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| Hail Mary |
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A desperation pass usually lofted towards the end zone in the final seconds of a game, where there is a slim hope of a touchdown in the ensuing free-for-all.
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| Hand-Off |
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A running play where the quarterback hands the ball to a back.
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| Hang Time |
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The length of time a punt is in the air.
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| Heisman Trophy |
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An award presented annually by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York to the best college football player in the country.
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| Holding |
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An infraction where a player impedes the movement of an opponent by grasping or hooking any part of his body or uniform; punishable by a penalty: 10 yards if against the offense, 5 yards and a first down if against the defense.
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| Home Field Advantage |
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The benefit a team gets by playing games in the area where it is based, due to fan support, familiarity with its surroundings and the lack of required travel.
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| Home Game |
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A game played in a team’s own stadium.
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