“Mike” is code name for middle linebacker. If they identify who is the middle of the formation, it allows the offense to clarify their blocking assignments or change the play altogether.
You also sometimes hear “Willie” for weakside linebacker (the side of the defense on the side with fewer offensive players is the weak side… even though that’s a bit of an oversimplification). Likewise, “Sam” is used for strong side linebacker.
I hope this isn’t a joke, because I absolutely love it coming from a place where I understand what it means.
MIKE is a designation for a linebacker, the offense will call out a specific player so that the players can identify what defensive scheme they are running.
Sam, Will, Mike – strong side, weak side, middle linebacker, respectively. I’ll never forget when my friend tried out for varsity football. The coach asked if he was a Sam, Will, or Mike. His response: “Uhhh, I’m Erik.”
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“Mike” is code name for middle linebacker. If they identify who is the middle of the formation, it allows the offense to clarify their blocking assignments or change the play altogether.
You also sometimes hear “Willie” for weakside linebacker (the side of the defense on the side with fewer offensive players is the weak side… even though that’s a bit of an oversimplification). Likewise, “Sam” is used for strong side linebacker.
I hope this isn’t a joke, because I absolutely love it coming from a place where I understand what it means.
MIKE is a designation for a linebacker, the offense will call out a specific player so that the players can identify what defensive scheme they are running.
Cause of racism
Who is this Omaha they keep yelling about?
Did you ever ask him? lol.
lol just start calling him Mike and be like I thought it was a nickname or something
Do they also refer to his friends Will and Sam?
They are mis-reading where is says “Nike” on his jersey. /s
Mike is the middle linebacker and they are pointing to him to align their blocking scheme.
Sam, Will, Mike – strong side, weak side, middle linebacker, respectively. I’ll never forget when my friend tried out for varsity football. The coach asked if he was a Sam, Will, or Mike. His response: “Uhhh, I’m Erik.”
Is he a middle linebacker?
Mike is the name they give to the middle linebacker. They are identifying him because he has a certain role on defense.
If you were in Australia it might be because his surname was Hunt!
This is some creative engagement bait.
I’m gonna take a wild guess and say he plays middle linebacker
It actually dates back to an old porn video from 2006, just ask him about it.
Is your last name Hunt?
It means he’s gay
Do they ask where Michael Hunt is?