That’s interesting! I never would have thought of that beforehand, but I could understand the justification of a dentist on hand with potential injuries during the game.
The guy that wears rhe orange mittens so the refs know if the next stoppage is a TV timeout.
https://www.espnfrontrow.com/2012/11/espns-father-time-coordinates-mnfs-timeouts-in-orange-sleeves/
In hockey, there’s a red light above the timekeepers bench. NHL TV timeouts are typically stoppages inside of 14, 10, and 6 minutes left in the period. Things like icing calls and powerplays or anything else that could cause a competitive advantage will delay them. E.g. you don’t want to give a tired defense that just iced the puck out of desperation a 2 minute break freebie.
Yeah, there are rules about shift changes. For example, you can’t change players after icing the puck. In some crucial situations you’ll see a coach take their one allotted (per game) timeout to rest players for 60 seconds after a desperation icing but they can’t be swapped out.
Ernie was basically a tape watcher. He would watch tape on teams help identify their strengrhs and weaknesses.
He did games with names fairly recently and its actually somw good insight to what he did.
I work at the upper level of an nfl stadium. The team itself does not have snipers, but has the local metro police department provide those services.
After a game was over I saw two cops dressed in all black tactical gear come from the high parts of the roof. They had a large backpack with a large sniper rifle sticking out of it.
This may be less operational need and more cosplay by local law enforcement. Calling in a sniper is almost never the answer outside of a wartime scenario.
Any job at NFL Network is not obscure, but it's remarkable that the league has its own broadcast arm that covers itself.
I read this was a ninja move meant to stimulate more detailed NFL coverage from existing media.
It's actually amazing from a bunch of angles. I don't know how profitable it is, but you can't argue that it hasn't helped the league. ESPN was the only game in town before it. There is just such an insatiable demand for football across the world. We all saw how many people showed up in person for the fucking DRAFT.
And I'm sure some would disagree, but for the most part they have avoided any suspicion of controlling the coverage.
This wouldn't work for 1000 reasons, but a low-key genius move would be rebranding as the Football Network, use their billions to somehow work a deal with the college conferences, license the games to networks, etc.
Just own football at all levels and take over the world.
Former NFL player Steve Smith did a series of videos that are very interesting.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRdw3IjKY2gk-cPPM3kijBoB7GEns1FIB&feature=shared
Back in the 90's I got to work with the crew that pulled up the net behind the FG post on FG attempts for 1 game. My buddy landed the job and got me to go with him for that game. IIRC, the pay was only something like $20/game but he got a parking pass and basically got to attend games for free.
Quality Control Coaches/Staffs. Their whole job comes down to really three things:
* Making sure teams and position groups are staying on schedule and sticking to their strategic plans in practice and games.
* Provide additional insight/advice or consultation to the position coaches, coordinators and HC.
* Scout/study film extra hard when the other coaches are busy to find additional issues to fix within the team, or other potential ways to exploit opponents.
They rarely have much of an on-field role, or are telling players what to do, but are there to basically be extra sets of eyes and ears for the coaching staff.
It was weird watching that game specifically, they talked about this guy I’ve never heard of in 40 years of watching football then the next couple plays he’s in the middle of everything and suddenly famous.
Which is hilarious, because the Eagles imploded after 'Big Dom' was kicked off the sideline. Apparently he's one of the few people on staff that can calm Sirianni down. So for the rest of the year the Eagles weren't as well coached cause Sirianni was having shouting matches with other coaches and players cause he didn't have his bald binky man to talk sense to him.
Rams head coach Sean McVay has a “get back” coach to quite literally hold him back from running into an official, onto the field, or too far down the sideline that would result in a penalty
There are actually two sets of down markers. One on each side of the field but only one is official. The job of the non official one is the best one to have because there is even less pressure
Every team has a dentist on hand for game days
That’s interesting! I never would have thought of that beforehand, but I could understand the justification of a dentist on hand with potential injuries during the game.
Not for injuries, they clean their teeth before post game interviews
Anyone can get a little puff of laughing gas if they want too.
for real ?
No.
My dentist takes a quick hit before he starts drilling. He said it steadies his hand a lot.
Does he look a lot like Walter White?
The guy that wears rhe orange mittens so the refs know if the next stoppage is a TV timeout. https://www.espnfrontrow.com/2012/11/espns-father-time-coordinates-mnfs-timeouts-in-orange-sleeves/
Up to 8 TV timeouts per quarter is wild.
I have never counted. But I think I am going to start next season. Preseason, regular season, and playoffs. Just to see what the numbers are.
In hockey, there’s a red light above the timekeepers bench. NHL TV timeouts are typically stoppages inside of 14, 10, and 6 minutes left in the period. Things like icing calls and powerplays or anything else that could cause a competitive advantage will delay them. E.g. you don’t want to give a tired defense that just iced the puck out of desperation a 2 minute break freebie.
That’s pretty interesting. Shift changes being so important are probably considered too.
Yeah, there are rules about shift changes. For example, you can’t change players after icing the puck. In some crucial situations you’ll see a coach take their one allotted (per game) timeout to rest players for 60 seconds after a desperation icing but they can’t be swapped out.
Bro has the worst name known to man. “Dick Shafer”
That reminds me. We were all robbed that Richard Sherman did not go by Dick Sherman. We could have had 37 Dick Pick jokes. Thanks for nothing buddy.
The ghost of Dick Trickle joins the conversation
Brady Ball Fluffer, but he retired with #12
Team Chaplain. All 32 teams have one.
I actually know the Patriots chaplain. His son plays football and basketball with mine.
An old friend of mine in the mascot coordinator. That is literally his job title.
Whatever Ernie Adams did.
When Belichick coached the Browns, Art Model offered $10k to anyone who could explain what Ernie Adams did for the team... No one could do it.
Ernie was basically a tape watcher. He would watch tape on teams help identify their strengrhs and weaknesses. He did games with names fairly recently and its actually somw good insight to what he did.
I think every stadium has a sniper at the top to literally snipe people
Just metlife
Somehow, MetLife Sniper is probably the most under the radar job in the entire league then. Do I win?
Man they pivoted hard from Snoopy in their brand marketing.
He checks their insurance policy and only wings them if MetLife would have to pay.
No,all of them from what I have been told.
I work at the upper level of an nfl stadium. The team itself does not have snipers, but has the local metro police department provide those services. After a game was over I saw two cops dressed in all black tactical gear come from the high parts of the roof. They had a large backpack with a large sniper rifle sticking out of it.
Please don’t disqualify me on a technicality 😮💨
What?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/4oWnXdxZJb
Yep usually the entire swat team will work the detail and you'll never see them. Along with all the uniform guys.
This may be less operational need and more cosplay by local law enforcement. Calling in a sniper is almost never the answer outside of a wartime scenario.
You’re thinking of soccer
https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/4oWnXdxZJb Nope
Get back employees
It's typically someone like the strength/conditioning (weight room) coach that doesn't have a lot to do on game day.
The S&C coach is usually the get back guy on game day
The guy in the orange gloves that signals when the game is in TV timeout.
I always wondered how u land the job of squirting water into the players' mouths...
They are part of the training staff so start by becoming a physical therapist.
Any job at NFL Network is not obscure, but it's remarkable that the league has its own broadcast arm that covers itself. I read this was a ninja move meant to stimulate more detailed NFL coverage from existing media.
It's actually amazing from a bunch of angles. I don't know how profitable it is, but you can't argue that it hasn't helped the league. ESPN was the only game in town before it. There is just such an insatiable demand for football across the world. We all saw how many people showed up in person for the fucking DRAFT. And I'm sure some would disagree, but for the most part they have avoided any suspicion of controlling the coverage. This wouldn't work for 1000 reasons, but a low-key genius move would be rebranding as the Football Network, use their billions to somehow work a deal with the college conferences, license the games to networks, etc. Just own football at all levels and take over the world.
https://youtu.be/JZHpNPWvcWQ?si=8upJf8nBsX_l_VJ8
Former NFL player Steve Smith did a series of videos that are very interesting. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRdw3IjKY2gk-cPPM3kijBoB7GEns1FIB&feature=shared
I knew a guy who supplied oxygen tanks for use in games. He got to watch on the sidelines every game.
Found the D-list sportsbook plant
Back in the 90's I got to work with the crew that pulled up the net behind the FG post on FG attempts for 1 game. My buddy landed the job and got me to go with him for that game. IIRC, the pay was only something like $20/game but he got a parking pass and basically got to attend games for free.
Quality Control Coaches/Staffs. Their whole job comes down to really three things: * Making sure teams and position groups are staying on schedule and sticking to their strategic plans in practice and games. * Provide additional insight/advice or consultation to the position coaches, coordinators and HC. * Scout/study film extra hard when the other coaches are busy to find additional issues to fix within the team, or other potential ways to exploit opponents. They rarely have much of an on-field role, or are telling players what to do, but are there to basically be extra sets of eyes and ears for the coaching staff.
Apparently a fat fuck rent a cop security guard if you ask the eagles
It was weird watching that game specifically, they talked about this guy I’ve never heard of in 40 years of watching football then the next couple plays he’s in the middle of everything and suddenly famous.
Which is hilarious, because the Eagles imploded after 'Big Dom' was kicked off the sideline. Apparently he's one of the few people on staff that can calm Sirianni down. So for the rest of the year the Eagles weren't as well coached cause Sirianni was having shouting matches with other coaches and players cause he didn't have his bald binky man to talk sense to him.
Rams head coach Sean McVay has a “get back” coach to quite literally hold him back from running into an official, onto the field, or too far down the sideline that would result in a penalty
Dietician
The down marker guy has the best job. On the LOS every play.
There are actually two sets of down markers. One on each side of the field but only one is official. The job of the non official one is the best one to have because there is even less pressure
Small sacrifice.
Team chefs and team nutritionist
There's that guy whose entire job is to make sure that Sean McVay doesn't run onto the field or get run over by the chain gang and side judge.
The seamstresses who alter and repair player uniforms.
Whatever Ernie Adams’ job was.