TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — There’s a new nickname among Alabama’s position groups.
The Crimson Tide already has a few unique position names on defense, including the Bandit (strongside defensive end), Wolf (weakside edge rusher) and Husky (slot defensive back). Position designations on offense are more traditional. However, the Tide’s receivers refer to themselves as “takers.”
Recently a new designation surfaced, as C.J. Dippre announced that the tight ends call themselves the sharks. The nickname has been going around for a while now. However, unlike other positional terms, it has more to do with the unit’s actions off the field rather than on it.
“We’ve got a couple of guys that like to play some poker, so just kind of poker sharks,” tight end Robbie Ouzts said. “But at the same time, we kind of swim together is what we like to say. It’s kind of more of a mentality thing.”
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The Crimson Tide already has a few unique position names on defense, including the Bandit (strongside defensive end), Wolf (weakside edge rusher) and Husky (slot defensive back). Position designations on offense are more traditional. However, the Tide’s receivers refer to themselves as “takers.”
Recently a new designation surfaced, as C.J. Dippre announced that the tight ends call themselves the sharks. The nickname has been going around for a while now. However, unlike other positional terms, it has more to do with the unit’s actions off the field rather than on it.
“We’ve got a couple of guys that like to play some poker, so just kind of poker sharks,” tight end Robbie Ouzts said. “But at the same time, we kind of swim together is what we like to say. It’s kind of more of a mentality thing.”
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