Football Coaching and Development by Age

Young Football

Developing excellence in a young football player is a fine art. Each age brings its own challenges and hurtles, but the approach, patience and guidance should be focused on the age of the potential team player. Children are still in the development of their physical bodies and should be given tasks that they can achieve within their age groups. The variances and approach are called ‘Introduction’ (ages 6-8), ‘Foundation’ (ages 9-13) and ‘Refinement’ (ages 14-16). Each level brings a difference in learning, growing and philosophy for young football coaching. Continue reading “Football Coaching and Development by Age”

Top 10 Funny Outdoor Billboards

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Advertising is an art and if a marketing guru is also creative, they can reach beyond the boundaries of the mundane and boring and design an ad that will be remembered for a long time (or at least a few months). As a society, we associate commercials as a bad experience, only comparable to going to the dentist. For outdoor billboards, you have the added disadvantage that these are typically viewed in the seven seconds someone is driving buy. This means the advertisement has to be noticeable, creative, potentially funny and grab the attention, in 7 seconds.

Here are some very creative outdoor billboard ads that could be award winners:
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If You Saw the Football Equipment of the 1920’s, You Wouldn’t Have Played the Game

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Football has become an iconic American sport, with billions of dollars spent each year on teams, players, stadiums, electronic scoreboards, equipment and, of course, merchandising. The sport itself has experienced an evolution, from humble beginnings as a spinoff of a kind of Rugby game, to the mega-sport of today. If you could turn back the hands of time and attend a football game in the 1920’s, you might not want to watch it.
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The Evolution of Our Beloved American Football Game

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The U.S. considers football to be our own American sport and has made a rather profitable business out of it. In towns and cities across the country, local, collegiate, state and national football games are celebrated with fanfare like no other. The actual history and evolution of our oh-so-well-loved sport is actually quite interesting and surprising.
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College Recruiting for Football

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Each season, everyone holds their breathe in anticipation for the recruiting process of the nation’s best college football teams. This year is no different, and it brings excitement as well as drama to the scene. While no one ever has a college football recruiting day, there were quite a few twists to the process. Alex Collins had an extra hurtle to overcome in signing up with the Arkansas Razorbacks. It turns out his Mom refused to sign the letter of intent because she wanted him to be closer to home in Florida. Alex received a reprieve when his father agreed to co-sign and the letter was sent.

OleMiss had reason to celebrate (and they did rather exuberantly) when they signed the nation’s number one player: Robert Nkemdiche. Alabama’s Crimson Tide has achieved an accomplishment to be proud of. They are officially the Number 1 recruiting class in the country, for a second year, outbeating Ohio State and Florida. So far, they have signed twenty five prospects to national letters of intent. Something to note is that 18 of these are among the ESPN 300. This includes a well received Alvin Kamara (number 32 on the ESPN list).
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Health and Safety on the Football Field

Health in Football

The topic of football safety and health has been a long time coming to front and center of public discussions and is now a main focus of both youth and professional football followers. While past health disasters were viewed as part of ‘playing the game’, new information is showing that some of the injuries that resulted in lifelong problems and even death, could have been avoided. Attention is now being placed on education, awareness and resources to keep our players in a positive health situation and deter safety problems through individual and group participation.
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Cloverdale Getting New Electronic Scoreboard

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Cloverdale High School has never been known for sitting around and waiting for things to happen. They are a small community in the heart of America’s Midwest and they live by the solid stability and convictions that has earned this part of the country so much respect. So when it came time to make some decisions on their athletic field and scoreboard, John Butler, Cloverdale Varsity Football Coach came front and center to begin the discussions. It became very apparent that the football team needed a new practice area as well as a goal post and therefore, Mr. Butler came prepared to talk to the school counsel with all of the information needed.
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Newest Technologies for Today’s Electronic Scoreboards

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Every time you attend a sporting event, whether large or small, the electronic scoreboard becomes the main focus on getting updates for the game. In the past, you would only see these kinds of technologies at the big games. The reason for that, of course, was cost. But that is all changing. Now, even the local junior high or high school can have the ability to have a sharp, clear and colorful electronic scoreboard for their sporting events.

As with any technology, the longer it remains on the market, the lower the cost becomes. The same thing is true with electronic scoreboards. The LED technologies are replacing the old bulbs and many of the recreational facilities, large and small, are switching out their old boards for the new ones. The latest trends also include some of the features that we have almost come to depend upon. Wireless is a hot requirement, along with smaller control panels for the people in charge of the updates.
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Jordan Hare Stadium Attendance Puts Auburn on the Map!

Jordan Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama boasts an incredible support of their favorite sport, football.   The Jordan Hare Stadium exemplifies the area’s team spirit at each game, with crowds that top of the charts.  As the fifth largest stadium in the U.S., the 85,214 seating capacity, the attendance record was set for the stadium in 1989 at 85,319. Those that were there will remember when Auburn won against Alabama, which was at that time undefeated, untied and ranked second in the U.S… That was the day that Auburn was officially on the map.
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Jacksonville, Florida: Sports, Technology, Education

Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville Florida has a history steeped in a multi-cultural heritage of Native American, French, Spanish and British influences. Inhabited by Native American tribes for thousands of years, this city is the largest land mass area in the State of Florida. Home to the annual College Football rivalry game between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs, Jacksonville has evolved into a city with incredibly diverse offerings of old world and high tech. The football scoreboards at the Gator Bowl display just the first level of fan devotion. The area has also been dubbed as the biggest outdoor cocktail party and is something to behold.
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Tampa, Florida: Football Underdogs

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Tampa, Florida is home to some of the best sports teams and also part of the lightning capital of the nation. Whether you are fan of the Buccaneers, Lightning or Rays, the stadiums are packed for every game. A a football underdog team, Tampa Bay has shocked the country with an incredible array of talent. Football scoreboards are top of the line and are followed avidly by each loyal fan. The subtropical climate, combined with the beauty of the gulf coast oceans makes the Tampa area one of the most coveted areas of the country to live. Tampa experiences a rich cultural diversity and an even more unsettling past.
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Nashville, TN: A metropolitan city with its heart in country music and football

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If you have never had the opportunity to visit Nashville, Tennessee, you may have some rather incorrect perceptions of what the city really is. Most people may be aware of the fact that Nashville is the heart of country music, but they may also be surprised at the fact that it is a thriving, cultural center and so many facets that you didn’t expect. Nashville is also home to an incredible group of sports fans. From the professional teams to their college sports, the favorite is LP Field, home of professional and college football and their beloved Tennessee Titans. The football scoreboards are a favorite focal point at every game and fans attend in record numbers.
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Simply the Best

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the crowning glory for the state. Known as a center of education and the arts, it reflects everything good about the gracious south. They are the City of Champions with their famed football team with football scoreboards lit with excitement. University of Alabama shares their stadium for football games, with some of the best attendance for any collegiate games.
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Athens, Georgia: A University Town of Culture, Basketball and Football

Athens, Georgia

Athens Georgia is considered to be one of the few cities in the country that was founded on the concept of education. A visit to Athens shows you that it is so much more than learning. The area is vibrant with art, culture, music and an incredible array of things to do. One of the prized accomplishments is the intense pride that the people of Athens feel for their local college teams. Attendance at any game is intense. Whether a small field or large stadium, basketball and football scoreboards and winning is an essential part of life in Athens.
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Mobile, Alabama: A City with Multiple Cultures and Sports

Mobile, Alabama

The people of Mobile take great pride in their rich heritage and the fact that they are currently considered one of the rich cultural centers of the country. From the early beginnings of French. Spanish and British colonization through their battle to overcome the natural disasters of hurricanes and floods, Mobile has made use of their unique strengths to continue down a path of success. The sense of pride of community is exemplified in every area of their town and their love of their sports teams has kept the spirit alive. Football is the main sport of the area, but it is followed closely with fans of baseball, basketball and golf.
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Knoxville, Tennessee: The City That Was Almost Missed

Knoxville, Tennessee

The Knoxville area has had many struggles throughout its history. From the start, it seemed to be a quietly beautiful area tucked away near the Tennessee River. It has survived conflicts and wars as well as bad economic times and has remained a pride of the people of Tennessee. With all that Knoxville has been through, they remain known for the University of Tennessee’s Volunteers Athletic Program. The Vols, as they are called, are the top football team of popularity. Every game is a sell out and all eyes are on that football scoreboard.
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Charlotte, North Carolina: The Queen City of Basketball and Football Fame

Charlotte, North Carolina

Often referred to as the gem of the U.S., Charlotte, North Carolina is richly steeped in old world and southern charm. This is a dichotomy, as Charlotte has also progressed to now be the U.S. 2nd largest financial center. The grace and beauty of the city is complimented with high tech, culture, incredible universities and colleges and pride in their sports teams. Football and basketball reign supreme in Charlotte; with stadiums, fans and both basketball and football scoreboards to support the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Bobcats.

Charlotte was originally settled by people of European descent. After the American Revolution the city experienced a boom with the cotton and railroad industries. After the Civil War, many of the soldiers posted at Fort Greene cherished the area so much that they decided to remain. This increased the population and spurred an intensity of growth and opportunity. Named after King George, III queen consort, Charlotte of Mecklenburg Strelitz, the city wanted to retain some of its original relationship to its European roots.
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Weird, odd and slightly strange sports information

Weird, odd and slightly strange sports information

We cruise along in life with an expectation that some things will go right and inevitably, some things will go wrong. The challenges we face are the continuing efforts to fix, correct or make-right those areas that go awry. This rule of thumb remains the same, no matter what topic we address. There are, however, some things that someone made a decision on at one point or another that simply don’t make sense. Here are four rather odd sports situations (or decisions) that went down rather strange paths.

The never ending search to sell to the sports enthusiast was apparently a topic for the decision makers at VISA. They came up with what they thought was a brilliant idea of an incentive card that would feature a picture of the sports scoreboard of your choice. Apparently this little gem is a perfect gift (available in a variety of denominations) for the sports loved on in you life.
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Jim Brown: Incredible athlete, actor and activist

There was a time in sports that the name of Jim Brown was a common household word. While most were familiar with him from his success as a football player, he was also known on the television and movie screen as one heck of an actor. Those that studied his past were usually astounded at the sports talent that was packed into one person. Jim has been a major force in professional sports but also in building positive relations in the world of sports.

Brown was born in 1936. The son of a professional boxer and a housekeeper, he later moved to an all African American community where he lived and was raised by his grandmother. By the age of eight, he moved to New York with his mother. Brown was an unbelievable athlete, accomplished in basketball, lacrosse and track. Jim’s sophomore year brought an array of winning scores for both basketball and track, but his decision to go to Syracuse University opened the doors to show his abilities, where he settled on the sport of football. Jim had a banner junior year which included basketball and lacrosse and by the time he was a senior has 14 touchdowns under his belt, was on the honor roll of the National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players and added his name to The Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. Jim’s talent spanned across four different sports and he was great in every one of them.
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Bo Jackson: A Rare Success in Both Football and Baseball

It is a rough road for any athlete to perfect a single sport and very few in the world have the option of becoming the best in two sports. Bo Jackson was one of these rare individuals. His careers in both baseball and football are legendary; and he accomplished it all with a sense of ease. Often described as one of the best athletes in the world, Bo set himself apart by accomplishing a high standard of excellence.

Vincent Edward Jackson (“Bo”) was born in 1962 in Bessemer, Alabama. He was number eight out of a family of ten children and often referred to as “the wild boar hog”. The reason for the reference was simply that he was always getting into unruly trouble. The name evolved to “Bo” and that was what he preferred to go by for the rest of his life. Bo was raised by a single mother, who worked multiple jobs to support her family and Bo was a constant distraction with the trouble he got into and caused. By the time Jackson was thirteen he was forced to change his bad behavior when he had to take on odd jobs to pay for damage he had caused. It was then that he decided to play baseball.
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War Memorial Stadium: Ol’ Rockpile of Buffalo

War Memorial Stadium: Ol' Rockpile of Buffalo

Buffalo New York has had a tenuous reputation, but there is something about the people that live there, that gives the residents resilience like no other. They suffer horrendous winters and lovely light summers; a hard working class of people that are some of the most loyal fans; even when their beloved Buffalo Bills aren’t winning. They don’t seem to care, because they stand firmly behind their team.

As early as 1937, a stadium was built for a max capacity of around 33,000 fans. The original name was Roesch Memorial Stadium, later changed to Grover Cleveland Stadium (in honor of the renowned President and former Buffalo resident) and then Civic Stadium. In 1960 the name was finalized as War Memorial Stadium. One of the smallest venues for football, the people of the area supported the many renovations to give it a final capacity of 46,500.
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Cleveland Stadium: Home of the Dawg Pound

Cleveland Stadium: Home of the Dawg Pound

The original idea of Cleveland Stadium was a combined effort of Cleveland City government officials, real estate investors and Cleveland Indian team officials. The purpose was to give the team a professional and sharp venue to play while increasing revenue for the Cleveland Ohio downtown area. The additional hopes in 1930 were that it would attract the Summer Olympics games. This hope was dashed when Los Angeles received the coveted award for the games.

When construction started on Cleveland Stadium, the media cruelly dubbed the venue “The Mistake by the Lake”. When it was completed, the stadium hosted the Cleveland Indians as well as the National Boxing Associated World Heavyweight Championship. Seating capacity for baseball and football varied, but with an average of around 80,000.
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Miami Orange Bowl: A moment in history

Miami Orange Bowl: A moment in history

In 1936 the City of Miami Public Works Department made a decision to build a stadium that would be a highlight to Miami. Construction was finished and in 1937 the football team, then named the Miami Hurricanes, played their first game. Since Roddy Burdine was a pioneer of the Miami area, the first name given to the stadium was Burdine Stadium. The stadium was renamed in 1959 to accommodate the college football game of the Orange Bowl.

The popularity of the stadium encouraged additional enhancements, so that in the 40’s and 50’s seating was added to create a max capacity of over 80,000. This led to the ability of a pro football team game and The Miami Dolphins played their first game at the Orange Bowl in 1966. The Orange Bowl became a centerpiece of history when the first televised prime time college game was played.
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Veterans Stadium: home of the rowdiest fans

Veterans Stadium: home of the rowdiest fans

If you lived in Philadelphia during the 60’s and 70’s you had to be a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles. This isn’t a choice or an option, it’s a requirement. If you attended any of the games (and everyone did) then you would have found yourself at the Philadelphia Veterans Stadium, known as “The Vet” by the locals. The name was chosen to represent and honor all of the U.S. Veterans from all of the wars and was a proud moment when TheVet opened in 1971.
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The Pontiac Silverdome, loved as just ‘The Dome’

The Pontiac Silverdome, loved as just The Dome

The original Silverdome graced the skyline of Pontiac Michigan from 1975 through 2006. Home of the Detroit Lions the Michigan Panthers, the Detroit Pistons, the Motor City Bowl and the Cherry Bowl, it was also host to the football state finals of the MHSAA; 1976-2004 and the 19984 FIFA World Cup, four of the first round games.
The seating capacity topped over 93,600 when Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in 1987.

This mega stadium was the finalized concept of C. Don Davidson, a local resident, athlete. Davidson’s dream was to bring a new facelift to the then downtrodden city of Pontiac. After he met with the Detroit Lions owner and presented an initial plan, the idea of the stadium became a reality.
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Temple Stadium: a Philadelphia University icon

Temple Stadium: a Philadelphia University iconIn 1928 the Owls of Temple University had a new home stadium in a West Oak Lane area of Philadelphia on 32 acres.Temple Stadium was the pride of the football team with the ability to house and seat over 20,000 roaring fans. When the mobile seating was added, it expanded the fan size to over 34,000. The design included a football stadium at the far end and the baseball/softball diamonds on the other end of the site. All stadiums at the time used a natural grass field, and Temple Stadium was no exception.
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Tampa Stadium: Proud home of Tampa Fans

Tampa Stadium: Proud home of Tampa Fans

Tampa Bay is home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team. If you live in the Tampa Bay area you are also well aware that the people fiercely defend their sports teams with a great amount of enthusiasm and vigor. Tampa Stadium was the main venue for The Buccaneers and its 1967 original design included a unique look of arched grandstands. The Stadium also hosted university sports events of all kinds.
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Seattle’s Best: The Kingdome

Seattle's Best: The Kingdome

The King County Multipurpose Domed Stadium might not be a name that you are familiar with, but you will know simply The Kingdome. This multipurpose stadium in Seattle Washington was home of some of Seattle’s best teams, covering the sports of baseball, football and basketball: Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders, Seattle Mariners, Seattle SuperSonics.

Opening in 1976, the Kingdome was actually visualized as far back as 1959. The existing stadiums in Seattle were simply not large enough to support any of the major leagues. The citizens of King County finally voted in approval for the Kingdome in 1968 and previewed around 100 different sites in the King County and Seattle areas for the project. Without a confirmed major league franchise, the stadium broke ground on King Street. It wasn’t until 1974 when the new stadium was awarded the NFL franchise of what would eventually be the Seattle Seahawks.
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The Ten Highest Paid Head Coaches in the NFL (Part II)

The Ten Highest Paid Head Coaches In the NFL (part II)

I looked at four of the top ten highest paid coaches in the NFL in part 1 of this article, and in this football scoreboards feature, I will continue from where I left off, and take a look at the six highest paid coaches of them all!

6. Ken Whisenhunt
The guy who led the Arizons Cardinals to their first Super Bowl victory in the history of the franchise is Ken Whisenhunt. He has been with the Cardinals since 2007 and apart from the team’s fantastic Super Bowl victory the Cardinals have also won the division title twice under his helm. Ken Whisenhunt earns $5.75 million and has been outstanding throughout his tenure with the Cardinals, which is why he gladly offered an extension to his contract in 2010. Who could have known that the 2010 season would turn out so badly terrible one?!
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The Ten Highest Paid Head Coaches in the NFL (Part I)

The Ten Highest Paid Head Coaches In the NFL (part I)

We are always reading (and expressing our disapproval) about the size of player contracts, but rarely do we hear about the contracts coaches sign with their franchises. The size of a contract depends on a number of factors such as the historical success rate of the coach, how much other coaches are earning, how much cash to splash the club has, and so on. In this football scoreboards feature, I have taken a look at the ten richest head coaches in the NFL. As you will see, some of them have brought great things to their team, and deserve the rich rewards that they get, whilst others are just expensive burdens who have achieved nothing!
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4 Rookies Who Will Make Their Mark in the Future

4 Rookies Who Will Make Their Mark In the Future

There are a number of players who are on their way to becoming the next big stars in the NFL. These players played exceptionally well in their college career and showcased their brilliant skills in their rookie season. They are expected to shine further for their teams in the upcoming season, and to become household names across the US. In this football scoreboards feature, I have selected four players who are expected to get huge contracts in the future. Four big names that I’m looking forward to seeing next season!
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The 5 Worst NFL Quarterbacks Ever

The 5 Worst NFL Quarterbacks Ever

Quarterbacks undoubtedly hold the most important position in football. But as important as their role is, some teams have put some really bad quarterbacks on the field! Not surprisingly, this has led to the downfall of the team. In honor of these anti-greats of the game, in this football scoreboards feature I have taken a look at who I consider to be the 5 worst quarterbacks to have ever set foot on an NFL field.

5. Joey Harrington
Sarcastically nicknamed as Joey Sunshine for being too optimistic, Harrington spent most of his career with the Detroit Lions. The Lions drafted him in 2002 and he remained with the team till 2005. Factors like mismanagement, poor offensive line protection and lack of skills contributed to his unsuccessful career. He also played for the Miami Dolphins, the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, but he remained unsuccessful with every team he played.
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The 5 Best NFL Head Coaches

The 5 Best NFL Head Coaches

Top level coaches have the craziest job of them all. They work day in day out with their team in the knowledge that one run of bad results and they could be sent packing and their career could be over. They are the people who can lift up the team’s spirits in bad situations and who can make a weak team competitive by getting the best out of the players at their disposal. In this football scoreboards article, I have taken a look at the 5 coaches in the NFL today who I consider to be the best in their trade.

5. Sean Payton
The New Orleans Saints were struggling quite badly when Sean Payton was signed as the coach of the team. The fans were relieved when they got this news because Payton came with a great reputation. Prior to signing Payton as the head coach, the football scoreboards showed that the New Orleans had made it to the playoffs just five times in 39 years and were in bad shape. Payton came in as the life saver for New Orleans. Under his coaching, the team has made it to the playoffs three out of five times and have also won the Super Bowl once.
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The Top 5 Overpriced Players in the NFL Today

The Top 5 Overpriced Players In the NFL Today

Let’s face it, there are a large number of players in NFL who got hefty contracts but do not deliver the performances to justify the sky high sums that they are paid. Some of these players are simply a waste of the team’s money and the fans’ patience! In this football scoreboards feature, I have taken a look at who, in my opinion, are the 5 most overpriced players currently in the NFL.

5. Kareem Jackson
Kareem Jackson should have played much better than he did last season. It was his rookie year and he had the best chance to prove himself and take advantage of the opportunity given to him by the Houston Texas. He signed a contract with the Texans worth $10 million, and great things were expected of him, but he did very little enough to justify the amount of the contract.
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5 of the Most Hated Teams in the NFL Today

5 of the Most Hated Teams in the NFL Today

Every team in the NFL has its own fervent fan following, which is a great thing, but this is also reflected in the fact that fans can just as fervently hate other teams. This hatred can sprout from the actions of one of the teams’ players, or the teams’ collective personality, or simply out of envy. In this “football scoreboards” article, I will take a look at today’s top 5 most hated NFL teams and why they are disliked so much.

5 – Pittsburg Steelers – in the case of the Steelers, the hatred for the team arises from the fact that they are led by one of the most conscientiously corrupt and hated men in the NFL. Ben Roethlisberger has escaped 3 rape charges, and the fans are savvy enough to know that no man can have 3 rape allegations (even unproven!) against his name without him being a philanderer and a womanizer. The other contributor to the Steelers’ hatred is the fans’ envy; they have taken the Lombardi 6 times, so naturally fans of other teams envy them for their success.
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5 Players Who Are Irreplaceable in the NFL Today

5 Players Who Are Irreplaceable In the Nfl Today

The 2011 NFL draft is now in the books, the teams have drafted the players with the most potential in a step towards replacing the old team players who have long since lost their zing! However, at the same time there are players who are at their prime and as of yet have no danger of being replaced because they are just too valuable for the teams. In this football scoreboards feature, I have taken a look at the top 5 players who aren’t going anywhere soon.

5- San Francisco 49ers, LB Patrick Willis – ever since he was drafted by the 49ers in 2007, he has cemented his place in the team as an irreplaceable part of the defense. Besides having the talent and ability, he has the traits essential for mustering a solid defense. He is a methodical and aggressive player; exactly the mix a team seeks in a player to lead a strong defense. The football scoreboards show that in his 4 years with the 49ers, he has managed 595 tackles.
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NFL Draft: The Most Disappointing Picks for Every Team in the Last Decade (Part 4)

Nfl Draft: the Most Disappointing Picks for Every Team In the Last Decade (part 4)

Picking from where we left off in the previous article of this football scoreboards feature, I have taken a look at the most disappointing draft picks for the remaining teams in the NFL from the last decade.

27. Bobby Carpenter, LB: Dallas Cowboys – he was the 18th pick in the 2006 draft. In the 4 years (and 58 games) he played for the Cowboys, he never managed a single forced fumble from the opposition nor an interception.

28. Alex Smith, QB: San Francisco 49ers – he was the 1st pick in the 2005 draft. This time around, it was the player who was unlucky to be drafted by a struggling team. Smith is not without talent; however, there have been instances where he hasn’t helped himself either. He has 14 touch downs, 10 interceptions, 2,370 yards and a QB rating of 82.1 to his name.
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NFL Draft: Most Disappointing Picks for Every Team in the Last Decade (Part 3)

Nfl Draft: Most Disappointing Picks for Every Team In the Last Decade (part 3)

Continuing with this football scoreboards feature, I have taken a look at the next 10 most disappointing draft picks for teams in the NFL.

18. Matt Leinart, QB: Arizona Cardinals – he was the 10th pick in the 2006 draft. In the 4 seasons with the Cardinals, Leinart managed a career start record of 7-10, with the football scoreboards showing 14 touch downs, 20 interceptions and 3,893 yards. In 2010, he was acquired by the Houston Texans, for whom he has yet to play a game.

19. T.J Duckett, RB: Atlanta Falcons – he was the 18th pick in the 2002 draft. Even though Duckett has competent career stats, as fate would have it, he wasn’t able to perform well for the Falcons.
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NFL Draft: The Most Disappointing Picks for Every Team in the Last Decade (Part 2)

Nfl Draft: the Most Disappointing Picks for Every Team In the Last Decade (part 2)

Yesterday, I analyzed the most disappointing draft picks for 9 of the 32 teams in the NFL. Today, in a continuation of this football scoreboards feature, I will take a look at the next 7 teams.

10. Ted Ginn Jr., WR: Miami Dolphins – he was the 9th pick in the 2007 NFL draft. The Miami Dolphins made a much criticized decision when they selected Ted Ginn over Brady Quinn. However, even if they had gone with Quinn, he too would be on this list. He may have been a competent return man (the football scoreboards showed 3 TDs for the Dolphins), but he was never a competent receiver.
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NFL Draft 2011: Day 1, 2 and 3 Round Up (Part 2)

Nfl Draft 2011: Day 1, 2 and 3 Round Up

The 32 teams have cast their dice, signaling the all-too-anticipated NFL Draft 2011 as officially complete. 3 days and 7 rounds are a lot to process, therefore, in this football scoreboards feature, I have taken look at what the teams were looking for on D-Day and what they got.

Atlanta Falcons – the team was in need of a WR, DE and a good pass rusher. In an aggressive move, they traded away 5 picks to the Browns in an effort to get their hands on WR Julio Jones. Next, the Falcons drafted OLB Akeem Dent; however, they could’ve picked a far more able draft. Later, they drafted Cliff Mathews at DE.
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NFL Draft 2011: Days 1, 2 and 3 Round Up (part 1)

Nfl Draft 2011: Days 1, 2 and 3 Round Up (part 1)

In this football scoreboards article, I have taken a look at who the rest of the NFL teams drafted during the 3 days to bring in new talent and bolster their teams.

Jacksonville Jaguars – the Jaguars came into D-Day looking to bolster their QB, safety, DE and LB positions. They filled in their QB spot with Blaine Gabbart, who was in the top 3 of the most accurate QBs coming into the NFL Draft 2011. Next, they drafted OG William Rackley, WR Cecil Shorts, S Christopher Prosinski and CB Roderick Issac.
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NFL Combine Position Drills: Defensive Back

NFL Combine Position Drills

In a football scoreboards feature, I have continued my review of the combine drill. The final group of athletes to work out every year at the combine is the defensive backs. Out of all the drills for defensive backs, the favorite of the coaches at the combine is the “speed turn” drill.

What Happens In The Drill?
A coach will start a defensive back at a back paddle, which is the basis for everything a defensive back does. The coach starts the defensive back at a back paddle of 5 – 10 yards, and then (the coach) will motion the athlete to comeback towards him. Therefore, the athlete is changing directions during his paddle. He moves towards the coach and then the coach gives the athlete a speed turn direction. This simulation emulates a scenario much like in a man-to-man play. This is a double move in which the athlete will have to plant, pivot, keep his weight and hips down, turn and go. This leaves the athlete’s back completely to the quarterback, like it would be in a speed turn in man-to-man. At approximately 15 to 20 yards, as the athlete is running, he has to turn around and locate the football.
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The NFL Combine Position Drills: Linebacker

Position Drills: Linebacker

In a football scoreboards feature, I have taken a look at the linebacker position in the NFL combine. The favorite drill for all team representatives at the combine for the linebacker is the pass-drop and hip rotation drill.

What Happens in the Drill?
In this drill, a football scoreboards coach stands across you and starts you with a 5 yard back-paddle for (by motioning you with the football in his hands). Then he will turn his hand one-way or the other (left or right), giving you a direction to run into. As soon as he directs you, you open your hips and drive in that direction without turning your back on the coach. You must always keep your eyes on the coach no matter which way you are directed into. The coach is going to give you 3 more changes of directions (of his choosing). The quickness of your response to the coach’s abrupt changes in direction is all that the team representatives need for gauging the swiftness or stiffness of your movements. This drill exposes athletes who cannot move or are unable to move fluidly in a given space.
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The NFL Draft: The Most Disappointing Picks for Every Team in the Last Decade

The Nfl Draft: The Most Disappointing Picks For Every Team In The Last Decade

With the football scoreboards 011 NFL Draft day coming up, teams are scampering to acquire that player whom they think might turn the tables around for them, or keep them where they are at the top. However, as history has repeatedly shown us, no matter how good a player looks on paper; his ability to support the team and play well within a unit can be an entirely different aspect. With 28th April, 2011 just around the corner, let us take a look at the most disappointing draft picks of the last decade from 9 of the 32 NFL teams.
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The NFL Combine Position Drills: Defensive Lineman

The Nfl Combine Position Drills: Defensive Lineman

In a football scoreboards feature, I have taken a look at the defensive lineman position in the NFL combine. If you are a defensive lineman, it is all about getting to the quarterback. There is one drill at the NFL combine that all coaches prefer to all the others for a defensive lineman. In this drill there are, essentially, two moves which every defensive linebacker and lineman rushing the quarterback have to demonstrate: the Rip and the Swim. These are 2 very different techniques but actually they are quite basic and simple. If you can show that you can do this drill to a very high level, you are on your way to getting into the NFL.
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The NFL Combine Position Drills: The Quarterback Position and What the Coaches are Looking for.

The Nfl Combine Position Drills: The Quarterback Position And What The Coaches Are Looking For.

The NFL combine has a host of drills for various positions through which they can accurately measure the athlete’s abilities. In this article, we are going take a football scoreboards look at the Quarterback drills and see what the coaches want from prospective quarterbacks.

When you think about a quarterback in the NFL, what do you think about? His pass! And this is what the combine is all about for the prospective quarterbacks. The team representatives want to see the quarterback throw the football. However, it not just the throw itself that they want to see, it is also the various positions and techniques that they want the quarterback to throw under. Through the combine, they get a good idea about whether the player name is likely to light up the football scoreboards in the future.
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Football Equipment and the Best Places to Find Them

Football Equipment And The Best Places To Find Them

In a football scoreboards feature, I have listed the most important football equipment, and the best places to find them.

Whether you are a long standing football player or are just entering the game after your first high school football try outs, one thing is a given: you need to know the equipment and the best places to find it! With the crazy revolution that is online shopping, most of the sporting shops have no physical existence, because they exist only in the virtual world and are only a click away from you. So here is a football scoreboards list of which store sells the best football equipment:
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The Top 5 Most Hilarious Names of College Football Bowl Games

The Top 5 Most Hilarious Names Of College Football Bowl Games

In a football scoreboards feature, I have taken an amusing look at some of the college “Superbowls” down the years.

When it comes to the NFL, there is only one bowl that matters: The Super Bowl. However, there is a whole other world of football separate to the NFL: College Football. The colleges and the universities that are a member of the National College Athletic Association have their own bowls. It may not always be Super, but it’s still a bowl and requires a lot of sponsors to bankroll the party. The sponsor who throws in the most money gets to name the bowl after their product or business, therefore, the names that the bowls end up having are quiet…well, you’ll see for yourself!
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The Top 5 Defensive ends after the 2010-2011 season

The Top 5 Defensive Ends After The 2010-2011 Season

In a football scoreboards feature, I have listed the 5 top defensive ends for the 2010-2011 season, and explained what aspects of their plap have made them so successfull.

The key attributes of a defensive end is his run stopping ability and his consistency. If the defensive end can perform with consistency, whether he is a speed rusher or a power rusher, he is already a top class player. After the 2010 season, the following players emerged as the top defensive ends in NFL
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Super Bowl XLV: What Went Wrong for the Steelers?

Super Bowl Xlv: What Went Wrong For The Steelers?

The football scoreboards 2010-2011 season was finally put to rest by the clash between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburg Steelers in the Super Bowl XLV, with the Green Bay Packers emerging victorious and crowned as the best team of the season. The game was filled with great moments, the least of which was Christina Aguilera botching the national anthem lyrics! Therefore, before all of us start anticipating the 2011-2012 season, let us glance back at the game to see what the Pittsburg Steelers could have and should have done differently to have lifted the Lombardi trophy. So, here is a football scoreboards list of things, which if the Steelers had done, or not done, might have had a big impact on the final result!
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NFL: Mr. Irrelevants of the Past 6 Years

Nfl: Mr. Irrelevants Of The Past 6 Years

This is a practice started in 1976 by Paul Salata, a former NFL player, who coined the term Mr. Irrelevant. The title is awarded to the player who is the last selected player in the NFL Draft. More often than not, Mr. Irrelevant turns out to be exactly that “irrelevant”! However, sometimes, even though their selecting teams end up cutting them they do break into the team and have to have long careers, with varying degrees of success. Here is a football scoreboards list of the Mr. Irrelevants from the last 6 years, and a glimpse at how their careers have turned out:
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The NFL Labor Dispute – What is Going On?

The Nfl Labor Dispute – What Is Going On?

In a football scoreboards feature, I have reviewed the latest goings on in the NFL labor dispute.

The dispute (fight, battle, war…everything fits!) is over the contract/agreement between the NFL franchise owners and the NFL Players Association. To say that the owners and the NFLPA don’t like each other would be like saying that the Cowboys and Redskins are friendly! Everyone, who pays even the slightest of attention to football, probably knows that a big battle has been going on behind the scenes (or should I say “behind the lines of the football field”!) for the better part of last year and this. However, if you don’t know what the dispute is about, or simply don’t know all the details, let me fill you in!
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The Pittsburgh Steelers 3 Greatest Moments of the 2010 Regular Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers 3 Greatest Moments Of The 2010 Regular Season

All teams have good and bad moments, no matter how outstanding or disappointing the general play of a team is. Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers have made it to the forty fifth Super Bowl, they too have had their share of good and bad moments in the 2010-2011 season. As the final showdown between the Steelers and the Green Bay Packer is still 4 days away, the diehard Steelers fans should be concentrating on the good moments the Steelers have had during this season, to get that positive vibe rolling unto the fated day! Here is the football scoreboards list of the top 3 moments for the Steelers during the regular season of 2010.
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The Top 3 Best Super Bowl Games Ever

The Top 3 Best Super Bowl Games Ever

In a football scoreboards feature, I have taken a look back at the three most riveting, most talked about Superbowl games ever to have been played.

Super Bowl is “the” sporting event of the year for all Americans. It is the event when Americans spend more than $50 million on food and drinks, making it the day when Americans consume the most food, second to Thanksgiving. It is the day when 14,500 tons of chips are consumed, when over 100 million bottles of beer are drunk. It is the day…well you get the picture! With the forty fourth Super Bowl just completed, let us look at the top 3 best Super Bowl games ever played.
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The Top 3 Quarterbacks in the NFL 2010-2011 Season

The Top 3 Quarterbacks In The Nfl 2010-2011 Season

The best offense is a good defense…or is it the best defense is a good offense? Football is a game where this particular saying doesn’t always matter because no matter how good your offense is, if your defense isn’t stopping the other team from gaining ground then it’s a moot point and vice versa! Therefore, it is safe to say that both aspects of the game are complementary and not substitutes of the other. With that in mind, in a football scoreboards feature, I have taken a look at the best quarterbacks. A team’s offense is only as good as its quarterback and his leadership!
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NFL: Top 3 Most Disappointing Players in 2010

Nfl: Top 3 Most Disappointing Players In 2010

In a football scoreboards feature, I have collated the biggest 3 flops of last year. It turns out that they are some of the biggest names in the game too…

Football is like a religion for America and their teams are like Gods to many fans. So, needless to say the fans put their teams on pedestals that are so high, they usually get dizzy and fall at one time or the other! With the money players are recieving nowadays, the fans expect great things from their teams and from particular players. So, regardless to say, when their teams and/or players don’t perform they get (to put it mildly) disappointed. And thus; rise up, the top 3 most disappointing players in the NFL in 2010!
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The Top 3 Dirtiest Players in the NFL in 2010

The Top 3 Dirtiest Players In The Nfl In 2010

In a football scoreboards review, I have listed the players we most love to hate – and the ones that we would least want to play against!

Football is a sport that not only tests the physical strength of an athlete, but also which tests their emotional strength i.e. their ability to refrain from being emotionally provoked by their counterparts. This is because besides being a brutal contact sport, it is also a sport where athletes brutally verbally abuse each other as well. However, some athletes completely fail to show any strength in controlling themselves as well as their emotions which is why they are termed as the dirtiest and most provocative players in the sport. Here is a list of players who managed to categorize themselves as the dirtiest players in the NFL in the year 2010.
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NFL: The 2 most embarrassing defeats in the last 5 years

Nfl: The 2 Most Embarrassing Defeats In The Last 5 Years

In a sport such as football, with its testosterone overload and insaciable desire for bloody victory, there can be no sport in which losing is quite so painful. Even in a defeat, it is one thing to lose a tight competition and another to be completely crushed by your opponent. Now, that is utterly embarrassing. In a football scoreboards feature, I have discussed 3 of the worst defeats to a team in the NFL, and their comeback against the same opponent in their next game.
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The Quickest NFL Players of all Time

The Quickest Nfl Players Of All Time

In a football scoreboards feature, I have taken a look at the principal differences between the two great games of American and Canadian football.

Origin: The origins of both of these sports lie in the British sport of Rugby. British soldiers brought the game over to North America, and the humble beginnings of football lie in the games that they played in the University of Harvard in the U.S. and McGill University in Canada. The first football scoreboards to be produced were then utilized as McGill University went on to play Harvard in a series of games, and a tradition was born.
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What is the Difference Between Canadian and American Football?

What Is The Difference Between Canadian And American Football?

In a football scoreboards feature, I have taken a look at the principal differences between the two great games of American and Canadian football.

Origin: The origins of both of these sports lie in the British sport of Rugby. British soldiers brought the game over to North America, and the humble beginnings of football lie in the games that they played in the University of Harvard in the U.S. and McGill University in Canada. The first football scoreboards to be produced were then utilized as McGill University went on to play Harvard in a series of games, and a tradition was born.
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The Best 5 NFL Kickers of all Time

The Best 5 Nfl Kickers Of All Time

Unfortunately, the kickers don’t always seem to get the credit that I think they deserve. Sure, they only play a few seconds a game, and their bodies are not subject to the rigors of the game that players in other positions have to deal with, but the physiological side of the kicking game is massive, and the best kickers have learned to master their minds, and their fear of failure as millions of eyes watch them.
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The Best 5 Kickers in the NFL

The Best 5 Kickers In The Nfl

In a football scoreboards feature, we take a look at some of the glamour players of the game: the ones who leave everyone else in a trail of dust.

Speed has always been one of the most prized skills in the NFL. It doesn’t matter how solid a catcher a player is or how good a tackler he may be, for many positions the player has to have great speed if he is going to succeed at the highest level. The fastest players in the game are not only some of the most adored, but also the most coveted. Along with the quarterbacks, they generate the most highlight reels, and many of the most memorable moments in the game as a whole.
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The 5 Great rivalries in the NFL

The 5 Great Rivalries In The Nfl

No game of football is complete without the kind of rivalry we see in the NFL today. A long history of great match ups, two of the best players in their respective positions coming together, two teams from the same corner of the country: their are a number of factors that bring about the most passionate rivalries in the NFL. In a football scoreboards feature, we look at the five best rivalries of them all:
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The 4 Worst Coaches in the History of the NFL

The 4 Worst Coaches In The History Of The Nfl

The coaches are the people behind a team’s success or failure. Whenever a team win a big slice of the credit is given to the coach, and the same happends when the team loses. Good coaches accept their responsibility when their team loses but there are some coaches who put the blame on the players for not performing up to standard. In a football scoreboards feature, we bring you the 4 coaches who will certainly not be remembered for their coaching skills:
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Who will win this year’s FIFA Ballon D’or?

Who Will Win This Year’s Fifa Ballon D’or?

The FIFA Ballon D’or is a European award and was previously given to European footballers only, however, in 1995 the rules changed and non-European players were also declared eligible for this award. In 2007, the soccer scoreboards showed that the rules changed again and now any player of any nationality and playing for any club is eligible for this award. This has also led to an increase in the number of journalists who vote and choose their top five players. This award is given to the player who was the best in the previous calendar year and who has delivered consistently outstanding performances.
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The 5 Top NFL Players who are the favorites for the MVP award

The 5 Top Nfl Players Who Are The Favorites For The Mvp Award

The NFL season is far from over yet but the predictions for this year’s MVP are already being made, and as ever there are many players who could win the award. They have been performing very well in the early stages of the season and could truly be a strong contender if they maintain their performance. In a football scoreboards feature, we will take a look at the main contenders for this years MVP award. Who would you vote for?!
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The 3 oldest players to have played in the NFL

The 3 Oldest Players To Have Played In The Nfl

There have been a number of players who have played in the NFL at or above the age of 40 and have performed like they were still young sprightly players in the twenties. Their passion for the game did not die with time, and their bodies somehow managed to withstand the rigours of the NFL year after year. The oldest player to ever have played in the history of the NFL was 48 years old when he retired. Here is a football scoreboards list of the players who played in the NFL at or above the age of 40:
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NFL’s 4 Of The Best Defenses Ever

Nfl’s 4 Of The Best Defenses Ever

In a football scoreboards feature, we take a look back at the NFL’s most mean defenses ever. It might not be pretty, but its effective!

Every fan of the game has heard it so many times that it probably just ticks them off: the best defense wins the game. This principle is true for every sport, but even more so when it comes to American football. The offence is, no doubt, important too, but it has been observed that more often than not it is the team’s defense that is the number factor in bringing it postseason glory. A good example of this can be seen in this year’s Pittsburgh Steelers team. The Steelers have a strong offense, but it is obvious that most of the credit for their successful season so far rests at the helm of their defense.
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The Greatest Quarterbacks In NFL History

The Greatest Quarterbacks In Nfl History

Ranking players in a particular sport is never easy, and ranking a quarterback, is perhaps even harder. Sometimes the statistics of a quarterback cannot be taken as the sole factor in the ranking. Sure, the current statistics of a quarterback are a good pointer towards their greatness, but no more than that! A quarterback can be great even though his statistics may not be the best. What makes a quarterback great? Different experts assign different values to the qualities of a quarterback, because no two quarterbacks are the same in their ability and talent. A quarterback’s greatness lies not in his stats because there are many quarterbacks whose greatness lies more in their ability to lead their team and to get out of difficult situations. This is why the list of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL is very subjective. We’ll give it a go though!
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NFL Football vs Rugby – Which is the Toughest?

Nfl Football Vs Rugby - Which Is The Toughest?

In a football scoreboards feature, we compare the great games of football and rugby and ponder the quesion: which is the toughest?

The first obvious difference is that football players play in small bursts often of just a few seconds, and the football scoreboards show that they generally play no more than 40% of each game as each football team essentially consists of three teams, and subs are unlimited. Rugby players can be substituted, but often they play for the whole game and they spend much more time running as they game is stopped much less than football. This means that rugby players have to have much more stamina, but it also means that football is open to stronger and bigger players with less natural endurance. Football players can be considerably bigger; in fact the heaviest football players are around 380 pounds, whilst rubgy players max out at around 280 pounds.
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The fastest players in the NFL

The Fastest Players In The Nfl

In a football scoreboards feature, we take a look at the top 10 players who have lit up the NFL with their speed.

Speed is by no means the most important skill in football, but it certainly gives players a big head start in their bid to get to the top. Along with ball handling, strength, game intelligence, coordination and fitness, it is one of the skills that the best players possess.
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5 Of The Worst NFL Players In The Last Two Decades

5 Of The Worst Nfl Players In The Last Two Decades

In a football scoreboards feature, we look at the worst of the worst from the NFL. If you are a fan of football, then you no doubt are aware of the various legendary players of the game, the best teams, the best coaches, the best plays on the field, the best players etc. However, you might not know who the worst ever players in the history of NFL are, because it simply might not have occurred to you. Therefore, for your benefit we, loathingly, present you the top 5 “worst” NFL players to have disgraced the beautiful game in the last two decades:
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The 5 Most Famous Soccer Players from Brazil

The 5 Most Famous Soccer Players From Brazil

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we take a look at the most famous and coverted soccer players ever to have worn the yellow Brazilian shirt.

Brazil was known always considered the strongest soccer team until its decline which started after the 1994 World Cup. Although the soccer scoreboards show that Brazil won the World Cup for the 5th time in 2002, most of its most successful players were no longer playing for the team. Only a couple of World class players were left, and they led them to the World Cup victory. Brazil is the only team which has won the World Cup 5 times. Let’s take a look at some of the famous soccer players from Brazil.
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Five Biggest NFL Football Bloopers – Updated Article With Extra Information

American Football Bloopers

At Electro-Mech, we manufacture and sell football scoreboards. In addition, we have a blog that follows what’s new and what’s interesting in the world of football, basketball, soccer and baseball. In this article we look at the five biggest bloopers ever made in the NFL.

Blooper 5: The missed punt.

It was the 1986 playoff game in Chicago against the Giants. It was a freezing cold January day with a strong wind. Just the sort of wind that kickers and kick returners fear. Sean Landeta, a second season punter, became the victim of the wind. As he attempted to punt close to his end near the beginning of the game, a massive gust of wind took the ball away from him as he dropped it and he barely got any foot on it at all. Chicago then picked up the loose ball up for a touchdown, and the Bears went on to win easily. Although the blooper had no baring on the final result, it certainly didn’t look good as far as Sean Landeta was concerned!
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The Highest Paid NFL Players – Updated Article With Information on Best-Paid Players Per Position.

Highest Paid NFL PlayersSo here are the top paid NFL players who light up the football scoreboards and give the fans the most to cheer about (when they are watching them, not buying an entry ticket!.

First of all the star of all star positions, the quarterback:

1 – No surprises here as Tom Bradey makes it not only to the QB number spot in terms of payment, but to the pedestal of best paid player out of anybody in the NFL. He just made a deal worth over $72 Million over 4 years, which is $18 Million a year, plus at least $20 million a year endorsements. He is sure to light up the football scoreboards again this year. Well, he better do if he is going to justify a wage like that!
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5 Football Players Who Changed the Game Forever

5 Football Players Who Changed The Game Forever

In a football scoreboards feature, we look at 5 great influential football players. Professional sports are all about elite skills. If you have the elite skills required for playing a sport at the highest level, then it is possible that a scout might recognize your potential and recruit you. Professional sports are also about doing the best you can, and trying to constantly outshine in your area of expertise. However, having the skills that get you onto a team is very different from having the skills that set you apart from the rest of the players in your team and otherwise. These 5 football players had the skills and the ability to outshine everyone else, and gave the defensive coordinators aneurisms because of their ability to out-smart every single player who crossed their path. The 5 football players are players who changed the way the game is played forever; they are the game changers. Here are the 5 football players who, in my opinion, have changed the way the great game was played.
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5 tips for the budding quarterback

5 Tips For The Budding Quarterback

In a football scoreboards feature, here are 5 great tips for the budding quarterback. In American football the quarterback is the undisputed leader of the game and is generally considered as the single most influential player on the field. For this reason many youngsters aspire to play exactly in that position. Here are the football scoreboards 5 tips:

Leadership: Quarterbacks need to be outstanding leaders, and there is no way around this. This means leadership before and after a game, as well as on the spot during a play. The quarterback should always have a plan B in the event that the primary move does not work out. Motivation is also a key quarterback skill. If you can bring the best out of the players around him, you are worth a lot more than just your throwing arm. If you are a good driver, and gain the respect of your henchmen, you are one big step towards becoming a great quarterback

Training: The throwing technique needs to be worked over and worked over again – no matter how much you work on it there is always room for improvement. The elbow of the throwing arm should be kept elevated at all times above your shoulder.

Precision and consistency: Unfortunately, unlike many of the other players, if you make a mistake as a quarterback, everyone is going to know about it. For this reason precision and consistency is required. Only with years of hard training can a quarterback develop the precision skills that are needed to be the best.

Speed of movement: A wide range of exercises need to be included in your training regime to gain the speed and strength required to perform at the highest levels. Training programs should include running, jumping, crawling, skipping, climbing, and any other such bodily movement, in order to train to the maximum every muscle group in the body.

Attitude: Belief is often what separates the men from the boys. Even the very best players in the world sometimes suffer from loss of confidence, and the impact on their game is devastating. Self-belief is often the biggest stumbling block which otherwise promising young players trip up on. Visualization techniques can help you with this: you see yourself successfully performing plays, and repeat this over and over again until it almost feels real. Know it will happen, and you are already half way there. Attitude also refers to your relationship with other teammates. The best players enjoy healthy competition but no more. The ego is left behind and what is most important is the good of the team overall. Work for and with the team, and you will get noticed fast.

Keep these 5 tips in mind, work hard, enjoy what you do, and you will be successful.

For more information, go to:

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NFL – Is the 18 game season too much?

Nfl - Is The 18 Game Season Too Much?

In football scoreboards news, we look at the 18 game season and ask, is it too much?

Bill Polian, the President of the Colts, recently was quoted as saying that the creation of an 18-game regular season is essentially unavoidable. This is after people from across the NFL industry have been voicing their opposition to the idea. Non-less than the players themselves, who are almost unanimously against the proposal.
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How kicking lost its way in American football

How Kicking Lost Its Way In American Football

In football scoreboards news, we look at the history of American football, and how it led to the marginalization of kicking in the modern game.

In every type of football kicking the ball is an important element of the game. In association football (Soccer), Australian football, Gaelic football, and rugby football (the forefather of American football), kicking the ball is a vital way to score points, and to advance to the end zone.
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Why are there only 3 downs in Canadian football?

Why Are There Only 3 Downs In Canadian Football?

In football scoreboards news, we look at the history of football and why Canadian differs from American football in this important way.

The CFL has just a rich history as the NFL. Its origins can be traced back to the 1860’s when rugby football was played in Canada. Over the decades, as in American football, Canadian football slowly formed into the game we know today. The first gridiron match was played in Toronto in 1861, and it quickly took off in popularity. The development of the game at the beginning practically mirrored that of in the US, but a bit later on the relevant associations started making independent decisions and some different rules were adopted.
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The risk of injury in football – is it really worth it?

The Risk Of Injury In Football – Is It Really Worth It?

In football scoreboards news, we will look at the scandal of head injuries in football, and ask the question, should parents be letting their children play the game?

The game of football in the US is all about money. Even the most avid fans are really waking up to this and becoming aware of its negative consequences. Nowadays, a player can suffer from a concussion, and just minutes later be back on the field of play. The team owners and coaches are only supporting about this, as they are just thinking about money.
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Watch the NFL for free via live streaming!

Watch The Nfl For Free Via Live Streaming!

In football scoreboards news, we will look at watching the NFL via live streaming.

Streaming online has enabled fans who are not able, or not willing to fork out the cash for the TV NFL package in the US. The main negative of streaming is that, no matter how fast your internet connection is, the picture will at times freeze and frames will skip. This is not a major problem though, as long as it does not happen right at a crucial point of the game! On the plus side, and this is a huge plus, you can watch any NFL game of your choosing for free. In addition, providing that you have an Internet connection, you can watch the games from anywhere.
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The new NFL Rules for 2010-2011

The New Nfl Rules For 2010-2011

With the NFL season just underway, football scoreboards news has outlined what to expect this season in terms of rule changes. In the NFL meetings, which were held last week, the majority of the suggested rule changes were approved, and they are summarized below.

The overtime rule – Even if the opposition team scores a field goal in sudden death, the other team will get one chance to score. The team will then go for touchdown on the first possession, and if they manage this, the game is over. If both teams score field goals, then the previous sudden death rule will apply, in which the first team to score will win outright.
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Best NFL team never to have won the Super Bowl – part 2

Best Nfl Team Never To Have Won The Super Bowl – Part 2

Green Bay in 1996: A great 13-3 season and winner of the NFC, Green Bay performed brilliantly in 96. Their QB Brett Favre won the MVP for the 3rd season in a row. Green Bay played in San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game, and the football scoreboards showed a 23-10 victory. However, they were denied their second championship in a row when the unfancied underdogs, the Broncos, shocked them in Super Bowl XXXII.

St. Louis in 2002: A fantastic regular season, with the football scoreboards showing 14-2 in their favour. They became the first (and still only) team in the illustrious history of the NFL to score more than 500 points 3 years in a row. Their start player, Kurt Warner won his second MVP in 3 years. Marshall Faulk reached over 2100 yards from scrimmage. They were expected to walk through Super Bowl XXXVI, and to establish themselves as THE team for the 2000’s. However, the opposing team: the Patriots, who were lead by a rookie-starting QB that no one knew about, had other plans, and they spoiled the party in St.Louis.
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Best NFL teams not to have won the Super Bowl – Part 1

Best Nfl Teams Not To Have Won The Super Bowl – Part 1

In a football scoreboards feature, we will dedicate this article to fantastic NFL teams throughout the ages, who for one reason or another did not win the grandest prize of them all.

The Dolphins in 1984: In Super Bowl XIX, the Dolphins were given a lesson by the 49ers, with the football scoreboards showing 38-16. This was, however, after the Dolphins had destroyed almost every team it had come across that year. Their record for the season was 14-2, and they had racked up an impressive 513 points. 84 had really been a great year for the team. It was the first season for Dan Marino, and it was one of the best QB seasons the NFL had ever seen. He threw a record 47 touchdown passes, which destroyed the previous record of 36. His 5084 passing yards record for one season has still to be beaten, 25 years later.
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The 5 worst NFL teams ever to have embarrassed the game

The 5 Worst Nfl Teams Ever To Have Embarrassed The Game

Here are what are quite possibly the worst teams ever to have embarrassed themselves on the gridiron, listed in no particular order.

Football scoreboards terrible team 1 – Miami Dolphins: 2007: 1-15-0
I’m sure that most fans will agree that the performances of this team in 2007 were some of the worst ever seen in the NFL. During the season, off field scandals hampered the team, as four of the players were arrested for various offenses. After this, Cam Cameron was brought in and he was the 7th head coach in the team’s history. Straight away, he fired 7 out of the 11 existing coaches, and got rid of a large number of worthless players, such as McMichael and Morris. The record of one win and 15 losses at least had one win on it. This was against the Baltimore Ravens in overtime.
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The 5 best NFL quarterbacks ever

The 5 Best Nfl Quarterbacks Ever

Here are the 5 best quarterbacks in history, all of whom have been ranked by efficiency and stats on football scoreboards.

1.Dan Marino.
He was the Miami Dolphins quarterback for seventeen seasons and broke almost every possible record. His accuracy and arm strength stood out over his entire career. However, even though the football scoreboards were on fire with Dan Marino’s phenomenal stats, he had to carry the burden of being known as one of the best quarterbacks who has never won the Super Bowl. Therefore Marino’s legacy and rank among all quarterbacks will be questioned due to this lack of post-season success. However, his stats do prove that he is the best quarterback who has ever graced the game.
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The Best Wide Receivers the NFL has ever seen.

The Best Wide Receivers The Nfl Has Ever Seen.

The wide receiver must have great hands, great intuition, and fantastic speed. He must also have good concentration, as he has a wide variety of routes that he could run, and his QB needs to be able to get the ball out fast to him. The wise receivers get a lot of media attention, as they are the ones who score the big touchdowns that are replayed over and over again on the sports highlights. The wide receiver position is one of the most prominent and important positions, and many great players have fulfilled its role down the years.
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The best games from the NFL in last decade

The Best Games From The Nfl In Last Decade

February 1st, 2009. Super Bowl XLIII: Steelers vs Cardinals 27-23.
The amazing tip-toe catch by Santonio Holmes has been replayed thousand of times. However, if the play had not been made, it would have been 64-yard touchdown from Larry Fitzgarald. The game will also always be remember for the 100-yard interception return, and for the football scoreboards showing a 13-point comeback by the Cardinals in the fourth quarter.
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Top 5 NFL rookies for the next season

Top 5 Nfl Rookies For The Next Season

Football scoreboards around the country will be showing the names of these 5 star rookies next season:

Eric Berry, SS, Chiefs

Kansas City’s safeties had great difficulties last season. They rolled over for 327 yards to Kevin Kolb, 298 yards to the relative unknown Jerome Harrison , 250 yards to Miles Austin, and 262 yards to Jamaal Charles.
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The 2010 Top 25 NFL Prospects from the Senior Class

The 2010 Top 25 Nfl Prospects From The Senior Class

Which players will the NFL football scoreboards be showing soon?

Prince Amukamara – CB – Nebraska – 7.3: Amukamara is NFL big, at 6 feet and 201 pounds, and he uses this size to shut down opponents regularly. Over the past two seasons he has shown terrific improvement and as a result the scouts are very excited about him.
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Jake Locker and Christian Ponder – who is the best?

Jake Locker And Christian Ponder - Who Is The Best?

Jake Locker from Washington and Christian Ponder from Florida State are in a dead heat for the top rating amongst quarterbacks, but they are very different prospects and possess completely different skill sets. Christian Ponder has been called more NFL ready even though he does not possess the prototypical size of a quarterback, whilst Jake Locker has fantastic physical skills, a very strong arm and is very quick. What everyone agrees on is that both these players are incredible prospects and NFL football scoreboards across the nation will be showing their name in the near future.
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Best NFL Stadium scoreboards

Best NFL Stadium Scoreboards

When it comes to NFL stadium scoreboards, the absolute best so far is the one at the new Cowboys stadium in Dallas, Texas. This is the only scoring equipment in the league which is center hung, and it is also the most impressive and largest as well. The board equipment cost twenty five million, and the video additions added more than ten million more to the final costs. The length of the scoreboard is massive at over sixty yards long. The screen also includes the biggest 1080 pixel display anywhere in the world. Because of the size and impressive technology used, this one is at the top of the list concerning the best NFL stadium scoreboards, and there is not currently any other board in the world that can compare.
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Football Stadium Advertising on Scrolling LED Displays

Football Stadium Advertising

Football fans are some of the most loyal in the world. Advertisers have known this for decades and proudly lend their name to sponsorship of the local, college or state football teams. The football stadium advertising has grown exponentially, from the flip over or peg board score boards to today’s scrolling led displays. It has, in essence, become another high expectation visual display that the fans have come to expect.
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Football Scoreboards and Football Scoring System

Football Scoring System

Football scoreboards are an important part of the sport, and this equipment make football games more appealing and enjoyable for the fans that come to cheer their team on. Buying a new football scoring system which meets all your requirements does not have to be difficult or confusing when you use Electro-Mech for your sport scoring needs. Electro-Mech has close to fifty years of experience in the electronic scoreboard industry, and offers the finest scoreboards and most modern technology you will find anywhere. Customers and clients are treated like extended family, and close attention is paid to your needs and requirements so that the right scoreboard is chosen every time. A new football scoring system is a big decision, and a major investment, so careful thought needs to be given to all aspects of this equipment before you buy.
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History of The American Football Hall of Fame

American Football Hall Of Fame

The history of the American Football Hall of Fame goes back decades. The idea was first created in 1962, thanks to an editorial campaign by the Canton, Ohio Repository newspaper. City leaders had won the honor as the designated site for the National Football League Hall of Fame. The construction on the hall was started on August eleventh of the same year, and the public opening was held on September 7, 1963. The Hall of Fame contained nineteen thousand square feet and covered two buildings. On the opening day there were seventeen players inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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