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  2. Clipping (gridiron football) - Wikipedia

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    The Canadian Football League has similar definitions, prohibitions and exceptions, including that "application of [a] penalty is determined by the initial contact". [3] In most leagues, the penalty is 15 yards, and if committed by the defense, an automatic first down. [4] It is prohibited because it has the potential to cause injury or death. [5]

  3. Penalty (gridiron football) - Wikipedia

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    NFL back judge Lee Dyer retrieves a penalty flag on the field during a game on November 16, 2008 between the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams.. In gridiron football, a penalty is a sanction assessed against a team for a violation of the rules, called a foul. [1]

  4. Pass interference - Wikipedia

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    Prior to 2013, the penalty for defensive pass interference also included an automatic first down while the penalty for offensive pass interference included a loss of down. In the NFL and CFL, the penalty for an offensive pass interference is 10 yards from the previous spot. In amateur Canadian football, the penalty is 15 yards. [citation needed]

  5. Was Oregon penalty on purpose on Ohio State's final drive ...

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    Here's why Oregon's illegal substitution penalty at the end of Saturday's game vs. Ohio State football was not a 15-yard penalty:

  6. Now that USF has found its passing game, can it lose some ...

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    Consider the USF coach’s recent indictment of a Bulls post-touchdown celebration penalty in the second half of last weekend’s 42-29 victory against Rice. Employing a stern, steady tone, Golesh ...

  7. Glossary of American football terms - Wikipedia

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    clipping A penalty called for an illegal block in which the blocked player is hit from behind at or below the waist; the penalty is 15 yards. Originally, clipping was defined as any block to the back, but is now restricted to blocks at or below the waist. Other blocks from the back are now punished with 10-yard penalties. clock management

  8. Controversial holding, pass interference calls in Bills ...

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    Alas, the Bills were penalized 10 yards and faced second-and-21 at their own 43-yard line instead of third-and-3 at the Baltimore 39. They punted two downs later after failing to secure a first down.

  9. Category:Gridiron football penalties - Wikipedia

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