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2. 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.

3. Spike (gridiron football) - Wikipedia

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   A spike can only be legally performed when the passer is under center, performs the spike immediately after the snap in a single continuous movement, and when the game clock is running. Spiking at any other point while the ball is live is always intentional grounding regardless of pressure or location; this is called a delayed spike .

4. List of nicknamed NFL games and plays - Wikipedia

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   Fake Spike Game: November 27, 1994 Miami Dolphins: 28–24 New York Jets: Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino ran a trick play, pretending to stop the game clock but instead threw a pass that scored the game-winning touchdown, ultimately giving Miami the 28–24 victory. [41] Snowball Game (1995) December 23, 1995 San Diego Chargers: 27–17 New ...

5. Trick play - Wikipedia

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   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 too, the objective is to trick the defense into believing that no downfield play will be run—but not fool the officials into thinking the same, which can also ruin the ...

6. Matt Eberflus: Bears filing complaint with NFL that Packers ...

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   Eberflus acknowledged that the Bears did a poor job of blocking, but believes that the Packers made illegal contact with long snapper Scott Daly on the play and wants the NFL to take a second look.

7. Kirk Herbstreit compares Oklahoma fans prematurely rushing ...

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   His confusion was merited. While a victory was assured for the Sooners, coach Brent Venables’ team still had a third-and-6 and more time on the game clock than the play clock.. The field was ...

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   Right now you can save on great gift ideas and still get them in time for the main event when you shop before Walmart's Christmas shipping deadline. Place your order by Dec. 19 for standard ...

9. Talk:Spike (gridiron football) - Wikipedia

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   Spiking presumably takes at least 1 second off the clock, so if you're cutting it very close near the end of 1st or 2nd half, the situation could arise where a spike could indeed take the remaining time off the clock. So a quarterback in that situation would need the presence of mind to run a regular play RIGHT THEN; that play would count as ...