Dictionary definition of “bring the wood”

bring the wood

v. phr. in American football, to play or tackle with extra force or violence. Subjects: English, United States, Football, Sports & Recreation

Etymological Note: This term appears to have originated the University of Nebraska.

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Citations: 1986 Lee Barfknecht Omaha World-Herald (Neb.) (Dec. 28) “Thomas’ Talk Is Music to NU”: LSU expects to get hit, and I won’t disappoint. I will bring the wood. If I don’t get blocked, bring out the stretcher because somebody’s going to need it. 1987 Steve Sinclair, Michael Kelly Omaha World-Herald (Neb.) (Jan. 2) “Huskers Brought ‘Out the Wood’ to Back Up Their Words”: Thomas declined to say what “bringing the wood” means. “We’d like to keep that a secret ourselves,” Thomas said. “Everyone on the team understands about bringing the wood. We don’t want to share it with the outside world.” 1999 Matt Winkeljohn Atlanta Constitution (Ga.) (Aug. 19) “‘I’m going to…bring the wood’ Q&A: Chuck Smith” p. E3: I’m going to go out there and bring the wood, chase, dive on piles, play dirty. 2005 Carter Strickland Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Ga.) (Sept. 21) “Giving foes the Blues” p. C1: You want to get geeked up because Blue made a big hit. But you know that dude is in pain because Blue brings the wood. 2005 Jay Stone Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Ga.) (Oct. 6) “A penchant for playing rough”: On the high school level there are no shortages of players who, in coaching parlance, “bring the wood.” Here’s a look at local players known for their physical play.

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