dinosaur training n.— «He talked about something called dinosaur training. He wanted the offensive linemen to shed fat and put on muscle, he wanted them lifting heavy objects, literally moving big furniture so they wouldn’t collapse with...
headsy adj.— «Rafferty, Latz, the Jaskowak brothers and Water played headsy ball for the invaders.» —“Osceola Redskins Repeat Over Legion, 14-0″ The Progress (Clearfield, Pa.) Nov. 28, 1947. (source: Double...
sack dance n.— «These are similar-style, blue-collar teams loaded with unsung heroes who don’t do sack dance or shaving commercials.» —“Dolphins-Redskins: No Frills, No Names; Give It an Asterisk” by Alan...
pooch n.— «Knight seems to be experimenting with a new “squib” onsides kick-off and Bragg concentrates on “pooches” and “skyrides,” punts designed either to go out of bounds or come to rest deep in the...
pooch punt n.— «Hayes is instructed to “pooch punt” inside the 20, setting up ill-field position for the opponent.» —“Special Teams Make a Splash For Redskins” by Gary Pomerantz Washinton Post Oct. 7...
healthy scratch n.— «The Washington Redskins lost their first game although they played very well on defense again, even with their Hilton-like linebacker, LaVar Arrington, a healthy scratch, as they say in hockey.» —“He’s better...