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American football is much different than what many parts of the world call football. American football is a full contact sport. It involves two teams competing to carry the ball from one end of the field to another to score. Progress is marked by yard lines. It involves kicking, passing, tackling, as well as other physical and mental skills.
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Who invented the game of Football?
Throughout history people have played sports involving ball and using hands, feet and sticks. Each local area had their own...
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What is the average height and weight of an NFL football player?
It depends on the position of the player. But if it's an offensive linemen: Avg. size is about 6'3 in the high 290s-300 range....
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How do professional sports in the US rank in popularity?
The most popular professional sports in the U.S. would be football first, basketball second, and baseball third. It could...
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In what country was Football invented?
In 1863, the English Football Association wrote the rules for football (known as soccer in the US). Italy is the current world...
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Who is the highest paid player in the NFL?
The highest paid NFL player as of 2009 according to average salary is: Julius Peppers of the Carolina Panthers who is paid...
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What are the jobs of the football positions?
Quarterback: Generally the person who passes the ball. He calls the cadance and tells the Center when to snap the ball. He is...
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How many players are allowed on an NFL team?
An NFL team is allowed 53 players, not including those on the practice squad or those on injured reserve. from:...
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How do you throw a perfect football spiral?
You take the football and make sure your holding the laces correctly which is having at least two or more fingers between the...
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What is the objective of the game of american football?
In Gridiron (american football) the offense comes into the defense's territory and the defense has to put up a front to stop the...
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What are some of the major benefits of playing sports?
Sports can teach children teamwork and give them a sense of pride and accomplishment. At the same time, they can teach children...
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What do PF and PA mean in NFL standings?
PF is points for, how many points a team has scored. PA is points against, how many points a team has allowed.
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How many black quarterbacks have Super Bowl rings?
Here is the complete list of African American Quarterbacks that won rings. You can also always go to www.bqb-site.com for all...
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Do NFL players wear new uniforms for each game?
yes they do. have you ever seen one of thoes muddy games where the away teams jerseys look like there the browns... well that...
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What are some Football do's and don'ts?
do's: do some cool moves pass to ur own teamate play the ball not the body make sure u have a nice round ball donts fight...
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Did Memphis ever have a pro football team?
Memphis had an entry for a possible expansion team in the NFL known as the Memphis Hound Dogs, which lost out to Jacksonville and...
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How can you throw a rainbow pass perfectly to your receivers?
dont aim for the reciever see how fast hes going and aim for a spot First, you must hold the ball correctly, which can be in...
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What is the average speed of a football?
If someone is running with it, the football goes as fast as the ball carrier goes. If the ball carrier is running 10 mph, the...
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What is England's national sport?
Association football (called soccer in some parts of the world) is not the national sport of England; cricket is considered the...
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How do you figure out exactly what it will take for a team to make the NFL playoffs?
there are a great deal of factors that play into whether or not a team will make the playoffs. the first is obviously the...
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How do you put on a jockstrap?
The most common way to wear a jockstrap is to put it on immediately over the skin, as the bottom layer. The leg straps can be...
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Were there controversies in football about concussions?
I seem to remember that a few years ago, several prominant NFL quarterbacks were forced into retirement by reoccuring concussions...
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What football stadium hosted consecutive Super Bowls?
The Orange Bowl in Miami hosted Super Bowls II and III and is the only venue to have hosted consecutive Super Bowls.
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What is the highest scoring NFL game ever?
Highest score by one team (during regular season): 72 points when the Washington Redskins beat the New York Giants 72-41 on...
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Why is inside the 20 called the 'Red Zone' in football?
It's just a nickname for the area between the 20 yard line and goalline where an offense has a good chance at scoring. You could...
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Can a punt in 4th down be the same as a field goal?
No, it is considered a touchback, and the defensive team receives the ball at the twenty yard line. If a punt goes through the...
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Was there ever a professional football player from Europe in the NFL?
you have had to my knowledge 4 europeans and there might be several. jan stenerud from norway kicker - pro hall of fame...
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When was American football invented and who invented it?
Football was invented around 1876 by a man by the name of Walter Camp. He got the idea from William Ebb Ellis who was playing a...
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When did the NFL start using the net in the back of the field goal and why was it implemented?
I dont know when they started using the Field goal nets but I do know its for saftey purposes... People would see the kick...
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Has an NFL head coach ever been fired during a season?
While it does not happen very often, it has happened before, the most recent coach is Dick Jauron who was fired after starting...
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What is the most anticipated event in the world of american football?
In Gridiron, that would be end of season competition! From regional high school championships to college conference and national...
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How far from the line of scrimmage does the punter stand?
10 or 15
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Field goal attempts on first down?
Not usually. The time of the game has nothing to do with field goal attempts. Unless the kick fails to cross the line of...
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Why are players allowed to spike the football?
If you look at the formation for a spike, there is a tight end or running back within five yards of the QB, therefore it's not...
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When was the two-minute warning in football implemented and why?
Not sure when exactly, but it has been around for a long time. It is simply a reminder to the coaching staff how much time is...
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Has anyone ever been killed playing football?
== 22 Jul 1979: James Victor Cain, tight end with the St. Louis Cardinals, died of congenital heart failu
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What is the overall record in the football rivalry between the University of Kansas and Kansas State University?
this year is the first time ku has beat k-0state in football in over 10 years, but in the past k-state has a reputation of...
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How do you block on defense?
When a cornerback picks a ball off the defensive players turn into offensive players and block for the guy running. no u block by...
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Who is the world's highest paid football player for the year 2003 or 2004?
For the 2004 season it was Peyton Manning with $35 million. For 2003 it was Brian Urlacher with $15 million.
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What is the purpose of the tight narrow armbands often worn on the arms above the elbows by college and pro football players?
During activities such as tennis, baseball, or football; the effort puts a good deal of stress on the elbow, thereby causing the...
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Where can you find a diagram of where the football positions stand?
Click on the 'Formation Diagrams' link on this page to see diagrams of many of the common offensive and defensive football...
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Who was the fastest NFL player in the 2004-2005 season?
Carlos Francis ran the fastest 40 yard dash of the 2004 National Football League Combine with a time of 4.33 seconds. Francis...
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Where did Mike Sellers end up this year after leaving the Winnipeg Blue Bombers?
He is back in the NFL! He is playing for the Washington Redskins. The Mike Sellers that plays with Washington is a tight...
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Which NFL quarterback has the most Super Bowl rings?
As of the 2009 season, Terry Bradshaw of the Steelers was the first to win four Super Bowls, then Joe Montana of the 49ers...
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Who is the heaviest player in NFL history?
Here is input: Christopher McCarthy is the heaviest player in the NFL weighing in at 290 pounds he played for the Minnesota...
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Was there something called the kick that was heard around the world?
no
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What is the value of an autographed football card by Brett Favre?
There really is no set price on any Brett Favre cards.It all boils down to "supply and demand". Some cards are worth as little as...
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How much does the heaviest player in the NFL weigh?
Leonard Davis 384 /2004 Most linemen weigh more then they actually publish anywhere. Dave Morris of the Cincinnati Bengals...
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Why do some football players wear black lines under their eyes?
The black marks are called eye black (a greasy black substance, not sure of its composition) and eye black strips (simple strips...
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Who was the first player or team in the NFL to win three straight Super Bowls?
As of now, the first and ONLY player to win three straight Super Bowls is Ken Norton Jr.. He played with The Dallas Cowboys when...
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How did the Washington Redskins get their name?
George Preston Marshall aquired an NFL franchise in 1932 and named it the Boston Braves after the city's Major League Baseball...
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What was Brett Favre's nickname with the Atlanta Falcons?
The Nickname of Brett Favre with the Atlanta Falcons was either "Country" or 'Mississippi."
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Has Brett Favre ever left the game before the 3rd quarter due to injury?
In the 2001 game vs. The Chicago Bears, Brett Favre left during the 2nd quarter of play do to a severe concussion. Hope that...
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How many Super Bowls has Brett Favre won?
Brett Favre has participated in 2 Super Bowl competitions, but has only won one. The win Super Bowl XXXI (January 26, 1997, in...
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How many black quarterbacks have started in the Super Bowl?
Doug Williams January 31, 1988 with Washington Redskins. Steve McNair on January 30, 2000 with Tennessee Titans. McNabb...
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How does rain affect the game of football?
In reality it does not effect the game that drastically. The footing is a bit less stable, however the players simply change...
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When did the NFL start and who started it?
The NFL (National Football League) evolved from an earlier league, the APFA (American Professional Football Association) in...
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Why does a football fly the way it does?
A football oblique shape alllows it to spin through the air, the quarterback puts a spin on the ball with his fingers when he...
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When did the NFL start?
The National Football League was founded in 1920 under the name American Professional Football Association. The name was changed...
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Who invented the football helmet?
In 1893, Annapolis football player Joseph Mason Reeves was told by the Navy doctor that he must give up football or risk death...
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How do they determine where the NFL Wildcard games are played?
In the simplest terms, the club with the better regular season record (their win-loss percentage) receives home field advantage...
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Why do quarterbacks lick their fingers just before a play?
its for Grip. Quarterbacks lick their fingers because its gives em more grip 2 the pigskin on the ball. some players dont even...
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If you owned a team what receiver would you want to build your team around?
Would this be in the history of the NFL of WR or present, History I would say Jerry Rice, Present TO! Randy Moss or Larry...
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Which city has hosted the most Super Bowl games?
New Orleans and Miami (South Florida) have each hosted nine Super Bowls. Miami will host the 2010 Super Bowl, while New Orleans...
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Which football players have cut a flip landed back on their feet and continued on for a touchdown?
Leroy Butler
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What is the farthest that a person can throw an American style football through the air?
That depends entirely upon who is throwing the ball. Not factoring in wind conditions, quarterbacks like Brett Favre, Jeff...
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Have there ever been a perfect undefeated season by any Division 1 team?
UCLA Bruins, back-to-back, 1971-72 and 1972-73. Part of their unbelievable 88 game win streak. NCSU Wolfpack, 27-0 in 1972-73,...
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Why do Americans call it football when most of the time players use their hands?
The origins of American football are linked to rugby, also called football, where the hands are used more often than the feet in...
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What is the value of a football with autographs from many 49er players?
That's a little too general. You need a year or what players have signed it. Obviously a 1980's/early 90's football with Montana,...
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What is the value of a 2005 Super Bowl ring?
Josten's made the ring at an appraised value of $1.50 million. The Cracker Jack Prize ring is worth $4.95 million.
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Did Danny White play in the Memphis Southmen's 1974 WFL playoff loss to Florida and what were his passing stats for the game if he did?
Danny did play in that game, but I don't know his stats. The one big stat that I do remember was the fantastic night that Jack...
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Who is the only footballer to have scored a goal without ever touching the pitch?
brett Favre
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Where can you buy the black and white bands that the footballers wear?
E-bay amazon most good sports shops
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What is the most points ever scored in a regular season game?
According to NFL.com, the most points scored in one game was by the Washington Redskins who beat the N.Y. Giants 72-41 in 1966.
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What are the ten most popular sports in the United States?
1)Football 2)Baseball 3)Basketball 4)Soccer 5)Hockey 6)Golf 7)Nascar 8) tennis 9)Mixed Martial arts 10)Boxing Live...
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Which football team has won the most Super Bowls?
As of the start of the 2009 season, the most Super Bowls that have been won is 6 by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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How fast does Brett Favre throw the football and what is his fastest speed?
fastest ever thrown is 110 mph You can't be serious. The fastest baseball ever thrown is like 103-105. (somewhere in that...
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How many times have the Indianapolis Colts won the Super Bowl?
Since they moved to Indianapolis in 1984, the Colts have won only one Super Bowl. On Feb. 4, 2007, they beat the Chicago Bears 29...
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Where was football first played?
In Quebec by british replacement troops. Also at jamies house
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How do you contact Brett Favre?
Write to: Attn:Brett Favre C/O Green Bay Packers P.O. Box 10628 Green Bay,WI 54307-0628 I have written AND gotten responses...
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What are the differences between the National League Conference and the American League Conference in American football?
First of all, you are confusing the terms national league and american league used in baseball with football. Replace the word...
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How many National Championships has Ohio State won?
Trick question. The NCAA does not recognize a Div I football champion because there is no playoff. So the answer would be zero....
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When and where was the first ally oop play?
I believe the first ally oop play occured in 1945 during a game between Savannah, Tn., and Selmer Tn. high schools. Can anyone...
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What is the difference between a free safety and a strong safety?
the strong safety lines up on the strong side - whichever side the tight end lines up on ---- The strong safety will usually...
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What is the purpose of the team watching play by plays?
Teams brake down into units and watch game film to better understand where they have made mistakes and how to solve them.
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If a field goal is attempted and missed on third down can the team attempt another field goal on fourth down?
Yes I would say no. According the the nfl.com website once a field goal is missed the other team takes control of the football...
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Who was the tallest professional football player ever?
Bob Bobinghanger was 7'7".
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What year did the Detroit Lions play the Washington Redskins in the NFC championship?
1992. it was the 1991 season but the game was actually played in january of 1992. after going 12 and 4 in the regular season and...
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Which college has the most starters in the NFL?
U of Miami
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Who was Brett Favre traded for and when was he traded?
Brett Favre was traded to the Packers for a number one draft pick, the 17th overall pick in the 1992 Draft. The Falcons traded...
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When was the last time the Washington Redskins beat the Pittsburgh Steelers?
I do believe the last time the Redskins beat the Steelers was in the 1991 season. The score was 41 to 14. 08/26/2005 - PIT 10...
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Which NFL team is the most popular?
The most popular football team in the nfl is the Dallas Cowboys. They have been in eight Super BowlsYeah, They also might be...
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Where can you find definitions of the football terms such as 'Tackling' 'Screen Toss' 'Punt' and 'Hooker'?
go to google and type in football
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Why are there only five players on defense and five players on offense?
There are 11 players on offense and defense, not 5
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What is the E-mail address to reach the Indianapolis Colts?
You can email the Colts from their "Contact the Colts" page on their Web site. The link is posted under "Related Links."
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Who invented the current defensive line techniques?
walter jones with the 1970 raiders
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What is the league minimum salary for the NFL?
As of the 2007 season, the minimum salary for a rookie is $285,000. The minimum salary increases according to the number of years...
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How do you read a football playbook?
A football playbook is, in essence, a collection of plays that may be executed by a team during the course of a game. There is...
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How do they decide which teams are NFC or AFC?
When the NFL & AFL merged for the 1970 season, the AFL teams were all placed in the AFC, and the NFL teams were placed in the...
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What college has the most pro football players from it?
TEXAS A&M MIAMI UNIVERSITY TEXAS A&M and Miami University
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How many Super Bowls have the Dallas Cowboys played in?
Through the 2008 season, the Cowboys have played in 8 Super Bowls. Super Bowls V, VI, X, XII, XIII, XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX
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