If you’re a die-hard Taylor Swift fan tuning into the ‘New Heights’ podcast, you may be curious: What is a 92%er, anyway?
The fervent fans of the Travis and Jason Kelce-led podcast have a group name that represents a little about the nature of the supporter group and has a football meaning behind it.
Referencing an NFL play, 92%ers tune into the Kelce’s podcast every week, with the Aug. 13 one an extra special edition that featured Taylor Swift, the super popstar girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Here’s what to know about the name:
What are 92 percenters?
Jason and Travis Kelce refer to fans of the ‘New Heights’ podcast as ‘92%ers’ in reference to the success rate of a quarterback sneak.
Jason, a longtime center for the Philadelphia Eagles, stated the team’s success rate in running a quarterback sneak was 92%. The Eagles popularized a version of the quarterback sneak commonly called the ‘Tush Push.’
What is a quarterback sneak?
A quarterback sneak is an NFL play in which the quarterback receives the snap from the center and attempts to push forward in order to gain a first down.
The play is typically reserved for short-yardage situations and requires total synchronicity between all members on the offense.
How to listen to the New Heights podcast live
Those looking to tune into the Aug. 13 ‘New Heights’ podcast featuring Taylor Swift can watch on YouTube: