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Late Night Thread - Favorite Trick Play

WIthout having any statistics to back it up, I would guess that the Bears are one of the teams most fond of the ol' trick play.  We've had the legendary direct snap to Garrett Wolfe, Brad Maynard passing to Brian Urlacher for a touchdown, with the occasional fake punt or fake field goal thrown in for good measure.  Let's look at some videos of some of the better trick plays in football, and take a vote for your favorite "Did that just happen?" trick play.

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The most recent innovation in trick-playology is the Stonehenge, as seen here in a Texas high school football game.  Basically, the players will stand around like they are waiting to get set, and then the center either snaps or simply hands the ball to the quarterback.  The defense, not realizing that the play is live, will just sort of stand around as the QB either takes the ball himself or launches a pass downfield.  Not sure if it would fly on an NFL level, but I'd still like to see it attempted sometime.   

Then there is the classic Statue of Liberty, as seen here in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.  The quarterback takes the snap and fakes a pass, then hands off the ball to another player while still holding the ball back as if to pass.  A nice little piece of trickery, if I do say so myself.

There is a wide variety of weird ones out there as well - plays like the "granny pass" and the "who just took that handoff?" play.  Then there are all the classics: the flea flicker, reverse, the halfback pass, and the joy that is the WIldcat.  Vote in the poll to pick your favorite and go YouTube crazy in the comments if you're feeling tricky yourself.

Poll
Favorite Trick Play?
Non-QB Pass
7 votes
Stonehenge
4 votes
Statue of LIberty
11 votes
WIldcat and its variations
1 votes
Fake field goals/punts
9 votes
Other
6 votes

38 votes | Poll has closed

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A fumblerooski is always a fav of mine

good to see the big fellas running

If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jun 3, 2011 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Linemen....

block harder when a lineman is running. Check the tape!!!

by Th3T1ck on Jun 3, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lineman...

Block harder when the qb gives them donuts for games with no sacks

by matt filip on Jun 3, 2011 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

After Forte's only pass attempt of his career...

non-QB pass is a definite no
personally, i love imagination…so ill agree with Lester abt the fumblerooski(?)

by BOBdaBEAR on Jun 3, 2011 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

I would say the 2007 fiesta bowl hook and ladder

that play made my s%&t my pants and set up one of the greatest college football endings ever.

by matt filip on Jun 3, 2011 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Flea-flicker?

Is this seriously not on the list? Has to be my favorite.

by Th3T1ck on Jun 3, 2011 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

What kind of play is Stonehenge

'Don't believe in you who believe in me and don't believe in me who believes in you, but believe in you who believe in yourself'

by T.Moore on Jun 3, 2011 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, I'll try to reiterate....

All the offensive linemen stand around like they’re ready to get down in their stances and the center (who is set) casually turns and hands the ball to the QB so it doesn’t even look like an actual play is happening when , in fact, the ball has officially been snapped. At this point the defense is hopefully lulled into a stupor being unsure what is taking place and now anything goes. The QB can run or pass it or flip it to the running back. Basically it is a bit like Marino’s “fake spike” where the defense thinks the play is dead when it’s quite alive and ready to kick their collective asses. How’s that?

Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.

by Just Dave on Jun 3, 2011 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

BTW Fake spike my favorite trick play. Just to chime in.

Wish more teams would attempt it.

Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.

by Just Dave on Jun 3, 2011 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks

didnt know tht

'Don't believe in you who believe in me and don't believe in me who believes in you, but believe in you who believe in yourself'

by T.Moore on Jun 3, 2011 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

The fake field goal the Skins tried against the Giants on a monday night game back in 09

Hillariously bad, I would post the video link if I wasn’t on my phone but I think everyone here has seen it.

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Phoenix Suns/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

by JoeCB1991 on Jun 3, 2011 10:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

This was executed perfectly...

That punter deserves mad props for the trickery. Great fake behind the back and really good running.

by I Have Bearsititis on Jun 6, 2011 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

Drop Kick

Who doesnt like the good ole drop kick. Don’t know if you consider that a trick play though.

by Jonathan Heun Jr on Jun 3, 2011 11:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Do the Browns have a trick play called a Steamer?

If they don’t, they really should do!

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Acreman20: 93 minutes.

by Spongie on Jun 4, 2011 10:44 AM CDT reply actions  

I should add, if you know what this refers to then you’re a sick, sick man and we probably get along :-D

Cosmis: JESUS LORD IN HEAVEN DANIEAL MANNING JUST KILLED A MAN

by Spongie on Jun 5, 2011 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Pitt #94 (visible at 0:25) is a big ole unit…

Cosmis: JESUS LORD IN HEAVEN DANIEAL MANNING JUST KILLED A MAN

by Spongie on Jun 5, 2011 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

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