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The Life Of David Beckham
In this article I write about the England and Real Madrid footballer David Beckham. Beckham no doubt is looking forward to leading England at the forthcoming Fifa World Cup of football and victory would provide that final acolade to what has been a very successful career.David Beckham was born around the London area of England and as a child soon developed a passion for playing football.Read more…The Standard Of Football Referees In The Premiership
What do you think of the current standard of the football referees in the English Premiership? Do you think a system of video replays should be introduced to help these referees and to stop what are some important mistakes being made? These two questions are things which myself and my friends debate on a regular basis, especially after a few beers.Read more…"Ironhead" Dead at 39
Many forget that there was a bus in Pittsburgh long before Jerome Bettis arrived in 1996. A 6-0, 260-pound bus made of iron who would obliterate would-be tacklers and make defensive coordinators tremble.Craig "Ironhead' Heyward was making a name for himself at the University of Pittsburgh before going on to an 11-year NFL career.Read more…L.A. Closer to Bringing Back an NFL Team
It's no secret that outgoing NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has wanted a team back in Los Angeles ever since the Rams and Raiders defected in 1994. It stands as the one goal he hasn't been able to accomplish in an otherwise impressive tenure.Despite numerous rumors throughout the past decade of an expansion team or even an existing franchise moving to the City of Angels, nothing has become of it.Read more…The Effects of Foreign Footballers on the English Game
To as far back as the 50’s and earlier there have been foreign footballers playing out their careers in the top leagues. Although the crutch of the talent in the higher leagues was dominated by Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English players through into the 70’s there was beginning to be a noticeable amount of foreign talent, with possibly one or two gracing each team.Into the 80’s this trend would continue but by this point homegrown black players were also making their mark on the English game with the likes of John Barnes and Viv Anderson being elevated to both stars for club and country.Read more…History of Middlesbrough Football Club
Middlesbrough Football Club was originally founded in the late 19th century. The club had varying degrees of success but it wasn’t until the times prior to the 2nd World War that the team was in good enough shape to challenge for the major trophies. This team graced by the likes of England internationals like George Hardwick and Wilf Mannion although never winning a trophy, was said to have been capable of going on to win the league had it not been for the outbreak of the war.Read more…Tactics and Formations Used in Football
In the very early days of football attack was the name of the game. Teams would typically play with 2 wide men, an inside right, an inside left, and a centre-forward. Skillful and tricky players would take up the wide rolls supplying the crosses for typically big and tall centre forwards to get on the end of.Read more…Browns Running Back, Reuben Droughns, No Longer Running From The Law
Reuben Droughns, the Cleveland Browns running back, has had his share of ups and downs; unfortunately his downs have by far out weighed his ups as of late. November 1st he was charged with DUI, and traveling at speeds of 50 mph in a 35 mph zone. Droughns was indeed acquitted of the charges, yet he finds himself in the hot seat again.Read more…Jeb Bush Declines NFL Commissioner Position Offer
As Florida Governor Jeb Bush, set in his second campaign, tries to carry out his daily route, he is seemingly bombarded with offers on new and enticing positions. The National Football League has recently added a most interesting offer. Not only does US president and brother George Bush feel Jeb should run for the Oval Office in 2008, he is being persued by the NFL for the position of NFL Commissioner when the spot comes available in July.Read more…Bush Message Could Be Messy For Saints
The New Orleans Saints felt it received a gift from God when USC tailback Reggie Bush fell to them with the second pick in the 2006 NFL Draft.The Saints grabbed Bush immediately after the Houston Texans decided to select DE Mario Williams out of NC State with the top overall choice. Texans owner Bob McNair and ousted GM Charlie Casserly proceeded to sign Williams to a six year, 54 million dollar contract.Read more…2006 NFL Draft Preview Continued: Picks 6-10
The San Francisco 49ers are excited about Vernon Davis out of Maryland who they grabbed with the 6th pick in this year’s draft. At 6’4’’, 253 pounds, Davis has a great NFL body and is one of the best athletes in this year’s draft. Young and Bush have received most of the attention in terms of being the most athletic players coming out in 2006, but Davis might very well be the best.Read more…2006 NFL Draft Preview: Picks 11-15
As nearly everyone expected, Jay Cutler was the third QB taken in this year’s draft, but he has the potential to be a better player than both Leinart and Young because of his powerful right arm. Cutler has as strong an arm as any QB selected in recent years. He reminds me of Brett Favre at times the way his arm allows him to make plays most QB’s can’t make.Read more…2006 NFL Draft: The Ins and Outs
With the first overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans passed up Reggie Bush and the hometown fan favorite, Vince Young, for defensive end Mario Williams out of North Carolina State. Although Williams, without question, has many physical gifts, I think the Texans may be seeing more in this kid than what is actually there. Not to go along with popular opinion, but when you have an opportunity to take an exceptional talent like Reggie Bush, you have to jump on it.Read more…Draft Day Blunders - A GM's Nightmare
This is the day that every team hopes to find that diamond in the rough, whether they get first pick or they are much farther down the picking order.Draft day, and its many ups and downs basically rest in the hands of the scouts. NFL General managers hope that they have all the information that a scout can offer, and prey that they have done their homework on the pick that they suggest.Read more…Doug Flutie was Great NFL Small Man
With the Heisman Trophy, and 21 years of professional football under his belt Doug Flutie has decided to call it a career. The lack of size has not marred the eight years of CFL, and the twelve years of NFL experience that Flutie has amassed.The last team that Flutie has played for, albeit the fact that it was only five games was the New England Patriots.Read more…The Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs have their hometown in Kansas City, Kansas. Many a fan has happily purchased one of the over 79,000 seats at Arrowhead Stadium to watch their favorite team play. Members of the AFC west, the Kansas City Chiefs were founded by Lamar Hunt.Read more…The Upcoming 2006 NFL Football Season
The 2005 NFL football season passed with new all time records being set, with everything from Shaun Alexander's record breaking 28 touchdowns in one season to Nathan Vasher's longest return of a missed field goal at an incredible 108 yards (also the longest play of any kind in NFL history) to the Seattle Seahawks amazing regular season performance and loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL.Super Bowl XL was the 40th Super Bowl. The game was played on February 5, 2006 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, following the regular football season of 2005.Read more…Dallas Cowboys' Off-season Grades
With the off-season festivities coming to a conclusion after the draft, it is time to look back at the myriad of moves made by the Cowboys this off-season. I will start with free agency. To the right of the grade is the contract length and dollar amount and years.Read more…Bobby Carpenter Player Evaluation
No player will be more highly scrutinized during mini-camps and training camp than the Dallas Cowboys' first round pick Bobby Carpenter. The expectations of Carpenter are insanely high given his history with Bill Parcells and his draft status. Most fans including my self, expect Carpenter to be a day one starter who contributes immediately.Read more…Flag Football
Go to any major metropolitan area and you will find hundreds of "weekend warriors" playing one of the most popular sports today, flag football.There are individual and state-run leagues that anyone can join. What you will see are many athletes from all walks of life that come together on weekends or on a weeknight to exercise, build team spirit and the camaraderie associated with team sports.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Football category
- Deck the halls with Dallas Cowboys Christmas decors starting this year - By: Maunik Desai
Dallas Cowboys fans can now enjoy a true blue Cowboys Christmas. The online NFL sports shop brings Cowboys fans everything they can wish for in a Christmas decor - blue and bold with the Cowboys logo. From the front door to the holiday tree, the online shop gives your visitors a Cowboys greeting. - Make The Man in Your Life Smile With NFL Apparel for That Special Day - By: Kimberly Green
Any occasion can be a special one with NFL jerseys in his favorite team colors! - NFL Jerseys & NFL Sports Apparel - The Fashion for the Passion - By: Kimberly Green
Tis the season, time to warm up your pig skin and hit the field for some football!! - Gear up for the Game with NFL Sports Apparel & NFL Jerseys - By: Kimberly Green
With football fans rallying around the weekend highlights, sharing Fantasy Football news and getting ready for Monday night games, now is the ideal time to take inventory of your gear. Whether you're looking for cold weather apparel for looking your best at the games, tailgating threads to sport your team in style or you just want to say I'm a fan like no other, NFL apparel has never come in more varieties or styles. From replica jerseys, throwback jerseys or true authentic NFL Jerseys, to pullover sweatshirts, tank tops, flannel pajamas, hat and beanies you can support your team and celebrate all that football season entails with NFL Sports Apparel. - Sports Apparel Is Big Business - By: Scott Jarvis
In days past shouting from the couch with a group of friends was considered supporting the home team. Fans could also make a trip to a stadium to catch a home game or throw parties in honor of a big game, which was also a way to support your favorite team. Make no mistake, sports apparel has been around for as long as professional sports have, however the selections and quality of such apparel used to be extremely limited and expensive. - Football betting - By: KW Singh
Betting and gambling through sports has become a major concern for our society today. It has become an issue of serious concern for the lawmakers on how to monitor and curtail unauthorized betting through sports. Lawmakers have been thus penned down to make tough new measures to crack down on corruption in sports related betting. Bets are placed on individual player's performances, the winning team, scores in the game, etc. - The 7 Laws of Football Quarterbacking - By: Kanwar Narendra Singh Jodha
In all of my research, over a period of several years, the finest information I have ever read on quarterback leadership came from my friend Frank Carideo. The purpose of this information was to outline the process by which a quarterback was trained at Notre Dame, under Coach Knute Rockne. This course of quarterbacking was as exacting in many respects as any collegiate course. Coach Rockne had seven cardinal principles of quarterbacking that were preached over and over again. - Winning at NFL Football - By: Joe Pav
There is an old misconception among fans that a great defense is needed to win at NFL football. The problem with that philosophy is that your highly talented defensive teams would be worn out due to being on the field too long. Also, a few key injuries to a few skilled players can mean the difference between last and first. - Strategies For Higher Win In Football - By: Fantasy Saturday
Football betting adds thrill to the game. Predicting outcomes and betting money on it excites football lovers. However, nothing beats the excitement of winning on bets. Using strategies in betting increases your chance of winning. What football strategies work? - Football Scouting Software - By: Todd Krueger
Football is all about timing. Not just the timing that is required between the offensive line and the running back, or between the safeties and linebackers on a blitz play, but also the timing of the coach to choose the right plays at the right time. The difference between success and failure rides upon play selection more than any other factor.