Be the Referee: Intentional Grounding
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 9, 2021
This week, MHSAA assistant director Brent Rice explains football intentional grounding at the high school level.
Be The Referee is a series of short messages designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports, to help them better understand the art of officiating, and to recruit officials.
Below is this week's segment – Intentional Grounding – Listen
A quarterback is under heavy pressure and immediately throws the ball away. International grounding, right? Maybe. And maybe not.
What goes into an official deciding if grounding has occurred?
First, there is no such thing as a “tackle box” in high school football as it pertains to grounding. A quarterback scrambling outside of the tackle box who throws the ball away could still be penalized for grounding – even if it reaches the line of scrimmage.
Any pass can be penalized for grounding if there is no receiver in the immediate area. Behind the line, inside the tackle box – none of that matters – it only matters if there’s a potential receiver nearby. If there is – no grounding. If there’s not – there will be a flag on the field.
Previous editions
Sept. 2: Pass Interference – Listen
Aug. 26: Protocols and Mechanics – Listen
Unforgettable 5ive: 2022 Football Week 4
By
Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties
September 20, 2022
Here's a look at our Week 4 "Unforgettable 5ive" from MHSAA.tv and MHSAA media partner broadcasts:
► Ubly's Mark Heilig brings back a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown in a 42-0 win over Harbor Beach.
► West Bloomfield's Semaj Morgan makes an incredible catch for a 43-yard touchdown in a 35-27 victory over Clarkston.
► Muskegon Oakridge's Trevor Jones runs for 228 yards and two touchdowns including this 20-yarder in a 30-18 win over Ludington.
► East Lansing's Jace Clarizio seals a 36-30 win over DeWitt with an interception near the end zone.
► Edwardsburg edges Vicksburg 10-7 as Carter Houseman hits a game-winning 42-yard field goal as time expires.