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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 do have on the ability of an athlete to run. What is a knee pad? Let’s…

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…

Helmets, shoulder pads, cleats, and other football equipment are expensive. Do high school football teams provide equipment? At my high school, we provide all of our football players with nearly all the equipment they need. Students only have to pay for equipment if they lose it.  Do you have to buy your own high school…

College football is a common sporting event to watch on Saturdays part of the year. Why then, is the college football championship played on Monday? We’ll examine how the college football championship works, and why college football officials change game day for the playoffs and the national title game. The Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961…