http://football.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-16T20:56:23Z Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:56:23 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/22/video-what-is-the-nickel-defense.htm <p>Designed to stop the pass, the nickel defense gained popularity in the 1970s, and has become a basic defensive package used commonly today in both college and pro football. In this video, About.com's Jonathon Stewart explains the basic set up of the nickel along with the history of the formation and its uses in the game today.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/22/video-what-is-the-nickel-defense.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/22/video-what-is-the-nickel-defense.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:39:14 +0000 2012-02-22T01:39:14Z http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/16/nfl-draft-prospect-trent-richardson.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/football/1/3/G/Z/Trent-Richardson.jpg" alt="Trent Richardson" align="right" />Sometimes compared to Hall of Famer <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/od/legends/p/Emmitt-Smith.htm">Emmitt Smith</a> -- probably because they both went to the same high school -- Trent Richardson is regarded as perhaps the best prospect at running back in the year's NFL Draft. With the upper and lower body strength to run over defenders while still having enough speed to run away from defenders, he reminds me a little of another legendary player; former Houston Oilers tailback <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/od/legends/p/earlcampbell.htm">Earl Campbell</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/16/nfl-draft-prospect-trent-richardson.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/16/nfl-draft-prospect-trent-richardson.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:56:23 +0000 2012-02-16T20:56:23Z http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/12/nfl-draft-history-hall-of-fame-selections.htm <p>Most Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees were, at one point, nothing more than NFL Draft selections with varying degrees of potential. Some were selected early in the draft, while others fooled the scouts and were not picked until the mid-to-late rounds.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/12/nfl-draft-history-hall-of-fame-selections.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/12/nfl-draft-history-hall-of-fame-selections.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:05:05 +0000 2012-02-12T01:05:05Z http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/05/giants-do-it-again.htm <p>Four years after pulling off perhaps the biggest upset in Super Bowl history, the New York Giants are at it again. On Sunday night, they again knocked off the New England Patriots -- who they unexpectedly upset in <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/od/histo2/a/SB_XLII_recap.htm">Super Bowl XLII</a> -- to win their fourth Super Bowl championship and eighth NFL championship overall.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/05/giants-do-it-again.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://football.about.com/b/2012/02/05/giants-do-it-again.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:16:12 +0000 2012-02-05T23:16:12Z http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/31/super-bowl-xlvi-preview.htm The compelling story lines heading into Super Bowl XLVI are plentiful, with the New England Patriots quest to avenge their <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/od/histo2/a/SB_XLII_recap.htm">Super Bowl XLII</a> loss to the New York Giants at ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/31/super-bowl-xlvi-preview.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/31/super-bowl-xlvi-preview.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:35:25 +0000 2012-01-31T21:35:25Z http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/30/super-bowl-party-recipes.htm <p>With Super Bowl XLVI just days away, it's time to start thinking about that Super Bowl party you are hosting or attending, and get all your ducks in order. As any true football fan can tell you, the key to a great Super Bowl party is the food. So, we here at About.com are going to assist you in that department whether you're throwing the party yourself or simply need ideas on what to take along with you to the event you are attending.&#160; <p> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/od/superbowlrecipes/Super_Bowl_Party_Recipes.htm">Super Bowl Party Recipes</a></p> http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/30/super-bowl-party-recipes.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:21:37 +0000 2012-01-30T22:21:37Z http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/29/beginners-its-not-too-late-to-learn-5.htm <p>Super Bowl XLVI is just days away, but it's not too late for those of you who don't understand the game to get in on all the postseason fun.</p> <p>To a beginner, the game of football can seem quite complicated, but it's really very simple once you learn the basics. That's why we've put together this <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/c/ec/7.htm">three-step course</a> designed to arm you with all the knowledge you need in plenty of time for this year's big game. In three easy-to-follow lessons, you'll learn all the basics, from the object of the game and the various ways to score, to the layout of the football field and the components of the team itself. We've also created a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/od/football101/l/bl_glossary.htm">glossary</a> that defines hundreds of football terms you can bookmark for quick reference when needed.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/29/beginners-its-not-too-late-to-learn-5.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/29/beginners-its-not-too-late-to-learn-5.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:49:48 +0000 2012-01-29T02:49:48Z http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/21/conference-championship-preview-and-predictions.htm <p>The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/od/teamspackers/ig/Green-Bay-Packers-Playoffs/">defending champion Green Bay Packers</a> were heavy favorites going into the postseason, but their run ended unexpectedly last weekend, leaving the door open for any one of the remaining four teams.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/21/conference-championship-preview-and-predictions.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/21/conference-championship-preview-and-predictions.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:06:34 +0000 2012-01-21T20:06:34Z http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/16/super-bowl-trivia-and-more.htm <p>Which stadium was the first Super Bowl played in? Which city hosted the first Super Bowl north of the Mason-Dixon Line? Name the player who has played on the most winning Super Bowl teams.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/16/super-bowl-trivia-and-more.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/16/super-bowl-trivia-and-more.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:22:46 +0000 2012-01-16T12:22:46Z http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/12/top-ten-running-backs-of-all-time.htm <p>It's always a challenge to compare players from different eras, but there's no way around it when compiling lists of the NFL's greatest of all time. Stats only tell part of the story because of the way the game has evolved over the years. And because of that, opinion becomes a major factor when assigning these types of rankings. Chances are, however, no two fans are going to agree completely on any top ten list, so we don't expect all of you to agree with ours. Who knows, maybe none of you will.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/12/top-ten-running-backs-of-all-time.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://football.about.com/b/2012/01/12/top-ten-running-backs-of-all-time.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:15:33 +0000 2012-01-12T08:15:33Z