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Designed to stop the pass, the nickel defense gained popularity in the 1970s, and has become a basic defensive package used commonly today in both college and pro football. In this video, About.com's Jonathon Stewart explains the basic set up of the nickel along with the history of the formation and its uses in the game today.
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Video: What is the Nickel Defense? originally appeared on About.com Football on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 01:39:14.
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Sometimes compared to Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith -- probably because they both went to the same high school -- Trent Richardson is regarded as perhaps the best prospect at running back in the year's NFL Draft. With the upper and lower body strength to run over defenders while still having enough speed to run away from defenders, he reminds me a little of another legendary player; former Houston Oilers tailback Earl Campbell.
At 5-11 and 225 pounds, he has prototypical size for a running back. Check out more on our Trent Richardson profile...
NFL Draft Prospect Trent Richardson originally appeared on About.com Football on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 20:56:23.
Most Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees were, at one point, nothing more than NFL Draft selections with varying degrees of potential. Some were selected early in the draft, while others fooled the scouts and were not picked until the mid-to-late rounds.
Of course, you have your guys like Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, and John Elway who were expected to be stars in the NFL and their draft selection reflects such. But you also have guys like Joe Montana and Dan Fouts, neither of whom came off the board until the third round of their respective drafts. And when the Chicago Bears selected Kentucky quarterback George Blanda in the eighth round of the 1949 NFL Draft, who would have dreamed he'd still be an active player in 1975?
NFL Draft history is littered with these types of Cinderella stories, from Steve Largent and Charlie Joiner to Deacon Jones and Elvin Bethea, and we've got the cream of the crop right here. About Football offers this quick run-down of the draft position of every Hall of Fame inductee to have ever been an NFL Draft selection. Check the list...
Even Legends Have to Start Somewhere originally appeared on About.com Football on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at 01:05:05.
Four years after pulling off perhaps the biggest upset in Super Bowl history, the New York Giants are at it again. On Sunday night, they again knocked off the New England Patriots -- who they unexpectedly upset in Super Bowl XLII -- to win their fourth Super Bowl championship and eighth NFL championship overall.
As in 2008, Giants quarterback Eli Manning was big down the stretch, and walked away with game MVP honors. But he wasn't the only reason for the victory.
For details, check out our Super Bowl XLVI recap.
Giants Do It Again originally appeared on About.com Football on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 23:16:12.
So what areas should you keep an eye on once the game starts?
Our Super Bowl XLVI preview outlines the biggest ones!
Super Bowl XLVI Preview originally appeared on About.com Football on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 21:35:25.
With Super Bowl XLVI just days away, it's time to start thinking about that Super Bowl party you are hosting or attending, and get all your ducks in order. As any true football fan can tell you, the key to a great Super Bowl party is the food. So, we here at About.com are going to assist you in that department whether you're throwing the party yourself or simply need ideas on what to take along with you to the event you are attending.
Super Bowl Party Recipes
Super Bowl Party Recipes originally appeared on About.com Football on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 22:21:37.
Super Bowl XLVI is just days away, but it's not too late for those of you who don't understand the game to get in on all the postseason fun.
To a beginner, the game of football can seem quite complicated, but it's really very simple once you learn the basics. That's why we've put together this three-step course designed to arm you with all the knowledge you need in plenty of time for this year's big game. In three easy-to-follow lessons, you'll learn all the basics, from the object of the game and the various ways to score, to the layout of the football field and the components of the team itself. We've also created a glossary that defines hundreds of football terms you can bookmark for quick reference when needed.
More Resources:
How the NFL and NFL Playoffs are Organized What is a Football? Football Videos Frequently Asked Questions
Beginners, It's Not Too Late to Learn originally appeared on About.com Football on Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 02:49:48.
The defending champion Green Bay Packers were heavy favorites going into the postseason, but their run ended unexpectedly last weekend, leaving the door open for any one of the remaining four teams.
Does Tom Brady have another Super Bowl run in him or do the Ravens have the defense to deny him another shot? Will Eli Manning get another shot at a ring or will Alex Smith get his first? We take a look at both of this weekend's match-ups and offer a prediction on each. Read our conference championship previews...
Conference Championship Preview and Predictions originally appeared on About.com Football on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at 20:06:34.
Which stadium was the first Super Bowl played in? Which city hosted the first Super Bowl north of the Mason-Dixon Line? Name the player who has played on the most winning Super Bowl teams.
If you're a trivia buff, you'll enjoy this collection of 10 trivia quizzes designed to test your Super Bowl knowledge. Several of these trivia quizzes focus on a particular theme, such as records, MVPs, and stadiums, while others mix it up with a variety of general Super Bowl Trivia. We also have the resources to explore the history of the Super Bowl, including results of all the games, all-time Super Bowl standings, National Anthem performers, and a whole lot more!
Super Bowl Trivia and More! originally appeared on About.com Football on Monday, January 16th, 2012 at 12:22:46.
It's always a challenge to compare players from different eras, but there's no way around it when compiling lists of the NFL's greatest of all time. Stats only tell part of the story because of the way the game has evolved over the years. And because of that, opinion becomes a major factor when assigning these types of rankings. Chances are, however, no two fans are going to agree completely on any top ten list, so we don't expect all of you to agree with ours. Who knows, maybe none of you will.
So feel free to offer your take in the comments section below (and maybe post your own list) after you get a look at our list of the top ten running backs of all time!
Top Ten Running Backs of All Time originally appeared on About.com Football on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 08:15:33.
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