Catch Radius

"Scientific" definition: (noun) "The area around a player in which a moving football can be caught."

Inspiration: Jon Gruden

Jon Gruden will be featured on this blog many times. I have heard some of the best lines from Chucky and he really deserves my first real post on this blog.

I first heard this expression last night on Monday Night Football and it put me over the edge. Of all of the phrases I have heard, this one might be my favorite.

As you can see in the picture, Jon Gruden really went the extra mile and physically demonstrated what catch radius really is. Why say something simple like "this receiver has long arms" when you can flash an awesome graphic on the screen and do a segment on something so interesting? The reason is that Jon is a master of his craft and he wants viewers to really understand the depth of the game.

My only question for Jon is: what about catch diameter?

Introduction

Over the past several years, my brother and I have noticed that football commentators have been using terms and phrases that are overused, ridiculous, and basically make no sense. On a weekly basis, we email each other the random things we hear while watching games. After watching Monday Night Football on November 4, 2013, I have decided that I have to share what we like to call "Language of the Game."

The main goal of this blog is to write about the terms and phrases I hear while watching football and make the reader realize how truly absurd some football commentators sound when they speak. Once you begin listening for the hidden language, it makes watching games even more enjoyable.

In addition, there will be a focus on football terminology and how new words and expressions are continuously being created.

Please enjoy.