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 those in Siberia, football fans need to come dressed and ready for the conditions. As […]
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.
Football Positions Explained: Offensive, Defensive
Understanding all football positions on offense and defense is one of the more difficult things for a new football fan. It isn’t straightforward with so many players on the field and similarly dressed. Understanding these roles on the football field will help you better understand the game. This includes the strategies and tactics teams employ […]
Vince Lombardi Quotes
Our Vince Lombardi quotes will find you ready to suit up for the Ice Bowl at Lambeau Field and play the Cowboys. Hey, there’s a reason his name is on the Super Bowl trophy. The Brooklyn-born Vince Lombardi never had a losing season as a coach. He won five NFL championships in seven years, including […]
Peyton Manning Quotes
Our Peyton Manning quotes highlight the intellect, skills, and humor of the Pro Football and College Football Hall of Famer. The former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos NFL quarterback was the top QB in the NFL for many seasons. He won the league Most Valuable Player Award five times and is widely regarded as one […]
Why Pro Players Chose Their Jersey Numbers
There was a time in many professional sports when jersey numbers were just assigned to a player. For some teams, this is still the case. However, for other teams, players have some say in the matter. As a result, there are some interesting stories about how some pros selected their jersey numbers. Let’s take a […]
Football Team Names
The best football team names inspire players, coaches, and fans. Look for a team name that is descriptive of your group, memorable, and one that folks can get excited about. Don’t be afraid to be a bit different. Consider adding an adjective like color to the suggestions that feature a noun to make them stand […]
Football Quotes
Here’s a hard-hitting collection of awesome, inspirational football quotes in a quick-glance format. Motivate your players, inspire fans, or simply amuse yourself with these funny and motivational quotations. Have you loved football your whole life? These are for you. Best Football Quotations See Time For an NFL Initiative to Help Stop Gun Violence. Funny Football […]
All About The American Football
To be an expert on the actual ball in American football is a little more involved than you might think. We’ve pulled together 50 fast facts on the American football in a question-and-answer format. After you’ve read through these, you might not be a top authority, but you’ll know a lot more than the average […]
Christmas 2023 NFL Games Schedule
The NFL game schedule for Christmas 2023 (December 25) features three games. For the tripleheader, we’ve noted the teams competing, scheduled game times, and TV channels to watch the games. NFL Games on Christmas 2023 The three games scheduled for December 25, 2023, are as follows: 1.) Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City ChiefsStart Time: […]
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Games
Watching the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys host NFL football games on Thanksgiving is a tradition, like serving turkey and stuffing for a Thanksgiving meal. It seems many families plan their Thanksgiving meal around the football games’ timing, eating either at halftime or between games. How did NFL games on Thanksgiving become such a popular […]
2023 NFL Games On Thanksgiving
The NFL Schedule of games for Thanksgiving 2023 – Thursday, November 23 – is once again a tripleheader. Check out the teams playing, scheduled game times, and TV channels to view the games below. NFL Game Schedule – Thanksgiving 2023 The three games are as follows: 1.) Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions.Start Time: 12:30 […]
American Football vs. Canadian Football
Gridiron Football has taken shape in two different formats: American Football and Canadian Football. While the two takes on the game of football are similar, there are some key differences. Canadian Football is about eight years older than its southern counterpart, having been played for the first time in 1861. American Football, first played in […]