Annoying cliche football vernacular....

I really like, "we'll be back after a short break" - that usually means 5min of commercials

More seriously, I like the phrases that former players use when describing plays, bc that gives me insight on how these topics are approached and coached in the NFL

I'm trying to think of a specific example, but "never without a word to say" BuzzCzar cant recall it. Daggum King Clementine!! I blame you!!!
 
gtleviathan said:
Are there any football cliches that folks on the board like? I find myself agreeing that about half the ones being posted here are annoying but I don't mind the other half.
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Madden used to talk about a running back "picking his hole". I thought that was great as a middle schooler
 
gtleviathan said:
Are there any football cliches that folks on the board like? I find myself agreeing that about half the ones being posted here are annoying but I don't mind the other half.
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Touchdown, Georgia Tech!!
 
EnviroJacket said:
Trickeration (I HATE that word)

Indisputable Video Evidence (Lazy play-by-play announcer words)
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Perfect example. Trickeration = annoying to me. No disagreement.

But "Indisputable Video Evidence" is literally the phrase in the NCAA rules. What other phrase are they supposed to use that could be more correct?

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ch...1/2022-23D1MFB_InstantReplayCoachesManual.pdf

Search "indisputable video evidence" in the above document. It's used several times, including in the rules sections.
 
infinijacket said:
Chop block instead of cut block.
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Here are the key differences between chop blocks and cut blocks in football:

Chop Block:
- Illegal in all levels of football
- Involves two offensive players blocking one defensive player, with one blocker hitting high and the other hitting low simultaneously or in quick succession
- Typically one blocker engages the defender above the waist while another blocks at or below the knees
- Considered dangerous and can cause injuries, which is why it's banned

Cut Block:
- Legal in certain situations, though rules vary by league
- Involves a single offensive player blocking a defensive player at or below the thigh/knee level
- Used to take defenders to the ground quickly
- Legal when done by a single blocker against an unengaged defender
- Restrictions exist on when and where cut blocks can be performed (e.g. only inside tackle box in some leagues)

The main differences are:
1. Chop blocks involve two blockers, cut blocks involve one
2. Chop blocks are always illegal, cut blocks can be legal
3. Chop blocks combine high and low blocks, cut blocks are just low

Cut blocks are controversial but still allowed in many situations, while chop blocks have been banned at all levels due to injury concerns[1][2][5]. The specific rules around legal cut blocks vary between the NFL, NCAA, and high school levels.

Citations:
[1] https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2016/03/22/the-nfl-bans-chop-blocks-but-cut-blocks-remain-legal/
[2]
[3] https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-forum/thread/chop-vs-cut-block-explained-2374235
[4] https://forum.officiating.com/football/16653-difference-between-cut-block-chop-block.html
[5] https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/nfl-video-rulebook/chop-block/
[6] https://www.swvasports.com/ipb/index.php
[7] https://coachhuey.com/thread/23522/cut-blocks-illegal-pop-warner
 
Physicality
Sense of urgency
Student athlete
Overcome adversity
Your mom
 
gtleviathan said:
Perfect example. Trickeration = annoying to me. No disagreement.

But "Indisputable Video Evidence" is literally the phrase in the NCAA rules. What other phrase are they supposed to use that could be more correct?

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ch...1/2022-23D1MFB_InstantReplayCoachesManual.pdf

Search "indisputable video evidence" in the above document. It's used several times, including in the rules sections.
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I know it's the actual words in the rule, I don't disagree. It's just that they have to say it, over and over again, is what makes it annoying.
 
I used to hate, "This offense just isn't built for third a long," that we all used to hear every single week.

What offense is built for third a long? How often do we hear, "It's third and fourteen, right in the comfort zone for this offense. If it was third and two, I'd be worried."
 
EnviroJacket said:
I know it's the actual words in the rule, I don't disagree. It's just that they have to say it, over and over again, is what makes it annoying.
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I think saying the word “Indisputable” makes the commentator think he sounds intelligent. It is a word that is rarely used except in this contex.
 
LaFlavor said:
I used to hate, "This offense just isn't built for third a long," that we all used to hear every single week.

What offense is built for third a long? How often do we hear, "It's third and fourteen, right in the comfort zone for this offense. If it was third and two, I'd be worried."
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There was one offense I can think of that was more comfortable on 3rd and long vs 3rd and 2 since they would just go ahead and punt it on 3rd down rather than face another round of staring death in the face and that was the October 7th Cumberland offense circa 1916.
 
He's coaching up his team (as said coach is berating a handful of players)

Arm talent

Utilizing his legs (instead of just saying he can run)

They see it in practice every day (no they don't)
 
LaFlavor said:
I used to hate, "This offense just isn't built for third a long," that we all used to hear every single week.

What offense is built for third a long? How often do we hear, "It's third and fourteen, right in the comfort zone for this offense. If it was third and two, I'd be worried."
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Funny enough, I feel like the opposite is true for our defense. I often feel more comfortable getting a stop on 3rd and 2 than I do 3rd and 14.
 
Deke said:
Funny enough, I feel like the opposite is true for our defense. I often feel more comfortable getting a stop on 3rd and 2 than I do 3rd and 14.
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Yeah because on the 3rd and 2 we're only gonna give up 2.5 yards, vs 17 on the other.
 
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