Offensive Positions 

1. Quarterback ( QB) ( Diva ) – Leader of the offense. They throw the ball, call plays, and make passes. 

2. Running back /  Halfback ( HB) ( he’s a runner and a track star ) – The primary responsibility is to run the ball, but they can also block and catch the ball. 

3. Running back / Fullback ( FB) – Blocks usually for the halfback and carries that ball, typically in short-run situations. 

4. Wide receiver (WR) ( Travis Hunter ) – The wide receiver’s main role is catching passes and running routes. There can be up to 2-5 wide receivers on the field. 

5. Tight End (TE) ( Travis Kelce )  – They primarily block, but they can also be a receiver. Typically very tall, strong, and athletic. 

6. Offensive Line / Left tackle (LT) ( Bodyguard #1 )-  Primarily protects the quarterback’s blindside or blocking for the running back, depending on the play. 

7. Offensive Line / Right tackle (RT) ( Bodyguard #2 )- Protects quarterback or blocking for the running back, depending on the play. 

8. Offensive Line / Guards ( LG) (RG) – They cover a large area, blocking the running back and protecting the quarterback. 

9. Offensive Line / Center ( C ) ( Snapper ) – Snaps the ball and blocks. Gives the quarterback time to throw the ball and make his move!  

Defensive positions 

1. Defensive Tackle (DT) ( Aaron Donald )- Their main job is trying to stop the run and rush the passer ( Rush the passer means to chase and go after the quarterback. 

2. Defensive End (DE) ( the edge ) – They line up against the tackles, and they rush the passer. Typically, there are two people on the field at a time. 

3. Middle / Inside Linebacker ( MLB but not baseball ) ( Tough guy)  – They are behind the defensive line, and they guard the middle part of the field. Their job is to stop whoever has the ball. 

4. Outside Linebacker ( OLB) – They either rush the passer or help with run support. ( Help with run support – stop the running back ) Line up behind the line of scrimmage. ( Line of scrimmage – wherever the ball is ) 

5. Defensive Backs / Cornerback (DB) ( also Travis Hunter )- There are typically four defensive backs. Cornerbacks guard the wide receiver. 

6. Defensive back / Safety ( S ) ( Rover ) ( the other Sander’s brother’s position ) – Their primary job is to guard the middle of the field behind the line of scrimmage. They are not usually assigned to one player. They have the freedom to move around and see where help is needed. 

CU BUFFS vs UCF KNIGHTS  

The Colorado Buffaloes win again! Scoring 48-21 against the University of Central Florida on September 28, 2024! Don’t count us out!! The so-called ‘ experts’ picked UCF Knights to win by two touchdowns, but we pulled out a huge win again, showing how unpredictable football can be. 

Colorado is on our third straight win and we are also in second in the current BIG 12 standings. Shedeur Sanders (QB) threw 290 yards and three touchdowns. I know I said that the quarterbacks are usually diva, but they are also the team’s ‘heroes.’ They are the pitchers in baseball and goalie in hockey. They have a lot of pressure, and that’s even when their coach isn’t their dad, who is a two-time Super Bowl champion like, Deion Sanders. 

Has the coach’s prime era finally arrived?