Football Terminology

noun a name for a woman, combining 'Hail' as a greeting and 'Mary' as a name

• The devout Catholic said a Hail Mary as she knelt in prayer.
• I always say a quick Hail Mary before a big test.
• Some players rely on a Hail Mary pass to win the game.
• She took a deep breath and said a silent Hail Mary before making the risky decision.

noun a player in American or Canadian football who typically lines up behind the center to take the snap and is responsible for carrying out plays

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• The quarterback led his team to victory with a last-minute touchdown pass.
• Did you see how the quarterback threw that perfect spiral?
• That quarterback is a total stud on the field.
• In business, the CEO is like the quarterback of the company.

noun a person or team that has not been defeated

adjective describing something that has not been defeated or overcome

• The team is currently unbeaten in the league this season.
• Our school's soccer team is still unbeaten!
• That boxer is straight up unbeaten, no one can touch him.
• Her spirit remained unbeaten despite facing many challenges.

noun A player in American football whose primary role is to carry the ball on running plays

adjective Describing the position or role of a player in American football

• The running back made a crucial touchdown in the final minutes of the game.
• Did you see that running back juke out the defenders? He's so fast!
• That running back is a beast on the field, no one can catch him.
• Being a running back in life means constantly moving forward despite obstacles.

noun a surname, possibly referring to a person's last name or family name

• The ballacks were carefully arranged on the table for the meeting.
• I accidentally knocked over the ballacks while trying to grab my coffee.
• Let's go grab some ballacks after work.
• Her emotions were like a jumble of ballacks, all mixed up and confusing.