They Call Him Matty Ice

Sports fans have always loved the nicknames given to their favorite players. So, instead of calling him by his given name, they call him Matty Ice. But this nickname does not refer to how well he plays in cold weather. They call him Matty Ice because of his ability to focus and retain his composure in critical situations during the game. Do you know the real name of Matty Ice?

Former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath was referred to as Broadway Joe since he played in New York. Chicago Bear Walter Payton was called Sweetness because of his unique running style and his good-natured character on and off the field. Former San Francisco wide receiver Jerry Rice's nickname was Flash 80, referring to his speed and his player number. New England Patriot Tom Brady is called California Cool. He is originally from California and he, like Matty Ice, is cool as a cucumber under pressure. The self-named nickname of Deion Sanders was Prime Time, reminiscent of his ability to make big plays during crucial situations.

But back to Matty Ice. Matty Ice is a young quarterback of the NFL, only in his third year. He is having a great year so far, throwing the ball for substantial yardage and having few interceptions. Although his rushing ability is limited, Matty Ice knows how to win games and he seems to improve each week. His team is enjoying a winning season so far, with an 8-2 record as of week 11. Can his team make it to the playoffs and possibly even to the Super Bowl this year?

Who is Matty Ice? Matty Ice is the nickname of Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons.