At beginning of play do football players say hike or hut?

Question

At beginning of play do football players say hike or hut?

Answer 1

They rarely actually say Hike.  Hut is often used in the cadence.  It will very depending on teams.

Answer 2

The quarterback is suppossed to call "Hike" when he wants the center to toss the football between his legs to the quarterback, otherwise known as a snap.

When a quarterback says "Hut" it's usually intended to rattle a defense. They hear the "H-" and they jump- trying to gain an advantage. After all, linemen in the NFL can be like to 6-6" 350 lbs.

Answer 3

They say whatever word they have designated to initiate the snap. Never hike.

Answer 4

Lol no.