0_Apprentice
I really don't know anything about football, like what a linebacker is.
1_Wizard
really, i do know, a linebaker is a playing position in American/Canadian football
0_Apprentice
I thought so! At least I know that haha.
1_Wizard
yes, Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards (4 m) behind the line of scrimmage, 
0_Apprentice
Ohh that makes sense from where it got its name!
1_Wizard
yes it is true,  Linebackers generally align themselves before the ball is snapped by standing upright in a "two-point stance"
0_Apprentice
That;s quite interesting, football seems more complicated than I thought.
1_Wizard
yes it does, The goal of the linebacker is to provide either extra run protection or extra pass protection based on the particular defensive play being played at the moment