Learning As I Go: A shield

Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist Football players understand the importance of being a shield. Offensive linemen create a moving shield between the running back or receiver who is headed for the end zone. If they block well, the guy with the ball can make it all the way for a touchdown. But, what happens if the linemen don’t know they’re needed? What if they get distracted and the defense creams the running back? Or, if they decide its their job to become the receiver and they inter