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TRAILERS: ‘Madden NFL 15’ Showcases New Mode, Better Defense
EA Sports has released more clips for the upcoming Madden NFL 15. The first short trailer highlights one of the title's new features—The Gauntlet mode; the other focuses on improved [...]
Turkey Bowl Rules and Regulations
The Turkey Bowl: a longstanding Thanksgiving tradition, a cross between a formal officiated football game and a free-for-all pickup game. To create a rewarding and memorable Turkey Bowl experience, your [...]
How to Block a Kick in Football
Special teams win games. If you’re a player trying to make a roster, from high school all the way up to the pros, being good at them can win you a [...]
Become An ‘All-Day Shooter’ With Kansas City Academy’s Inside/Out Drill
You can make your shot "all day" in practice. It’s easy to be automatic when no one is guarding you. But try swishing it when a tough defender is in [...]
Become An NFL Kicker by Playing Soccer Off-Season
Growing up, NFL placekicker Jeff Reed never had aspirations to play professional football. He didn’t even attempt a field goal until his senior year of high school. Yet Reed became [...]
Sports Psychology: The Effects of Loss Aversion
Psychology and sports are intertwined. One example of their connection is loss aversion, the human tendency to hold things we already have at a higher value than something we could [...]
Monday Night Football: Kyle Orton vs. Bronco Fans
Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton faced an unforeseen opponent during the NFL season opener last night, Sept. 12. While he certainly expected a tough fight against division rival Oakland Raiders, [...]
Long Snapping Tips from Ethan Albright
Long snappers rarely receive accolades, but one errant snap can garner plenty of grief and guilt. "Trust me, if I make a mistake—whether it's in the first or fourth quarter [...]