NFL Football 101

Templates for NFL Football Pools

noreply@blogger.com (SJennings) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:59:00 +0000

You don't have to bother with time-consuming paper charts anymore for NFL football pools. You can use an online tool to create and track your football pool.

Visit PoolTracker.com for the best football pool managing tools. On the left of the home page, you'll see a variety of options for NFL pools.

You can create a pool for the regular season, playoffs, or the Super Bowl. You can even create a combination NFL and NCAA pool.

The basic pool management tools are completely free, but you have the option to upgrade to a pro version with more features for a fee. The pools are easy to create and will send you email reminders to update your pool periodically.

Bio of the First Black Football Player in NFL

noreply@blogger.com (SJennings) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:19:00 +0000

The first black football player in NFL history was Kenny Washington. Washington, a halfback, was signed by the Los Angeles Rams on March 21, 1946.

Nicknamed "Kingfish," Washington graduated from UCLA, where he rushed for 1,914 yards during his college football career. His rushing record would remain unbroken at UCLA for 34 years.

When Washington graduated, he could not join the NFL because African-Americans were not allowed at the time. As an alternative, he played for the Hollywood Bears in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League for four years.

In 1946, the Cleveland Rams were moved to Los Angeles, and the team was required to become integrated. Washington and one of his UCLA teammates were signed to the Rams, for whom he played for three years.

Collect Mini NFL Football Helmets

noreply@blogger.com (SJennings) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:52:00 +0000

Mini NFL football helmets are small replicas of the authentic helmets that the pros wear. The helmets look great on display and easy to store.

To purchase the mini replica helmet of your favorite team, visit eSportsOnline.com. The helmets for all teams in the NFL are currently priced at $26.39.

The helmets are about half the height of regulation NFL helmets. All of the logos and styles are the same as those of the regulation helmets.

Mini helmets are one of the most desired items among NFL collectors. They are perfect for collecting autographs of your favorite NFL players.

Get Desktop Wallpaper with NFL Football Team Logos

noreply@blogger.com (SJennings) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:18:00 +0000

What better way to decorate your computer desktop than with NFL football team logos? For the best desktop wallpapers, check out NFLWallpapers.net.

The site has wallpapers designed by top graphic artists for every team in the NFL. You can look for wallpapers by team or by conference, such as the AFC.

You also have the chance to rate each wallpaper for its aesthetic appeal. Once you click on the NFL wallpaper you like, you can choose the image size that best fits your desktop.

If you'd also like NFL-themed screensavers, you can find them at ChooseYourItem.com in the NFL section of the screensavers page. The site has screensavers featuring all of your favorite NFL players.

NFL Football Teams Fan Gear at NFLShop.com

noreply@blogger.com (SJennings) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:21:00 +0000

No matter who your favorite NFL football teams are, you can find great fan gear at NFLShop.com to support them this season. The NFL shop has jerseys, apparel, collectibles, DVDs, and everything else an NFL fan could want.

If you sign up for the site's email updates, you can get 15% off of your next order as well. Currently, if you spend more than $75 on NFL gear, you'll get a free copy of the 2009 Fantasy Football Magazine.

One interesting feature of the NFLShop.com is the custom shop. In the custom shop, you can put your first or last name on jerseys, shirts, team flags, and more.

You can even customize your favorite team's jersey for your pet! You can shop for your gear by product type or by your team's name.

NFL Football History Timeline

noreply@blogger.com (SJennings) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:49:00 +0000

NFL football history began with eleven professional teams in 1920. First known as the American Professional Football Association, the league changed its name in 1922.

The NFL was the brainchild of Jim Thorpe, a football player and coach of the Canton Bulldogs. Only two teams of the original league are still in existence--the Decatur Staleys (now the Chicago Bears) and the Chicago Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals).

The Green Bay Packers are the oldest team in the league that never switched locations. By 1933, the fledgling NFL had officially begun an annual championship game.

Between 1933-1945, the NFL was a segregated league, prohibiting African-Americans from playing. In 1936, the NFL had its first official college draft.

NFL Football Today News - Coach Ed Thomas Shot

noreply@blogger.com (SJennings) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:33:00 +0000

NFL Football Today News - High school football coach Ed Thomas was shot and killed by one of his players in Parkersburg, IA on Wednesday. Thomas was 58 years old.

Previously, Thomas was the coach at Aplington-Parkersburg High School. During his tenure there, Thomas produced four NFL linemen.

Thomas was shot by 24-year-old Mark Becker, a former player of Thomas'. Becker shot Thomas in the weight room where the coach was working with about 20 players. Becker was supposed to be in a facility undergoing psychiatric evaluation.

"We didn't just lose a football coach. We lost an icon," commented Thomas' barber, Tom Teeple.

Print Out Your NFL Football Game Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (SJennings) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:59:00 +0000

For football fans, this is a tough time of year. The draft is over, and preseason seems like it's eons away.

To help pass the time before the first game of the season, try printing out the 2009 NFL football game schedule. Visit DocSports.com and check out the schedules page for an easy-to-read, printable NFL schedule.

You can also visit the calendars page of KeepandShare.com. This site offers a one-page, printable NFL calendar that includes all preseason and regular season games.

Once your schedule is printed, you can highlight the games you're most looking forward to and that are broadcast on TV. Remember, preseason begins August 9th, so the wait is almost over.

Finding NFL Football Scores Online

noreply@blogger.com (SJennings) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:06:00 +0000

Once preseason arrives, hardcore fans can't live without their NFL football scores. Thankfully, there are several easily accessible sites online to find scores in a flash.

The largest site is ESPN.com, where you can view scores and get game predictions. Fans can even download a scoreboard widget for their desktops to stay apprised of all the latest NFL games.

If you need your scores on the go, you can also sign up for free ESPN alerts on your mobile device. You will receive single game scores as well as breaking league news.

Another helpful site is CBSSports.com. The CBS site is regularly updated with all the latest games and also offers a scoreboard widget for die-hard fans.

NFL Football Schedule Preseason 2009

noreply@blogger.com (SJennings) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:52:00 +0000

If you're an avid football fan and just can't wait until fall for the official season, you're in luck. Preseason 2009 begins on Sunday, August 9.

For the official NFL football schedule for the preseason, check out NFL.com/schedules. You can find full listings for the preseason, regular season, and postseason.

The schedule contains a wealth of information, including the locations and times of the games as well as if they're available for network viewing. Networks hosting this year's preseason games include FOX, ESPN, and CBS.

The schedule also has a link for fans to buy tickets to any listed preseason game. The link will show you a website and a phone number through which you can purchase tickets.

There Might Be New NFL Football Jerseys for Michael Vick

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:40:00 +0000

Former pro football player Michael Vick is getting out of jail in a few days and reports say that he might be coming back into the NFL. Vick had been charged and sentenced to over a year in jail for conducting illegal dog fights on his property in Georgia. He was found guilty, and his life changed from being a famous, rich NFL super star to a bankrupt criminal.

Now that Vick’s time is up in prison, he will be on house arrest for several months. Reports say that if he proves himself to Commissioner Goodell, he might be able to come back in the league before the 2009 season begins. So does this mean there will be NFL Football Jerseys with Mike Vick's name on the back on them again? And which team will pick him up? We’ll find out in a couple of months.

Top NFL College Football Prospects Gear Up for Training Camp

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:02:00 +0000

Training camp is amongst the NFL once again. The rookies are in camp first, most of which came from the NFL draft a few weeks back. It’s now time to find the top NFL college football prospects.

Sanchez seems to be doing ok over at Jets training camp. He also has been handling the New York media really well, too. Sanchez is projected as one of the best picks from the draft. We will see if he can take the starting position away from Kellen Clemens.

Other top picks begin camp as well. It will be really interesting to see how faces like Beanie Wells, Michael Crabtree, Mathew Stafford, and the other first rounders do after they get out training camp.

Where are Former NFL Football Players Now?

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:06:00 +0000

Being an NFL football player has quite the advantages. Although you risk getting seriously injured every time you step onto the field, the rewards are incredible. You receive fame, fortune, and you belong to a game that has been a part of America for more than a century.

But what happens to former NFL football players? Where or what do they do when they finally retire from the game? There are those privileged ones that still stay close to the game, but in other facets. For example, broadcasting is a great way to be a part of the NFL. Michael Strahan recently retired and now is an anchor to the FOX NFL Pregame show with former players as well.

Other players simply retire and spend the rest of their lives with their family and friends.

Future NFL Schedules for the 2009 Season are Set

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:45:00 +0000

Even though the regular and playoff seasons are over in the NFL doesn't mean there is nothing special going on. There are great off-season milestones such as free agency, the NFL draft, and future NFL schedules being revealed.

There have been some important moves made around the NFL during the offseason regarding free agency and the NFL draft was a highly viewed program on ESPN. An interesting part of the off-season is the revealing of the upcoming season schedule. This is where coaches and staff come together and analyze their given schedule and the teams they must play against.

If you are a football fan, you would have loved watching the NFL Network and the showing of the 2009 season schedule.

Did You Know You Can Bet All Types of NFL Odds?

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:05:00 +0000

The NFL has struck popularity with sports betters. There is something about the game of football that exhilarates the American people. People of all ages are passionate about the game. Some are so passionate as to bet on the games in Vegas or through online sports betting sites.

If you are 21 years old in the United States, you can join an online sports betting website and bet on numerous facets of the NFL. You can get all the NFL odds, point spreads, money lines, prop bets, and more.

Some of the most popular sites for this are Betus.com, Bodog.com, and more. Do your due diligence before placing your wagers and have fun!

The NFL Draft: A Closer Look

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Fri, 01 May 2009 06:57:00 +0000

The NFL Draft this year was remarkable. With incredible coverage from ESPN, ESPN 2, and the NFL Network, there was nonstop analysis and information regarding the draft.

The first pick of the NFL Draft was given to the Detroit Lions. Last season, the Lions failed to win a game and went 0-16. They decided to go with a young quarterback named Matthew Stafford from Georgia. The deal was struck a day before the actual draft. Stafford agreed to a 6 year contract worth no less than $41.7 million and the potential to make up to $78.

For more information regarding the picks in the draft, check out NFL.com.

NFL Mock Draft Gives Sports World an Inside Tip on NFL Draft Picks

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:06:00 +0000

The NFL draft is coming later this month, and this means one thing: Mel Kiper's NFL mock draft picks. Mel Kiper is a long time member of ESPN and is infamous for his accurate pre-draft pick knowledge. This has caused ESPN to do a segment where Mel Kiper discusses his “mock” draft picks before the actual draft.

Mel Kiper analyzes different players and their positions and tries to see what team can benefit from them. It is very interesting to watch, especially since the only thing going on in the NFL off-season is trade talk. The mock draft is a great way to see where players stack up amongst each other.

Controversy Strikes Regarding NFL Overtime Rule

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:06:00 +0000

In the 2008 season, controversy rose due to comments made by Donovan McNabb after an overtime tie with the Cincinnati Bengals. According to McNabb, he did not understand the NFL overtime rule that a tie can occur if no points have been scored at the end of the OT.

This was a major talking point to sports talk show hosts all over the country, especially in Philadelphia. But this mishap got NFL officials thinking after the season was over during their discussions relating to the modification of rules for the next season.

Overtime in the NFL has been criticized for some time now. The fact that a game can be determined based on the toss of a coin has many people convinced that there must be a better way to decide overtime. However, no changes have been made regarding the overtime rule for the 2009 season.

NFL Vegas Odds with Vegasinsider.com

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:26:00 +0000

The National Football League is great for many reasons. It provides an amazing atmosphere filled with passionate fans, coaches, and players. This multi-billion dollar sport is the most watched and followed sport in the United States.

Football is also great for sports betting. It provides even more excitement as you root for the team you want to win. If you are in Las Vegas, you can bet on these games legally. You can also bet online with companies that are based outside of the United States.

If you want to learn more information on NFL Vegas odds, go to vegasinsider.com. This site provides you with great information regarding the odds and spreads of any NFL football game.

Dallas Cowboys Have the Most Known NFL Cheerleaders

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:52:00 +0000

NFL Cheerleaders are very popular in American culture. But perhaps the most notorious out of all teams in the NFL are the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. With their well known blue and white costumes, blue stars, and white leather cowboy boots, the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders dazzle and amaze the sports world.

If you are a cheerleader and want to cheer in the NFL, your dream is most likely to be a Cowboys cheerleader. Their reign of popularity out of all other teams is a legacy that will never die.

Cheerleaders in the NFL have become so popular that there are television reality shows that surround some of the squads. Examples of this are the San Diego Chargers girls and of course, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

Where You Can Order Youth NFL Football Jerseys

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:53:00 +0000

Looking for a great present to give to a child? Are they interested in football? How about an NFL jersey?

The official website to order your premium quality youth NFL football jerseys is NFLshop.com. When you place your order, you are dealing with the NFL itself and not some outside company. This allows great customer assurance and quality.

Jerseys are not as expensive as they used to be. And if you are getting a youth jersey, the prices are less expensive as well.

The website has more than jerseys as well. If you are looking for different types of NFL merchandise, the NFL Shop has it.

NFL.com is the Ultimate NFL Football Online Site

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:11:00 +0000

NFL Football Online - The NFL is one of the most popular sports in the US today. It began many years ago, but has grown dramatically thanks to fan interest and the media. There are websites and television channels dedicated to the NFL, and fans everywhere can now access football 24/7 if they would like.

One great website is called NFL.com. This is the official website for the NFL. They provide the most recent news about football, even during the off season.

If you love streaming media of players, coaches, and analysts then you will love this site. There are breaking stories and photos as well.

NFL Football Trivia - Do You Think You Know Your Football?

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:34:00 +0000

Think you know your NFL football trivia? The game of football is legendary and one of America's most popular sports. There have been many greats, and many have set unbelievable records.

If you are interested in researching the history of the NFL or would like to play trivia games related to the NFL, there are many games and books out you can purchase so you can show off your NFL IQ.

ESPN.com also has trivia games you can play. Fantasy football is something else you can join and play for free. Test your knowledge against others and see if you have what it takes to be number one.

NFL Monday Night Football is a Great American Tradition

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:03:00 +0000

NFL Monday Night Football has been around since the season of 1970. On this September evening, Monday nights during football season would never be the same. Thanks to the people of ABC, a football tradition has been immortalized in the homes of millions of families, as well as in sports bars, restaurants, and anywhere else you can think of.

Monday Night Football had a wonderful original cast that made the program what it is today. From then to now, there have been many celebrities, politicians, and NFL superstars that have joined the commentators during a game. This ongoing legacy of Monday Night Football can now be seen on ESPN every Monday during the season.

NFL Football Odds at Footballlocks.com

noreply@blogger.com (ASU10) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:21:00 +0000

Although the NFL season is over, you still should know about a great website that gives you all kinds of betting information for football. The site is called footballlocks.com, and this page is a great tool for anyone interested in sports betting.

On this site is NFL football odds, the point spreads for each game, and picks and predictions from professionals. You can place your bets directly on the website. This is good because you do not have to deal with a bookie.

Place your picks on preseason, regular season, the playoffs, and even the Pro Bowl!