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Red Shirt: A designation given to a college player who did not play in any games during a particular year due to injury or coach's choice; such a player is permitted to practice with the team during th . . . View Full Definition

Red Zone: The imaginary area between the defense's 20-yard line and its goal line from which the offense is most likely to score points.

Referee (R): The official who directs the other officials on the field, He is one of seven officials.

Regular Season: In college football, it is the portion of the season that is scheduled ahead-of-time by the schools. It excludes any bowl game, conference championship, or playoff games. In NFL football, th . . . View Full Definition

Restraining Line: A team's respective line of scrimmage at a free kick, the line the ball is to be kicked from (for the kicking team), or a line 10 yards in advance of that (for the receiving team)

Return: An attempt by a player who has just caught an interception, punt, or kickoff to advance the ball the other way.

Return Yards: Are those yards gained advancing the ball during play after a change of possession such as a punt or a kickoff or a turnover such as a fumble or an interception.

Reverse: An offensive play in which a running back carries the ball toward one side of the field but hands or tosses the ball to a teammate (almost exclusively a Wide Receiver) who is running in the . . . View Full Definition

Road Game: A game played in the opponent's home stadium. Games at neutral sites are generally not considered road games although they are 'away from home'.

Roll Out: When a quarterback runs parallel to the line, looking for a receiver.

Rookie: A first-year player in the NFL.

Rover: A hybrid safety that has duel responsibilities as a defensive back and a Linebacker. This is more commonly seen in college football more so than NFL, CFL, or AFL football. A perfect example . . . View Full Definition

Run And Shoot: An offensive philosophy designed to force the defense to show its hand prior to the snap of the ball by splitting up receivers and sending them in motion. Receivers run patterns based on the . . . View Full Definition

Run Out Of The Gun: Running the ball out of the shotgun formation, which is primarily a pass formation.

Running Back (RB): A player position on offense. Although the term usually refers to the halfback or tailback, fullbacks are also considered runningbacks.

Running Out The Clock: A game strategy that involves repeatedly executing simple plays that allow the game clock to continue running in an effort to bring the game to a quicker end. This strategy is almost always . . . View Full Definition

Running Play: A play where the offense attempts to advance the ball without a forward pass.

Running Up The Score: A generally discouraged practice in which a team, despite leading by several touchdowns (to the point that it is obvious that the team is going to win), continues to score as many points as . . . View Full Definition

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