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About Jim Considine
Expertise
I can answer statistical questions about professional football. I am especially strong on the subject of the Baltimore Colts from 1947 through 1983, Washington Redskins, and the Baltimore Ravens. My services are best used when an older, obscure question is posed. The newer NFL records are easily accessible through www.NFL.com I do not appraise memorabilia. I am not an expert on Canadian Football, though I will take a shot at any questions you might I have a good understanding and recall of the folklore about Baltimore football. Some of this information may be subjective in nature. I will give the best answer possible if this is the case.

Experience
I am an NFL Statistician with the Washington Redskins. I grew up during the days of the Baltimore Colts in the 1960's. (Please refer to the movie "Diner" for more information about the Baltimore Colts fans)

Organizations
Washington Redskins Statistician, 2005-present Baltimore Ravens, 1996-2003

Publications
The records were used by author Jon Morgan in his book, "Glory For Sale". The records have been part of the Baltimore Ravens Media Guides since their inaugural season in 1996. I was interviewed for the cover story of The Press Box, a local, monthly sports tabloid newspaper. http://www.pressboxonline.com/story.cfm?id=5594

Education/Credentials
I researched and was able to piece together the statistical history of the AAFC Baltimore Colts 1947-49, and the 1950 NFL Colts. This information was used by The Baltimore Ravens for their 1996 Media Guide. The records were entitled "Baltimore Football Records". It was considered "unofficial" since the AAFC league records were not incorporated with the NFL records when the leagues merged. The reason that this information was created was due to the fact that the NFL had prohibited the 1996 Baltimore Ravens from bringing the records, colors, and team name from the Cleveland Browns. The Baltimore football records were presented in order to create a frame of reference. The Ravens have kept these records since 1996, adding and amending as the Ravens football team challenge these records.

Awards and Honors
I was awarded two game balls from the Ravens and was recognized for my work as the top game day employee.

Past/Present Clients
Baltimore Ravens, Wise Guides, Washington Redskins

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Football Trivia (General) - Football penalties

Expert: Jim Considine - 11/1/2009

Question
What is the most amount of penalties called in one play of an NFL game

Answer
Hi John,
I am not aware of any resource that has this information. The NFL does not keep a record of the "most penalties assessed on a single play". There are probably some stories about multiple penalties, but I am not aware of a place where they are recorded.
From a practical standpoint, I would say that when a fight would breakout, there could be quite a few penalty flags thrown for those involved.
During a regular play, I cannot remember more than three penalties on one play. I think that once you have a situation where penalties offset,the officials will only call another foul if it would not be erased by an offsetting foul. Sometimes when things go haywire, they will pickup their flags to restore order and eliminate confusion.
I actually looked in the NFL Records & Facts Book to see what records are kept with respect to penalties. Here is the list of penalty records that the NFL keeps:

 PENALTIES
o   Most Seasons Leading League, (Fewest Penalties)
o   Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League, (Fewest Penalties)
o   Most Seasons Leading League, (Most Penalties)
o   Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League, (Most Penalties)
o   Fewest Penalties, (Season)
o   Most Penalties, (Season)
o   Fewest Penalties, (Game)
o   Most Penalties, (Game)
o   Fewest Penalties, (Both Teams, Game)
o   Most Penalties, (Both Teams, Game)
 YARDS PENALIZED
o   Most Seasons Leading League, (Fewest Yards Penalized)
o   Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League, (Fewest Yards Penalized)
o   Most Seasons Leading League, (Most Yards Penalized)
o   Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League, (Most Yards Penalized)
o   Fewest Yards Penalized, (Season)
o   Most Yards Penalized, (Season)
o   Fewest Yards Penalized, (Game)
o   Most Yards Penalized, (Game)
o   Fewest Yards Penalized, Both Teams, (Game)
o   Most Yards Penalized, Both Teams, (Game)

Best wishes,
Jim Considine

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