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Thought it might be interesting/helpful to put together a Coach's Dictionary of terms, phrases, and other coaching tidbits, along with the definitions. Please add!
*Note* Several terms will fit under the Coach's Urban Dictionary! Not alphabetized.
ERW's - lit. "Eat, ride, and watch." Usually freshmen or other team members unable or otherwise unworthy of playing time. Typically used for carrying equipment. Can create problems when asking foolish questions at inopportune times (e.g. "Coach, can I go in now?!).
Squat - usually defensive terminology for a CB or S, who in coverage fails to drop (gain depth) with a man or in a zone and remains stationary in a beginning stance and position. Can also be a reference by the coach regarding said player's preferred method of urinating.
High as a Camel C0ck - descriptor of an interior lineman's high pad level (see UF OL).
Roller Skates - what a DL is said to be riding on when he/she allows an OL to get under his/her pads and gets driven several yards backward.
Gash - what happens to a defense when a RB repeatedly gets into the second and third levels and amasses large yardage totals; the reproductive organs of said defense.
Wind Watch/Scratch @ss - refers to activities of QB in the pocket, along with reading progressions and passing the football, when playing behind a proficient OL (stricken from UF Coaching Dictionary 8 years ago; not re-inserted).
Six Inch Step - the first step of an OL in the execution of a run block to avoid over-extension and loss of leverage/balance.
Ole - execution of block whereby the OL allows the defender to rush by mostly untouched to destroy the QB. Usually unintentional, but due poor effort, lack of athleticism. Can be intentional in cases where the QB is a prick.
Nut Up - failure to perform assigned responsibility during the course of a play or plays due to poor effort and/or cowardice (e.g. missed tackle or block, running out of bounds prior to contact to exclude QB's or light-@ss receivers, failing to back up loud talk, etc.). *Note* term was used just opposite and incorrectly as praise by Urban Meyer (drove author crazy).
Pot Bellys - coaching term of affection for high-performing OL with ectomorphic body types.
Hybrid - referring to a player in between positions (built like a S but trying him at LB; player often turns out to be not worth a damn).
Coach Killer - player who is a nice kid or booster's son, but is not quite good enough to proficiently play his position; remains in the starting lineup despite inability.
*Just a beginning. More to come.
*Note* Several terms will fit under the Coach's Urban Dictionary! Not alphabetized.
ERW's - lit. "Eat, ride, and watch." Usually freshmen or other team members unable or otherwise unworthy of playing time. Typically used for carrying equipment. Can create problems when asking foolish questions at inopportune times (e.g. "Coach, can I go in now?!).
Squat - usually defensive terminology for a CB or S, who in coverage fails to drop (gain depth) with a man or in a zone and remains stationary in a beginning stance and position. Can also be a reference by the coach regarding said player's preferred method of urinating.
High as a Camel C0ck - descriptor of an interior lineman's high pad level (see UF OL).
Roller Skates - what a DL is said to be riding on when he/she allows an OL to get under his/her pads and gets driven several yards backward.
Gash - what happens to a defense when a RB repeatedly gets into the second and third levels and amasses large yardage totals; the reproductive organs of said defense.
Wind Watch/Scratch @ss - refers to activities of QB in the pocket, along with reading progressions and passing the football, when playing behind a proficient OL (stricken from UF Coaching Dictionary 8 years ago; not re-inserted).
Six Inch Step - the first step of an OL in the execution of a run block to avoid over-extension and loss of leverage/balance.
Ole - execution of block whereby the OL allows the defender to rush by mostly untouched to destroy the QB. Usually unintentional, but due poor effort, lack of athleticism. Can be intentional in cases where the QB is a prick.
Nut Up - failure to perform assigned responsibility during the course of a play or plays due to poor effort and/or cowardice (e.g. missed tackle or block, running out of bounds prior to contact to exclude QB's or light-@ss receivers, failing to back up loud talk, etc.). *Note* term was used just opposite and incorrectly as praise by Urban Meyer (drove author crazy).
Pot Bellys - coaching term of affection for high-performing OL with ectomorphic body types.
Hybrid - referring to a player in between positions (built like a S but trying him at LB; player often turns out to be not worth a damn).
Coach Killer - player who is a nice kid or booster's son, but is not quite good enough to proficiently play his position; remains in the starting lineup despite inability.
*Just a beginning. More to come.
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