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Loose Ball: A ball that is not in possession of either team, such as after a fumble or a kickoff; it can be recovered by either team.

Lost Gems: A term coined for undrafted free agents that have played well, much like steals, but steals have been drafted, lost gems never did, so they were signed after 'Mr Irrelevant' was drafted. Not . . . View Full Definition

Man Coverage: A defense in which all players in pass coverage, typically linebackers and defensive backs, cover a specific player. Pure man coverage is very rare; defenses typically mix man and zone coverage.

Man-In-Motion: A player on offense who is moving backwards or parallel to the line of scrimmage just before the snap. In American football, only one offensive player can be in motion at a time, cannot be m . . . View Full Definition

Man-To-Man Coverage: A defense in which all players in pass coverage, typically linebackers and defensive backs, cover a specific player. Pure man coverage is very rare; defenses typically mix man and zone coverage.

Margin Of Victory: The total difference in points in a game, expressed as possessed by the winning team.

Marty Ball: A conservative gameplan which involves an offense based around the use of halfbacks with use of the passing game only to advance the running game, and a great emphasis on defense. Popularize . . . View Full Definition

Maryland-I: An I formation with three running backs aligned behind the quarterback in a straight line.

Max Protect: A modification used on pass plays (usually combined with a shotgun formation) which keeps the tight end and both backs in behind the line of scrimmage to pass protect rather than run a pass . . . View Full Definition

Midfield: The 50-yard line, which divides the length of the field in half.

Mike (MLB): The middle linebacker in 4-3 formation. In the 3-4 formation Mike is the Interior Linebacker(ILB) that play in the strong side of the formation. Mike has the responsibility to defend the int . . . View Full Definition

Mo: Also known as Jack. The Interior Linebacker (ILB), 3-4 formation, that plays in the weak side of the formation.

Motion: The movement of offensive players prior to the snap.

Mr. Irrelevant: The final player that is drafted within a class of draftees.

Muff: Loose ball that is dropped or mishandled while the player is attempting to gain possession.

Muffed Punt: Occurs when there is an 'uncontrolled touch' of the football after it is punted. May be recovered but not advanced by the kicking team.

National Association Of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA): Another governing body of college sports, including college football, whose member schools tend to be smaller than those of the NCAA

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): Principal governing body of college sports, including college football

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