Football
The Real Life Soap Opera of PLAYMAKERS -- Apparently not satisfied with the sole task of providing professional football to the masses for a hefty profit, the NFL seems to want in on the business of censorship. The voice they wish to muffle belongs to their strongest partner, the ESPN network. ESPN's sin is having branched out from strictly sports broadcasting and commentary, into the arena of entertainment. What does a network that specializes in sports choose to put on the air when it wants to create its first fictional program? Why of course, they present a show that's set in the world of sports, specifically, professional football.
College Football Bids Farewell To A Legend -- Unfortunately Lou Holtz (67) will be remembered in the same breath as former Ohio State Buckeye coach Woody Hayes who ran out onto the field during the 1978 Gator Bowl and punched one of the opposing players forcing the Buckeye’s to fire Hayes the next season.
Why Packer Fans Wear Cheese Heads -- I was born and raised in Wisconsin, but actually have lived most of my life in Minnesota - so, even though technically I could say I'm from Minnesota just from percentage of life lived in that location, I fear I'm forever stained as being from Wisconsin. Our State quarter came out and the bas relief picture on the reverse had a picture of a dairy cow looking adoringly at a huge wedge of cheese. Yes. That is the image that most and best describes who we are and exactly what we do.
Manning and Manning: Can Either Brother Win the Big One? -- It was just over a year ago, after the Colts lost to the Pats in their post-season contest, that Boomer Esiason said on national television, "I think maybe Peyton (Manning) is this generation's Dan Marino." Esiason went on to state that Manning "is a great football player, but he's not going to get to the Super Bowl, I'm telling you, not with that defense."
Roll Your Quarterback Out and Win More Games -- Football teams ranging from the high school level down to the youth football level will never be successful passing the ball. Do you believe this? Many coaches and football bystanders do. I do not.
Score At Least 5 More Points Per Game By Coaching Football Kicking Properly -- I'll bet you're frustrated that your team's football kicking skills are leaving at least five points on the field every game you coach. Think about it, how often have you been in a fourth and three situation on the opposition's fifteen yard line with no confidence in hitting the field goal?
Teach Your Football Wide Receivers to Get Open and Score Points In Bunches -- Your passing game starts with the ability of your football wide receivers to get separation from their defenders. It doesn't matter if you have the greatest quarterback in the world if his receivers can't give him a window to throw to.
Triple Option Football Explained -- Triple option football has all three elements of the different styles of running attacks - quickness, finesse and power.
From Bare Bones to Big Bucks: The Evolution of American Football -- By the end of October, baseball fans pack up the party with the boys of summer, and prepare for the cold months ahead with a long list of hard-hitting heavyweights ready to take the field as the Sunday afternoon, Monday night, and holiday highlight for the winter months. But, football as we know it today started as a bare bones game, evolving through continents, colleges and contracts over the years.
A Quick Introduction to Fantasy Professional Football -- Whether you already know every professional football team and player like the back of your hand, or you just want to learn enough to look less blank when conversing with friends, family or coworkers, fantasy football can enhance your NFL viewing experience.
