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third down

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third down (plural third downs)

(American football) The third down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; traditionally the last running/passing play before punting.

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Discipline is knowing what you're supposed to do and doing it as best you can... On third down and short yardage, the Raiders don't jump offside. That's discipline - not a coat and tie, not a clean shave. John Madden

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