Football Positions

[BigBen1090]

What does it mean when people refer to the "rabbit" position, the "star" position and the "money" position? There are some more that I can't think of. I would just like a brief explanation of what these refer to. Thanks

 

[squalor]

Maybe I can help. The Star is usually a third safety either playing between the strong safety and free safety or directly covering a third receiver. The Money is almost always the middle linebacker. The Rabbit will almost always rush the QB.
Maybe someone else will chime in with more detail for you, I'm sorta sketchy on the rabbit.

 

[RIP Jumbo Pkg]

Checking Saban's playbook for LSU. The "Star" actually his term for the nickleback or 3rd corner in the nickel pkg. Remember last year when Javy started at one CB position in the Base 3-4, but then in the Nickel, he slid inside to the "star" and Marquis Johnson came into the game on the outside. Javy was a force when rushing the passer from the star last year. The "Money", which is denoted by the $ sign in the playbook, is simply the second LB in the nickel pkg. The Mike (MLB) slides over and then is called "Mac" and the $ comes in next to him. The $ is usually a LB that is very good in pass coverage. As for the rabbit, Saban uses the term to refer to a special pass rushing pkg from a nickle or dime look. The rabbit pkg usually has Hightower moving to a DE position opposite Upshaw. Of course, in the rabbit last year, Mt. Cody left the field for speedier DT's. I think Gentry may be in the rabbit pkg.

 

[BAMARICH]

Last year, Anders filled the rabbit position most often... but it's usually a LB who moves down to use his speed to rush effectively.

 

[AlabamaSooner]

Last year, Anders filled the rabbit position most often... but it's usually a LB who moves down to use his speed to rush effectively.

Which seems to be most downs with Upshaw. There are few times that he isn't down on the line. Even though we're 3-4, we "look" 4-3 most of the time.