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  • verb Simple past of underthrow.

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Examples

  • Best Throw: On first down early in the second quarter, McNabb was pressured and underthrew Joey Galloway.

    Redskins-Eagles, Best and Worst Dan Steinberg 2010

  • The other Manning was the one that started 2-for-11, underthrew Manningham in the middle of the field and soft-tossed what should've been a touchdown to Manningham and instead was picked off.

    The Eagles Won't Be as Forgiving Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011

  • He underthrew Coles near the Seahawks 30 in the fourth quarter, and David Clowney earlier when he was 3 yards behind Josh Wilson at the Seahawks 40.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • It happened late in the third quarter when, facing first-and-goal from the 3, Losman underthrew a fade to Evans, and the pass was intercepted by Will Allen.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Vereen underthrew it, but the redshirt freshman made up for it later.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Delhomme underthrew a wide open Smith on a 48-yard completion that easily could have gone for a 72-yard scoring pass.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • After a few successful running plays, Crompton underthrew a pass, was sacked for an 8-yard loss and overthrew Austin Rogers on third-and-19, drawing boos from the Tennessee fans.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • He underthrew several receivers and looked tentative to run and risk another injury.

    USATODAY.com 2007

  • This time, Vick's first interception was followed by a Cleveland touchdown, and his second was picked off just short of the end zone when he underthrew Alge Crumpler on a fourth-down pass.

    USATODAY.com - Football - Cleveland vs. Atlanta 2006

  • Late in the third quarter against Houston's backups, Romo badly underthrew Owens and was picked off by rookie Fred Bennett.

    USATODAY.com - Football - Dallas vs. Houston 2006

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