When football trick plays work, they’re a lot of fun to watch. A well-run trick play might make the local news, and the better ones can go from a lot of hits on YouTube to a viral sensation. Trick plays can also change the outcome of games. In addition to plays resulting in scores, the […]
Inspirational Football Stories
You'll find interesting football stories on individual players and coaches. You'll find insights on how players think about the game.
Check out our fun and interesting features on pros like Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers. Or, learn about NFL teams like the Cowboys and Broncos, college teams and youth squads. We cover topics like the history of college football and fun facts about the Super Bowl.
Many of our readers enjoy stories of players overcoming obstacles. For example, read about the cancer survivor who went on to play D1 college ball. Or, another example, you might like the Iowa Hawkeyes tradition of players, coaches, and fans acknowledging hospital patients. And, we have fan guides for pro and college teams. There's even an article with some winning tips for your Thanksgiving game of touch.
And, that's not all. One of our favorites is a story on the homecoming queen who kicks a winning field goal. Also, find out all you can about one of the rising stars of the NFL: Lamar Jackson. We take a deep dive into his bio, quotes, and fun facts.
21 Best Quotes: Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers & Peyton
When it comes to the quarterback position in the NFL, there are 3 QBs who stand out consistently as the cream of the crop: Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Peyton Manning. Whether it’s reading a defense’s complex blitzing scheme or leading their respective teams to a score in the last 2 minutes of a game, […]
NFL’s Best Rivalry: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
The two most storied NFL franchises. The Black-and-Blue Division. Coaches like Vince Lombardi and George Halas. The venues: Lambeau Field and Soldier Field. Players like Ditka, Farve, Nitschke, Sayers, Starr, and Payton. Fan bases who love their teams. Winning histories. Championships. NFL’s Best Rivalry: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears The best rivalry in the […]
19 Funny Football Quotes
Football season’s start is just around the corner. To get you in the football frame of mind, here are a few funny football quotations. You have to play this game like somebody just hit your mother with a two-by-four. Dan Birdwell Funny football quotations from Erma Bombeck Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They […]
How fans stay warm at football games
Your favorite team is playing but it’s freezin’ out. How to stay warm at football games? Lambeau Field in the dead of winter – there’s a reason they call it the “Frozen Tundra.” With temperatures sometimes below zero and wind chills rivaling Siberia’s, football fans need to come dressed ready for the conditions. As they […]
D3 College Football’s Best Rivalry: Johnnies vs. Tommies
SPECIAL Johnnies vs. Tommies coverage to sportsfeelgoodstories.com by Gene McGivern, St. Thomas Sports Information Director. Life is like a box of chocolates. Most of the time, that is. An exception comes with the approach of the annual Tommie-Johnnie football game. This week, with the lead-up to game day, you always know what you’re going to […]
Top Ten Things a Green Bay Packer Fan Should Know
So, if you were born anywhere near the state of Wisconsin, you should have a good handle on Top Ten Things a Green Bay Packer Fan Should Know. More of a Green Bay Packer fan than a football fan, Sara, my 11-year-old daughter was very excited about the prospect of attending her first Packer game […]