vie. vb, vies, vying or vied. 1. (intr; foll by with or for) to contend for superiority or victory (with) or strive in competition (for). 2. (tr) to offer, exchange, or display in rivalry. [C15: probably from Old French envier to challenge, from Latin invÄ«tÄre to invite].
On rare occasions, a halfback is asked to throw the ball when running a HB option. This play is generally referred to as a half-back pass, regardless if the player throwing the football is a tailback or fullback.
BRB. Shorthand for Be Right Back, BRB is commonly used in chat rooms to let someone know that you are stepping away from the computer, but will return in a quick few minutes. Below is an example of how this would be used in chat. Also see: BBIAB, Chat terms, Game terms, WB.