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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Football Field Dimensions, Size, Diagram
American football field dimensions and size are standard across all levels of play, including high school, college, and pros. Football Field Dimensions Let’s take a look at some of the critical measurements and distances used on the gridiron. A football field’s dimensions are 360 feet long by 160 feet wide. This includes room for both […]
NFC South Division — NFL
The NFC South, or The National Football Conference – South, is one of the four National Football Conference (NFC) divisions in the National Football League (NFL). This division features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and the Carolina Panthers. Based on these teams’ all-time winning percentage, this has traditionally been one of […]
Football Slang
Football slang has some pretty strange terms. What’s a slobberknocker? Does everyone know what the A-Gap is? How about a pooch kick? Many of the terms, such as bye, scramble, and shotgun, have meanings outside of football. But within the game—especially to coaches, players, and serious fans—football slang terms take on meaning. Here is our […]
NFC West Division – NFL
The NFC West Division of the National Football League comprises four teams: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and Arizona Cardinals. It’s a very competitive division with great rivalries among all four teams. All four NFC West teams have made it to the Super Bowl. The SF 49ers made it seven times (1982, […]
NFC East Division – NFL
The NFC East, or The National Football Conference – Eastern Division, is one of the four National Football Conference (NFC) divisions in the National Football League (NFL) and arguably the most successful. This great division showcases the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders. It was established in 1967 as the National […]
NFC North
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 […]
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 […]