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No. Not in the NFL, only in College Football

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Q: When you move the yardage markers for a first down does the clock stop in the NFL?
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Why don't they put the yardage markers closer to the playing field?

So players don't injure themselves by hitting the marker when they run out of bounds to get the first down.


What is the most yardage a team has had to drive for a first down in football?

56 yards


What football terminology begins with the letter a?

· all-purpose yardage · automatic first down


How is it a first down made and what advantage does it give the team what makes it?

When they reach a certain yardline, and it gives them yardage.


How is a first down made what advantage does it give the team that makes it?

When they reach a certain yardline, and it gives them yardage.


How is a first down made and what advantage does it give the team that make it?

When they reach a certain yardline, and it gives them yardage.


What was Dennis Gentry's nickname?

Dennis Gentry's nickname was "The Human First Down" due to his ability to consistently gain enough yardage to move the chains for his team.


Does the college football clock stop on out of bounds plays?

Yes, the officials move the chains and place the ball at the proper yard line for the next play and then the referee blows the whistle to start the clock again.


When does the clock start after a defensive penalty?

In college football, if a ball carrier gains a first down without running out of bounds, then the clock will start immediately. Running plays are often executed when a particular team wants to run down the clock if they are ahead.


How do you change the clock on 2006 Acura RL?

First thing that needs done in order to change the clock on a 2006 Acura RL is pulling down the flap. After that the hour button will need held down in order to change the hour on the clock. Lastly you will need to do the same for the minuet.


If the ball is punted straight up only going 5 yards downfield and is touched by the receiving team and recovered by the kicking team is it a first down even if it didn't pass the first down maker?

no, you still have to gain the required yardage for the first down since there is technically no change of possession. However, if the return team catches the ball, runs and fumbles, then its a change of possession and an automatic 1st down.


What is the difference in game clock and play clock?

The game clock counts down the time of the entirety of the game. The play clock counts down to the point requiring a play to begin.