How Do Networks Show the First-Down Line on Televised Football Games?

It’s common on football telecasts now, but networks did not superimpose the first-down line on the TV screen until ESPN did it in 1998.

John Moriello  •  28 Nov 2020
Why Do College Football Teams Hold up Signs for the Offense?

College football has changed a lot over the years. One of the newest trends is teams using big signs to call plays, how do these work?

Rick Thomas  •  28 Nov 2020
Hendrick Motorsports, Alabama Crimson Tide in Mourning After a Terrible Tragedy

Former Alabama linebacker Rowdy Harrell, a pit crew member on Alex Bowman’s team at Hendrick Motorsports, died in a crash that also killed his newlywed wife.

John Moriello  •  27 Nov 2020
One Small College Football Program Produced Eight WWE Hall of Famers and a Number of Other Pro Wrestling Legends

A look at how one small college football program in Texas produced eight different WWE Hall of Famers, including the late, great Dusty Rhodes.

Luke Norris  •  22 Nov 2020
Friday’s Pass Interference Call Against Purdue Was So Bad, Sportsbooks Feel Guilty

Friday’s phantom pass interference call in the Minnesota vs. Purdue football game prompted one sportsbook to offer a refund.

Mike Thomas  •  22 Nov 2020
Jim and John Harbaugh Also Have a Famous Basketball Coach in Their Family

Jim and John Harbaugh are two very famous football coaches. However, they also have a famous basketball coach in their family in Tom Crean.

David Wysong  •  15 Nov 2020
Penn State RB Journey Brown Just Suffered a Tragic End to His Football Career

Journey Brown came into the season as one of the top running backs in the country, but his football career just came to a sudden halt.

Jack Dougherty  •  12 Nov 2020
Something in Notre Dame’s Win Attracted LeBron James’ Ire

LeBron James made an interesting observation after Notre Dame football fans stormed the field following a win over No. 1 Clemson.

John Moriello  •  08 Nov 2020
This Might Be Joe Namath’s Best Prediction Ever

Joe Namath has an idea how Trevor Lawrence of Clemson can escape having to play for the New York Jets.

John Moriello  •  08 Nov 2020