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Why is inside the 20 yard line called the 'Red Zone' in football?
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Answered 2012-03-16 22:45:10
It's just a nickname for the area between the 20 yard line and goal-line where an offense has a good chance at scoring. You could also say its a warning for opposing defenses to make a stop during the opposing team's drive. It's basically a nickname that came into being as a warning to the defense who is "in the red".
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