Football: History, Rules, And Common Mistakes — It’s known simply as football here in the US, but the game is called American football around the world. Our sports experts will answer your questions about the rules, and traditions all while helping you learn everything you need to know to become a passionate football fan.
In high school football, a fumble can change the course of an entire game, but what are the rules for advancing a fumble once the ball is recovered? After extensively researching high school football rules and regulations, I have gathered enough information to determine if advancing a fumble is allowed in the sport. In this…
Football is governed by many rules for specific situations. Let’s learn why teams can’t advance the ball on a muffed punt in college football. We’ll talk about muffed punts and some aspects of college football that you might not have known about, in addition to the reasoning behind some rules. What is a muffed punt?…
When football players take the field, they wear what looks like a lot of safety gear. How much does the helmet that a college football player wears weigh? We’ll examine the purpose of a college football helmet as well as what materials are used to arrive at the fairly common weight. While the actual weight…
High school football games are much cheaper to attend than NFL games. What do high school football tickets cost? As a high school and professional football fan in Texas, I know that high school football is more expensive here because of the price of the stadiums. Some high school football stadiums cost a fortune here,…
Ever seen photos of players traveling to the stadium – or their headshots? They often look good. So why do college football players wear suits? We’ll discuss some stats we found about how college football players are expected to dress in public and during photo shoots. We’ll also talk about some rules that colleges have…
NFL and college football players previously wore knee pads. Why don’t college football players wear knee pads anymore? We’ll examine when football players were required to wear knee pads, what made this rule change, and what impact knee pads have on an athlete’s ability to run. What is a knee pad? Let’s clarify There is…
Names on the back of football jerseys are a common theme within the NFL, but many fans are wondering why this isn’t always the case with college football. After extensively researching NCAA guidelines, I have gathered enough information to determine if college football uniforms have names included on the back. In this article, we’ll be…
College football is ingrained in American history and culture, but the price to attend a game can be cringingly expensive at times. After extensively researching college football prices, I have gathered enough information to determine why tickets can be so expensive. In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at the different factors that…
Jersey numbers have been standardized in every college football game, but are players allowed to choose any number that they want? After extensively researching NCAA regulations, I have gathered enough information to determine if college football players are allowed to wear any number they want on their (expensive) football uniforms. In this article, we’ll be…
Some high school players want to use their own helmets instead of those the school provides. Can you wear your own helmet for high school football? At my high school, we allow players to use their own helmets as long as the Virginia Tech safety rating is at least as high as those the school…
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