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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.

Can you keep your high school football jersey?
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Can you keep your high school football jersey?

High school football players tend to play a few years of high school football then graduate from the school. For memory’s sake, are they allowed to keep the jersey? There are no real set rules when it comes to keeping your high school football jersey, though generally the school and athletic association owns the jersey….

High School Football Requirements
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High School Football Requirements

What are the minimum high school football requirements? How fit do you have to be to play high school football, and do you need good grades? The minimum grades in your state are probably low – they’ll let a C student but maybe not a D student play high school football. You may also need…

Here’s how many years you can play High School football!
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Here’s how many years you can play High School football!

Most high school football players play until they graduate. How many years are they eligible to play high school football? Typically, high school football players have a total of 4 years of eligibility total, across all schools. This can change in the event of unusual circumstances, like serious illness affecting a player’s ability to atten…

Do You Have to Wear Knee Pads in High School Football?
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Do You Have to Wear Knee Pads in High School Football?

While some protective equipment is mandatory, other equipment is only recommended. Do you have to wear knee pads in high school football? Yes, you have to wear knee pads in high school football. The NFHS (national federation of state high school associations) makes the rules about what equipment is required. Knee pads are required equipment. …

Can you play high school football at 18
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Can you play high school football at 18

Many people are still in high school at 18 or 19. Can you play high school football at 18? What are the rules for older players? Yes, you can still play high school football at 18 or 19. If you turned 19 before last September, you are too old to play. If you had a…

Can high school football players get paid?
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Can high school football players get paid?

Nowadays, college athletes can earn money from sponsorships, endorsements, and autograph signings. Can high school football players get paid?  Usually, high school football players are not allowed to profit from the sport. Until recently, college football had strict amateurism requirements, where athletes could only get scholarships and not profit in other ways. While these rules…

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