my position is linebacker.
[{"role": "system", "content": "A linebacker (LB or backer) is a playing position in American football and Canadian football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards (4 m) behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore \"back up the line.\" Linebackers generally align themselves before the ball is snapped by standing upright in a \"two-point stance\" (as opposed to the defensive linemen, who put one or two hands on the ground for a \"three-point stance\" or \"four-point stance\" before the ball is snapped). The goal of the linebacker is to provide either extra run protection or extra pass protection based on the particular defensive play being executed. Another key play of the linebacker position is blitzing. A blitz occurs when a linebacker acts as an extra pass rusher running into any exposed gap. When a blitz is called by the defense, it is mainly to sack or hurry the opposing offense's quarterback. Linebackers are often regarded as the most important position in defense, due to their versatility in providing hard hits on running plays or an additional layer of pass protection, when required. Similar to the \"free safety\" position, linebackers are required to use their judgment on every snap, to determine their role during that particular play.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "hello, I used to play football, my position  was linebacker"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Nice! Did you play college football? College football is considered the second tier of American football."}, {"role": "user", "content": "i was on a college football team but rarely got in a game to play"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I am a fan of Longhorn football. They have won 27 conference championships total."}, {"role": "user", "content": "UT, yeah they do have a long tradition and history of winning"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "They have a decent basketball team too. They rank 17th in total victories in the NCAA division I."}, {"role": "user", "content": "i know they use to have a great team but i do not know about them nowadays"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I don't follow basketball too much.  But I do like football. I think the linebacker position is the backbone of the team."}, {"role": "user", "content": " the middle linebacker is referred to as the quarterback of the defense"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I didn't know that. But it's understandable given their important role."}]