I'm trying to fill in stats for my son's youth football league. What
is the difference between a recieving touchdown, rushing
touchdown, and passing touchdown? Thanks!

Hello billysmom-ga!

My husband is a big sports fan so I went straight to him with this
one! I am assuming that you are okay with the definition of
?touchdown? since you are asking for the difference between the three
types. First of all, all three are types scored by offensive players.
As for the specifics, here you go!

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PASSING TOUCHDOWN

This would be a touchdown that is the result of a forward pass,
usually performed by the Quarterback. There are occasions, however
where another position (e.g., Running Back, Wide Receiver, etc.) could
be the one throwing the ball.

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RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN

This is a touchdown credited to the player who was the recipient of
the above-mentioned pass. Nothing more to it.

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RUSHING TOUCHDOWN

This is credited to a player who scores a touchdown usually after
receiving a hand-off (in contrast to a forward pass). The Running Back
will be the player most often scoring rushing touchdowns, but the
Quarterback can be a player who also scores frequently this way. Other
positions may score rushing touchdowns, as well but it is not as
common.

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I hope that this answers your question. Good luck to your son during
his season! If you have need of any further clarification, please let
me know how I can help. Thank you again!

Sincerely,
Boquinha-ga

Search strategy:
Asking my sports fan husband

Thank you (and your husband) for such a clear answer!

In my opinion this answer does not do justice to a paying customer nor
to Google Answers reputation.

A "Definition" implies, from an authoritative source.

Shockandawe-ga,

Perhaps you should familiarize yourself with the Google Answers
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http://answers.google.com/answers/pricing.html, emphasis mine

I answered this question soon after seeing it and locking it, as I
could tell from the customer's question that she was currently in the
middle of getting something done and I wanted to get the answer to her
quickly in order to help her out. There is nothing amiss in my answer.
My track record shows my genuine concern for helping Google Answers
customers with accurate and helpful information in a friendly manner.

You, as a user of this site, are certainly entitled to post comments
as you do, but it can often be frustrating to researchers when users
post uninformed, critical comments that sometimes affect how the
customer might perceive and rate the answer. Please familiarize
yourself with how Google Answers works before commenting as you have.

Sincerely,
Boquinha-ga

I am familliar with how Google Answers works, as evidenced by a search
of my user name. On the other hand, Billysmom-ga may not be, this is
her first posting. She may not realize that it would be reasonable to
expect a definition from a source more credible then an anonymous
"sports fan said so."
Which is essentially what she received for her $5.

What's evidenced by a search on your user name is that you have made
over 100 comments and have asked one question. That does not
necessarily exhibit familiarity with how Google Answers works.

My answer is factually correct. The customer is entitled to ask for
clarification or a link should she so desire; however, as I've already
explained, my answer is entirely within the Google Answers guidelines.
Please leave the rating to the customer and allow the experience to be
a positive rather than negative one.

Sincerely,
Boquinha-ga

It must be time for the doctor to increase my dosage.

Billysmom-ga,

Thank you for the 5-star rating! Good luck to you (and your son)! 

Sincerely,
Boquinha-ga