2007-02-11 15:13:14 · 14 answers · asked by COWBOYS 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Sambo
2007-02-11 15:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by Dig Em 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they can be referred to as Z or X
2007-02-11 15:21:49 · answer #2 · answered by 2manynumbers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the Offensive strategy, the team, and geography.
Most coaches adhere to letters or numbers reather than nicknames.
x, y, z are common.
x is the "wide out" or wide receiver.
y is the tight end
z is the slot receiver.
h is the halfback.
Defensively, we identify them by numbers...and there are two different number systems.
My team goes from outside in...1, 2, and 3 by eligibility.
1 is the wide out on one side...while 1 is also the slot on the other side.
2 being the tightend or even a secondary slot
3 would be an eligible halfback...a third slot as in trips.
Other teams go from left to right.
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
After that...nicknaming is geographical and coaches preferance.
As a defensive coordinator...I identify a "threat" receiver as "Cowboy", a receiver with good hands by his number, and a fast receiver as "outlaw". This way if I call a man coverage...my players know exactly who I want covered in any situation based on our pre-game reviews and practice.
I hope this helps.
2007-02-11 20:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by Warrior 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quarterbacks are sometimes called snake. Running backs are called hips, fullbacks are called tank, and wide receivers are called hands. A reallly great wide receiver is called Jerry Rice.
2007-02-11 15:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by Don B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Touchdown
2007-02-11 16:26:10 · answer #5 · answered by Tony C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ocho-Cinco
2007-02-11 15:47:59 · answer #6 · answered by Choro-Kun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wide out
2007-02-11 15:24:22 · answer #7 · answered by c s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wideout... or if you happen to be playing Madden a WR
2007-02-11 15:18:22 · answer #8 · answered by zach z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can have a variety of names split split end z,x,y wing, wing back are some popular ones though
2007-02-11 15:51:07 · answer #9 · answered by leidigh3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Afraid to get hit
2007-02-11 15:18:28 · answer #10 · answered by Kelz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋