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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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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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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 16.683...
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What are the jobs of the football positions?
Quarterback: Leads the offense and is most generally the captain of the team. Running Back: Carries the ball for short yardage...
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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?
The keys to throwing a perfect spiral every time are: Your hand positioning, your release, and your timing. Hold the ball with...
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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 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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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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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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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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What are all the rules of football?
Click on the 'NFL Rulebook' link on this page to learn more about the rules of the game along with what the referee's signals...
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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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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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Who were AFC and NFC Pro Bowl coaches in 1978?
Ray Malavasi Bum Phillips ----- Malavasi and Phillips were the coaches for the 1979 Pro Bowl played January 29, 1979. The 1978...
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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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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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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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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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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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Has an NFL head coach ever been fired during a season?
No, but it is possible.
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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...
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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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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?
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How many black quarterbacks have played in the Super Bowl?
To my Knowledge there have been 4. Doug Williams of the washington Redskins who was the first and to date the only black...
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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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Where can you find information on former New Orleans Saint player Lester Boyd?
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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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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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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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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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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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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 reciever 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 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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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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How much money do the players on the winning and losing Super Bowl teams earn?
For winning Super Bowl XLI in 2007, the Indianapolis Colts won $73,000 per player. The Chicago Bears won $38,000 per player.
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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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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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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 are the ten most popular sports in the United States?
1)Football 2)Baseball 3)Basketball 4)Soccer 5)Hockey 6)Golf 7)Tennis 8)Nascar 9)Poker (not really a...
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Where was football first played?
In Quebec by british replacement troops. Also at jamies house
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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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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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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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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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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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Which NFL teams have won four Super Bowls?
Dallas and San Francisco have won 5. Pittsburgh has won 6. No other team has won more than 3.
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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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Which NFL team is the most popular?
Every one knows vikings are the best many all star players have traveled to that team and attracted many fans if have questions...
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Why are there only five players on defense and five players on offense?
Well the rules state there can only be at least 5 players on the court at all times and pluse if you were on a dodge ball team...
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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 many extra yards is a field goal from the actual line of scrimmage including end zone yardage?
I believe it is: 10 yards (end zone) + 7 yards (from line of scrimmage) = 17 yards.
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Who invented the current defensive line techniques?
walter jones with the 1970 raiders
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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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How do you calculate the quarterback rating in the NFL?
NFL quarterback rating formula The NFL rates its passers for statistical purposes against a fixed performance standard based...
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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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Which football kicker holds the record for the most PATs in a season?
mike vanderjack It used to be Gary Anderson
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What player has the been on the most winning Superbowl teams?
Charles Haley was a member of three Cowboy teams and 2 san fran teams for a total of 5 super bowl winning teams.
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What was the history of football in the 1920s?
The country was football mad in the 20s. It still i ma a gay homo,was not a national game the way it is today though. To be sure...
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Why did Americans hijack the name football for the game they play?
"Hijack" is a loaded term. Football is a name that Americans gave to a sport invented by Americans. Football is also a name that...
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What do NFL football players do with their jerseys after they are worn?
give them to the equipment manager to be washed
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Can a quarterback throw the ball to anyone?
Definitely not! Otherwise, there won't be an ineligible receiver down the field penalty. I'm not sure but in order to make...
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On average how much does it cost to be able to play football in grade school high school or at the professional level?
Most Pop Wanrner programs charge 100-200$.
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How many players are NFL teams allowed to have on their roster?
Fifty-three. Of these, forty-seven (though not always the same forty-seven) are dressed for any given game, while the other six...
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Which college has the most starters in the NFL?
U of Miami
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What is the name of the song played before NFL football games?
A New Game - From Autumn Thunder: 40 Years of NFL Music (it's on iTunes) Kernkraft 400 sport chant by Zombi nation it is on...
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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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Is there a football player with the name of Arkinada Armstrong?
According to Google, there is no documentation on the Internet indicating that there has ever been a football player named...
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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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Is a ball intercepted at one's own one yard line then fumbled out of the back of the end zone a safety or a touchback?
Neither. Consider this situation: Team A is backed up to its own end zone. Team A's quarterback throws a pass that is intercepted...
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Between 1990 and this year what two football teams have been to the most Superbowls and won the most in this time?
Cowboys & Patriots. The Cowboys went 3 times and won all 3 - 92,93,95 Patriots went 5 times (97, 01, 03, 04, 07) and won 3...
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How many black quarterbacks have won Super Bowl rings as starters?
Only one and he would be doug williams of the washington redskins.Also he was the MVP of that game played on Jan 31 1988.
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How many players have won five Super Bowl rings?
As of the 2008 season, only one player has won five Super Bowl rings and that is Charles Haley who won two with the 49ers (XXIII...
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What does a split end do and what is a good number for that position?
The split end is another name for a wide receiver. He catches passes and blocks on running plays. The split end is the receiver...
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Why do Americans choose to play American football over any other sports?
Why not? Football is fast, violent, and exciting. While most American sports fans *watch* football, not nearly as many *play*...
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How do you play American football?
American football is played on a field 360 by 160 feet (109.7 m × 48.8 m).[9] The longer boundary lines are sidelines, while the...
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What is the wrist band and finger used for in football?
If you are talking about the side judge, he uses that to keep track of downs, much like the Umpire having the true "game...
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What are the ages of the oldest players ever or currently playing NCAA Football?
I was under the impression the the USC Gamecocks, had a player on their roster that was 40 years old. I think that he was an...
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Why is football so popular in the Mid-Western states such as Nebraska Kansas and Iowa?
Because there is nothing else to do, and everyone at least in kansas loves playing football. Most parents drive there kids to...
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