Why was Kenny Stabler called the snake?

Answer 1

Well, honey, Kenny Stabler was called "The Snake" because he was as slick and elusive as a snake on the field. He had a knack for slipping away from defenders and making plays happen when it seemed impossible. So, the nickname stuck like glue, just like his ability to outsmart his opponents.

Answer 2

Kenny Stabler was called "The Snake" due to his playing style as a quarterback in American football. He earned this nickname for his elusive movements on the field, similar to a snake slithering through grass. Stabler's agility, quick decision-making, and ability to evade defenders led to the nickname sticking throughout his career.

Answer 3

This may be an embelished story, but I heard that when Kenny Stabler played for the Alabama Crimson Tide he made a remarkable play. Trailing in the bowl game, (I don't know which bowl game it was) and time was running out. On the last play of the game Kenny masterfully boot-legged the football. The opponent took the bait leaving Kenny Stabler to run a lot of yards for the game-winning score. Whether he had the nick-name, 'The Snake' before that game or not, I don't know. But, Kenny was known for getting out of the grasp of defensive lineman to make incredible plays when he should have been sacked. I'm from Oakland, California and had the privilage to see this incredible quarterback play at Oakland Colliseum.

I have always been a Stabler fan and have a autographed foot ball from him. This story my be an old 'wive's tale', but it makes for a good story.