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Numerics • A • 2-minute warning, 43, 358 accrued season, 283 2-point conversion AFC ( Conference), college overtime rules for, 35 15, 277. See also NFL (National deciding about, 143 Football League) defi ned, 143, 358 AFL (American Football League), 276 against man-to-man coverage, 144 agent, defi ned, 283 NFL rules for, 39–40 alignments, defensive, 161–162 stopping, 197 Allen, George (coach), 305 against zone coverage, 144, 145 Allen, Marcus (running ), 91, 95 2-point stance all-star games, 274 of offensive linemen, 115–117 all-star teams, 270, 273–274 of , 96, 99–100 all-time best coaches 3 and , 37 Brown, Paul, 316, 323–324, 332 3-point stance Gibbs, Joe, 324 of defensive linemen, 151 Halas, George, 302, 320, 325 of offensive linemen, 116–117 Johnson, Jimmy, 188, 325–326 of running back, 99–100 Lombardi, Vince, 326–327 3-4 eagle , 186–188 Madden, John, 327–328 3-4 front defense Parcells, Bill, 229, 328–329 defensive ends in, 152–153 Rockne, Knute, 329–330 offensive strategies against, 129–130 Shula, Don, 330–331 overview, 184–186 Walsh, Bill, 78, 125, 331–332 4-across defense all-time best defensive players Dallas 4-3 defense inspiring, 188 Atkins, Doug (defensive ), 301–302 offensive strategies against, 132–133 Butkus, Dick (), 184, 302–303 4-point stance, 151 Easley, Kenny (safety), 303 4-3 front defense Greene, Joe (defensive ), 303–304 defensive ends in, 152 Ham, Jack (linebacker), 304–305 offensive strategies against, 130–131 Haynes, Mike (safety), 169, 305 overview, 183–184 COPYRIGHTEDHendricks, MATERIAL Ted (linebacker), 304–305 5-yard bump rule, 124 Houston, Ken (safety), 305–306 5-yard hitch, 137 Huff, Sam (linebacker), 183, 306 5-yard penalties, 50–53 Jones, Deacon (), 162, 8 men in a box, 178 306–307 10-yard penalties, 53–54 Lambert, Jack (linebacker), 307–308 15-yard penalties, 54–56 Lane, Dick “Night Train” (), 308 25-second clock, 34, 44, 48 Lilly, Bob (), 189, 308–309 40-second clock, 34, 44, 48 Lott, Ronnie (safety), 170, 303 50-yard line, 21, 204 Marchetti, Gino (defensive end), 309–310 Nitschke, Ray (linebacker), 306

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all-time best defensive players (continued) NCAA ticket offi ces, 361–368 Olsen, Merlin (defensive lineman), NFL ticket offi ces, 359–361 306–307 picking the best seats, 243–244 all-time best offensive players audibilizing by , 63, 74, 347 Bradshaw, Terry (), 62, 312 Brown, Jim (running back), 95, 114, 312–313 • B • Campbell, Earl (running back), 95, 313 back judge, 43–44 Casper, Dave (), 314 backfi eld, 347 Ditka, Mike (tight end), 314–315, 319 backpedaling by quarterback, 69 Graham, Otto (quarterback), 65, 311, bailing out of the play, 67 315–316 Bain, Bill (lineman), 114 Hannah, John (offensive lineman), boys, 38 316–317 ball control, 92 Hutson, Don (receiver), 317 bang-bang plays, 175 Mackey, John (tight end), 314–315 Baugh, Sammy (quarterback), 311 Montana, Joe (quarterback), 61, 186, BCS (Bowl Championship Series), 267–270 318, 331 BCS National Championship Game, 268 Parker, Jim (offensive lineman), 319 bench area, 23 Payton, Walter (running back), 95, Bennett, Cornelius (lineman), 272 319–320 Berwanger, Jay (Heisman winner), 272 Sayers, Gale (returner), 320–321 Bettis, Jerome “The Bus” (running back), 95 Shell, Art (tackle), 321 Big East Conference, 266, 362–363 Upshaw, Gene (guard), 321–322 Big Ten Conference, 266, 267, 363 all-time best teams Big 12 Conference, 266, 267, 362 (1940–1943), 334 blast or , 104, 197 (1946–1955), 334–335 The Blind Side (Lewis), 111 (1992–1995), 335 blind-side tackle, 110, 111 (1965–1967), 336 blitzing (1970–1974), 336–337 corner blitz, 239 Notre Dame (1946 and 1947), 337 defi ned, 158, 347 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders by , 69, 158 (1980–1985), 338 against a , 134–135 (1974–1979), 338–339 throwing the post against, 136 San Francisco 49ers (1984–1989), 339 blocking kicks Washington Redskins (1982–1991), fi eld goals and PATs, 213, 214–216 339–340 punts, 219, 220 Alworth, Lance “Bambi” (receiver), 89 blocking players Anderson, Willie “Flipper” (receiver), 179 angle blocking, 115 angle blocking, 115 chop block, 46, 119, 120 announcers’ slang, 239–240 crackback block, 46, 55 , 289 cut block, 46 artifi cial turf playing surfaces, 23–24 cut-off block, 120 Atkins, Doug (defensive end), 301–302 double-teaming, 120–121, 151 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), 266, drive block, 120 361–362 the front seven, 73 attending a game by guards, 112 halftime show, 245 illegal low block, 55 knowing where to focus, 244 illegal, referee signals for, 46

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kick, running start to attempt, 56 Carroll, Pete (coach), 233 man-on-man, 121 carry, defi ned, 347 offensive, rules liberalizing, 78 Casper, Dave (tight end), 314 penalties for, 55 catching the ball correctly, 81 pulling, 115 CBS Sports Web site, 245 quarterback’s knowledge of, 65 center reach block, 121 defi ned, 110, 347 by receivers, 79 job of, 111–112 by running back, 97 on team, 218 slide block, 121 chain crew or chain gang, 37–38, 43 terms for, 120–121 chains, 25 trap block, 121 challenging referee calls, 34, 58 wedge for kickoff return, 210, 211 character, built by football, 9, 11, 249 zone block, 121 Chicago Bears (1940–1943), 334 bomb, 125, 347 chop block, 55, 119, 120 Bowden, Bobby (coach), 271 Clady, Ryan (tackle), 113, 114 Bowl Championship Series (BCS), 267–270 cleats. See shoes and cleats boxman, 38 Cleveland Browns (1946–1955), 334–335 Bradshaw, Terry (FOX sportscaster), clipping, 55, 119 62, 312 clock Brodie, John (quarterback), 88 40-second, 34, 44, 48 Brooks, Derrick (linebacker), 195 game, 33–34, 43, 45, 49 Brown, Jim (running back), 95, 114, 25-second, 34, 44, 48 312–313 coaches Brown, Paul (coach), 316, 323–324, 332 , 270–271 Bryant, Paul “Bear” (coach), 271 common NFL coaching staff, 225–226 bubble side, 130 greatest in history, 323–332 Buffalo Bills (1990–1993), 333 high school football, 256 bullet throw, 86 impact on players, 223 bump and run, 172–173, 347 job during the season, 230–231 burst, 166 job off-season, 231–232 Butkus, Dick (linebacker), 184, 302–303 as leaders of the team, 224 bye week, 278 in NFL versus college, 224–225 plays called by, 62 pressure on, 231 • C • styles and philosophies of, 227–230 calling plays youth football, 252 audibilizing by quarterbacks, 63, 74 codes. See rules and regulations check with me strategy, 74 coffi n corner, 347 coaches’ role in, 62 coin toss, choices after winning, 35–36, 205 example, 73 collective bargaining agreements, 286–287 names for plays, 74 college football. See also NCAA (National quarterback’s role in, 62–63, 73–74 Collegiate Athletic Association) Camp, Walter (father of American all-star teams, 270, 273–274 football), 12 as America’s third most popular sport, 11 Campbell, Earl (running back), 95, 313 appeal of, 259–261 League, 289 big-time schools, 263–264 capologists, 233 Bowl Championship Series (BCS), 267–270 coaches, 270–271

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college football (continued) coverage men, 210 coaching staff, 225 Cowboys Stadium, 20 conferences in, 14 Cowher, Bill (coach), 229 days for games, 16 crackback block, 46, 55 fi rsts, 15, 270 Craig, Roger (running back), 95 footballs used in, 26 Cribbs, Josh (kickoff returner), 209 hall of fame, 15, 247 crossbar of goalposts, 25 initiation of stricter rules for, 12 crossing pass pattern, 85, 125 NCAA divisions and conferences, 262, crowd noise, excessive, 51 265–267 Csonka, Larry (fullback), 94 NFL players from (2010), 264 Culp, Curley (nose tackle), 185 numbers on uniforms, 28 curl pass pattern, 85 overtime rules, 35 C-USA (Conference USA), 364 pageantry of, 261 cut block, 46 popularity of NFL versus, 13 cut-off block, 120 quarters and halftime in, 33 reasons for popularity of, 16–17 rivalries, most intense, 341–344 • D • roster sizes, 27 D line. See defensive linemen rule differences for, 262 Dallas 4-3 defense, 188–189 scouts, 234 Dallas Cowboys (1992–1995), 335 season for, 14–15 Davey O’Brien Award, 272 at smaller colleges, 263, 265 Davis, Al (owner), 232 trophies, 272 Davis, Terrell (running back), 118 two-point conversion rules, 39–40 declined penalty, clock restarted after, 34 Collins, Mark (cornerback), 179 defensive alignments, 161–162 colors for teams, 29 defensive backfi eld. See secondary comeback pass pattern, 85 defensive backs. See also secondary completion, defi ned, 347 blitzing by, 239, 347 Conference USA (C-USA), 364 defi ned, 348 contact, illegal, 46, 57 looking off, 240 containing an opponent, 151 numbers on uniforms in NFL, 28 conventions used in this book, 2 positive plays by, 174–175 conversion attempt, 39–40 , 225 Corbin, Dick (coach), 9 defensive ends corner blitz, 239 overview, 152–153 pass rushers, 27, 156 defi ned, 348 terms for, 155–156 in man-to-man coverage, 167–168 defensive line coach, 226 pressure on, 179 defensive line, defi ned, 348 talents and abilities of, 166–167, 169 defensive linemen in zone coverage, 168 job of, 109 count, defi ned, 348 keys for, 156–157 counter, 104, 348 numbers on uniforms in NFL, 29 cover one defense, 71 stance of, 151 cover two defense, 72, 195 talents and abilities of, 153–154 cover three defense, 72 terms for, 154–156 cover four defense, 73, 188 types of, 151–153

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defensive strategies double foul, 348 blitzing, 69, 134–136, 239, 347 double pick, 144 choosing a base defense, 181–183 double-teaming, 120–121, 151 cover one defense, 71 double-wing formation, 254 cover two defense, 72, 195 lineman. See defensive linemen cover three defense, 72 down marker, 25 cover four defense, 73, 188 down system. See also fi rst down Dallas 4-3 defense, 188–189 automatic fi rst down with 5-yard eight men in a box, 178, 196 penalty, 50 fl ex defense, 189–190 clock stopped after fi rst down, 34 , 191–193 down, defi ned, 348 4-3 front defense, 130–131, 152, 183–184 lingo for progress toward fi rst down, 37 four-across defense, 132–133, 142, 188 overview, 37–38 front seven, 73, 182 referee signals for, 45–46, 48 goals of, 182 started after kickoff, 37 man coverage for punts, 218 three and out, 37 man-to-man coverage, 82, 144, 167–168, yard lines for judging fi rst downs, 21 176–177, 352 down (three-point) stance, 99–100 Nickel 40 defense, 178–180 downing a punt, 219 overloaded defense, 135 downing the ball, 206 over/under 4-3 defense, 193–194 draft of college players, 280–281, 348 press coverage, 71, 133–134 drafting a fantasy football team, 294 , 140 draw, 105, 131, 349 quarterback’s reading of, 71–73 drive block, 120 in short-yardage situations, 197–198 drive, defi ned, 349 for stopping a superstar, 196 drive marker, 38 for stopping the two-point conversion, 197 drop-kicking, 214 Tampa two defense, 195–196 dropping back by quarterback 3-4 eagle defense, 186–188 backpedaling, 69 3-4 front defense, 129–130, 152–153, 184–186 overview, 69–70 zone blitz, 134–135, 190–191 retreating, 65 zone coverage, 134, 135, 144, 145, 168, shotgun eliminating need for, 63, 88 177–178, 358 dropping into pass coverage, 169, 183 defensive tackles, 152, 348 Dungy, Tony (coach), 193, 194 defl ection, defi ned, 83 delay draw, 131 delay of game • E • 5-yard penalty for, 50 Easley, Kenny (safety), 303 referee signal for, 45 East-West Shrine Game, 274 at start of either half, penalty for, 55 eight men in a box, 178, 196 too much time before snap, 34 ejecting a player, referee signal for, 48 dime back, 171–172, 240 elephant end, 155–156 dime formation, 348 eligibility, failure to report change in, 51 dip and rip technique, 82 Elway, John (quarterback), 61, 118, 127 directional kicking, 206 encroachment disputing a call, 34, 58 defi ned, 50, 349 Ditka, Mike (tight end), 314–315, 319 5-yard penalty for, 50 dive or blast, 104, 197 by offensive linemen, 119 Dorsett, Tony (running back), 95, 101 referee signal for, 45

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end lines, 21 points earned by, 40 end zones, 21, 349 process of, 212 ends on punt team, 218 roughing the holder, 213 escapability, 65 roughing the kicker, 56, 213 ESPN Web site, 245 rules for, 40, 212, 213 extra points, 39, 349. See also PAT (point running into the kicker, penalty for, 53 after ) running start to attempt to block, 56 soccer-style kicking, 216 at 35- to 40-yard line, 138 • F • fi eld judge, 44 face masks fi eld of play, defi ned, 21 defi ned, 349 fi eld position pass, 136 described, 30 fi elds. See also stadiums grabbing intentionally, penalty for, 55 dimensions of, 20 grabbing unintentionally, penalty for, 51 electronic lines on TV, 38 illegal grabbing, referee signal for, 45 goalposts, 24–25 individual nature of, 19 defi ned, 349 marks on, 21–23 interference, penalty for, 55 playing surfaces of, 23–24 invalid signal, 48, 52 terms for position on, 204 for punts, 219 Fiesta Bowl, 268 rules for, 208 15-yard penalties, 54–56 Fairbanks, Chuck (coach), 184–185 50-yard line, 21, 204 false start, 45, 51, 119 fi rst down fantasy football automatic, with 5-yard penalty, 50 drafting a team, 294 chain crew for measuring, 37–38 fi lling out your roster, 294–295 clock stopped after gain of, 34 how to play, 292–296 clock stopped for measuring, 34 information sources for, 297 defi ned, 37, 349 managing your team, 295 electronic lines on TV for, 38 popularity of, 291 as fi rst and 10, 37 scoring, 292, 295–296 measured by head linesman, 42 starting a league, 293 referee signal for, 45 tips for success, 297–298 yard lines for judging, 21 Web sites, 293 fi rst-year player, 283 fi eld goals Fitzpatrick, D.J. (kicker), 215 being roughed simulated by kicker, 54 5-yard bump rule, 124 blocking, 213, 214–216 5-yard hitch, 137 clock stopped by, 34 5-yard penalties, 50–53 college overtime rules for, 35 fl ak jackets, 30 conversion rate for, 210 fl anker (Z receiver), 79, 80, 349. See also defi ned, 349 receivers; wide receivers distance calculation for, 40 fl at, defi ned, 87, 350 importance of, 210, 212 Flutie, Doug (kicker), 214 NFL overtime rules for, 35 fl y or streak pass pattern, 70, 86–87 player beyond the line scrimmage fl ying wedge, 12 penalty, 52 football fi elds. See fi elds football halls of fame, 15, 247

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footballs full-house backfi eld, 254 clock stopped for replacing, 34 K-balls, 26 defi ned, 350 rules governing, 25–26 forced, 175 touching illegally, referee signal for, 47 during snap, 112 forced fumble, 175 Ford Field, 20 forklift, 240 • G • formations game clock defi ned, 350 length of quarters, 33 dime, 348 line judge’s job if inoperative, 43 double-wing, 254 reasons for stopping, 34, 43 games won by players rather than, 124 referee signals regarding, 45, 49 I, 100, 102–103, 351 gaps, 158, 240, 350 illegal, 5-yard penalty for, 52 Garner, Dwight (returner), 208 illegal, referee signal for, 45 general managers, 233 offset I, 103 getting your eyes in line with the fl ight pistol, 129 of the ball, 81 shotgun, 88, 356 Gibbs, Joe (coach), 324 single-wing, 15, 104 Gilchrist, Cookie (fullback), 94 split-back, 102 giving the defensive player different spread, 128–129, 356 looks, 117 wildcat, 128, 358 goal lines, 21, 24 Fort, Mariet (returner), 208 goalposts, 24–25, 350 40-second clock, 34, 44, 48 Graham, Otto (quarterback), 65, 311, 46 defense, 191–193 315–316 Grambling State University, 265 5-yard penalties related to, 51, 52, 83 Grange, Harold “Red” (halfback), 13, 14 illegal, defi ned, 83 grass playing surfaces, 23, 24 illegal, referee signal for, 46 Green Bay Packers (1965–1967), 336 four-across defense Greene, Joe (defensive tackle), 303–304 Dallas 4-3 defense inspiring, 188 Greene, Kevin (linebacker), 187 offensive strategies against, 132–133, 142 gridiron, origin of name, 270 four-point stance, 151 grip for passing, 70 4-3 front defense ground game. See also offensive plays defensive ends in, 152 and strategies; running back offensive strategies against, 130–131 ball control with, 92 overview, 183–184 basic running plays, 104–108 fourth down defi ned, 92 fourth-and-1 offensive strategies, 138–139 formations, 102–104 referee signal for, 46 against 4-3 front defense, 130–131 Fouts, Dan (quarterback), 331 fourth-down gamble, 138–139 FOX Sports Web site, 246 fullback in, 94, 350 franchise movement, 288 on the goal line, 141 franchise player, 240, 283, 350 in high school football, 254 free agency, 281, 282, 284, 285, 350 NFL yardage gained by (2009), 92 free safety, 170–171, 350 , 63, 139–140 front seven, 73, 182 against 3-4 front defense, 129–130 fullback, 94, 350 wishbone offense, 261

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groundhog hit, 175 Hendricks, Ted (linebacker), 304–305 grounding, intentional, 47, 57, 83–84 Hickey, Red (coach), 88 Gruden, Jon (coach), 125 , 15 guards hidden yardage, 211 defi ned, 350 high school football job of, 112 coaching, 256 positions of, 110 days for games, 16 Guy, Ray (), 220 footballs used in, 26 importance of, 252–253 judging players’ talent, 257 • H • numbers on uniforms, 28 hail Mary, 350 parents, advice for, 256–257 Halas, George (coach), 302, 320, 325 player lineups, 254–255 Haley, Charles (pass-rusher), 331 players, advice for, 255–256 halfback, 351. See also running back quarters and halftime in, 33 halftime, 33, 34 roster sizes, 27 halftime show, 245 rule differences for, 253 Hall of Fame icon, explained, 5 season for, 14 halls of fame, 15, 247 style of play, 254 Ham, Jack (linebacker), 304–305 thinking ahead to college football, 258 Hampton, Dan (lineman), 192 hike. See snap handoff history of football defi ned, 351 birth of pro football, 276 by quarterback, 70 fi rst form of (November 6,1869), 12 receiving, 96 fi rst rules written by Camp (1880), 12 hands, illegal use of, 47, 50 introduction of tackling, 12 hang time, 206, 351 popularization by Grange, 13, 14 Hannah, John (offensive lineman), 316–317 roots in soccer and rugby, 12, 93 Harmon, Mark (kicker), 208 Hixon, Domenik (punt returner), 221 Hart, Leon (Heisman winner), 272 holder, defi ned, 351 hash marks on fi elds holding described, 21, 351 defi ned, 83 use by chain crew, 38 5-yard penalty for, 50 uses for spotting the ball, 21–22 by offensive linemen, 119–120 Hayes, Lester (safety), 169, 305 referee signal for, 46 Hayes, Woody (coach), 259 10-yard penalty for, 54 Haynes, Mike (safety), 169, 305 hole , 98, 351 head linesman, 42–43 holes or running lanes, 109 health risks Holmgren, Mike (coach), 125 concussion, 288 “Holy Roller” play, 57 game cleaned up to reduce, 12, 288 home fi eld advantage, 278 ongoing, 12–13 hook pass pattern, 86 Heisman, John W. (football legend), 15 Houston, Ken (safety), 305–306 , 15, 272 Howard, Desmond (kickoff returner), 209 helmets Howie Says icon, explained, 5 butting, spearing, or ramming with, 54 Huff, Sam (linebacker), 183, 306 described, 29–30 hurry-up offense, 351 helping the runner, 53, 119 Hutson, Don (receiver), 317

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Jones-Drew, Maurice (running back), 92, 196 • I • juggled pass, referee signal for, 48 junior college football, 263 defi ned, 100, 351 offset I, 103 • K • overview, 102–103 two-point stance in, 100 Karras, Alex (lineman), 272 IA Independents, 364 K-balls, 26 icons, explained, 5 Kelly, Jim (quarterback), 127 Kelly, Larry (Heisman winner), 272 clock stopped by, 34 keys referee signal for, 47 for defensive linemen, 156–157 spotting the ball after, 23 defi ned, 156, 352 incompletion, defi ned, 351 kickers. See special teams ineligible player downfi eld, 47 kicking. See fi eld goals; kickoff; PAT (point Ingram, Mark (tailback), 94 after touchdown); punting injured reserve, 283 kicking team, 35 instant replay challenge system, 58 kickoff intentional grounding, 47, 57, 83–84 clock restarted after return, 34 , defi ned, 84, 174, 351 coin toss for, 35–36, 205 interference. See pass interference defi ned, 352 Internet resources delay of, 5-yard penalty for, 50 fantasy football, 293, 297 directional kicking, 206 football halls of fame, 247 hang time for, 206, 351 for football info, 245–246 out of bounds and not touched, 52 high school football rating sites, 257 player beyond the line scrimmage NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse, 258 penalty, 52 NCAA ticket offi ces, 361–368 process of, 36–37, 206–207 NFL ticket offi ces, 359–361 recovering the ball after, 208 pro leagues other than the NFL, 289 rules for, 207–208 youth football, 251 setting up for, 205–206 intersection point, 117 kickoff return isolation play, 197 blocking wedge for, 210, 211 covering, 210 fair catch, 48, 52, 55, 208, 349 • J • as hidden yardage, 211 Jackson, Bo (running back), 311 The Play (Stanford/UC Berkeley), 208 Jackson, DeSean (punt returner), 221 purpose of, 208 Jackson, Steven (running back), 92 rules for, 209 James, Lionel “Little Train” (running statistics (2009), 209 back), 95 knockout tackle, 175 jerseys, 28–29 Jervey, Travis (specialist), 202 • L • Johnson, Andre (receiver), 174 Johnson, Chris (running back), 92 Lambeau, Earl “Curly” (coach), 77, 89 Johnson, Jimmy (coach), 188, 325–326 Lambert, Jack (linebacker), 307–308 Jones, Deacon (defensive end), 162, Landry, Tom (coach), 101, 183 306–307 Lane, Dick “Night Train” (cornerback), 308 Jones, Jerry (owner), 232 lateral, 208, 352

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LeBeau, Dick (coach), 134, 190 man coverage for punts, 218 Legget, Earl (coach), 223 managing a fantasy football team, 295 leverage by offensive linemen, 117 Mankins, Logan (tackle), 114 Lewis, Michael (The Blind Side), 111 Manning, Peyton (quarterback), 125, 272 Lilly, Bob (defensive tackle), 189, 308–309 man-on-man blocking, 121 line judge, 43 man-to-man coverage beating, 82 defi ned, 352 combo man, 177 player beyond, penalty for, 52 cornerbacks in, 167–168 linebacker defi ned, 82, 176, 352 blitzing by, 69, 239, 347 man free, 176 defi ned, 352 straight man, 176 numbers on uniforms in NFL, 28 two-point conversion against, 144 pass rushers, 27 Marchetti, Gino (defensive end), 309–310 linebacker coach, 226 Marino, Dan (quarterback), 66, 174 linebackers Mariucci, Steve (coach), 227 job of, 157, 158 Matheson, Bob (linebacker), 185 size of, 157 Maxwell Award, 272 talents and abilities of, 158 McElhenny, Hugh “The King” (running terms for, 159–161 back), 317–318 lining up, receivers, 80-81 McLean, Ray “Scooter” (kicker), 214 live action, 26 Miami Dolphins (1970–1974), 336–337 Lombardi Award, 272 Mid-American Conference (MAC), 365 Lombardi, Vince (coach), 326–327 middle fi eld goal block, 214–216 Long, Howie midfi eld territory, 204 on artifi cial turf versus grass, 24 Mike linebacker, 160–161 college football days of, 271, 272 mobility, 65 fi rst football game seen by, 9 Moen, Kevin (returner), 208 on football’s affect on his life, 9 Montana, Joe (quarterback), 61, 186, 318, 331 on Marchetti as model, 310 motion on preparing for an opponent’s offense, 182 defi ned, 352 on quarterback characteristics, 61 illegal, 46, 52, 53 on salary inequities, 285 Motley, Marion (fullback), 94 special teams experience of, 203 Mount Union College, 265 Super Bowl experience as player, 18 Mountain West Conference (MWC), 267, on when to start playing, 249–250 365–366 long snap or shotgun snap, 63, 88, 352 Muñoz, Anthony (tackle), 109 looking off a , 240 muscling through, 240 loose ball, penalties regarding, 53, 57 loss of down, referee signal for, 48 Lott, Ronnie (safety), 170, 303 • N • low block, illegal, 55 Namath, Joe “Willie” (quarterback), 89 luxury suites, 287 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), 263 NBC Sports Web site, 246 • M • NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Mackey, John (tight end), 314–315 Association). See also college football Madden, John (coach), 327–328 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), 266, magazines, 246 361–362

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Big East Conference, 266, 362–363 scouts, 233–234 Big Ten Conference, 266, 267, 363 Super Bowl, 17, 18, 279 Big 12 Conference, 266, 267, 362 teams (list), 359–361 Conference USA (C-USA), 364 ticket offi ces, 359–361 divisions and conferences, 262, 265–267 trades, 282 IA Independents, 364 two-point conversion rules, 39–40 Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse, 258 USA Football Player Academy, 251 Mid-American Conference (MAC), 365 web site, 246 Mountain West Conference (MWC), 267, Nickel 40 defense, 178–180 365–366 nickel back, 27, 171–172, 352 Pacifi c 12 (Pac-12) Conference, 266, nickel package, 240 267, 366 Nitschke, Ray (linebacker), 306 Southeastern Conference (SEC), 266, 367 no- offense, 352–353 Sun Belt Conference, 367–368 nonstarting players, 27 ticket offi ces, 361–368 nose tackle, 151–152, 353 Western Athletic Conference (WAC), 368 Notre Dame University, 264, 337 neutral zone, 112, 352 numbers on uniforms, 15, 28–29 neutral zone infraction, 53, 112 newspapers, 247 NFC (National Football Conference), 15, • O • 277. See also NFL (National Football Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders League) (1980–1985), 338 NFL (). See also Ochocinco, Chad (receiver), 174 pro football , 225 AFC (American Football Conference), offensive formations. See formations 15, 277 offensive line coach, 226 AFL merger with, 276 offensive line, defi ned, 353 all-time best teams, 333–340 offensive linemen. See also specifi c building a team, 280–282 positions business of, 284–288 blocking rules for, 78 coaching staff, 224–226 giving the defensive player different colleges with players turning pro looks, 117 (2010), 264 groups formed by, 118 days for games, 16 job of, 109–110 draft of college players, 280–281, 348 leveraging by, 117 footballs used in, 26 numbers on uniforms in NFL, 29 franchise movement, 288 penalties on, 119–120 free agency, 281, 282, 284, 285, 350 positions of, 110 NFC (National Football Conference), 15, 277 practice repetition by, 118–119 numbers on uniforms, 28–29 sizes of, 114–115 overtime rules, 35 solid base needed by, 117 passer rating formula, 75 stances of, 115–117 player designations, 283–284 toughness of, 118 player development programs, 251 offensive pass interference, 353 playoffs, 277, 278–279 offensive plays and strategies. See also Punt, Pass & Kick competition, 251 ground game; passing game quarters and halftime in, 33 based on defense’s weak links, 123 regular season, 15, 277–278 basic running plays, 104–108 roster size limits for, 27 calling plays, 62–63, 73–74

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offensive plays and strategies (continued) Olsen, Merlin (defensive lineman), 306–307 disguising a successful play, 145–146 , 353 fi eld position pass, 136 open end, 155 fl ying wedge, 12 open end side, 162 formations, 102–104 option, defi ned, 353 against four-across defense, 132–133, 142 Orange Bowl, 268 against 4-3 front defense, 130–131 out of bounds for fourth-and-1, 138–139 clock restarted after, 34 for gaining better fi eld position, 136–137 clock stopped by, 34 games won by players rather than, 124 defi ned, 23 hidden ball trick, 15 juggled pass, 48 “Holy Roller” play, 57 in own end zone (safety), 40, 41 pistol formation, 129 player, at snap, penalty for, 53 against press coverage, 133–134 receiver going and returning, 51 quarterback sneak, 63, 139–140 spotting the ball after, 21–22 , 220 overloaded defense, 135 reasons for failure of, 123 overtime, 35, 353 red gun or run-and-shoot offense, 127 over/under 4-3 defense, 193–194 scoring offenses, 141–145 owners, 232–233 shotgun offense, 126–127 spread offense, 128–129, 356 “” play, 15 • P • against 3-4 front defense, 129–130 Pace, Orlando (lineman), 272 triple stretch, 140–141 Pacifi c 12 (Pac-12) Conference, 266, 267, 366 , 78, 115, 125–126, pads, 30 187, 195 Page, Alan (defensive end), 162 wildcat formation, 128, 358 Parcells, Bill (coach), 229, 328–329 against zone blitz, 134–135 Parker, Jim (offensive lineman), 319 against zone coverage, 134, 135, 144, 145 pass defensed, 175 offi cials pass interference back judge, 43–44 defensive, 175 defi ned, 353 defi ned, 353 disputing a call by, 34, 58 offensive, 353 fi eld judge, 44 penalties for, 47, 54, 175 game controlled by, 41 referee signal for, 48 head linesman, 42–43 pass routes or patterns instant replay challenge system, 58 comeback, 85 kinds of, 41–44 common patterns, 85–87 line judge, 43 crossing, 85, 125 payment of, 41 curl, 85 referee, 41–42 defi ned, 355 referee signals, 45–49 drop back for, 69–70 side judge, 44 exactness of, 78 umpire, 42 hook, 86 offset I formation, 103 pick, 197 offside, 120, 353 post, 70, 86, 136, 354 offside penalty, 53 running back’s knowledge of, 98 off-tackle runs, 105, 114, 353 slant, 86 Oher, Michael (blind-side tackle), 111 square-cut, 86

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streak or fl y, 70, 86–87 passing reads, 67 swing, 87 pass-rushing end, 27, 156 pass rushers, defi ned, 27 PAT (point after touchdown) passer rating formula, 75 being roughed simulated by kicker, 54 passes. See also forward pass blocking, 213, 214–216 bomb, 125, 347 college overtime rules for, 35 fi eld position, 136 drop-kicking, 214 5-yard hitch, 137 overtime and, 35 incomplete, clock stopped by, 34 player beyond the line scrimmage incomplete, referee signals for, 47 penalty, 52 incomplete, spotting the ball after, 23 process of, 212 interference, 48, 54 roughing the holder, 213 juggled, 48 roughing the kicker, 56, 213 lateral, 208, 352 rules for, 212, 213 pass-play penalties, 57 running into the kicker, penalty for, 53 play-action, 137, 180, 354 running start to attempt to block, 56 , 137 soccer-style kicking, 216 referee signals for, 46, 47, 49 Paterno, Joe (coach), 228, 271 route tree for, 87 Payton, Sean (coach), 224 screen, 356 Payton, Walter (running back), 95, 319–320 seam, 189 penalties shotgun snap for, 63, 88 announced by referee, 42 speed of fastest, 64 clock stopped by, 34 timing critical for, 78 declined, clock restarted after, 34 uncatchable, 49 defi ned, 50 underneath, 72 disputing a call, 34, 58 passing game. See also offensive plays and 15-yard, 54–56 strategies; passes; receivers 5-yard, 50–53 beating man-to-man coverage, 82 on offensive linemen, 119–120 against blitz defense, 134–136 pass-play, 57 disguising a successful play, 145–146 referee signals for, 45–49 against four-across defense, 132–133 safeties due to, 40 for gaining better fi eld position, 136–137 10-yard, 53–54 great players and coaches, 89 for too much time before the snap, 34 in high school football, 254 percentage kick, 208 inside the opponent’s 10-yard line, 142 personal foul, 48, 354 pass patterns, 69–70, 78, 85–87, 355 personal protector, 218 popularity of, 77 Phillips, O. A. “Bum” (coach), 185 against press coverage, 133–134 pick pass pattern, 197 red gun or run-and-shoot offense, 127 pick-six, 174, 354 rule changes favoring, 78 pigskin, 354. See also footballs for, 88, 356 piling on, 15-yard penalty for, 56 shotgun offense, 126–127 pistol formation, 129 terms important to, 83–84 pitch, 106, 354 triple stretch, 140–141 Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1979), 338–339 for two-point conversion, 144–145 , 36, 354 West Coast offense, 78, 115, 125–126 placekicking. See kickoff; PAT (point after against zone coverage, 134, 135 touchdown) passing progressions, 67 Play, The (Stanford/UC Berkeley), 208

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play-action pass, 137, 180, 354 punter, defi ned, 354 players. See also specifi c positions punting defensive, all-time greats, 301–310 art of returning punts, 221 games won by, rather than strategies, 124 being roughed simulated by kicker, 54 nonstarting, 27 blocked punt resulting in safety, 41 number allowed on fi eld, 26 fair catch, 219 numbers on uniforms in NFL, 28–29 man coverage for, 218 offensive, all-time greats, 311–322 out of trouble, 220 playing both offense and defense, 26 player beyond the line of scrimmage roster sizes, 27 penalty, 52 too many on fi eld, penalty for, 52 process of, 217 playoff system punt team players, 217–218 Bowl Championship Series (BCS), 267–270 quick kick, 220 in football versus other sports, 10 reasons for, 216–217 NFL playoffs, 277, 278–279 roughing the kicker, 56 playsheet, 230 rules for, 219 pocket, defi ned, 63, 354 running into the kicker, penalty for, 53 point after touchdown. See PAT running start to attempt to block, 56 Polamalu, Troy (safety), 169, 196 after safeties, 40 Pollard, Fritz (football legend), 15 at 35- to 40-yard line, 138 Football, 250–251 after three and out, 37 possession, defi ned, 354 after, 219 possession pass, 137 pushing, illegal, 47 post pass pattern, 70, 86, 136, 354 power offense, 114 practice squad, 283 • Q • press coverage quarterback defi ned, 133 audibilizing by, 63, 74 offensive strategies against, 133–134 bailing out of the play by, 67 overview, 71 blitzing of, 69 prevent defense, 140 defi ned, 354 pro football. See also NFL (National dropping back by, 69–70 Football League) face mask of, 30 as America’s most popular sport, 11 great passers, 89 Arena Football, 289 grip for passing, 70 birth of, 276 handing off by, 70 , 289 job of, 61–63 fi rsts, 15 NFL passer rating formula for, 75 hall of fame, 247 numbers on uniforms in NFL, 28 popularity of college football versus, 13 pads and protection for, 30 United Football League, 289 pass routes of, 69–70, 355 Pro-Bowler, 284 plays called by, 62, 73–74 protecting the football, 100–101 pocket position of, 63 Prothro, Tommy (coach), 143 reading the defense by, 71–73 pulling, 115, 154 sacking of, 67 punt, defi ned, 354 for shotgun offense, 126–127 Punt, Pass & Kick competition, 251 shotgun snap to, 63, 88 punt returner, defi ned, 219 size of, 66–67

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stance of, 68–69 return statistics for judging, 74–75 defi ned, 355 talents and abilities of, 61, 64–67 illegal, 5-yard penalty for, 52 quarterback coach, 226 returners, 37 quarterback sneak, 63, 139–140 reverse, 106, 355 quarters, 33, 34 Revis, Darrelle (cornerback), 166 quick kick, 220 Rice, Jerry (receiver), 82, 317, 331 quick release by quarterback, 66 Riggins, John (fullback), 94, 95 rivalries, college football, 341–344 Rockne, Knute (coach), 329–330 • R • Rodgers, Aaron (quarterback), 75, 125 radio, listening to a game on, 242–243 Rodgers, Richard (returner), 208 Rathman, Tom (running back), 95 rodmen, 37 reach block, 121 Roethlisberger, Ben (quarterback), 125 reading the secondary, 191 roll out, defi ned, 355 receivers. See also specifi c kinds rookie, 284 blocking by, 79 Roosevelt, Theodore (president), 12 catching the ball correctly, 81 Rose Bowl, 15, 268 dip and rip technique, 82 roster for fantasy football team, 294–295 great receivers, 89 roster sizes, 27 illegal contact with, 57 roughing the holder, 213 ineligible, 5-yard penalty for, 51, 120 roughing the kicker, 56, 213 interference with, 48, 54 roughing the passer, 84 kinds of, 79 roughness, unnecessary, 56 lineup, 80–81 route. See pass routes or patterns numbers on uniforms in NFL, 29 route tree, 87 running backs as, 78 rugby, roots of football in, 12, 93 stance of, 80 rules and regulations swim technique, 82 ball specifi cations, 25–26 talents and abilities of, 78–79 changes favoring passing game, 78 terms important to, 83–84 coin toss and kickoff, 35–37, in West Coast offense, 125–126 207–208 X, Y, and Z, 79 college football, 262 zeroing in on, 240 disputing a call, 34, 58 receiving team, 35 down system, 37–38 recruiting, 232, 233–234, 264 fi eld goals and PATs, 212, 213 red gun offense, 127 fi rst written by Camp in 1880, 12 red zone, 355 game clock, 33–34 redshirt, 355 high school football, 253 Reed, Ed (safety), 170 instant replay challenge system, 58 referee need for, 50 responsibilities of, 41–42 NFL uniform codes, 28–29, 31 signals used by, 46–49 number of players on fi eld, 26 white hat worn by, 41 offi cials’ roles, 41–44 regulations. See rules and regulations overtime and sudden death, 35 Reid, Mike (defensive lineman), 163 penalties, 50–57 Reliant Stadium, 20 punting, 219 Remember icon, explained, 5 referee signals, 45–49 restricted free agent, 284 scoring points, 38–41

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run-and-shoot offense, 127 by , 38–39 running back. See also receivers two-point conversions, 39–40 basic skills of, 96–97 Scott, Bernard (kickoff returner), 209 college versus pro, 97–98 Scouting Combine (NFL), 281 defi ned, 355 scouts, 233–234 as demanding position, 91 scramble, defi ned, 356 fullback as protector of, 94 , 356 job of, 97–98 sealing off the outside, 113 numbers on uniforms in NFL, 28 seam pass, 189 other terms for, 93 seasons for football as principle ball carrier, 93 college, 14–15 protecting the football by, 100–101 high school, 14 as receivers, 78, 125, 126 NFL, 15, 277–278 size of, 95 SEC (Southeastern Conference), 266, 367 stances of, 96, 99–100 second skin, 24 talents and abilities of, 91 secondary. See also defensive backs running lanes or holes, 109 bump and run by, 172–173, 347 running to daylight, 240 cornerbacks, 166–168, 169, 179, 348 rushing, defi ned, 151, 355 defi ned, 158, 356 Ryan, Buddy (coach), 187, 191, 192 dime back, 171–172 nickel back, 27, 171–172, 352 number of players in, 165 • S • positive plays by, 174–175 sack, defi ned, 67, 84, 151, 162, 355 safeties, 168–171, 350, 357 safeties (players) staying with a receiver, 173 free, 170–171, 350 stemming around, 174 job of, 168 secondary coach, 226 strong, 169–170, 357 Senior Bowl, 274 safety (score) Shanahan, Mike (coach), 115, 125, 229 clock stopped by, 34 Shell, Art (tackle), 321 defi ned, 40, 355 shift, illegal, 47, 53 instances when awarded, 40–41, 83 shoes and cleats referee signal for, 49 for artifi cial turf, 24, 31 salaries, 285 changing during a game, 31 salary cap, 285–286, 355 importance of cleats, 30 Sam linebacker, 159–160 shooting a , 240 San Francisco 49ers (1984–1989), 339 short-arming the ball, 112 Sanchez, Mark (quarterback), 65, 66 short-yardage situations, defense for, Sanders, Barry (running back), 95 197–198 Sapp, Warren (lineman), 194 shotgun formation, 88, 356 Sayers, Gale (returner), 320–321 shotgun offense, 126–127 scheme, defi ned, 150, 355 shotgun snap or long snap, 63, 88, 352 Schmidt, Joe (linebacker), 183 shoulder pads, 30 scoring fantasy football, 292, 295–296 Shula, Don (coach), 330–331 scoring points in football Shurmur, Fritz (coach), 186, 187 extra points, 39 SI Web site, 246 by special teams, 203–204 side judge, 44

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sidelines, defi ned, 21, 356 split end (X receiver), 79, 80–81, 356. Simmons, Wayne (linebacker), 229 See also receivers single-wing formation, 15, 104 split (gaps), 158, 240, 350 six o’clock step, 70 split-back formation, 102 size of players splitting the uprights, 24 in college football, 260 Sporting News Web site, 246 defensive linemen, 149, 153 spotting the ball, 21–22, 34 fullback, 94 spread offense, 128–129, 356 in high school football, 254 Springs, Ron (running back), 101 linebackers, 157 square-cut pass pattern, 86 offensive linemen, 114–115, 149 stadiums. See also fi elds offensive players, 125 attending a game at, 243–245 quarterback, 66–67, 125 defi ned, 19 receivers, 78 domed versus outdoor, 19 running back, 95 new, fi nancing and features of, 20 slant pass pattern, 86 seating capacity of, 19 slant run, 107, 356 Stagg, Amos Alonzo (coach), 15, 271 slide block, 121 stance sling-shot goalpost design, 25 of defensive linemen, 151 Smith, Bruce (defensive lineman), 162 defi ned, 356 Smith, Emmitt (running back), 95, 114 of offensive linemen, 115–117 snap of quarterback, 68–69 as center’s job, 111 of receivers, 80 defi ned, 356 of running back, 96, 99–100 fumble during, 112 stand-up stance, 80 more than eleven players on fi eld at, 53 “Statue of Liberty” play, 15 more than one man in motion at, 53 Staubach, Roger (quarterback), 65 player out of bounds at, 53 stemming around, 174 for punts, 218 Stephenson, Dwight (center), 109 short-arming the ball, 112 stopping the clock, reasons for, 34 shotgun or long, 63, 88, 352 streak or fl y pass pattern, 70, 86–87 too much time before, 34 strength coach, 226 soccer, roots of football in, 12 stringing out a play, 163 soccer-style kicking, 216 strong safety, 169–170, 357 Southeastern Conference (SEC), 266, 367 strong side, defi ned, 357 special teams. See also fi eld goals; kickoff; stunt, defi ned, 180, 357 kickoff return; PAT (point after Stydahar, Joe (coach), 308 touchdown); punting substitution awards for players, 221 defi ned, 357 coverage men, 210 illegal, 47, 52 defi ned, 201, 356 subway alumni, 264 four units of, 202 sudden death (overtime), 35 in high school football, 254 Sugar Bowl, 268 impact on the game, 203–204 Suggs, Terrell (lineman), 272 numbers on uniforms in NFL, 28 Sun Belt Conference, 367–368 positions of, 202 Super Bowl, 17, 18, 279 special teams coach, 202, 225 Super Bowl commercials, 287 spiral, defi ned, 356 sweep, 70, 107, 357

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swim technique, 82 Thomas, Thurman (running back), 95 swing pass pattern, 87 Thorpe, Jim (football legend), 15 three and out, 37 3-4 eagle defense, 186–188 • T • 3-4 front defense tackles defensive ends in, 152–153 blind-side, 110, 111 offensive strategies against, 129–130 defensive, 152, 348 overview, 184–186 defi ned, 357 three-point stance job of, 113 of defensive linemen, 151 nose, 151–152, 353 of offensive linemen, 116–117 positions of, 110 of running back, 99–100 under, 154–155 throwback jerseys, 29 tackling ticket offi ces defi ned, 162, 357 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), 361–362 introduction of, 12 Big East Conference, 362–363 knockout tackle, 175 Big Ten Conference, 363 in own end zone (safety), 40 Big 12 Conference, 362 tailback, 357. See also running back Conference USA (C-USA), 364 takeaway, defi ned, 357 IA Independents, 364 Tampa two defense, 195–196 Mid-American Conference (MAC), 365 Tarkenton, Frank (quarterback), 65 Mountain West Conference (MWC), Taylor, Lawrence (linebacker), 186 365–366 team doctors, 234 NFL, 359–361 Tebow, Tim (quarterback), 272 Pacifi c 12 (Pac-12) Conference, 366 tee for kickoff, 36 Southeastern Conference (SEC), 367 telestrator, 241 Sun Belt Conference, 367–368 television tight end. See also receivers contract amounts, 285, 287 defi ned, 357 electronic fi rst down lines on, 38 lineup, 81 fi rst football game on, 270 receptions in NFL by (2009), 78 football’s popularity increased by, 16 in West Coast offense, 126 impact on the NFL, 285, 286 Y receiver replacing, 79 Super Bowl as highest-rated show, 17 timeouts watching a game on, 241–242 clock stopped by, 34 10-yard penalties, 53–54 excessive, 5-yard penalty for, 51 terms referee signal for, 49 for blocking players, 120–121 upon two-minute warning, 43 for defensive linemen, 154–156 timing pass, 85 for fi eld positions, 204 Tip icon, explained, 5 glossary of, 347–358 touch pass, 87 for linebackers, 159–161 touchback passing game and receivers, 83–84 defi ned, 357 third-and-long, 136 referee signal for, 49 Thomas, Derrick (pass rusher), 229 touchdown Thomas, Joe (tackle), 114 clock stopped by, 34 Thomas, Pierre (running back), 38, 39 defi ned, 357 referee signal for, 49

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trading players, 282 unnecessary roughness, 56 trainers, 234–235 unrestricted free agent, 284 transition player, 284 unsportsmanlike conduct, 49, 56 trap block, 121 uprights of goalposts, 25 trap running play, 107–108 Upshaw, Gene (guard), 321–322 Trap 3 Right wedge, 210, 211 USA Football Player Academy, 251 trapping when catching, 84 triple stretch, 140–141 tripping, 49, 54 • V • trophies, 15, 272 , 108, 358 true linebacker, 159 vertical stretch, 140–141 turf burns, 24 veteran, 284 turnover, defi ned, 358 Vick, Michael (quarterback), 65 25-second clock, 34, 44, 48 violations. See penalties two-gap style, 186 two-minute warning, 34, 43, 358 two-point conversion • W • college overtime rules for, 35 waiver system, 284 deciding about, 143 Walsh, Bill (coach), 78, 125, 331–332 defi ned, 143, 358 Warner, Pop (coach), 15, 104, 271 against man-to-man coverage, 144 Washington Redskins (1982–1991), 339–340 NFL rules for, 39–40 weak side, defi ned, 358 stopping, 197 Web sites. See Internet resources against zone coverage, 144, 145 West Coast offense two-point stance defending against, 187, 195 of offensive linemen, 115–117 linemen in, 115 of running back, 96, 99–100 overview, 125–126 two-way players, 254–255 Walsh as creator of, 78 Western Athletic Conference (WAC), 368 • U • White, Danny (quarterback), 101 White, Randy “The Manster” (tackle), 189 umpire, 42 White, Reggie (lineman), 192 uncatchable pass, referee signal for, 49 wide receivers. See also receivers under tackle, 154–155 defi ned, 358 underneath passes, 72 fl anker (Z receiver), 79, 80, 349 uniforms lineup, 80–81 colors for teams, 29 receptions in NFL by (2009), 78 face masks, 30 split end (X receiver), 79, 80–81, 356 helmets, 29–30 wildcard teams, 278 jerseys, 28–29 wildcat formation, 128, 358 need for, 27 Wilkinson, Bud (coach), 184 NFL codes for, 31 Williams, Doug (quarterback), 265 pads, 30 Willis, Patrick (linebacker), 159 shoes and cleats, 24, 30, 31 Willy linebacker, 160 typical, illustrated, 28 wings on punt team, 218 Unitas, Johnny (quarterback), 89, 315 wishbone offense, 261 United Football League, 289 Woodson, Charles (Heisman winner), 272

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