If the ponies were on an American football team...

[Wind Chaser 4,767]

...what positions would they play?

 

 

Based on their personalities, here's where I'd put them:

 

Twilight: Quarterback

Rainbow Dash: Running back

Pinkie Pie: Cornerback

Applejack: Kicker

Rarity: Outside Linebacker

Fluttershy: Punter

 

Lyra: Wide receiver

Bulk Biceps: Defensive tackle

Thunderlane: Punt return

Maud Pie: Center

 

And also, coaches:

Celestia: Head coach

Luna: Offensive coordinator

Cadance: Defensive coordinator

Spitfire: Trainer

 

Where would you put them?

[ghostfacekiller39 23,856]

If I were to pick...

 

ignore the pats jersey lel

 

Rarity: Quarterback

Rainbow Dash: Running back

Pinkie Pie: Wide Receiver

Applejack: Inside Linebacker

Twilight Sparkle: Safety

Fluttershy: Punter/Kicker

 

Colgate: Defensive Back

Bulk Biceps: Defensive tackle

Fleetfoot: Punt return

Big Mac: Center

 

And also, coaches:

Prim Hemline: Head coach

Hoity Toity: Offensive coordinator

Photo Finish: Defensive coordinator

Fleur Dis Lee: Trainer

Trenderhoof: Often-abused acne ridden waterboy/creepy and hated mascot

 

lel i wanted to be original

[Hovershy 3,812]

Ooooooo cool idea, I like it  

 

Twilight: Quarterback

Applejack: Tight End

Pinkie Pie: Safety

Rarity: Cornerback

Fluttershy: kicker/punter

Rainbow Dash: Halfback

 

Bulk Biceps: Defensive Line

Derpy: Wide Receiver

Big Mac: Offensive Line

Spike: Fullback

 

Celestia and Luna: Team owners

Spitfire: Coach

Soarin: Defensive coordinator

Fleetfoot: Offensive coordinator

[Stone Cold Applejack 381]

Twilight: Quarterback

Applejack: Tight End

Pinkie Pie: Safety

Fluttershy: Punter

Rainbow Dash: Running Back

Rarity: Cornerback

 

Big Mac: Defensive Line

Bulk Biceps: Offensive Line

Lyra: Wide Receiver

Thunder Lane: Punt Return

 

Celestia and Luna: Head Coach

Spitfire: Trainer

Luna: Offensive Coordinator

Cadence: Defensive Coordinator

[Steel Accord 6,658]

Meh, I've never been the biggest football fan. Come the Superbowl, I usually just play video games elsewhere with the other exiles. 

 

I would say the OP got it the closest though. I just like to think of various names the football teams would have. 

 

"Hello I'm Rick Lineback."

 

"And I'm Gary Gridiron!"

 

"Today we have a fierce matchup. It's the Manehatten Mustangs versus the Canterlot . . . Mustangs."

 

"You know Rick, I didn't think it was possible to run out of pony puns."

 

"Well we have Gary!"

[Wind Chaser 4,767]

Meh, I've never been the biggest football fan. Come the Superbowl, I usually just play video games elsewhere with the other exiles. 

 

I would say the OP got it the closest though. I just like to think of various names the football teams would have. 

 

"Hello I'm Rick Lineback."

 

"And I'm Gary Gridiron!"

 

"Today we have a fierce matchup. It's the Manehatten Mustangs versus the Canterlot . . . Mustangs."

 

"You know Rick, I didn't think it was possible to run out of pony puns."

 

"Well we have Gary!"

We could call the Manehattan team the Wingers (reference to the Jets) and the Canterlot team the Alicorns.

[CinnamonPop 3,341]

14-2, Super Bowl Champion.

 

It would be hard to tackle a pony. Especially since Unicorns have magic, Pegasi can just fly over you, and earth ponies would probably have a good sense of balance to where they would break through 4-5 tacklers. Making a huge play almost every time on the field.

 

Also their defense would be good since the pegasi fly, and unicorns with their magic. Interceptions would happen frequently. Earth ponies would have amazing hit power to rival Ray Lewis. Causing fumbles.

 

Quite a dominate team.

Edited July 23, 2015 by CinnamonPop