Football 101 question

[azwulf]

Why is the fullback called fullback?

It just doesn't fit in line with quarterback - halfback - fullback.

Am I missing a point here or is there a reason behind this? Any enlightment is welcome.

Thanks.

 

[Diggity]

Why is the fullback called fullback?

It just doesn't fit in line with quarterback - halfback - fullback.

Am I missing a point here or is there a reason behind this? Any enlightment is welcome.

Thanks.

Sounds better than Dollarback

 

[Kel Varnsen]

I think the terms came from rugby...something to do with how far back certain players were from the line of scrimmage (or whatever it is called in rugby).

Like the fullback was all the way back, the halfback half the way, quarterback one quarter, etc.

But I'm not really sure.

 

[Redsz]

In rugby, the fullback is the last line of defense. Basically he is like a saftey (in terms of postion on the field) but does more than just tackle.

I'd say that's why the fullback is called what he is i.e because he is the furthest away from the LOS.

 

[Goldfield]

I think the terms came from rugby...something to do with how far back certain players were from the line of scrimmage (or whatever it is called in rugby).

Like the fullback was all the way back, the halfback half the way, quarterback one quarter, etc.

But I'm not really sure.

Ding ding ding! :notworthy

 

[Ryanwb]

...but in the NFL the fullback is usually between the halfback and the quarterback.

Where'd they get tailback

 

[Redsz]

lol. Ryan is right. That was a mind fart on my part.

 

[BigRedRage]

full backs eat lots of food b4 games

 

[40yearfan]

When Hodgins breaks through the line ahead of the running back this year, he will be laying people full on their backs. Hence the term "fullback".

 

[Assface]

I think it probably stems from the formations used in the early days of football. In a formation like the wing-T you would have the QB, the HB down on the end, the FB and then the tailback. Halfback and tailback are now terms that are used interchangeably.

It looks kind of like this:

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[azwulf]

I think it probably stems from the formations used in the early days of football. In a formation like the wing-T you would have the QB, the HB down on the end, the FB and then the tailback. Halfback and tailback are now terms that are used interchangeably.

It looks kind of like this:

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Thanks, I thought it had to stem from the early days. Today the fullback IS closer to the LOS where as the names imply it differently.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

In rugby, the fullback is the last line of defense. Basically he is like a saftey (in terms of postion on the field) but does more than just tackle.

I'd say that's why the fullback is called what he is i.e because he is the furthest away from the LOS.

Completely different.

A Rugby full back is more like a NFL RB. Or if you are on a defensive rugby team he is like Adrian Wilson.

 

[Redsz]

Can't say that I agree. Because typically, every player in the backline can be like a running back. I only compared a full back to a saftey because they are similar in their postion on the field.

The best full backs in world rugby (Josh Lesey, Mills Muliana, Matt Rogers etc) are all capable defenders but can attack with the best of them.