Comparing football offense to a band(yes I'm bored) some Vikings content

[narcolepticbass]

---disclaimer: this is just be being bored and vague. It isn't about anyone in particular, and mostly comes from stereotypes/observations of the various positions.

 

After watching the Vikings get hammered the past two weeks, I've noticed a good comparison between football offense and a band(yes, I'm a nerd) and their importance.

 

Offensive line == the rhythm section.

-As the Vikings showed the past couple weeks, and in previous years, The offensive line can make or break the success of the rest of the guys. Culpepper had almost no time to make plays because the line couldn't hold back the defense. The line is the most overlooked part of the team, but when they're gone or not performing well, it shows big time.

-The rhythm section sets the time and overall feel of a song. It's what people are generally dancing to, and yet is the most overlooked part of a band. The only time people really notice the rhythm secion are when they unexpectedly drop from the mix, or are the only ones playing. When they're missing, the song usually loses it's feel.

 

Backs(other than QB)/receivers == guitarists, keyboardists, horn section, etc.

-Backs and receivers often switch in and out, change formations, occasionally assist the line with blocking. They are more visible since they are running/catching the ball and doing the scoring. People tend to identify with them more. Without the foundation of the line, it is harder for them to play at their best.

-The guitars/keyboards/horns occupy the midrange frequencies, which people hear more. They get the majority of the solos, and are often flashy(especially in the 80s).

 

Quarterback = singers

-This is the position that generally gets the most recognition and most people want to play QB. When people think of players on teams, the QB is usually one of the first to be thought of(like Favre and the Packers, Manning and the Colts, Marino and the Dolphins). They call the plays, do the passing, handoffs, and the occasional rushing. They depend on the rest of the team for them to be successful. Without the line, they don't have time to act once the ball is in their hands before getting sacked. Without good backs/receivers, they usually can't complete the plays unless they rush themselves(like Vick and Culpepper often do). Conversely, even if the line is doing their job holding the defense off and giving them plenty of time, and the backs/receivers are on top of their game, the QB can still make bad passes, handoffs, etc and ruin the offense. QBs are stereotypically the divas of the team as they'll run out of bounds, take a knee, or slide to avoid being hit, even though they've got proper gear to be able to take one.

-Singers also get the most recognition in a band. They are generally the "frontman/woman"(there are exceptions). Put a good singer with a sloppy and/or out of tune band and the band as a whole usually sounds bad. Put an average singer with a good, tight band and as a whole, they're good. Stereotypically, singers are often the ones that just show up to sing and look pretty. They won't want to deal with hauling gear or other grunt work.

 

There are always people in each position that stand out from the rest, and some that are versatile. For instance, a quarterback that can rush(Vick for example), or receive(using Iowa State's Austin Flynn for this example since he's a former QB turned receiver). This would be akin to the singer who also doubles on guitar/bass/drums(or whatever, use your favorite for an example).

 

ok, that's enough out of me. way too long already, lol

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