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- quarter
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- One of four periods of play in a standard American football game. A quarter lasts for fifteen game clock minutes in most adaptations of American football but may take longer in elapsed time, since the clock does not run continuously. A tie at the end of four quarters may result in overtime.
- quarterback (QB)
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- An offensive player who lines up behind the center, from whom he takes the snap.
- quarterback rating
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- See passer rating.
- quarterback scramble
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- See scramble.
- quarterback sneak
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- A play most commonly used in very short yardage or goal line situations. The Quarterback quickly takes the snap and runs right behind or beside the center.
- quarter defense
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- Defensive formation with seven defensive backs, three down linemen and one linebacker.
- quick kick
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- An unexpected punt.
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