You know, the little dark lines they always have on their eyes? Why do they do that?
2006-10-02 07:12:53 · 13 answers · asked by dOnNa 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
The usual scientific argument is to reduce the glare but it also gives them a "warrior" look which can give them a psychological boost as well as intimidate their opponent
2006-10-02 07:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by Einmann 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The paint is called eye black. It's supposed to draw the glare away from your eyes but is mostly used as a fashion statement nowadays.
2006-10-02 15:01:30 · answer #2 · answered by Dah veed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reduce the glare coming off their cheeks. Some use black tape instead of paint
2006-10-02 14:15:44 · answer #3 · answered by Kainoa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diverts the glare of sunlight bouncing off into their eyes.
2006-10-02 14:16:44 · answer #4 · answered by Papa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep the sun out of their eyes.
2006-10-02 14:54:50 · answer #5 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Victorc is correct - to cut down on glare
2006-10-02 14:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by UK Fan 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
cuts glare from the sun/ lights
2006-10-02 14:20:07 · answer #7 · answered by badbilly 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Also to confuse opponents wich direction they are looking.
2006-10-02 14:24:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it absorbs light so they dont get glare in their eyes
2006-10-02 14:15:40 · answer #9 · answered by jamesre51 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it helps with the reflection of the sun so they can see better
2006-10-02 14:15:16 · answer #10 · answered by Andrea W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋