The NFC North, or The National Football Conference – Northern Division, is one of the four National Football Conference (NFC) divisions in the National Football League (NFL). This tough division features the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Lions. The division was established in 1967 as the Central Division. In 1970, the […]
Inspirational Football Stories Archive
You'll find interesting football stories on individual players and coaches. You'll find insights into 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 about 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.
AFC West Division of the NFL
The AFC West, or The American Football Conference – Western Division, is one of four American Football Conference (AFC) divisions in the National Football League (NFL). This competitive division features the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers. The AFC West was established in 1960 as the American Football League’s […]
How Rings Does Tom Brady Have?
Tom Brady is regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time. His astounding success has led him to seven Super Bowl rings. That total is more than any other player or coach in NFL history. Winning six Super Bowls with Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, Brady moved to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and […]
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
No game in the NFL is easy to win. That is especially true in the playoffs when the season is on the line. The NFL playoffs pit the best teams against each other in a single-elimination format, the only league to do that of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States. It […]
How many games in an NFL season?
The NFL is in a league of its own for a number of reasons. One of those reasons is that there are so few games. How many games are there in the NFL season? Despite having so few games, the NFL still rakes in money. The league made over $14 million in revenue in 2019, […]
How Long Is A Football Game?
Many factors influence the length of a football game, no matter what league it may be. For example, in professional football, quarters are 15 minutes. But the average professional football game is 3 hours and 12 minutes. Playing time can be lengthened by weather, sideline antics, the time between plays, and more. In addition, if […]
American Football Day
The reason American Football Day is called American Football Day and not just “Football Day” is elementary. In Europe, Football is Soccer. In Canada, it is Canadian Football. While in Australia, it is Australian Rules Football. People often refer to Rugby as football. So, to differentiate it, it is American Football Day which is celebrated […]
Man Coverage in Football
Man coverage is a simple yet challenging to play defensive strategy. It isn’t used on every play, but man coverage is an essential part of football. What is Man Coverage in Football? Man coverage, or man-to-man coverage, is a style of defense that is common in football. A defensive player is lined up to guard […]
NFL Quarterbacks By The Numbers
Let’s be honest about NFL Quarterbacks. Very few followers of the NFL are qualified to understand and grade talent like a pro scout. That’s why easy-to-measure physical qualities like hand size are used to gauge future success among quarterbacks. It might be easier to understand Bret Favre’s success for his 10.38” hands rather than understand […]
Colin Kaepernick: The Hero America Needed
“He was not simply content with being successful. He wanted to be great.” So said Cornel West, Professor Of Public Philosophy at Harvard Divinity School, as he awarded Colin Kaepernick the W.E.B DuBois Medal for contributions to African American culture and the life of the mind. Colin Kaepernick’s solid resumé From the very start, no […]
NFL Draft Winners and Losers
It’s time to take a look at the NFL Draft winners and losers from the 2020 draft. The most-watched draft in NFL history brought us into NFL coaches’ homes up close and personal. After seeing Kliff Kingsbury’s house, more than a few of us wondered why we didn’t consider football coaching as a profession. But […]
Super Bowl Quotes, Trivia, FAQ’s
We’ve got the Super Bowl quotes, FAQs, and fun facts to prep you for the big game. If not the whole world, America makes the time to watch the game. It’s the pinnacle of the NFL season. The Super Bowl now ranks right up there with Christmas, Hannukah, Halloween, and New Year’s Eve as one […]