Who doesn’t love a good college football or NFL game? We spend Saturdays glued to the television watching College Football. Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays are devoted to a heavy dose of NFL games. We think about football pretty much 24-7. The Story Behind College Football and the NFL When you’re thinking about the game, it’s […]
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.
Bullied Boy’s University of Tennessee T-Shirt Design Goes Viral
Here’s the story of a University of Tennessee t-shirt design that went viral. It was just another day at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Students were rushing to classes with their books and computers. Professors were reviewing their notes for their upcoming lectures. Everything seemed normal, but far away events would change that drastically. […]
Johnny Robinson: A Football Player With Heart
Taking 25 shots of Novocaine from his ribs to his spine, Johnny Robinson felt like a pincushion as he prepared to play in Super Bowl IV. The shots deadened some of the pain with three broken ribs incurred during the AFL Championship game against the Oakland Raiders. A doctor was assigned to sit next to […]
Tom Brady’s Wife: Gisele Bundchen
By now, most folks know that Tom Brady’s ex-wife is Gisele Bündchen and that Tom isn’t the only superstar in his family. Getting to Know Gisele Bündchen While most of America is familiar with Brady, Gisele isn’t as well known in some households. She was commonly referred to as “Tom Brady’s Wife,” but that is […]
High School Football Madness: Gonzaga vs. DeMatha
In the 2nd best high school football game ever played, it was one surprise after another. Gonzaga walked away with a 46 to 43 victory over DeMatha for the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) championship when the final tally was recorded. Instant Classic High School Football Game:Gonzaga vs. DeMatha This game had it all. The […]
Atlanta Falcons Fan Guide, Schedule, Traditions
This Atlanta Falcons Fan Guide will get you pumped for the NFL season if you’re a fan of the Dirty Birds. It’s a great resource for the season schedule, famous players, rivalries, and traditions. Being an Atlanta Falcons Fan Guide The Atlanta Falcons joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1965, when the league […]
Minnesota Vikings Fan Guide, Schedule, Traditions
The Minnesota Vikings franchise began in 1961 and made its presence known with a league championship in 1969 (before the NFL-AFL merger). The Vikes have also appeared in four Super Bowls in the team’s first 16 years. In fact, the Vikings boast one of the highest winning percentages in the entire NFL since their inception. […]
Chicago Bears Fan Guide, Schedule, Traditions
Da Bears! This Chicago Bears Fan Guide is your blueprint to following one of the most storied franchises in the league. If you’re new to pro football or new to Chicago, this short read will get you up to speed quickly. And, if you’re a long-time fan, it will serve as a handy reference resource […]
Green Bay Packers: Schedule, Meme, Tickets
The Green Bay Packers. Even folks that don’t know a field goal is worth three points have heard of the Packers. When the nickname of your host city is “Titletown,” it’s not difficult to understand that there’s a rich history of championships. The smallest town to host an NFL team, Green Bay, has been blessed […]
JJ Watt Quotes for Inspiration
These JJ Watt quotes will give you a taste of how the NFL star and humanitarian thinks about things. When Houston Texans’ defensive end Justin James Watt was able to raise over $33 million in relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey, it fulfilled what his mother taught him as a child. Popularly known as JJ Watt, […]
Can a Woman play in the NFL?
Can a woman play in the NFL? There can be no saying whether the founders of the National Football League ever thought of women playing in the league. Since its inception, the NFL has been an all-male affair on the player’s side. That could change in the near future. Becca Longo of Arizona is the […]