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Winning With No's
NO playbook, NO long practices and NO blocking sleds. Not exactly what you would expect from a successful college football team. But at...
A Little Giant
People have been underestimating Darren Sproles his entire life. At 5'6" he is the shortest player currently in the NFL. People have doubted his ability since he...
Summer Camp
All professional athletes have a high level of athletic ability, so what separates the guy who is riding the bench from the one who is starring in the highlight reels...
Quest to be the Best
In the busy world in which we live, many people start things and don't finish them. The starting quarterback for the Florida Gators football team is not one of them...
From the Hardwood to the Gridiron
A college football team is trying an experiment. The team plans on using a point guard for a quarterback. Sound funny? Well, it's true! This season the...
Coming Up Roses
A giant duck held aloft a bouquet of roses as a group of overjoyed college students lifted it high off the ground in celebration. Beginner sports fans might wonder...
Going for Perfection
Perfection is a strong word. It means no flaws and no mistakes. In sports, a perfect season is hard to come by. It means that a team has to go all out in every...
College Football's Best
The college football universe is full of talented players. From national championship contenders to small Division III schools, players work hard all weekend...
All-Americans
All over the country, thousands of students play high school sports. They play for a number of reasons. Many simply loves sports, some just enjoy competition and...
Making up a Defense
The next two months will be full of football. Between college bowl games and the pro football playoffs, every sports fan is...
Tough Decision
A good quarterback knows how to make good decisions. Throw deep to a streaking receiver or dump a...
Bowl Season
It's a season of joy, anticipation and cheer. Sports fans seem to have a spring in their step and excitement fills the air. Expectations are high as fans...
One vs. Two
In college football, there isn't a championship tournament. No win-or-go-home games where the winner advances to the next round. What college football does have are...
Karl's Mailbag 12
Q:
When was the first professional football game played? Benson from Oklahoma
A:
Benson, the first professional football game was on...
A Thanksgiving Tradition
Thanksgiving is all about family, friends and, of course, football. The sport has taken its place right alongside turkey as an integral part of the holiday. Whether ...
Setting Goals
Every team starts every season with a goal. Some teams have championship aspirations, while others dream of making the playoffs. Some teams might just want to win...
The Kicking Game
When you think about football players, a couple of positions may come to mind. You have strong lineman and speedy running backs, rocket-armed quarterbacks and...
Staying Strong
It's nearly halfway through the pro football season, and the league is starting to get a sense of which teams will compete for a spot in the playoffs and, eventually...
Karl's Mailbag 10
Q:
What is the record for the longest field goal in the NFL? Amanda from Michigan
A:
Amanda two players...
Battling the Elements
In football, it's important to be prepared. Players and coaches not only have to know their plays, but understand what type of plays their opponents might run, too...
Rivalries
This weekend, the college football schedule will have a little bit more luster than usual. The calendar is deep into October now, meaning that college campuses all...
Karl's Mailbag 8
Q:
What is the length and width of a football field? Megan from Missouri
A:
Thanks for that question Megan. A football field's...
Never Giving Up
Week after week they took the field, trying their hardest. Week after week they fell short, heading back to the locker room in defeat. Now, finally, they get to...
Avoiding a Letdown
During the course of the pro football season, certain games on the schedule loom bigger than others. Games against traditional or divisional rivals are usually...
Ironmen
Every week he comes to work. He puts on his pads, his uniform and his helmet and takes the field with his team. It's been this way since 1992. For the last 17 years...
Big Time Plays
There is a saying in sports - "big time players make big time plays in big time games." Every week during the pro football season, some players get an opportunity...
Coming Back
For many athletes, finding a rhythm is a key to success. That's why they practice so much to get a feel for playing the game, to get their body used to performing...
Leading the Charge
The college and high school football seasons are already underway and pro football teams will play their first Sunday games this weekend. As the seasons move along...
Conference Calls
With the college football season getting underway, there's a lot of talk about conferences. Unlike pro football, which has divisions, big-time college teams are...
Unsung Heroes
As the start of the pro football season gets closer and closer, the media and fans start to focus more on the sport. Often this talk focuses on star players playing...
Karl's Mailbag 6
Q:
Is there a point limit in professional football? Stewart from South Carolina
A:
Stewart, thanks for writing in. There is no point limit in professional...
Pre-Season Football
Training camps are over. Pro football teams are back in their home stadiums, putting on their uniforms and playing games against other teams. True, teams will only...
ESPN Kids Writer Mailbag 15
Q:
What do pro football coaches look for in a running back and why do running backs only play in the pros for 3 to 4 years? Zachary from Georgia...
The College Game
The term "back to school" means different things for different people. It can mean the end of carefree summer days, but also...
Going to Camp
The calendar doesn't quite read August yet, but some athletes have already started acting like it is football season. It will be more than a month until pro teams...
ESPN Kids Writer Mailbag 11
Q:
What are college football coaches looking for in high school student athletes? Khalil from Tennessee
A:
Khalil, that is a tough question. Mostly...
ESPN Kids Writer Mailbag Week of 5/11
Q:
What is the black stuff that football players wear under their eyes? What is it made out of? What does it do? Brian from Tempe, AZ
A:
Brian, many players in all...
Voices of the Game
Everybody wants tickets to the big game. There's nothing better than watching your favorite team live, sitting in the stadium or the arena cheering with...
Top Picks
Many young athletes around the world dream of playing professional sports. From the first time some children swing a bat, throw a football or kick a soccer ball...
Working Hard in Practice
On the football field, one of the most important positions is the quarterback. The quarterback usually calls the plays in the huddle and takes...
Behind The Scenes
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Superstars Changing Teams
Although fall is months away, it's never too early to start thinking about football. And recently, as winter slowly changes into spring...
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