Contract negotiations make every NFL offseason a chess match between a team, a player, and the player’s agent. Team owners want to retain players at the best value against their salary caps, while players and agents want to maximize their earnings. In some cases, a team will franchise tag a player when both sides are … Read more
You’ll notice that touchdowns aren’t the only way to earn points during an NFL game. Field goals are kicked by a specialized player called a kicker in certain situations. During regular play, a field goal is made when the kicker kicks or drop kicks the ball through the goalposts and over the crossbar. If a … Read more
The game of soccer (football) is rich in traditions, filled with history, and full of pride. A soccer cap is a great way to showcase the best players. Soccer caps, or international caps, are tally marks of how many international games a player played. What are the qualifications for earning a cap, and why is … Read more
When a player scores two goals in soccer (football), he or she is said to have scored a brace. A player scoring two goals in a soccer game is considered an achievement, since the average game has less than three goals. A hat-trick is when a player scores three goals in a game. Why is … Read more
In the US, the Atlantic Coast Conference is one of the top five collegiate athletic conferences. There are 15 member universities in the division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Each season, the associated press covers the conference extensively. Additionally, the ACC boasts some of the finest student-athletes in … Read more
In the United States, the Southeastern Conference, or SEC, is one of the largest athletic conferences. A total of 14 universities are members, primarily located in the south central and southeast regions of the United States. NCAA Division I sports competitions are played at these universities, including the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), the highest level … Read more
Special teams in football is a group of people who work together to ensure that the game runs smoothly. The person leading this group is known as a special teams coach. They oversee the entire process of setting up a field goal kicker and punter, and ensuring they’re both ready for kickoff. Football is a … Read more