Football: Loyola uses human element to signal in plays
If you ever get bored during a Loyola football game, take a look on the sideline when the Cubs are on offense and watch the three individuals assigned to signal in plays. Two are acting and one has the real play.
Loyola uses assistant coaches Angelo Williams and Jorge Torres, plus backup quarterback Will McCracken. Each game, one is designated as the live person while the other two have to do their best to look live. Coach Marvin Sanders uses three to make sure no one is stealing or reading the signs accurately.
Some schools use large signs to let the quarterback and offensive players know the formations and plays. Loyola likes the human element.
“If all else fails, we yell in the play,” Sanders said.
There could be some future actors on the sideline based on how well the signal callers handle their jobs.
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