The iowa tight ends stand with their hands on their hips when in formation. As far as I know, they are the only team to do this. Why?
2006-07-05 17:14:59 · 4 answers · asked by bentoner_21 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
It's a type of offense formation. The tight end does not have to be in down position. They probably call him a H-back, like Oklahoma does. They can motion him and put him in the back field in a modern day wishbone. It's just a version of offense that other team use. Mostly in college though.
2006-07-06 05:10:47 · answer #1 · answered by Billy H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that the Tight End in Iowa's offense has to look off certain reads on the defense before knowing what to do on a given pass play. Depending on what he sees, it may be up to him to decide whether he runs a route or stays in to block.
2006-07-06 01:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by You'll Never Outfox the Fox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other teams do it as well. Just a function of the offense. Either the player or coach thinks it helps them or they're doing it just to give the defense a different look. It's like one big chess game, mess with the other guys head and you win the play.
2006-07-06 00:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by dcomputerman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he hurt his back in a Pilates class or during ballet dance class. I remember hearing this on the radio during my surgery.
2006-07-06 12:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋