Generally, football tryouts are going to start with warmups and stretches to loosen the body. Coaches will often test players’ speed and agility via drills. The football players are then usually split into position groups in order to practice drills more tailored to their specific position. Warmups The first thing that is going to happen … Read more
After winning a big football game you will often see coaches getting large containers of Gatorade dumped on their heads. But is that the only thing players drink throughout the game? The majority of football players are going to drink water or Gatorade during a game but some players will bring their own specialized drinks … Read more
It’s no secret that football is a hard-hitting physical sport. These professional athletes continually take big hits week in and week out and continue to suit up. This leaves many fans wondering how these football players recover after their games. After a football game players may take an ice bath but the majority of players … Read more
There are several different jackets that football players are known for wearing. The large jackets worn by NFL players in cold weather games are called sideline capes. The jackets worn by football players in high school are called letterman jackets. Quarterbacks and wide receivers may also wear protective equipment referred to as flak jackets. You … Read more
The main reason that football players wear hats on the sideline is to keep the sun/sweat out of their eyes and because helmets often mess up a player’s hair. If you watch NFL games often you have likely noticed that when players head to the sideline they will take their helmet off and quickly replace … Read more
The front office in football refers to the employees of the organization responsible for drafting players, negotiating contracts, trading, and bidding for free agents. The front office includes the General Manager, President/CEO, director of pro personnel, and director of college scouting. Many football fans hear the term front office and do not necessarily know what … Read more
Football can be a confusing game and with the huge number of positions on both offense and defense it can be tough to keep up. In this article, we are going to go over all of the defensive positions on a football team. Each defensive position has a unique set of responsibilities that make them … Read more
Football can be a fairly complex sport and with all the positions between offense and defense things can get confusing. Luckily this guide is on hand to break down all the offensive positions in football. Offensive positions in football include quarterback, wide receiver(2), tight end, runningback, fullback, offensive tackle(2), offensive guard(2), center. Quarterback As you … Read more
Teams almost always punt the ball on fourth down because failing to get the first down results in better field position for their opponents. Teams are not required to punt the ball on fourth down but not doing so is usually considered too risky. To get a better understanding of why teams punt the ball … Read more
A tailgate in football is a gathering generally held in the parking lot of a stadium before the game. Tailgates usually involve cooking and eating food, drinking and playing games. On some occasions, tailgates are going to take place after a game as well but generally, they are before kickoff. In the NFL, tailgates can … Read more
