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Questions about the sport of American football. This should not be confused with the [football] tag, which only applies to the sport called "soccer" in most of North America.
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Is it true that a line backer is the quarterback for the defense?
I've often heard that the linebacker is the quarterback for the defense.
Thus, is it really true that a linebacker's role is sometimes to produce calls to change the defensive's game plan or an audi …
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How is the BCS rank determined?
How are BCS ranks in NCAA football determined? Is it determined by popular vote and record?
What factors affect a ranking?
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Ring of honor, pride of the lions in NFL
I heard that Ray Lewis will be inducted in the Ring of honor. Do all NFL teams have their own version of this ring of honor?
Besides special recognition, is there any other special rites as a member …
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In American football, purpose of motioning the slot receiver
While watching a play with the New England Patriots you often see the z receiver or slot receiver (correct me if they aren't equivalent terms) motion towards the quarterback but then moves back to his …
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What criteria determines which team makes the national college football championship playoffs?
With the inaugural year of the college playoffs, what criteria/criterion determines who makes the national championship playoff?
Also, does it make a difference if you win your conference, etc.
I se …
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Number of gap techniques in American Football
While reading this thread and this one I had trouble following the football terminology of the different "techniques" for defensive line men.
What does it mean to have a 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 gap technique …
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What is the role of the Captain on the (american) football field?
After reading this post about soccer or football (for europeans), What is the on-field role of the captain? i was curious about this issue in american football.
What is the role of the football capt …
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Why do NFL (american football) right tackles make less than left tackles?
According to over the cap, the total value of the highest contract for left tackle is Tyron Smith at $97 Million a $13.2 million average per year. The highest right tackle contract is Layne Johnson, $ …
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Differences between fullbacks, halfbacks, and running backs
In American football, there are various position designations for runners that carry the ball across the line of scrimmage: full, half and running back.
Are there any differences between the three po …
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What are the disadvantages of the wide nine defensive scheme?
Correct me if i'm wrong I've read a little about a wide-nine defensive scheme. Trying to get an understanding of this.
From my understanding, a wide nine defensive philosophy depends on defensive end …
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Why are there stickers on helmets of football players in college football
While watching college football this afternoon I saw a couple college football players with stickers on the back of their helmets.
Why are there stickers on the back helmets of football players ? Are …
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What's the difference between "questionable" vs "doubtful" injury designations in the NFL?
In the NFL, there are injury designations. The injury designations indicate what percentage or chance that they'll play for that given day.
The NFL specifically has one that outlines them based on pe …
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What's the difference between "questionable" vs "doubtful" injury designations in the NFL?
In the NFL, what is the difference between each of the designations for questionable vs doubtful? Which one is more severe?
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NFL the playoff race tie breakers regarding common games record
Based on the rankings explanation provided by CBS regarding the NFL playoff situation; CBS provides something regarding a common record:
Seattle is ahead of Detroit based on common games record (4 …
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