Football Players
Pink Football Gloves Stir Controversy
Normally, rough and tough football players who battle it out on the gridiron don't sport pink gloves. However, when a New Jersey middle school student-athlete wore pink football gloves [...]
Concussion-Prevention Shockstrip Approved for High School Football
There are few worse sounds in football than the crash of a helmet-to-helmet hit. In his 16 years as a chiropractic physician, Dr. Steven Novicky has treated hundreds of football players suffering [...]
Training the Hips for Speed, Power and Agility, Part 1: Introduction
You've probably heard coaches say, "that guy has great hips"—referring to an athlete who moves fluidly and effortlessly in all directions. A key driver for most sports skills, the hips [...]
Why Ohio Is the Best Football State
In July, we published an infographic that started a debate about which state is best at football. The piece fueled a lot of heated discussion on our site and across [...]
Penn State Football Players Reaffirm Commitment to the Program
After the NCAA handed down unprecedented sanctions earlier this week, many have speculated about the future of Penn State football. Rocked by the Sandusky scandal and the subsequent investigation, led by [...]
Ranking the Best Football States
Which state produces the best football players? The question has been debated for years. We did the research, compiled the stats and drew the only possible conclusion: It's a toss-up. [...]
Benefits of Being A Multi-Sport Athlete
As a serious athlete, you probably have visions of winning the big game, seeing your name as a top Google search term and getting that coveted STACK magazine cover shoot. [...]
Head Injuries Are Dangerous Even If They Don't Cause a Concussion
Think you've dodged a bullet by passing a concussion test after a hard hit to the head? A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that you may still [...]
Rawlings' NRG Quantum Plus Football Helmet Gets Five Stars
Football may be in its off-season, but it's never too early to plan for next year. And with a new season comes new gear—including the best in protective helmets. In [...]
Watch the 7th Annual ESPNU National Signing Day Special
It's an exciting time for hundreds of high school seniors ready to take their game to the next level. On Feb. 1, senior high school football players will put pen [...]
