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Football Glossary - A Dictionary of Football Terms
Don't understand football but you would like to learn? This page explains the very basics of the game of football.
2008 NFL Draft Results
Results of all seven rounds of the 2008 NFL Draft.
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.
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.
Basic Positions on Offense
About Football defines all the positions played on the offensive side of the ball.
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.
Basic Positions on Defense
About Football defines all the positions played on the defensive side of the ball.
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.
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.
2008 NFL Mock Draft
This 2008 NFL mock draft is a prediction of the 2008 NFL Draft. As the big weekend approaches, this 2008 NFL mock draft will be updated to reflect team needs as they are created or filled by free agency. Check back often for my prediction of how the NFL draft will play out!
XFL Cheerleaders - Cheerleader Pictures
Check out these fantastic cheerleader pictures taken by your Football guide. This photo gallery contains some of the hottest cheerleader pictures on the internet.
NFL Draft Running Back Ranking
About Football ranks all the top running backs in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Michael Vick
Michael Vick
Running Back Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy running backs.
NFL Draft Busts
About Football ranks the top ten NFL Draft busts throughout the history of the NFL Draft.
Famous NFL Firsts
This football history page lists many football firsts. Take a trip back through NFL history with this list of famous NFL firsts.
Funny Football Quotes
Funny Football Quotes - About Football has put together a collection of funny football quotes.
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.
Top NFL Draft Prospects
About Football ranks the top college football prospects for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Walter Payton Biography
Walter Payton - This Walter Payton biography outlines his list of accomplishments. Also included are the career statistics and many awards Walter Payton has received.
2001 NFL Draft Results
NFL Draft 2001 - Check the results of all seven rounds of the 2001 NFL Draft.
2004 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 2004 NFL Draft. This page covers round one.
Wide Receiver Rankings
About Football ranks all the top wide receivers in the 2008 NFL Draft.
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
Peyton Manning at Tennessee
A career timeline featuring pictures of Peyton Manning, including this one from his final college football game.
NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings
About Football ranks the top quarterbacks in the 2008 NFL Draft.
2005 NFL Draft Results
2005 NFL Draft results - About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 2005 NFL Draft.
Heisman Trophy Winners
A list of all winners of college football's highest award, the Heisman Trophy.
Positions on Special Teams
About Football defines all the specialized positions played on special teams.
2007 NFL Draft Results
Check the 2007 NFL Draft results for all seven rounds.
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.
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets
Fantasy football cheat sheets - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top 250 fantasy players in the NFL.
Randy Moss
Randy Moss makes news both on and off the football field. About Football profiles wide receiver Randy Moss.
Quarterback Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy quarterbacks in the NFL.
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.
2006 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 2006 NFL Draft.
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!
Wide Receiver Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top-20 fantasy wide receivers.
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!
2008 NFL Schedule
A week-by-week 2008 NFL Schedule.
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.
Annual NFL Awards
About Football lists all the major football awards, including the NFL MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year.
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.
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.
Cornerback Rankings
About Football ranks the top cornerbacks in the 2008 NFL Draft.
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!
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.
Jello Shots
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 Jello Shots.
Linebacker
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term linebacker.
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.
NFL All-Time Rushing Leaders
About Football's NFL history section lists the all-time NFL rushing leaders.
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.
Tight End Rankings
About Football ranks all the top tight ends in the 2008 NFL Draft.
John Elway
Denver Broncos legend John Elway was one of the most dangerous quarterbacks in NFL history. Check out the details of John Elway's NFL career.
Colt Brennan
About Football profiles Colt Brennan's strengths and weaknesses for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Barry Sanders
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders was one of the most electrifying running backs in NFL history. Check out the details of Barry Sanders' NFL career.
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.
NFL History - Retired Numbers
About Football provides a list of all retired NFL uniform numbers by team.
NFL Champions
About Football lists the NFL champions for every season since 1920 along with the AFL champions from 1960 to 1969.
Joe Namath
Joe Namath is best known for publicly guaranteeing the New York Jets would beat the heavily favored Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. Check out the details of Joe Namath's NFL career.
Fantasy Football Mock Draft
About Football offers a 15-round fantasy mock draft for a 12-team fantasy football league.
Grading the NFL Draft
About Football grades the 2004 NFL Draft for each team.
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.
About the Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are among the more illustrious franchises in the NFL and all of sports. This Dallas Cowboys timeline traces the history of the franchise.
Defensive End Rankings
About Football ranks the top defensive ends in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Brett Favre
About Football offers a profile of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre.
Super Bowl History - Super Bowl MVPs
This page lists each year's recipient of the Super Bowl MVP award!
2008 NFL Draft Order of Select
2008 NFL Draft Order - About Football provides the current order of selection for the 2008 NFL Draft.
NFL Draft - 2003 NFL Draft Results
2003 NFL Draft: Check out the results of all seven rounds of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Dan Marino
This biography includes career highlights of NFL legend Dan Marino.
NFL Power Rankings
The About Football NFL Power Rankings provide an NFL power ranking for every team in the league. See how your favorite team ranks in this NFL Power Poll!
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.
Roger Staubach
Roger Staubach was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 10th round of the 1964 NFL Draft, but did not join the team until 1969 due to his Naval commitment. Check out the details of Roger Staubach's NFL career.
Tight End Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top-20 fantasy tight ends in the NFL.
Tom Brady
About Football profiles the football career of quarterback Tom Brady.
Defensive Tackle Rankings
About Football ranks the top defensive tackles in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Football - Methods of Scoring
Football 101 - This basics of football tutorial explains all the different ways of scoring during a football game.
Robert Gallery
Robert Gallery is by far the best true left tackle in the draft. He has a big frame with long arms and is very athletic for his size. This NFL Draft prospect profile outlines the positives and negatives of Robert Gallery's game and projects his selection in the 2004 NFL Draft.
How to Get Super Bowl Tickets
Super Bowl - About Football explains how to get Super Bowl tickets.
1999 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 1999 NFL Draft. This page covers rounds one and two.
Fantasy Football Leagues
About Football defines the different types of fantasy football leagues.
Football - Articles
An index of Articles for the Football guide site.
2004 Rookie Signing Pool
A team's rookie pool is based on the number and position of draft picks, with teams holding higher picks being allocated more dollars per pick than teams holding lower picks. Here is the NFL's rookie signing pool for 2004.
Troy Aikman
NFL legend Troy Aikman was one of the key catalysts of the great Dallas Cowboys teams of the 90s. Check out the details of Troy Aikman's NFL career.
Traded NFL Draft Picks
About Football tracks all the traded NFL Draft picks for the 2008 NFL Draft.
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.
Outside Linebacker Rankings
About Football ranks the top outside linebackers in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Terry Bradshaw
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw thrilled NFL fans on his way to four Super Bowl championships during the 1970s. Check out the details of Terry Bradshaw's Elway's NFL career.
NFL Football Trivia - NFL Football Helmet Trivia
This Nfl football trivia quiz tests your knowledge of NFL football helmets. See how observant you are when you watch NFL football.
NFL Player Jerseys
NFL player jerseys are the perfect gift for any football fan and this list of the top selling NFL player jerseys will give you an idea of what's hot this year. Ranking is based on sales of NFL team merchandise for the 2001-2002 season.
NFL Draft Fullback Rankings
About Football NFL Draft coverage ranks all the top fullbacks in the 2008 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.
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.
NFL Draft Kicker Rankings
About Football ranks all the top kickers in the 2008 NFL Draft.
NFL Trivia - NFL Teams on the Move
Test Your knowledge of the movement of NFL teams throughout history with this NFL trivia quiz!
NFL History - NFL Final Standings
About football provides the final NFL standings from 1920 to the present. Check the final standings for every season in NFL history.
Inside Linebacker Rankings
About Football ranks the top inside linebackers in the 2008 NFL Draft.
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.
1985 Chicago Bears
1985 Chicago Bears - The 1985 Chicago Bears were an odd bunch of misfits, from Jim McMahon to William "The Refridgerator" Perry. The teams also included such legends as Walter Payton and Mike Singletary and head coach Mike Ditka.
Offensive Tackle Rankings
About Football ranks all the top offensive tackles in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Future Super Bowl Sites
About Football lists the location of all future Super Bowls as they are made official by the NFL.
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.
2001 NFL Draft - Live Coverage
Get live updates of the first day of the 2001 NFL Draft as it unfolds.
NFL Trivia - NFL Players' Nicknames Trivia Quiz
Test Your knowledge of the nicknames of former NFL players with this NFL Nicknames trivia quiz!
Punter Rankings
About Football ranks the top punters in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Dried Beef Cheese Ball
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 a Dried Beef Cheese Ball.
Patriots Playoff History
Check out the results of all of the New England Patriots playoff games throughout NFL history.
Offensive Guard Rankings
About Football ranks all the top offensive guards in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Super Bowl X
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 X includes a game recap and scoring summary.
Fried Mushrooms
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 Fried Mushrooms.
Defensive End
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term defensive end.
1996 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 1996 NFL Draft. This page covers rounds one and two.
Fantasy Football Dos and Don't
About Football's fantasy football Dos and Don'ts outline tips to successfully manage your fantasy football team.
Free Safety Rankings
About Football ranks the top free safeties in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Object of the Game of Football
Football 101 - About Football explains the object of the game of football.
Brian Brohm
About Football profiles Brian Brohm's strengths and weaknesses for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers - About Football's Tiger Rowan analyzes a Sunday afternoon without Pittsburgh Steelers football.
Super Bowl Trivia
Super Bowl Trivia - About Football tests your knowledge of the Super Bowl with this series of Super Bowl trivia quizzes.
Aaron Rogers
Aaron Rogers possesses one of the best arms in the draft and can make all the throws with good velocity and touch. This NFL Draft prospect profile outlines the positives and negatives of Aaron Roger's game and projects his selection in the 2005 NFL Draft.
Nose Tackle Rankings
About Football ranks the top Nose Tackles in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Peyton Manning
About Football profiles the football career of quarterback Peyton Manning.
Hybrid DE/OLB Rankings
About Football ranks the top hybrid defensive end / outside linebacker in the 2008 NFL Draft.
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 All-Time Receiving Yardage
About Football's NFL history section lists the all-time NFL receiving yardage leaders.
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.
Prospect Evaluation
So you want to learn how to scout NFL Draft prospects? Getting organized is very important for the serious NFL Draft fanatic, and it can make a huge difference in the number of NFL Draft prospects you can reasonably expect to evaluate.
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.
Chop Block
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term chop block.
Green Bay Packers
Check out the 2008 NFL Draft needs of the Green Bay Packers.
About the Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are among the more infamous franchises in the NFL and all of sports. This Oakland Raiders timeline traces the history of the franchise from the early 60s to present day.
Marcus Allen
The Oakland Raiders made Marcus Allen the tenth player selected overall in the 1982 National Football League Draft. Check out the details of Marcus Allen's NFL career.
Ways to Annoy Rival Football F
About Football lists the top five ways to annoy fans of rival football teams.
NFL Playoff News - 2002-03 AFC Conference Championship Game
Your Football Guide provides a recap of the AFC Championship game between the Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans, along with the results and recaps of all the NFL Playoff games.
Overall IDP Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top defensive fantasy football players for IDP leagues.
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.
Kicker Fantasy Rankings
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy kickers in the NFL.
NFL Playoff Race
Check out the current standings and playoff scenarios in all the NFL playoff races. 2008 NFL Playoffs!
1983 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all 12 rounds of the 1983 NFL Draft.
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.
1992 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all 12 rounds of the 1992 NFL Draft.
Vince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi changed the Green Bay Packers, who were perpetual losers at the time, into an NFL dynasty. Check out the details of Vince Lombardi's NFL career.
NFL All-Time Receptions Leader
About Football's NFL history section lists the NFL's all-time receptions leaders.
Franco Harris
Franco Harris is known as one of the NFL's greatest running backs, but he is probably best known for one spectacular play... the Immaculate Reception. Check out the details of Franco Harris' NFL career.
Dallas Cowboys Playoff History
Check out the results of all of the Dallas Cowboys playoff games throughout NFL history.
NFL Draft History - 1983 NF...
The 1983 NFL Draft is widely considered to be the strongest of all the annual distributions of college football talent, but not simply because of the tremendous players that came out of the early rounds. Much of the talent of the 1983 NFL Draft came from the late rounds.
1995 NFL Draft Results
About Football lists the results of all seven rounds of the 1995 NFL Draft. This page covers rounds one and two.
The Steagles
During the 1943 season, due to Word War II, the Steelers and the Eagles merged into one team, named the Steagles. Games were played in both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, and the rosters were constructed from players on both teams who were not serving in the military.
Safety
The About Football Glossary defines many of the terms related to the game of football. This page offers a definition of the term safety.
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