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Why did LB designations change to MIKE, WILL, etc.?!?
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Why did LB designations change to MIKE, WILL, etc.?!?
Jul 24, 2013, 11:52 PM
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I remember when they were MLB, ILB, and OLB. I used to think that the change was due to the preference of our defensive coordinator at the time (I believe it was Kevin Steele) but it seems to be the norm now.
So what gives? Why did this happen? Did I miss that day in school or something?
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Nice call . I wonder that myself . along with other new
Jul 24, 2013, 11:57 PM
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Thanks for the question, I would like to know also!***
Jul 24, 2013, 11:57 PM
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Thanks for the straight answer and reference***
Jul 25, 2013, 7:55 AM
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You obviously never played football….
Jul 25, 2013, 2:18 AM
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mike and will are terms coaches have used for a long time for the MLB and Weakside Linebacker positions.
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Re: You obviously never played football….
Jul 25, 2013, 7:45 AM
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This. ^
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Re: You obviously never played football….
Jul 25, 2013, 7:47 AM
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when teams ran the t or wing-t when I was at Clemson it was just middle and outside linebackers like left and right halfbacks.
As teams went to spread, slot , etc with only one tight end, it became strong-side (where tight end was) and weak-side(split end side)
The terms used today are just shortcuts. Sam lines up on side with Tight end. Usually best run support. Will is side opposite tight end (weak-side) and usually better pass protector. Mike is still the middle linebacker and is the super stud of the 3.
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Re: Never is a long time - I played in the 60's - smartass!***
Jul 25, 2013, 7:59 AM
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I was just referencing the sam=strong, will=weak, and mike=middle.
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it is kind of dumb - is "Will" easier to say than "weak"?
Jul 25, 2013, 8:25 AM
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"Sam" easier than "strong"? Is "Middle" really that tough to say? It's not like these are secret code names any more, like they once were, that will confuse the offense on a blitz call.
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It's just one of those things now that has stuck.
Jul 25, 2013, 8:29 AM
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People use to think Grandma cut the Turkey in half prior to cooking it on Thanksgiving and that was the secret to her successful recipe...only to find out she had a really small oven and had no choice yet people still do it.
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Re: It's just terminology....
Jul 25, 2013, 9:12 AM
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Yep, exactly, like when John Johnson played the Bandit or Rover position back in the day. That is what the terms were on Dannys team back then
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What difference does it make whether he played or not?
Jul 25, 2013, 9:18 AM
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Chiding someone for supposedly "never playing the game" is a bit obnoxious.
And as others have pointed out, the term "a long time" is extremely relative.
For some it has been "a long time" since Clemson won a national title. For others, it seems like yesterday.
There actually was football being played, by good football players, way before many on here were even born.
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