football tips

College Football Facts

College football has come a long way since the sport's opening kickoff in the late 1860s. From helmets to the shape of the ball and from the size of the field to the amount of players on a team, the game has undergone a multitude of change in its evolution.

How to Play Safety in Football

The safety position on a football team requires a player that has a combination of athleticism and aggressiveness. The safety plays both the pass and the run and needs to be able to cover swift receivers and punish hard-charging running backs.

How to Play Better Football

There is always room for improvement in a player's performance on the football field, whether it is knowing an assignment, reacting to a play or being up to the task physically when the time comes. There are specific things that football players can do to play better football, such as studying game films, working out with dedication and learning the playbook.

How to Tackle in Football

Gary Reasons is a man I'd listen to when it comes to tackling. I have no doubt that a Bill Parcells coached LB knows what a tackle is, so listen up.

How to Take a Hit in Football

Since Gary Reasons dished out hits in the NFL all the time, it's fair to assume he can give good advice on taking them too.

How to Play Two Hand Touch Football

Two-hand touch football is a version of American football that can be played by as few as three players. The rules of two-hand touch football differ greatly from tackle football, with the most obvious being the method of "tackling" an opponent.

How to Play Football in the NFL

The NFL is an exclusive club. Less than 1,600 people make an NFL roster every year despite a massive amount of talent trying to get that shot at glory. Most general managers refer to it as a numbers game because so many people vie for so few slots.

What to Eat to Gain Weight for Football

Anyone wanting to bulk up for football should not simply run to the nearest fast food joint and order 50 sides of fries. Gaining weight for football should be a gradual task, with calories incrementally increased over several weeks.