Why isn't it considered Intentional Grounding when a QB spikes the football?

[houser34]

I've always wondered that...

 

[scuse7]

Because the Intentional Grounding rule SPECIFICALLY states that the penalty is for throwing the ball away TO AVOID A SACK! Spiking it to stop the clockisn't done to avoid a sack so it is not an intentional grounding penalty.


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[houser34]

Oh, alright.
Thanks.