General
statue of liberty
What does statue of liberty mean?
A trick play in which the quarterback raises the ball as if to pass, then a back takes it from his cocked hand, mimicking the statue's raised-arm pose.
"They pulled off a Statue of Liberty play for a touchdown on fourth down."
Origin
American football; named for the Statue of Liberty's upraised torch-holding arm.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Statue of Liberty play?
It's a trick play where the quarterback raises the ball as if to pass, then a running back secretly takes it from his raised hand and runs.
Why is it called the Statue of Liberty?
The QB's cocked throwing arm holding the ball high mirrors the Statue of Liberty holding up her torch.
Does the Statue of Liberty play still get used?
It's rare and considered a gadget play, but it still appears occasionally, most famously in Boise State's 2007 Fiesta Bowl win.
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