why do they do that? i noticed that guys at my college used to have that sh*t smudged under their eyes, when they took helmuts off. also?? why do QB's always lick their fingers on the field before a play? is this just showing off, or what?
2006-08-28 19:15:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
The black under the eyes of ball-players eliminates the glare from the sun getting into their eyes.
By wetting the fingers, its supposed to allow for a better grip on the ball of a football player. Any moisture on a baseball is forbidden, even from sweat.
2006-08-28 19:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by marnefirstinfantry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea, what everyone else said.
1. the black paint is to cut the glare in your eye and to be able to pay attention to the game.
2. licking their fingers gives them a better grip on the ball and reduces the chance of a fumble or a bad pass.
how would any of this be showing off?
2006-08-29 01:30:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The paint is to reduce glare from light. A QB licking his fingers is to help him with his release when he throws the ball.
2006-08-29 04:24:46 · answer #3 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Black reduces sun glare on the eyes.
2006-08-28 21:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by multan21122 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. it reduces glare from the sun, you see a natural adaptation to this effect in cheetahs which have that long black stripe under their eyes for the same reason
2. to help them get a better grip on the ball. how would it be showing off?
2006-08-28 19:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by C_Millionaire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The black is to help block the suns rays. The second part is the QB is trying to help his throwing hand, fingers to grip the ball better when he throws the ball.
2006-08-28 19:20:54 · answer #6 · answered by fatboysdaddy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It helps them deal with the sun's glare. They lick their fingers to help them grip the football.
2006-08-28 19:32:09 · answer #7 · answered by MLC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the black is supposed to help cut sun glare...
qb's lick fingers to help their grip on the ball....
2006-08-28 19:21:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't see any practical reason for the paint, other than to look more manacing. Licking your fingers, however, may make them more sticky so its easier to hold onto the ball.
2006-08-28 19:20:33 · answer #9 · answered by aristotle2600 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
glare from lights, dome roofs, and sun
2006-08-29 04:23:51 · answer #10 · answered by crussel4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋