punt ugly

punt ugly
 n.— «In LSU football parlance, the formation with three upbacks between punter and deep snapper is called the shield formation. Tigers fans call it “punt ugly,” a name that Jasper takes some offense to.» —“Jasper battle for punter’s job” by Scott Rabalais, Jason Russell The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Aug. 9, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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