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Chris Hixson
Chris Hixson (born December 4, 1974) is a former American football quarterback who played three seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Arizona Rattlers and Georgia Force. He played college football at the University of Rhode Island. He was also a member of the Tallahassee Thunder of the af2. College career Hixson played for the Rhode Island Rams from 1993 to 1996. Professional career Hixson was a member of the Tallahassee Thunder of the af2 in 2001. He was signed by the AFL's Arizona Rattlers The Arizona Rattlers are a professional indoor American football team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are currently members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The Rattlers were founded in 1992 as an expansion team in the Arena Football League ... March 18, 2002. He played for the Georgia Force of the AFL in 2004. Hixson was released by the Force on October 15, 2004. He signed with the Arizona Rattlers on February 1, 2005. He was released by the Rattlers on February 8, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quarterback
The quarterback (commonly abbreviated "QB"), colloquially known as the "signal caller", is a position in gridiron football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive platoon and mostly line up directly behind the offensive line. In modern American football, the quarterback is usually considered the leader of the offense, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle. The quarterback also touches the ball on almost every offensive play, and is almost always the offensive player that throws forward passes. When the QB is tackled behind the line of scrimmage, it is called a sack. Overview In modern American football, the starting quarterback is usually the leader of the offense, and their successes and failures can have a significant impact on the fortunes of their team. Accordingly, the quarterback is among the most glorified, scrutinized, and highest-paid positions in team sports. '' Bleacher Report'' describes the signing of a starting quarterback as a Catch- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
