1(a)(1)(d) prohibits "Any delayed, excessive, prolonged or choreographed act by which a player (or players) attempts to focus attention upon himself (or themselves)"; in addition, Rule 9-2, Article 1(a)(2) asserts that "After a score or any other play, the player ...

4. Fake spike - Wikipedia

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   A fake spike is a trick play in American football. When the clock is running low, it is not uncommon for a quarterback to spike the ball to stop the clock, either to set up for the next play or bring on the special teams. Here though, the objective is to trick the defense into believing that no downfield play will be run.

5. Quarterback - Wikipedia

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   Quarterbacks can also "spike" (throw the football at the ground) to stop the official game clock. For example, if a team is down by a field goal with only seconds remaining, a quarterback may spike the ball to prevent the game clock from running out. This usually allows the field goal unit to come onto the field, or attempt a final "Hail Mary ...

6. NFL on ESPN - Wikipedia

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   National television broadcasts of the National Football League (NFL) first aired on ESPN in 1980, when the network broadcast the 1980 NFL draft. ESPN did not air live NFL games until 1987, when it acquired the rights to Sunday Night Football. In 2006, ESPN lost the rights to Sunday Night Football and began airing Monday Night Football (MNF ...

7. Clock management - Wikipedia

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   In Canadian football, the offense may execute one additional untimed play if the clock expires while the ball is not in play. A score or touchback occurs. Additionally, the clock does not run during or after a conversion attempt. Possession of the football is transferred between teams for any reason.

8. 'Monday Night Football' has a ratings spike in 2018 - AOL

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   Thanks to some good games and interesting players, ESPN had a nice ratings spike for "Monday Night Football" this season.

9. Replay review in gridiron football - Wikipedia

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   In gridiron football, replay review is a method of reviewing a play using cameras at various angles to determine the accuracy of the initial call of the officials.An instant replay can take place in the event of a close or otherwise controversial call, either at the request of a team's head coach (with limitations) or the officials themselves.