2006-12-23 20:06:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
similar to what the Indians use to do...it's a symbol of the battle they would be facing...plus it doesn't look good on their lips
2006-12-23 20:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by ed j 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the black paste under their eyes provides vision enhancement when the receiver looks back into the sun or lights by helping to block the glare of the light. as your skin sweats, especially under the eyes, the wetness becomes like a mirror that actually magnifies the brightness. there is no definite remedy for the glare but the paste which is black matte, reduces it by approximately 60%.
2006-12-24 14:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by Sherry W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The black paint reflects the sun and any bright light from entering their eyes, therefore not being blinded during play.
2006-12-24 04:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by thinameister 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It reduces the glare from the sun during the day and the glare from the lights at night.
2006-12-24 04:16:56 · answer #4 · answered by Gordon S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because for the football players it makes it easier for them to see...... It has something to do with how it absorbs the sun instead of reflecting it
2006-12-24 04:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by Bridget 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To help stop the sun getting in there eyes. Don't be fooled by the fact that they were greasepaint in dull and wet conditions also.
2006-12-24 12:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by fostermark_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to look scary and it takes the glare out our eyes i would know i play football im 10
2006-12-24 04:51:27 · answer #7 · answered by joshjwt2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is supost to get the pumped for a game and they call it war paint because to them it is like they r going in to a war
2006-12-24 06:18:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Camouflage!
2006-12-24 04:36:03 · answer #9 · answered by Billy Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt block the sun wise guy, it absorbs it, if they wanted to reflect the sun they would paint it white
2006-12-24 04:50:26 · answer #10 · answered by Adam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It prevents glare from the sun.
2006-12-24 04:09:01 · answer #11 · answered by ctexas06 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋