Football: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Future Super Bowl Sites
About Football lists the location of all future Super Bowls as they are made official by the NFL.
About Football lists the location of all future Super Bowls as they are made official by the NFL.
Football Glossary
Don't know the difference between an audible and an automatic? About Football's Glossary has definitions for these and hundreds of other football terms.
Don't know the difference between an audible and an automatic? About Football's Glossary has definitions for these and hundreds of other football terms.
The Basics of Football
Pick up the basics of football, from the object of the game, to the various ways to score, to the layout of the football field. You'll also find some of the basic terminology that is associated with the game.
Pick up the basics of football, from the object of the game, to the various ways to score, to the layout of the football field. You'll also find some of the basic terminology that is associated with the game.
Football Diet And Nutrition
What to eat and what not to eat for success on the football field.
What to eat and what not to eat for success on the football field.
Top Ten Running Backs
The NFL has produced many great running backs over the years, and picking the best of the best is difficult because it's hard to compare different players from different eras. But after looking at the body of work produced by some of the all-time greats, we've put together a list of our top ten running backs of all time.
The NFL has produced many great running backs over the years, and picking the best of the best is difficult because it's hard to compare different players from different eras. But after looking at the body of work produced by some of the all-time greats, we've put together a list of our top ten running backs of all time.
Common Questions Asked During Football Head Coach Interview
Preparing for a job interview takes on a different meaning regarding the hiring of a high school football head coach. Coaching applicants are likely to be asked most or all of these interview questions.
Preparing for a job interview takes on a different meaning regarding the hiring of a high school football head coach. Coaching applicants are likely to be asked most or all of these interview questions.
Football Basics: Linebacker
Basics of the linebacker position in football. Includes information on alignment, who should play, and what they do.
Basics of the linebacker position in football. Includes information on alignment, who should play, and what they do.
Basic Positions on Defense
About Football defines all the positions played on the defensive side of the ball.
About Football defines all the positions played on the defensive side of the ball.
Linebacker Positions
You may have heard the terms Sam, Mike, and Will when people are discussing linebackers in the game of
You may have heard the terms Sam, Mike, and Will when people are discussing linebackers in the game of
Super Bowl I
Check the history of the Super Bowl year-by-year in this series of articles summarizing the history of the NFL's championship game. This page covering Super Bowl I includes a game recap and scoring summary.
Check the history of the Super Bowl year-by-year in this series of articles summarizing the history of the NFL's championship game. This page covering Super Bowl I includes a game recap and scoring summary.
How to Play Cornerback
What is a cornerback and what do they do? Different techniques are covered, including man-to-man, press coverage, zone/bail technique. Included are details about what makes a good cornerback.
What is a cornerback and what do they do? Different techniques are covered, including man-to-man, press coverage, zone/bail technique. Included are details about what makes a good cornerback.
Insulting Football Jokes
About Football has compiled a list of the top ten football jokes intended to zing the fans of rival teams. Simply insert your most-hated NFL team into the content of each football joke where indicated!
About Football has compiled a list of the top ten football jokes intended to zing the fans of rival teams. Simply insert your most-hated NFL team into the content of each football joke where indicated!
Basic Positions on Offense
About Football defines all the positions played on the offensive side of the ball.
About Football defines all the positions played on the offensive side of the ball.
NFL draft losers
12013 NFL draft losers
12013 NFL draft losers
Understanding The Cover 2 Zone
Understand the basics of the cover 2 zone. Includes assignments for safeties, linebackers, and cornerbacks. Also has an image that shows the zones on the field for cover 2.
Understand the basics of the cover 2 zone. Includes assignments for safeties, linebackers, and cornerbacks. Also has an image that shows the zones on the field for cover 2.
How to Play Mike Linebacker
General description of how to play middle linebacker (mike), including alignment, assignment, and key.
General description of how to play middle linebacker (mike), including alignment, assignment, and key.
How To Play Sam Linebacker
Alignment and assignment for playing Sam linebacker, as well as their run and pass read.
Alignment and assignment for playing Sam linebacker, as well as their run and pass read.
How to Play Free Safety
The basics of how to play free safety on a football team. Includes information about who should play free safety and what they do.
The basics of how to play free safety on a football team. Includes information about who should play free safety and what they do.
Understanding the Cover 3 Zone
Description of the cover 3 defense, including strengths, weaknesses, and assignments.
Description of the cover 3 defense, including strengths, weaknesses, and assignments.
Football 101 - Football Off...
You often hear football officials referred to by the general term of referee, but each official has his own title and assigned responsibilities. This page outlines each football official's responsibilities along with their positioning on the football field
You often hear football officials referred to by the general term of referee, but each official has his own title and assigned responsibilities. This page outlines each football official's responsibilities along with their positioning on the football field
Methods of Scoring
This basics of football tutorial explains all the different methods of scoring in football.
This basics of football tutorial explains all the different methods of scoring in football.
How to Play Defensive End
Full detail on how to play defensive end. Includes stance, read, alignment, and pass rush technique.
Full detail on how to play defensive end. Includes stance, read, alignment, and pass rush technique.
How to Play Will Linebacker
Instructional piece on how to play Will linebacker, including alignment, assignments, and key/read. Also includes information on who should play Will linebacker.
Instructional piece on how to play Will linebacker, including alignment, assignments, and key/read. Also includes information on who should play Will linebacker.
Football 101 - Understandin...
About Football's Basics of Football illustrates the various defensive formations that are seen on the football field. Check out all the most common defensive formations used today.
About Football's Basics of Football illustrates the various defensive formations that are seen on the football field. Check out all the most common defensive formations used today.
2008 NFL Draft Results
Results of all seven rounds of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Results of all seven rounds of the 2008 NFL Draft.
NFL's Uniform Numbering System
Every football player's uniform has a number on it that is unique for that particular team. This chart explains which numbers are assigned to each position in the NFL.
Every football player's uniform has a number on it that is unique for that particular team. This chart explains which numbers are assigned to each position in the NFL.
How To Throw a Football
How to throw a football properly. Four tips for quarterbacks on developing a successful throwing technique.
How to throw a football properly. Four tips for quarterbacks on developing a successful throwing technique.
NFL draft winners
NFL draft winners
NFL draft winners
Cold Taco Dip
About Football's Super Bowl Party Tips provide some great appetizers, salads, desserts, and drink recipes sure to be a success at your next Super Bowl party. This Super Bowl party recipe explains how to make Cold Taco Dip.
About Football's Super Bowl Party Tips provide some great appetizers, salads, desserts, and drink recipes sure to be a success at your next Super Bowl party. This Super Bowl party recipe explains how to make Cold Taco Dip.
NFL Draft Busts
About Football ranks the top ten NFL Draft busts throughout the history of the NFL Draft.
About Football ranks the top ten NFL Draft busts throughout the history of the NFL Draft.
How to Play Strong Safety
Includes the basics of playing strong safety, including the alignment, assignment, and read, as well as who should play strong safety.
Includes the basics of playing strong safety, including the alignment, assignment, and read, as well as who should play strong safety.
Every Day Drills for the Defensive Line
These defensive line drills allow football coaches to keep practices interesting and fresh for players. The drills teach proper techniques needed for successful defensive line play during football games.
These defensive line drills allow football coaches to keep practices interesting and fresh for players. The drills teach proper techniques needed for successful defensive line play during football games.
Rookie minicamp stars
NFL rookie minicamp stars
NFL rookie minicamp stars
The Football Field
Learning the exact dimensions of the field is not necessarily that important, but it is good to have a basic knowledge of the field itself. This page provides the dimensions of the playing field as well as many of the basic terms associated with a football field.
Learning the exact dimensions of the field is not necessarily that important, but it is good to have a basic knowledge of the field itself. This page provides the dimensions of the playing field as well as many of the basic terms associated with a football field.
Joe Montana
Joe Montana was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft before going on to have a hall-of-fame career. Check out the details of Joe Montana's NFL career.
Joe Montana was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft before going on to have a hall-of-fame career. Check out the details of Joe Montana's NFL career.
Fantasy Football Draft Tips
These fantasy football draft tips are designed to aid you in your development as a fantasy football general manager. This article details some fantasy football strategies that will give you an edge over your competition during your league draft and throughout the season.
These fantasy football draft tips are designed to aid you in your development as a fantasy football general manager. This article details some fantasy football strategies that will give you an edge over your competition during your league draft and throughout the season.
Basics of the 4-3 Defense
The 4-3 defense is a basic defensive formation that is widely used today. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.
The 4-3 defense is a basic defensive formation that is widely used today. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.
NFL Most Valuable Players - NFL MVP Player of the Year
Every recipient of the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award is listed here along with the team he played for and the year he received the MVP award.
Every recipient of the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award is listed here along with the team he played for and the year he received the MVP award.
3-4 Defense
The 3-4 defense is a basic defensive formation that is widely used today. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field in a 3-4 defense.
The 3-4 defense is a basic defensive formation that is widely used today. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field in a 3-4 defense.
Cleveland Browns NFL Draft History - Year-by-Year NFL Draft History of the Cleveland Browns
About football provides the Cleveland Browns NFL Draft history.
About football provides the Cleveland Browns NFL Draft history.
Jaguars Should Sign Tebow
Jaguars Should Sign Tebow
Jaguars Should Sign Tebow
NFL Draft - NFL Draft Trivia Quiz
Test Your NFL Draft knowledge with this NFL trivia quiz!
Test Your NFL Draft knowledge with this NFL trivia quiz!
About the Dallas Cowboys - Dallas Cowboys News History and Cheerleaders
The Dallas Cowboys are among the more illustrious franchises in the NFL and all of sports. This resource provides lots of information on Dallas Cowboys football, including news, history, and the cheerleaders.
The Dallas Cowboys are among the more illustrious franchises in the NFL and all of sports. This resource provides lots of information on Dallas Cowboys football, including news, history, and the cheerleaders.
Super Bowl's Starting QBs
About Football offers a list of every quarterback to ever start in a Super Bowl. This Super Bowl resource also includes the quarterbacks' age and college attended.
About Football offers a list of every quarterback to ever start in a Super Bowl. This Super Bowl resource also includes the quarterbacks' age and college attended.
Tebow profile
Profile of Tim Tebow, Heisman-Trophy winner from the University of Florida, now with the New York Jets.
Profile of Tim Tebow, Heisman-Trophy winner from the University of Florida, now with the New York Jets.
New England Patriots
An illustrated profile of the New England Patriots.
An illustrated profile of the New England Patriots.
NFL Rookie of the Year
Every recipient of the AFL or AFC Rookie of the Year Award is listed here along with the team he played for and the year he received the award.
Every recipient of the AFL or AFC Rookie of the Year Award is listed here along with the team he played for and the year he received the award.
Football Videos
football videos
football videos
Colin Kaepernick
Colin Paepernick pforile
Colin Paepernick pforile
Free Agent Winners
NFL free agent winners
NFL free agent winners
Understanding Down & Distance
Understanding down and distance is probably the biggest key to understanding football, and About football will help you figure it out!
Understanding down and distance is probably the biggest key to understanding football, and About football will help you figure it out!
How To Play Wide Receiver
Fundamentals of the wide receiver position in football, including who should play, where they line up, and how to improve as a wide receiver.
Fundamentals of the wide receiver position in football, including who should play, where they line up, and how to improve as a wide receiver.
Defensive Gap Control
While phrases such as "he's in a five-I," or "he lines up in a shade" are used matter-of-factly by ex-athletes
While phrases such as "he's in a five-I," or "he lines up in a shade" are used matter-of-factly by ex-athletes
Running Back Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy running backs.
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy running backs.
Get Super Bowl Tickets
Super Bowl - About Football explains how to get Super Bowl tickets.
Super Bowl - About Football explains how to get Super Bowl tickets.
Top 5 Pass Routes for Your Football Playbook
Football coaches with these five essential pass patterns (Hook, Corner, Wheel, Crossing, and Sreen) will see overall improvement in the passing game. More catches, more yards, and more touchdowns are on their way.
Football coaches with these five essential pass patterns (Hook, Corner, Wheel, Crossing, and Sreen) will see overall improvement in the passing game. More catches, more yards, and more touchdowns are on their way.
Draft Steals
Draft Steals in 2013 NFL draft
Draft Steals in 2013 NFL draft
West Coast Offense
What is the West Coast Offense? About Football offers a brief introduction explaining the objectives and basics of the West Coast Offense.
What is the West Coast Offense? About Football offers a brief introduction explaining the objectives and basics of the West Coast Offense.
Life Lessons From Football
This list provides 5 examples of good life lessons one can glean from the game of football. It includes discipline, perseverance, teamwork, goal setting. It helps parents understand how to help their son not just play the game, but learn from it.
This list provides 5 examples of good life lessons one can glean from the game of football. It includes discipline, perseverance, teamwork, goal setting. It helps parents understand how to help their son not just play the game, but learn from it.
Recognizing Formations
For football players playing defense, this article contains information on how to read an offensive formation, and determining the strong and weak side.
For football players playing defense, this article contains information on how to read an offensive formation, and determining the strong and weak side.
Michael Vick Dogfighting Scan
On July 17, 2007, Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Michael Vick was indicted by the federal government in connection with a dogfighting operation that was allegedly headquarterd on property he owned in Surry County, Virginia. About Football looks at the issues surrounding the case.
On July 17, 2007, Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Michael Vick was indicted by the federal government in connection with a dogfighting operation that was allegedly headquarterd on property he owned in Surry County, Virginia. About Football looks at the issues surrounding the case.
Top 5 Run Plays for Your I-Formation Playbook
Using Multiple-I looks, you can control the clock running Iso, Toss Sweep, Fullback Trap, Counter, and Reverse.
Using Multiple-I looks, you can control the clock running Iso, Toss Sweep, Fullback Trap, Counter, and Reverse.
2002 NFL Draft Results
Check out all the selections from the 2002 NFL Draft. Every pick in the first round is listed on this page, along with links to the results of all seven rounds!
Check out all the selections from the 2002 NFL Draft. Every pick in the first round is listed on this page, along with links to the results of all seven rounds!
Funny Football Quotes
Funny Football Quotes - About Football has put together a collection of funny football quotes.
Funny Football Quotes - About Football has put together a collection of funny football quotes.
Strong Safety vs. Free Safety
This article describes the difference between the strong safety and free safety positions in football.
This article describes the difference between the strong safety and free safety positions in football.
How to Catch a Football
This article provides insight into the basic fundamentals of catching a football. It is beneficial for wide receivers, running backs, or anyone else who might end up catching the ball on the football field.
This article provides insight into the basic fundamentals of catching a football. It is beneficial for wide receivers, running backs, or anyone else who might end up catching the ball on the football field.
Super Bowl History - Super Bowl History Teams Coaches Stadiums and MVPs
This page lists the teams, scores, head coaches, and MVPs for every Super Bowl, with links to game summaries and team pages.
This page lists the teams, scores, head coaches, and MVPs for every Super Bowl, with links to game summaries and team pages.
Tips for Football Coaches
Five points of advice for youth football coaches. Keep it fun, keep it safe, teach the fundamentals, teach good sportsmanship, and build lasting relationships.
Five points of advice for youth football coaches. Keep it fun, keep it safe, teach the fundamentals, teach good sportsmanship, and build lasting relationships.
Positions on Special Teams
About Football defines all the specialized positions played on special teams.
About Football defines all the specialized positions played on special teams.
Fantasy Football Dos and Don't
About Football's fantasy football Dos and Don'ts outline tips to successfully manage your fantasy football team.
About Football's fantasy football Dos and Don'ts outline tips to successfully manage your fantasy football team.
NFL Draft - 2003 NFL Draft Results
2003 NFL Draft: Check out the results of all seven rounds of the 2003 NFL Draft.
2003 NFL Draft: Check out the results of all seven rounds of the 2003 NFL Draft.
1998 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 1998 NFL Draft. This page covers rounds one and two.
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 1998 NFL Draft. This page covers rounds one and two.
The Three Best Football Helmets
Schutt, Riddell, and Xenith companies, which emphasize state-of-the-art improvements aimed at reducing the number of concussions suffered by football players, produce three of the best football helmets available.
Schutt, Riddell, and Xenith companies, which emphasize state-of-the-art improvements aimed at reducing the number of concussions suffered by football players, produce three of the best football helmets available.
Football Defensive Tackle
Full description of what a defensive tackle does on the football field, as well as the basics of how to play.
Full description of what a defensive tackle does on the football field, as well as the basics of how to play.
Creating a Youth Football Offensive Playbook
Youth football coaches creating their own football playbooks should use familiar football terminology. Here is a great place to start for creating your offensive football playbook.
Youth football coaches creating their own football playbooks should use familiar football terminology. Here is a great place to start for creating your offensive football playbook.
Beginning a Football Game
Football 101 - About Football explains the basics of how a football game begins.
Football 101 - About Football explains the basics of how a football game begins.
The Basics of a Football Team
This football 101 tutorial describes the basic functions of the offense, defense, and special teams along with their fundamental responsibilities.
This football 101 tutorial describes the basic functions of the offense, defense, and special teams along with their fundamental responsibilities.
Zone Blocking Fundamentals
Zone blocking schemes do not have to be complicated like those you see professional teams run. Cut down the learning curve by using this simplified two-step approach with your offensive line.
Zone blocking schemes do not have to be complicated like those you see professional teams run. Cut down the learning curve by using this simplified two-step approach with your offensive line.
Understanding Gap Assignments
A description and illustration of where the a, b, and c gaps are to aid in your understanding of gap assignments in football.
A description and illustration of where the a, b, and c gaps are to aid in your understanding of gap assignments in football.
Lame Names
There are a lot of ways to irritate rival fans, and one of the best is to refer to their favorite team by some derogatory moniker.
There are a lot of ways to irritate rival fans, and one of the best is to refer to their favorite team by some derogatory moniker.
Barry Sanders
One of the most electrifying running backs in NFL history, Barry Sanders thrilled NFL fans throughout the 90's decade.
One of the most electrifying running backs in NFL history, Barry Sanders thrilled NFL fans throughout the 90's decade.
Supplemental Draft Process
The Supplemental Draft, held after the traditional NFL Draft and before each season begins, is designed to allow underclassmen --who did not petition the league for early entry before the NFL Draft deadline but find themselves ineligible for the upcoming college season-- a vehicle for entering the NFL.
The Supplemental Draft, held after the traditional NFL Draft and before each season begins, is designed to allow underclassmen --who did not petition the league for early entry before the NFL Draft deadline but find themselves ineligible for the upcoming college season-- a vehicle for entering the NFL.
What is a Defensive Back?
Description of the defensive backfield, with links for how to play each position in the secondary.
Description of the defensive backfield, with links for how to play each position in the secondary.
Super Bowl Stadiums & Cities
About Football provides a list of stadiums and cities that have hosted the Super Bowl.
About Football provides a list of stadiums and cities that have hosted the Super Bowl.
Simplifying Over/Under Defensive Football Calls
To fully utilize the benefits of a 4-3 defensive system, coaches must recognize the importance of implementing the Over and Under defensive calls.
To fully utilize the benefits of a 4-3 defensive system, coaches must recognize the importance of implementing the Over and Under defensive calls.
Fantasy Football Leagues
About Football defines the different types of fantasy football leagues.
About Football defines the different types of fantasy football leagues.
Object of the Game of Football
Football 101 - About Football explains the object of the game of football.
Football 101 - About Football explains the object of the game of football.
Isolation Play
It is important for an offense to establish a powerful inside rushing attack. A well-executed Iso play causes problems for football defenses.
It is important for an offense to establish a powerful inside rushing attack. A well-executed Iso play causes problems for football defenses.
O.J. Simpson
O.J. Simpson is one of the greatest running backs and one of the most infamous characters in NFL history. Check out the details of O.J. Simpson's NFL career.
O.J. Simpson is one of the greatest running backs and one of the most infamous characters in NFL history. Check out the details of O.J. Simpson's NFL career.
1990 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all 12 rounds of the 1990 NFL Draft.
About Football lists the results of all 12 rounds of the 1990 NFL Draft.
Super Bowl Attendance
About Football lists the attendance for every Super Bowl.
About Football lists the attendance for every Super Bowl.
Top 5 College QBs
Top Five NFL Draft Quarterback Prospects
Top Five NFL Draft Quarterback Prospects
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet
The top fantasy football players in the NFL are ranked in these free fantasy football cheat sheets.
The top fantasy football players in the NFL are ranked in these free fantasy football cheat sheets.
NFL Franchise Genealogy - Year by Year
The roots of every NFL football team can be traced in this year-by-year NFL genealogy section. List includes the year each team began play, franchise movement, and team name changes.
The roots of every NFL football team can be traced in this year-by-year NFL genealogy section. List includes the year each team began play, franchise movement, and team name changes.
Football Magazines
These football magazines are the top picks on my list. Pick up a subscription and keep up on all the latest college and pro football news.
These football magazines are the top picks on my list. Pick up a subscription and keep up on all the latest college and pro football news.
Determining Order of Selection
About Football explains how the NFL determines the NFL Draft order.
About Football explains how the NFL determines the NFL Draft order.
2004 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 2004 NFL Draft. This page covers round one.
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 2004 NFL Draft. This page covers round one.
2007 NFL Draft Results
Check the 2007 NFL Draft results for all seven rounds.
Check the 2007 NFL Draft results for all seven rounds.
Advice For Football Players
Control your attitude, your mind, and your effort, and you will be a better football player, regardless of how physically talented you are.
Control your attitude, your mind, and your effort, and you will be a better football player, regardless of how physically talented you are.
Defensive Linemen
What is a defensive line, what do they do, and what makes a good defensive line.
What is a defensive line, what do they do, and what makes a good defensive line.
Unrestricted Free Agent
About Football defines the term unrestricted free agent.
About Football defines the term unrestricted free agent.
NFL Scheduling Procedures
A common question I get from football fans concerns the NFL scheduling procedures and how a team's opponents are determined. Since the realignment that moved the NFL to an eight-division league, the scheduling format has become quite simple actually.
A common question I get from football fans concerns the NFL scheduling procedures and how a team's opponents are determined. Since the realignment that moved the NFL to an eight-division league, the scheduling format has become quite simple actually.
What is a Football?
What is a football? What is it made of? How big is a football?
What is a football? What is it made of? How big is a football?
What Is An Offensive Lineman?
The offensive lineman position in football is detailed, including who should play and how to improve your skills as an offensive lineman.
The offensive lineman position in football is detailed, including who should play and how to improve your skills as an offensive lineman.
Teaching Linebackers: Read, React, Attack
Football players wanting to excel at the linebacker position must develop a certain 'nose to the ball' ability, and it starts with coaches teaching the triangle read concept.
Football players wanting to excel at the linebacker position must develop a certain 'nose to the ball' ability, and it starts with coaches teaching the triangle read concept.
NFL All-Time Sacks Leaders
About Football's NFL history section lists the all-time NFL sacks leaders.
About Football's NFL history section lists the all-time NFL sacks leaders.
Referee
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term referee.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term referee.
About the Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are among the more illustrious franchises in the NFL and all of sports. This Dallas Cowboys time line traces the history of the franchise.
The Dallas Cowboys are among the more illustrious franchises in the NFL and all of sports. This Dallas Cowboys time line traces the history of the franchise.
The Shotgun and The Pistol
Compares the shotgun formation to the pistol formation in football.
Compares the shotgun formation to the pistol formation in football.
Football’s Spread’n Butter Play
A major part of having a successful spread football offensive attack hinges on the quarterback's decision-making ability when running the zone read play.
A major part of having a successful spread football offensive attack hinges on the quarterback's decision-making ability when running the zone read play.
Fantasy Football 101
About Football's Fantasy Football 101 explains the basics of fantasy football. Topics include scoring, drafting a team, and selecting a lineup.
About Football's Fantasy Football 101 explains the basics of fantasy football. Topics include scoring, drafting a team, and selecting a lineup.
How To Become an NFL Official
How to become an NFL official - About Football explains what the NFL looks for when hiring officials, so if you've ever dreamed of being an NFL official, check out the details.
How to become an NFL official - About Football explains what the NFL looks for when hiring officials, so if you've ever dreamed of being an NFL official, check out the details.
Super Bowl History - Super Bowl MVPs
This page lists each year's recipient of the Super Bowl MVP award!
This page lists each year's recipient of the Super Bowl MVP award!
2005 NFL Draft Results
2005 NFL Draft results - About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 2005 NFL Draft.
2005 NFL Draft results - About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 2005 NFL Draft.
Scouting Running Backs
Lesson four of this six-part series on evaluating NFL Draft prospects takes a look at some of the keys to watch for when scouting running backs for the NFL Draft.
Lesson four of this six-part series on evaluating NFL Draft prospects takes a look at some of the keys to watch for when scouting running backs for the NFL Draft.
NFL Champions
About Football lists the NFL champions for every season since 1920 along with the AFL champions from 1960 to 1969.
About Football lists the NFL champions for every season since 1920 along with the AFL champions from 1960 to 1969.
Quarterback Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy quarterbacks in the NFL.
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy quarterbacks in the NFL.
Dallas Cowboys Playoff History
Check out the results of all of the Dallas Cowboys playoff games throughout NFL history.
Check out the results of all of the Dallas Cowboys playoff games throughout NFL history.
Is Football Right For My Kid?
Is football right for my kid? A great guide for parents whose kids are interested in participating in football. Learn important questions to ask to find out if it is a good match for your kid.
Is football right for my kid? A great guide for parents whose kids are interested in participating in football. Learn important questions to ask to find out if it is a good match for your kid.
2000 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 2000 NFL Draft. This page covers rounds one and two.
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 2000 NFL Draft. This page covers rounds one and two.
The Wildcat Offense
About Football explains the Wildcat Offense.
About Football explains the Wildcat Offense.
Audible
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term audible.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term audible.
What is The Red Zone?
Description of the Red Zone and the implications for offense and defensive teams.
Description of the Red Zone and the implications for offense and defensive teams.
3-4 Defense: Strong Stunt Blitz Stops Pass and Run
A strong side twist blitz can be effective in stopping the rush as well as the pass. The strength of the five-man rushing package, however, is dependent on the secondary's ability to disguise coverages.
A strong side twist blitz can be effective in stopping the rush as well as the pass. The strength of the five-man rushing package, however, is dependent on the secondary's ability to disguise coverages.
Umpire
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term umpire.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term umpire.
The Toss Sweep
The power sweep is a very effective and easily taught play which can enhance any team's rushing attack.
The power sweep is a very effective and easily taught play which can enhance any team's rushing attack.
NFL History - Retired Numbers
About Football provides a list of all retired NFL uniform numbers by team.
About Football provides a list of all retired NFL uniform numbers by team.
Disguising Coverage
The basics of disguising and stemming to prevent the offense from reading the coverage. Learn what disguising coverage is, and why it's necessary and effective.
The basics of disguising and stemming to prevent the offense from reading the coverage. Learn what disguising coverage is, and why it's necessary and effective.
2006 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 2006 NFL Draft.
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 2006 NFL Draft.
The Push-Pull-Rip Technique
To become a better player on the defensive line, it is important to learn successful techniques to defeat the offensive player. The push-pull-rip technique is easily taught to players of all ages.
To become a better player on the defensive line, it is important to learn successful techniques to defeat the offensive player. The push-pull-rip technique is easily taught to players of all ages.
Dan Hampton - Pro Football Hall of Fame
A biography of Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle Dan Hampton, including his career highlights.
A biography of Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle Dan Hampton, including his career highlights.
Top 3 ‘Get Your Heart-Pumping’ Football Endurance Drills
Turn the heat up on football conditioning with these three drills combining endurance, speed,and agility.
Turn the heat up on football conditioning with these three drills combining endurance, speed,and agility.
Fullback Trap Changes Offensive Tempo
After running the football strong side several plays, linebackers and other defenders tend to anticipate the direction of the offensive play. The fullback trap stops defenses from anticipating.
After running the football strong side several plays, linebackers and other defenders tend to anticipate the direction of the offensive play. The fullback trap stops defenses from anticipating.
Blitz
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term blitz.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term blitz.
NFL History - Number One Draft Choices
Every recipient of the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award is listed here along with the team he played for and the year he received the MVP award.
Every recipient of the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award is listed here along with the team he played for and the year he received the MVP award.
Hook Route
Throwing the football on first down can keep opposing defenses from loading the box against the run. The All-Hooks route, a high completion percentage play, is easy to install for any football team.
Throwing the football on first down can keep opposing defenses from loading the box against the run. The All-Hooks route, a high completion percentage play, is easy to install for any football team.
How to Break Up a Pass
The proper technique for a defensive back to break up a pass.
The proper technique for a defensive back to break up a pass.
Nickel Defense
Explains what the nickel defense is, when it is used, and what the advantages and disadvantages are.
Explains what the nickel defense is, when it is used, and what the advantages and disadvantages are.
NFL Franchise Genealogy
The roots of every NFL football team can be traced in this year-by-year NFL genealogy section. List includes the year each NFL team began play, franchise movement, and team name changes.
The roots of every NFL football team can be traced in this year-by-year NFL genealogy section. List includes the year each NFL team began play, franchise movement, and team name changes.
Line Judge
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term line judge.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term line judge.
2001 NFL Draft Results
NFL Draft 2001 - Check the results of all seven rounds of the 2001 NFL Draft.
NFL Draft 2001 - Check the results of all seven rounds of the 2001 NFL Draft.
Walter Payton
Long-time Chicago Bears great Walter Payton was one of the best running backs of all time. About Football outlines his career, including statistics, accomplishments, awards, and more.
Long-time Chicago Bears great Walter Payton was one of the best running backs of all time. About Football outlines his career, including statistics, accomplishments, awards, and more.
Defensive Back Drills
Football drill for training the proper technique in breaking up a pass.
Football drill for training the proper technique in breaking up a pass.
Super Bowl III
Check the history of the Super Bowl year-by-year in this series of articles summarizing the history of the NFL's championship game. This page covering Super Bowl III includes a game recap and scoring summary.
Check the history of the Super Bowl year-by-year in this series of articles summarizing the history of the NFL's championship game. This page covering Super Bowl III includes a game recap and scoring summary.
Counter Sweep Requires Precision and Power
While the successful counter sweep play requires a combination of deceptive, misdirection, and powerful blocking, the running back must have the patience to wait for his lead blockers to gain big chunks of yardage.
While the successful counter sweep play requires a combination of deceptive, misdirection, and powerful blocking, the running back must have the patience to wait for his lead blockers to gain big chunks of yardage.
BCS vs. Playoff System
NCAA Division 1-A football is unique from all other sports in that it does not cap its season with a playoff system designed to determine a champion. Check out the issues on both sides of the argument in the BCS vs. playoff debate.
NCAA Division 1-A football is unique from all other sports in that it does not cap its season with a playoff system designed to determine a champion. Check out the issues on both sides of the argument in the BCS vs. playoff debate.
Calculate a Quarterback Rating
How to calculate a quarterback rating.
How to calculate a quarterback rating.
Teaching Option Assignments As Easy As 1, 2, 3
Proper instruction of linemen, running backs, and the quarterback in the triple option offense begins with recognizing which defensive players to leave unblocked.
Proper instruction of linemen, running backs, and the quarterback in the triple option offense begins with recognizing which defensive players to leave unblocked.
Super Bowl Bonus Shares
Every year, players on both the winning and losing Super Bowl teams split a tidy bonus for playing in the big game. Notice how the player bonus shares have grown since the first Super Bowl.
Every year, players on both the winning and losing Super Bowl teams split a tidy bonus for playing in the big game. Notice how the player bonus shares have grown since the first Super Bowl.
Head Linesman
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term head linesman.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term head linesman.