Whatever happened to the Neck Roll? (1 Viewer)

[Raider Nation]

The neck roll reached the height of its popularity in the 80's. Who didn't want to rock a neck roll in high school?



Goggles and neck roll

The neck roll shuffle

Even QBs got in on it

 

[bonesman]

Neck Astley?

 

[Raider Nation]

N.Y. Times article on the subject

 

[zed2283]

Replaced by the chin straps on the back of the helmet.

 

[Raider Nation]

Replaced by the chin straps on the back of the helmet.

http://espn.go.com/photo/2006/1222/pg2_w_sharpe01_400.jpg

 

[Possum]

oh man, the neck roll - I played for a tiny little high school and we only had the white foam kind like this: big foam rubber crap Nobody except linemen wanted to wear those.

however, the district champs that year had a LB who not only was rocking a giant black cowboy collar that stood up a foot over his shoulder pads, but also a tinted visor on his facemask - the kid was about 6'4 and looked like Darth Vader. This was about 95-96, and it really impressed the hell out of our team and made us feel way inferior in the neck roll arms race.

 

[doublavae02]

I'm younger, and I had mentioned this and also the big face mask with the line down the middle (linemen usually wore them) to my father one time. He laughed and said he wore the big facemask, said it was cool. When I asked him what position he played, he said...safety. That made me laugh. Imagine seeing a safety wearing a big defensive lineman face mask...hilarious

I suppose it was so long ago, that is all they had...big ### face masks...

 

[Raider Nation]

Imagine seeing a safety wearing a big defensive lineman face mask...hilarious

Mark Kelso set the pace for goofy looking helmets worn by a safety.

 

[GreedoShotFirst]

Alvin Walton retired.

 

[ShaHBucks]

So that what they were hmmm

 

[Raider Nation]

Imagine seeing a safety wearing a big defensive lineman face mask...hilarious

Mark Kelso set the pace for goofy looking helmets worn by a safety.

And... Atlanta Falcons safety Ray Brown -- 1977

 

[Raider Nation]

HEY NOW!

 

[Sir Chadwick]

Whaaat!?

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Imagine seeing a safety wearing a big defensive lineman face mask...hilarious

Mark Kelso set the pace for goofy looking helmets worn by a safety.

He sure did look goofy in the pro cap, but I do remember him being fearless in launching himself head-first and full speed to make tackles and force fumbles. Gave him some extra courage being a headhunter, I guess.Best player to ever rock the roll is also my favorite player -- and Raider -- of all time.

Howie Long.

 

[footballnerd]

They still use these? Haven't seen one in a while.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/757991/bryancox.jpg

 

[Raider Nation]

They still use these? Haven't seen one in a while.http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/757991/bryancox.jpg

I'll always remember Cox wearing his helmet backwards on the sidelines with that thing on.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Hannibal Lecter?

Ultimate Grill

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Now that I think of it, Gene Upshaw not only touted a double neck roll (often two taped together), he also sported a pair of lethal clubs on either arm.

Double the pleasure, double the fun.

 

[doublavae02]

They still use these? Haven't seen one in a while.http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/757991/bryancox.jpg

I'll always remember Cox wearing his helmet backwards on the sidelines with that thing on.

what the hell is that?! a kitchen chair?!

 

[identikit]

They still use these? Haven't seen one in a while.

http://assets.sbnati...91/bryancox.jpg

I'll always remember Cox wearing his helmet backwards on the sidelines with that thing on.

what the hell is that?! a kitchen chair?!

On airplanes they call that a flotation device.

 

[shadyridr]

remember when everyone wore the breathe right strips

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Who was the 1st player(team?) to sport a face bar?

Who was the last player to sport a single face bar?

 

[Bad_Mo]

I still see plenty of fatties on the line with tremendous neck rolls as well as back rolls, stomach rolls, etc.

 

[RBM]

Who was the 1st player(team?) to sport a face bar?Who was the last player to sport a single face bar?

Single face bar has to be a kicker or punter....maybe a Reggie Roby?

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Who was the 1st player(team?) to sport a face bar?

Who was the last player to sport a single face bar?

The ONLY single-bar mask as far as I'm concerned is the stylings of Gary Player's Super Cool jacked-down lowrider.

 

[ShaHBucks]

They still use these? Haven't seen one in a while.http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/757991/bryancox.jpg

Could these decrease concussions? The ones where your heads bangs on the ground. I see "memory" foam sponsorships in the future.

 

[footballnerd]

They still use these? Haven't seen one in a while.http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/757991/bryancox.jpg

Could these decrease concussions? The ones where your heads bangs on the ground. I see "memory" foam sponsorships in the future.

I thought they were support to protect your neck when you smash your helmet into another player. If that's the case, no place in today's NFL

 

[ldizzle]

Jahvid best needs that

 

[jamil]

Cantys facemask is pretty awesome.

 

[Sputnikv8]

They still use these? Haven't seen one in a while.

http://assets.sbnati...91/bryancox.jpg

I'll always remember Cox wearing his helmet backwards on the sidelines with that thing on.

what the hell is that?! a kitchen chair?!

On airplanes they call that a flotation device.

Cox was hated by Bills fans. Used to call that his toilet lid.

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Who was the 1st player(team?) to sport a face bar?

Who was the last player to sport a single face bar?

The ONLY single-bar mask as far as I'm concerned is the stylings of Gary Player's Super Cool jacked-down lowrider.

The only thing that gets more s than his helmet, is his mustache. ^ n

 

[Don Quixote]

Who was the 1st player(team?) to sport a face bar?Who was the last player to sport a single face bar?

I think last was Sean Landeta.

 

[SteelerMurf]

Merton Hanks thinks neck rolls are overrated.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Who was the 1st player(team?) to sport a face bar?

Who was the last player to sport a single face bar?

The ONLY single-bar mask as far as I'm concerned is the stylings of Gary Player's Super Cool jacked-down lowrider.

The only thing that gets more s than his helmet, is his mustache. ^ n

His stache had so much presence, you could technically call it a bar of its own.

 

[Raider Nation]

Who was the 1st player(team?) to sport a face bar?

Who was the last player to sport a single face bar?

The ONLY single-bar mask as far as I'm concerned is the stylings of Gary Player's Super Cool jacked-down lowrider.

The only thing that gets more s than his helmet, is his mustache. ^ n

His stache had so much presence, you could technically call it a bar of its own.

I don't think Gary Player was ever an NFL kicker.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Willie Lanier was the first I thought of

He was an awesome player (HOFer at MLB) who's kind of been forgotten. He used to launch himself like a missile & spear ballcarriers with the crown of his helmet. Good thing he wore that neck roll otherwise he'd have been in a wheelchair before he was 25.

 

[Naramie]

Jahvid best needs that

Jahvid Best needs to be encased in a plastic bubble ie. Bubble Boy. That guys seriously made of glass, perhaps he's related to Knowshon Moreno??

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Who was the 1st player(team?) to sport a face bar?

Who was the last player to sport a single face bar?

The ONLY single-bar mask as far as I'm concerned is the stylings of Gary Player's Super Cool jacked-down lowrider.

The only thing that gets more s than his helmet, is his mustache. ^ n

Hulkamania runnin wild in Cleveland

 

[doublavae02]

Who was the 1st player(team?) to sport a face bar?

Who was the last player to sport a single face bar?

The ONLY single-bar mask as far as I'm concerned is the stylings of Gary Player's Super Cool jacked-down lowrider.

reminds me of 'The Lonesome Kicker' - Adam Sandler

 

[zed2283]

Who was the 1st player(team?) to sport a face bar?Who was the last player to sport a single face bar?

Will go with Otto Graham as the first, and I think the Reggie Roby post is correct for the last.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Jim 0 t t 0

neckroll: check

QB facemask while playing Center: check

Number matches 1st and last letters in name on back of jersey: check

one tough sum#####

 

[Big 'N Tasty]

Cantys facemask is pretty awesome.

His facemask coupled with the tinted shield looks mean as hell.

 

[Sweet Love]

Merton Hanks thinks neck rolls are overrated.

That giraffe would need a body pillow taped around his slinky just to get close.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Who was the 1st player(team?) to sport a face bar?

Who was the last player to sport a single face bar?

The ONLY single-bar mask as far as I'm concerned is the stylings of Gary Player's Super Cool jacked-down lowrider.

The only thing that gets more s than his helmet, is his mustache. ^ n

His stache had so much presence, you could technically call it a bar of its own.

I don't think Gary Player was ever an NFL kicker.

LOL, thanks for the call out. Brain fart crossing my football wires with golf wires. Must be all the hot buttered rum.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Jim 0 t t 0

neckroll: check

QB facemask while playing Center: check

Number matches 1st and last letters in name on back of jersey: check

one tough sum#####

Awesome pic. One of the best at his position of all time. Look at how battered that helmet is.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Merton Hanks thinks neck rolls are overrated.

That giraffe would need a body pillow taped around his slinky just to get close.

What about this Ramblin' Wreck?

 

[tim_whatley]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VZ0-QV9ml2w/Sqb9ndzRIXI/AAAAAAAABAs/_K9jzXNg_U8/s400/Joe-Theismann-8x10.jpg

 

[Heep]

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[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Jim 0 t t 0

neckroll: check

QB facemask while playing Center: check

Number matches 1st and last letters in name on back of jersey: check

one tough sum#####

Awesome pic. One of the best at his position of all time. Look at how battered that helmet is.

Even as a Bronco fan, to me, he is the epitome of "old school NFL" in my book.

 

[Uncle Humuna]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VZ0-QV9ml2w/Sqb9ndzRIXI/AAAAAAAABAs/_K9jzXNg_U8/s400/Joe-Theismann-8x10.jpg

Didn't Gary Anderson sport one into the late 90's?