NFL FAQs: Most Common Questions Asked About The NFL
SO WHAT IS ALL THE HYPE ABOUT? The draft, to a casual observer, can seem interminably boring, with 10 minutes between picks for each team (it used to be 15). Yet, the draft sparks endless debate and speculation in the weeks leading up to it and is a can’t miss event...
Fantasy Football and Why Fans Love It
Fantasy football has reached epic heights in popularity. Think about it. How many of your friends or coworkers (men and women) are currently battling it out for fantasy bragging rights? It’s a great way to meet new people, an excuse for getting friends together every...
So Shiny! Pictures of every Super Bowl ring in NFL history
The Super Bowl ring is the icing on the cake to any team skilled enough to win the NFL championship. But along with the tradition of giving out Super Bowl rings, comes along some pretty quirky facts and history tidbits that many people may not be aware of.
Fantasy Football Punishment Ideas For Losers in Your League
Looking for a way to spice up your league? Check out our fantasy football punishment ideas for losers in your league.
Covering the Spread? The Line? Sports Betting Terms Explained!
I have to admit, I'm one of those sports fans who if I don't know what something means, I have no shame in asking. Except when it comes to things that I should technically "already know". That is the problem that I continuously run into the problem of when I hear the...
The History of the NFL’s Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame (HOF) was established in 1963 in the city of the sport’s birth, Canton, Ohio. Players are voted into the Hall of Fame by a 44-person selection committee mostly consisting mostly of sportswriters. While team executives and owners can be...
What Each Position on an NFL Defense Does
DEFENSIVE END (DE): A defensive player who lines up at either end of the defensive line. The job of the defensive end is to contain the running back on running plays to the outside, and rush the quarterback on passing plays. DEFENSIVE TACKLE (DT): A defensive player...
What Each Guy on Offense Does
QUARTERBACK (QB) The player who receives the ball from the center at the start of each play before either handing (or tossing) it to the running back, throwing it to a receiver, or running with it himself. The quarterback is usually the player in charge of running the...
NFL Football Field 101
Yard markers: Little white markings on the field help the players, officials and fans keep track of the ball and how close the offense is to scoring. End zone: It’s an additional 10 yards on each end of the field and probably, the most important part as this is...
The 10 Best NFL Players from 2010-2012
In order to name the best active players from the last three years, there had to be some parameters put in place. First and foremost, anyone who missed all or a good part of 2010, 2011 or 2012 for injury or other reasons was basically ineligible. For that reason, a...
NFL Fourth-Down Strategies
If a team fails to gain the required yardage on third down, several things could happen on fourth down: A team can elect to “go for it” on fourth down and try to pick up the remaining yardage, but they run the risk of turning the ball over to the other team if they do...
How to understand baseball stats in a game
Have you ever noticed the people at a baseball game who look like they're taking notes? That's the lost art of scorekeeping and it's key in keeping track of every single play on the baseball field and recorded as a stat. Stats are everything in baseball and rooted in...
Jaguars, Unsportsmanlike Behavior, Kareem Hunt, and Favorite Cities to Visit
You would think the NFL would learn from past mistakes. But if their response to the latest domestic violence incident involving Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt is any indication, they haven’t learned a damn thing.
Interviewing Cincinnati Reds GM Brad Kullman on his new draft concept to avoid tanking
Former Cincinnati Reds GM Brad Kullman in his new book ‘Losing to Win’ details how sports leagues should adopt a new drafting concept to avoid tanking.
Jessica Blaylock: Interview with Miami Marlins and Florida Panthers Sideline Reporter
Jessica Blaylock was born and raised in Jacksonville, spent some time at sports radio station 1010XL before being promoted to the big leagues as FOX Sports sideline reporter for both the Miami Marlins and the Florida Panthers. Jessica was the first woman in sports...
Throw this whole Jaguars team in rice
Sunday’s Jaguars-Cowboys game left much to be desired for fans in Jacksonville. So the ladies of Helmets and Heels have another therapeutic vent session asking where it all went wrong. Plus some fun discussions on Kawhi Leonard’s laugh and the most annoying sounds in the world. (not related)
Jaguars get to 3-1 record and now face off against the undefeated Chiefs
The Jaguars-Jets game resulted in Jacksonville finishing the first quarter of the season with a 3-1 record. But as the team strives to make winning consistently a thing, they head to Kansas City this weekend to face off against the undefeated Chiefs.
Mackenzie Thirkill: Interview with Orlando Magic Sideline Reporter
Mackenzie Thirkill is the sideline reporter for the Orlando Magic and like many of us, grew up loving sports. Listen as we chat with Mackenzie on her career in sports, broadcasting and how she continues to hustle.
