What does it mean to shoot the gap in football? To understand, first we need to know what is a gap. In an offensive alignment, the “gaps” are the spaces between the linemen. The A gap is to the left and right of the center and is the space between the center and the guard. […]
The most wonderful time of the year is finally here! You know what that means….time to start planning a football party!!! Here are some basic key factors when planning a football party: TIME: This might not seem like a big issue, but it is. Are you focused on having a party on a certain day and […]
This is not your father’s hall of fame! The College Football Hall of Fame Exhibits are interactive, current, full of technology and, the best part, customized to you. That’s right, customized! The Hall is not just dominated by the Power 5 conferences and is most certainly not dominated by just the SEC. Yes, some exhibits […]
Shotgun or Under Center (and the Pistol Offense) So, we are sure you’ve noticed that uncomfortable situation in football where the quarterback gets all cozy with this center whose butt is up in the air, and the quarterback snuggles in behind like they are going to spoon for the night. But, then the quarterback gets […]
3-4 Defensive Formation The 3-4 defensive formation is the other more popular formation for a defense in football. Again it is named for the combination of linemen (3)and linebackers (4). So, to state the obvious, this defense swaps a lineman for an extra linebacker on the field. If this defense was lined up against an […]
4-3 Defensive Formation This is one of the more popular defensive formations along with the 3-4. It gets its name from the fact that there are 4 defensive linemen and 3 linebackers on the field. That leaves 4 more players which generally consist of 2 cornerbacks and 2 safeties. Lined up against an offensive formation, […]
What does it mean to take a knee in football? Before 2017: There are several ways the football expression, take a knee, is used to explain a situation in the game. #1 – Team winning and time is almost out – If the offense is ahead in the last couple of plays of the half […]
4th and Long in Football What does it mean when a commentator says it is “4th and long” when you are watching a football game? It’s pretty simple. Check out below for both what it means during the game and how you could use this football phrase in your everyday life. Football concept: 4th and […]
How is a football field set up? In American football, the field is called a field. It is not a pitch, a court, or a grassy area – it is a field. However, knowing the parts of the football field may take some getting used to. Below illustrates how a football field is set up […]
How long does a football game last? A football game consists of 4 quarters that are 15 minutes long each. This is true for both the NFL and College football games, one of those places where they are the same. So a football game is an hour long (4 x 15min = 1hr), right? Not so […]
