What is giving him the business in football?

“Giving him the business” is an expression I snatched out of pro football history. Back in 1986 during a game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills someone committed a rare kind of violent foul. “Number 99 of the defense, after tackling the quarterback, was giving him the business down there!”

What referee said giving him the business?

referee Ron Cherry
Twenty-one years later, on November 24, 2007, during a game between University of Maryland and North Carolina State University, ACC referee Ron Cherry called a personal foul, saying, “He was giving him the business.” Cherry did not use Dreith’s hand signal.

What does the phrase giving him the business mean?

(idiomatic, dated) To treat someone harshly or in a wrongful manner, such as by abusing, deceiving, or manipulating.

What does give them the business?

give (someone) the business slang To subject someone to harsh treatment, teasing, mockery, or verbal harassment. The older players on the team are always giving younger players the business.

Where does giving him the business come from?

On Oct. 5, 1986, Ben Dreith made his famous “giving him the business” call during a New York Jets-Bills game. In honor of the 30-year anniversary, let’s take a look back. Dreith called a personal foul on Jets defensive tackle Marty Lyons, who was punching quarterback Jim Kelly in a pile up.

Where is Ron Cherry now?

Longtime official Ron Cherry will move from the field to the league office after 25 seasons. ACC Commissioner John Swofford announced Thursday at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte that Cherry will move into an advisory position and assist Dennis Hennigan, the ACC’s supervisor of football officiating.

Who was the referee who gave him the business?

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Referee Tony Morelli made headlines last Sunday for cursing into a live mic during the New England Patriots – Buffalo Bills game, triggering memories from one of the greatest referee mic moments in NFL history. On Oct. 5, 1986, Ben Dreith made his famous “giving him the business” call during a New York Jets -Bills game.

When did Ben Dreith call giving him the business?

On Oct. 5, 1986, Ben Dreith made his famous “giving him the business” call during a New York Jets -Bills game. In honor of the 30-year anniversary, let’s take a look back. Dreith called a personal foul on Jets defensive tackle Marty Lyons, who was punching quarterback Jim Kelly in a pile up.

What does it mean to give someone the business?

“Personal foul, No. 99 of the defense,” Dreith announced. “After he tackled the quarterback, he was giving him the business down there.” To emphasize it, Dreith gave a mini-demonstration, showing the world with his right arm what it looks like to give someone the business.