I thought if the QB was within the tackles he could not throw the ball away. So when he spikes the ball to stop the clock he's within the tackles and there's no flag.
2007-01-16 11:41:47 · 9 answers · asked by pararoller 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Several years back the NFL agreed to change the rule with regards to killing the clock with the spike!
There are some regulations however.
#1...The QB can take no more than one step back
#2...The QB MUST spike the ball forward!
#3...The QB must spike the ball so that it contacts the ground BEFORE hitting an offensive lineman
In #1 if he take two or more steps back, it is intentional grounding
In #2 if he does not spike the ball forward, it is a fumble!
In #3 if he spikes and hits a lineman before the ball hits the ground, it is illegal touching!
2007-01-16 11:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by askareferee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same reason taking a knee ends a play even though you're not down by contact - its just a convention of the rules. One is designed to burn clock (taking a knee), the other is designed to save clock (spiking)
2007-01-16 20:35:17 · answer #2 · answered by droid327 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the spike is a legal play. it is in every playbook in the NFL. intentional grounding is illegal because he are throwing it to stop a sack or something that would be a loss in the play.
2007-01-16 20:48:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a designed play for clock management they say somthin like u gotta take a 3+ step drop or shotgun in order 4 da rule 2 apply
2007-01-16 19:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by safetyjag23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz there is a receiver within 10 yards of the ball.
2007-01-16 21:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by Chester 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think there is some law to allow spiking
2007-01-16 19:45:42 · answer #6 · answered by SociallyAwkwardPenguin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's acceptable after the two minute warning.
2007-01-16 19:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by George 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the only thing i can think of is because its a designed play, thats a good ?
2007-01-16 19:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by darryl p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because your in the pocket.
2007-01-16 19:46:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋