EXPLAINING AMERICAN FOOTBALL TO THE BRITISH 3. Being fat. One American football stereotype is that the guys are really fat. I recall a man named “the Fridge”, various players with the epithet “big” and another who may have been called “deep freeze”. Do these guys ever need to run and, if they had to, would they even be able to? Do they often die of heart-related diseases/ go on to advertise fat-laden foods? You are speaking of the lineman. These monsters weigh in at over 300 pounds (21 stone). They’re not “eligible”, meaning they cannot be thrown or handed the ball on purpose. Occasionally through some twist of fate, a fumble or interception will land in their buttery, oversized hands, resulting in the glory of a fat man running. And running. And running. I could watch these all day. Read the full article here

EXPLAINING AMERICAN FOOTBALL TO THE BRITISH

3. Being fat.

One American football stereotype is that the guys are really fat. I recall a man named “the Fridge”, various players with the epithet “big” and another who may have been called “deep freeze”. Do these guys ever need to run and, if they had to, would they even be able to? Do they often die of heart-related diseases/ go on to advertise fat-laden foods?

You are speaking of the lineman. These monsters weigh in at over 300 pounds (21 stone). They’re not “eligible”, meaning they cannot be thrown or handed the ball on purpose. Occasionally through some twist of fate, a fumble or interception will land in their buttery, oversized hands, resulting in the glory of a fat man running. And running. And running. I could watch these all day.

Read the full article here

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