Football: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Linebacker Clay Matthews
An illustrated profile of the Green Bay Packers and linebacker Clay Matthews.
An illustrated profile of the Green Bay Packers and linebacker Clay Matthews.
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.
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.
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.
2008 NFL Draft Results
Results of all seven rounds of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Results of all seven rounds of the 2008 NFL Draft.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wide Receiver Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy wide receivers.
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy wide receivers.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Franchise and Transition Tags
The NFL's system of Franchise Tags and Transition tags can seem complicated, but this resource explains the difference between the Transition and Franchise player.
The NFL's system of Franchise Tags and Transition tags can seem complicated, but this resource explains the difference between the Transition and Franchise player.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fantasy Football Leagues
About Football defines the different types of fantasy football leagues.
About Football defines the different types of fantasy football leagues.
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.
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.
2007 NFL Draft Results
Check the 2007 NFL Draft results for all seven rounds.
Check the 2007 NFL Draft results for all seven rounds.
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.
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.
Defensive Unit Fantasy Ranking
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top-20 fantasy defenses in the NFL.
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top-20 fantasy defenses in the NFL.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Kicker Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy kickers in the NFL.
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy kickers in the NFL.
Fantasy Football Team Names
A ranking of our top 10 funny fantasy football team names.
A ranking of our top 10 funny fantasy football team names.
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.
Dave Casper - Pro Football Hall of Fame
A biography of Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Dave casper, including his career highlights.
A biography of Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Dave casper, including his career highlights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Randy White
Randy White was the Dallas Cowboys No. 1 draft pick in 1975Check out the details of Randy White's NFL career.
Randy White was the Dallas Cowboys No. 1 draft pick in 1975Check out the details of Randy White's NFL career.
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.
Unrestricted Free Agent
About Football defines the term unrestricted free agent.
About Football defines the term unrestricted free agent.
Kick Returner Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy Kick/Punt Returner.
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy Kick/Punt Returner.
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.
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.
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.
PAT
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term PAT.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term PAT.
Herb Adderley
Herb Adderley - A biography of NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Herb Adderley that includes his career highlights.
Herb Adderley - A biography of NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Herb Adderley that includes his career highlights.
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!
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?
Tight End Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top-20 fantasy tight ends in the NFL.
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top-20 fantasy tight ends in the NFL.
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.
The Wildcat Offense
About Football explains the Wildcat Offense.
About Football explains the Wildcat Offense.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illegal Formation
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms and penalties related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the penalty for an illegal formation.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms and penalties related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the penalty for an illegal formation.
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.
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.
Wide Receiver Mike Wallace
An illustrated profile of the Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Mike Wallace.
An illustrated profile of the Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Mike Wallace.
NFL All-Time Interceptions
About Football's NFL history section lists the all-time NFL interceptions leaders.
About Football's NFL history section lists the all-time NFL interceptions leaders.
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.
Jeff Garcia
About Football profiles the football career of quarterback Jeff Garcia.
About Football profiles the football career of quarterback Jeff Garcia.
Back Judge
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term back judge.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term back 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.
About Football's Cheerleade...
Check out these fantastic football cheerleader pictures taken by your Football guide. This photo gallery contains some of the hottest cheerleader pictures on the internet.
Check out these fantastic football cheerleader pictures taken by your Football guide. This photo gallery contains some of the hottest cheerleader pictures on the internet.
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.
2006
An illustrated photo tour of the Dallas Cowboys Cheeleaders featuring Dallas Cowboys cheeleader pictures from 1993 to the presnt.
An illustrated photo tour of the Dallas Cowboys Cheeleaders featuring Dallas Cowboys cheeleader pictures from 1993 to the presnt.
Defensive Back Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy defensive backs in the NFL.
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy defensive backs in the NFL.
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.
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
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.
1998
An illustrated photo tour of the Dallas Cowboys Cheeleaders featuring Dallas Cowboys cheeleader pictures from 1993 to the presnt.
An illustrated photo tour of the Dallas Cowboys Cheeleaders featuring Dallas Cowboys cheeleader pictures from 1993 to the presnt.
The 1972 Miami Dolphins
Relive one of the greatest seasons by one of the greatest NFL teams of all time. Whether or not the 1972 Miami Dolphins, led by Don Shula, were the greatest team of all time, no team in the Super Bowl age has ever posted an undefeated season. Check out all the 1972 Miami Dolphins statistics, accomplishments, awards, and more!
Relive one of the greatest seasons by one of the greatest NFL teams of all time. Whether or not the 1972 Miami Dolphins, led by Don Shula, were the greatest team of all time, no team in the Super Bowl age has ever posted an undefeated season. Check out all the 1972 Miami Dolphins statistics, accomplishments, awards, and more!
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.
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.
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.
Top NFL Draft Prospects
About Football ranks the top college football prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft.
About Football ranks the top college football prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft.
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.
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.
NFL Mock Draft
The possibilities are endless when it comes to the NFL Draft and About Football's 2012 NFL mock draft analyzes the options, looks at each team's strengths and weaknesses, and puts together an educated guess.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to the NFL Draft and About Football's 2012 NFL mock draft analyzes the options, looks at each team's strengths and weaknesses, and puts together an educated guess.
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.
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.
NFL All-Time Rushing Leaders
About Football's NFL history section lists the all-time NFL rushing leaders.
About Football's NFL history section lists the all-time NFL rushing leaders.
Michael Vick Photo Biography
This Michael Vick photo biography offers pictures and details of the career of the controversial superstar.
This Michael Vick photo biography offers pictures and details of the career of the controversial superstar.
Blind Side
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term blind side.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term blind side.
Linebacker Ray Lewis
An illustrated profile of the Baltimore Ravens and linebacker Ray Lewis.
An illustrated profile of the Baltimore Ravens and linebacker Ray Lewis.
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.
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.
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.
Roughing the Passer
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms and penalties related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the penalty roughing the passer.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms and penalties related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the penalty roughing the passer.
Super Bowl Attendance
About Football lists the attendance for every Super Bowl.
About Football lists the attendance for every Super Bowl.
Directional Backpedal Drill
A drill for defensive backs and linebackers that helps train directional movement and a quick break on the ball.
A drill for defensive backs and linebackers that helps train directional movement and a quick break on the ball.
Franchise Player
About Football defines the term Franchise Player.
About Football defines the term Franchise Player.
Field Judge
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term field judge.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term field judge.
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.
Linebacker Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy linebackers for IDP leagues.
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy linebackers for IDP leagues.
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.
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.
Annual NFL Awards
About Football lists all the major football awards, including the NFL MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year.
About Football lists all the major football awards, including the NFL MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year.
Goalpost
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term goalpost.
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term goalpost.
NFL Draft - Mr. Irrelevant
Over the years, the last player selected in the annual NFL Draft has aquired the nickname of Mr. Irrelevant. The name evolved simply because the last pick in the NFL Draft was often irrelevant because the player many times failed to make the selecting team's roster.
Over the years, the last player selected in the annual NFL Draft has aquired the nickname of Mr. Irrelevant. The name evolved simply because the last pick in the NFL Draft was often irrelevant because the player many times failed to make the selecting team's roster.
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.
Overall IDP Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top defensive fantasy football players for IDP leagues.
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top defensive fantasy football players for IDP leagues.
Randy Moss
Randy Moss makes news both on and off the football field and About football profiles both the good and the bad.
Randy Moss makes news both on and off the football field and About football profiles both the good and the bad.
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.
Calculate a Quarterback Rating
How to calculate a quarterback rating.
How to calculate a quarterback rating.