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scoop-and-score
What does scoop-and-score mean?
A defensive play in which a player picks up a fumble off the ground and runs it back for a touchdown.
"The lineman's scoop-and-score put the defense on the board."
Origin
American football slang; the defender 'scoops' the ball and 'scores.'
Frequently asked questions
What is a scoop-and-score?
It's a defensive play where a player picks a fumble off the ground and runs it back into the end zone for a touchdown.
Does a fumble have to be scooped or can it be advanced after being downed?
The scoop-and-score specifically means grabbing a live, loose ball off the ground and running it in; once a ball is ruled down, it can't be advanced.
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