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| do you think i can play safety? | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I wanted to know if I should try safety. I played Dline three years: first year freshmen team, then ...
A: CJ You have good size and height and you know the defensive side of the ball. I say give it a try, ...
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| football coach | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I played football for nine years of my life and ended at high school. I love the game haven't missed ...
A: Matt Thank you for your question, a college education is one of the qualifications schools look ...
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| runningback/linebacker | 11/15/2009 |
Q: You recently posted a question to Victor Winnek in category Football Instruction: Hey my name is ...
A: Darriel If you are part of a team already I suggest you follow your coach's strength plan. You need ...
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| roughing the punter | 11/7/2009 |
Q: The punter recieves the snap cleanly and then drops the ball. He regains the ball and kicks it. If ...
A: Brent As you state it, it is a foul - either running into the kicker or roughing. But there are ...
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| Onside Kick | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I was just watching the MNF game and they have done a onside kick and I though what if the receiving ...
A: Brian The recieving team can not kick the ball, that would be an illegal kick [Return kick] and the ...
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| touchdown or not | 11/2/2009 |
Q: if a team is driving to the endzone and lets say they are on the 10 yard line,if the reciever haqs ...
A: Frank The ball must cross the plane of the goalline in player possession for there to be a touch ...
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| holder for field goal kicker | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Holder for the field goal kicker receives the snap, and while knee is still on ground, flips the ...
A: There is an exception under the NCAA rules concerning a downed player (dead ball). The holder may ...
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| Place holder after a blocked kick | 10/14/2009 |
Q: The rule states that the place holder is not down in NCAA while his knee is down and holding the ...
A: The ball would be dead in the grounded player's possession. No he can not get up an run at that ...
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| Offensive Line | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I was watching the LSU-Florida game on Saturday night and came up with this question. I see LSU's ...
A: Jeff This is a common question and it is somewhat of a common occurrence. For a false start foul to ...
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| Onside Kicks | 10/10/2009 |
Q: Team K kicks. The ball travels in the air 12 yards. While the ball is still in the air, and having ...
A: Jeff Thank you for your question. Briefly the answer to your question is: It is A's ball or the ...
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| penalty call | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I was at Notre Dame game Saturday. what is a roughing the snapper penalty all about
A: Sylvester Thank you for your question. A long snapper may not be contacted until one second has ...
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| NFHS Defensive movement prior to the snap | 10/1/2009 |
Q: This is regarding NFHS varsity level football. Recently there have been actions by a defense that ...
A: Elmer, Outstanding question and your research is right on. Rule 7-1-7b only applies to the ...
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| visors/goggles | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Why is it that a player cannot wear a tinted visor (I understand that a trainer needs to see the ...
A: Todd The reason has to do with head and spinal injury precautions. Goggles or glasses can be ...
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| i need help | 9/20/2009 |
Q: im Ty I can throw up to like 50 to 60 yards did i tell u im 11 years old but i wanana throw to my ...
A: TY Your distance is great, but if you want to throw to your players and complete passes for yardage ...
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| on sides kick ruling | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Does an on sides kickoff have to touch the ground before it is considered live?
A: Rick The kick is live once kicked. The Receiving team may recover it before it touches the ground. ...
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| Coaching | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My goal is to find work non paying or paying as an assistant coach and work my way up until I ...
A: Steven Thank you for your question, to be honest a college education is one of the qualifications ...
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| Reading Defenses | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Victor, I know this is a complex question, however I was wondering if you could explain to me how a ...
A: David This is a complex question that cannot be answered completely in a written answer, but I am ...
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| "eye of the tiger" | 8/28/2009 |
Q: My son is in his second year of pee wee football, he is 8 years old. I have an older son who played ...
A: Damon This is outside my area of expertise. Based on my experience the desire or killer instinct ...
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| coaching pee wee football | 8/4/2009 |
Q: my son just started his second season of pee wee football n he dont have a coach for his 9 to 10 yrs ...
A: Jason Pee wee football is a bit out of my area of expertise but give me a couple days to send you ...
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| football visors | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Can you wear smoke visors in high school football game?
A: QUINN No you can not legally wear smoke visors. Visors may NOT have any tinting or color, they must ...
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| peewee training | 7/23/2009 |
Q: First and foremost I would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to read this and for any ...
A: Buck Thank you for your question. Unfortunately I am not sure I can help you. I would recommend ...
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| Coaching in college | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have been coaching for about 5 years in semi pro and high school football. i was lucky enough to ...
A: David it is not too late! The good thing is you have and continue to gain experience. With a ...
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| What Colleges look at out of highschool | 7/18/2009 |
Q: T. Spalding. I go to a 3A Highschool in a small town. I play Defensive End and Right Gaurd. I am ...
A: JT it is not an issue, you will do just fine. Keep hitting the weightroom, stay in good shape, ...
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| football visors | 6/23/2009 |
Q: i want to wear a visor for the upcoming football season but my coach doesn't let us wear them unless ...
A: Joey First, tinted or colored visors (no matter how slight the tinting or color) are illegal ...
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| football protection gear | 6/2/2009 |
Q: i always wondered for the wide receivers. does the shoulder pads and helmet and gear slow you down ...
A: John Pads don't slow down players very much - it is negligible, A fraction of a second. At first ...
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| football eyeshields | 5/24/2009 |
Q: why are colored football eye shields not allowed in high school leagues?
A: Colored eyeshield are not allowed for safety reasons and at the lobbying of the National Athletic ...
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| complicated plays | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I was thrown into head coaching last year for our JR football team because no other parent wanted to ...
A: Chris I am a fundamentals and foundation guy. At the Jr. level I believe keeping it simple and very ...
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| fullbacks | 5/7/2009 |
Q: sir, my son played div1 ball as a guard, starting 4 years. had injury and surgery during jr. yr. ...
A: Arthur I do not make endorsement or referrals, I can provide you with some information. Please know ...
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| Football | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My son was severely injured during a high school football game by tackling and landing on another ...
A: Debbie I am glad to hear your son is recovering and doing well. Good for your son wanting to be an ...
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| am i able to play, any tips on workout | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if there was an age limit to play college football. I played a little football ...
A: AJ Generally there are no age requirements unless you plan to play at the D-1A (BCS) level, if so ...
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| Dead ball fouls | 4/27/2009 |
Q: If a false start or encroachment (defense crossing neutral zone and makes contact) occurs, the play ...
A: Joe Other Dead Ball foul on the offense prior to the snap would be Dead ball Personal Fouls, Snap ...
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| High School Football/Quaterback | 4/22/2009 |
Q: To whom may help me, I am a junior in high school and I will be a senior next year. I have played ...
A: Ernest Make sure you study the play book, you have to be able to visualize the plays, formations and ...
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| quarterback | 4/21/2009 |
Q: im a sophomore gonna be a junior..i am a quarterback and i was wanting to know what i could do to ...
A: Jake, The good thing is you have two years to develop these skills to be able to compete for a ...
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| Preparing for season | 3/2/2009 |
Q: My names Jeremy and i am 14 and a 8th grader going to 9th next year about 200lbs. I've never been ...
A: Jeremy Freshman football is where you will learn the fundamentals. You are already very strong! ...
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| Gloves | 2/22/2009 |
Q: As I have read in previous answers of you on 'gloves' I have an additional question. You said this ...
A: Georg Thanks for your question. Rule Rule 1-4-5-b provides the manufacturers with the specs ...
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| eligibility | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am wondering the NCAA eligibility rules when it comes to age. I am 21 and joined the military ...
A: James 21 Year Age Rule for Division I Only not other Divisions. In Division I only, if a ...
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| is a player down if his knee is on another player? | 2/2/2009 |
Q: If in the course of a play is a player who has the ball, considered to be down if his knee is on ...
A: This is a great question about grounded players and landing on grounded players and is open to ...
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| I want to be a starter. | 12/31/2008 |
Q: my name is kevin and I just finished my freshman year of football and it didnt go as i planned. It ...
A: Kevin This type of question I do not normally answer because it requires personal knowledge of your ...
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| speed | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I am in the ninth grade, i am a defensive end and my coaches tell me i have a great future at the ...
A: Dee Why not try out for multiple positions? Can you play DE and TE? If your coaches say you have a ...
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| Freshman Football | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I am a high school teacher and have been coaching wrestling and track, I was approached by the ...
A: DON I AM TRYING TO FIND SOME GOOD BASICS FOR YOU - I AM GOING THROUGH A PILE OF REFERENCES AND ...
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| Getting into college football | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have been working out since my senior season of highschool and keeping in good shape. That was ...
A: Tyler, It is so much easier that you think. First write a letter to the coach expressing your ...
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| weight loss | 12/8/2008 |
Q: i'm 5'10 269-273 i would like to loss 20-50 pouds by my 11th grade season i'm in the 9th grade what ...
A: John Good for you. You are on the right track for being a speedy agile athlete and a healthier ...
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| Getting a late start | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I am 30 years old and have spent the last 6 years in corporate america. I recently decided to ...
A: Rod Congratulations on having the courage to pursue your dream. You will need to network and ...
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| NFHS Rules on Videotape to over turn out come of game | 11/20/2008 |
Q: http://www.djournal.com/pages/story.asp<<<check this story out and tell me how is this possible and ...
A: Justin The link you sent went to an Error page. Below is the article I think you are questioning ...
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| Touchdown, Point After | 11/17/2008 |
Q: My husband and I were talking about this after Thursday night's game and it came into play during ...
A: Angie, Thanks for your question. Please know I only answer NCAA rules questions not NFL. So in ...
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| Nfl 2 foot rule | 11/8/2008 |
Q: If someone catches the football and one foot is in bounds and half of the other foot hits in bounds ...
A: I do not answer NFL questions as this is outside my area of expertise as an NCAA & Federation Rules ...
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| High school football | 11/7/2008 |
Q: On fourth down runner goes down prior to first down then a personal foul blow to the head after he ...
A: Bob Thanks for your question. You describe a Dead Ball Personal Fouls play. It is not an automatic ...
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| On-side kick recovery and "moff" ball | 10/25/2008 |
Q: If a team executes an on-side kick in which the ball goes past 10 yards and the opposing team ...
A: Raul No the ball may not be advanced by the kicking team. The status of the ball is still a Free ...
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| rules | 10/24/2008 |
Q: If a player catches a ball and is hit by someone on the sideline what are the officials supposed to ...
A: Mario, Thanks for the question I need some more information to properly answer your question. I ...
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| Football | 10/22/2008 |
Q: My son was severely injured during a high school football game by tackling and landing on another ...
A: Debbie I am so sorry to hear of your son's injury. My heart goes out to you and your son. You are ...
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| OL numbering system | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I've understood the even (right side) and odd (left side) gap numbering system since I was a kid. ...
A: Jeff That is a great question! I have no idea as to the answer- who invented the system or where it ...
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| throwing mechanics | 10/1/2008 |
Q: my name is ed i live in the uk and am just starting to play football, i want to play quaterback as i ...
A: Ed Here are some instruction video links that can help you: 1. ...
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| I want to be the best, and be recuited! | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Well, I'm a junior at my high school. We are a small 3A school. We have not had a winning season ...
A: Loggan There are a couple things you can do to be attractive to schools as a player. The first thing ...
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| chop blocking | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Do defensive linemen (nose guards in particular ) ever chop block? The reason I ask is my son was ...
A: Frank, Thank you for your question. WOW - I am very glad you are astute and following what is being ...
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| Why am I playing? | 9/25/2008 |
Q: My son is in his 5th year of playing tackle football, 3rd year playing for his high school. Last ...
A: Betty Just following up. How did your son do this week? Is he enjoying the game any more? Has he ...
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| defending the cut or crab block | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My son is playing on his first team and asked. How do I defend against the cut block. Can he jump ...
A: Ralph Yes he can jump over the cut block but best way is to ward it off by using his hands and ...
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| Inadvertent Facemask Penalty | 9/20/2008 |
Q: In a Pennsylvania HS varsity game, offense first and ten from their own 30. QB passed for 4 yard ...
A: Dave Thanks for your question I have just returned home form working my college game and as my ...
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| What does a college football walk-on work out consist of in the D-1A level? | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Is it combine based? Like, 40 yard dash time, position drills, broad jump, etc. Or, is it like the ...
A: Danny It depends on each team as to how the coach will run the walk on try outs. Some programs do a ...
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| Roughing the Kicker (Punting situation) | 9/16/2008 |
Q: We had this situation come up and I can't find the exact ruling in the NCAA rulebook. 4th down and ...
A: FOLLOW UP: Mark I reviewed my notes from a 2005 Rules meeting presented by lecturers from ...
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| gloves | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have under armor gloves that are gray and black on top with a silver front that would be on the ...
A: Andrew, Thank you for your question I apologize for the slight delay in answering it. As my ...
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| Miami-Florida reception along the sideline | 9/8/2008 |
Q: During the Miami-Florida game this past weekend, there was a reception that a Florida receiver made ...
A: Dave, Thanks for your question. I have heard about this play and have read about it but did not see ...
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| Defensive End Technique | 9/6/2008 |
Q: At a local high school game a defensive end on the opposing team would lay on downed offensive ...
A: FOLLOW UP _ Dave, Hold as described is a Defensive hold. The high school rules have been reluctant ...
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| College Football & Becoming Pro | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My name is Justin and i am 17 yrs old.. My question is, 1.)Do i have to play high school football ...
A: Justin No, you don't have to play high school football to play college football but it helps. High ...
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| The "snap down" play for O line | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to find the high school rules interpretation of whether or not the snap down is legal in ...
A: It is illegal. The intent to cause the defense to foul (encroach) is illegal and unethical (per ...
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| Getting Started Basics of Football and Understanding Film | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I'm basically an avid football fan that watches on TV and goes to a few games per year but I really ...
A: Bill, I am not sure how to answer this question, I have spent a few hours thinking about my reply ...
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| The tint on visors | 7/25/2008 |
Q: im Broderick, My question is that for where i play in college is that we play all day games and it ...
A: Broaderick, The simply answer is light tinting is not permitted and I do not know why retailers ...
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| Tinted Visors in the West | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I've noticed a lot of questions pertaining to visors and their colors and I've just now thought of ...
A: John Under "NCAA" playing rules, a dark tinted visor is illegal equipment for all conferences and ...
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| visors | 7/14/2008 |
Q: are you allowed to wear dark visors in high school on your helmet in the state of virginia?
A: Hunter, NO it is not permitted. The answer to your question is NO. There can be no tinting at all in ...
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| arm strength | 7/10/2008 |
Q: How can i increase my arm strength. I am a freshman quarterback
A: Malik Weight training (upper and lower body), stretching, core training and passing drills are the ...
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| Coloured Visor's | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I've been playing NCAFA football for 10 years now, and last year before the season started ...
A: Jay I am an NCAA Football Expert your question is out of my area of expertise, but I will address it ...
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| GIRLS | 6/18/2008 |
Q: IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A WOMAN TO PLAY IN THE NFL?
A: Angelina This is an open ended question. It is possible for a woman to play in the NFL if she has ...
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| Tinted Football Visors | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I recently stumbled across your clearly defined explanation for players to only wear clear visors on ...
A: Rich, Thanks for the question. The article you read does not apply to College or High school rules. ...
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| coaching ethics | 5/28/2008 |
Q: is it ethical for a high school basketball coach to work the ref? if so how much?
A: Mike this a bit outside my expertise as it pertains to basketball. "Working the Ref" has never ...
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| Visors | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Since a visor cannot have any tint, does that exclude the use of mirrored ones too? ANSWER: ...
A: Phillip, Excellent question. The primary reason why they are still sold is simple economics - there ...
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| Visors | 5/20/2008 |
Q: Since a visor cannot have any tint, does that exclude the use of mirrored ones too?
A: Phillip, Yes, the Rule excludes mirrored visors. All visors must be 100%: clear, transparent, ...
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| cut block in high school football | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Is the cut block allowed in high school football (in California)? My son plays middle linebacker, ...
A: FOLLOW-UP ANSWER: The term "Cut Block" is not a block as defined in rule 2 OF THE NATIONAL ...
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| cut block in high school football | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Is the cut block allowed in high school football (in California)? My son plays middle linebacker, ...
A: Daryl, I need to know some more information about the play you describe before I can give you an ...
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| NCAA GLOVES - receiver gloves | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Can a receiver wear another color of gloves different of Gray ones, like blue or red? Based on the ...
A: Pepe No, all players who wear gloves must wear GRAY gloves only. All other colors are prohibited. ...
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| Recovering from ACL And MCL tear | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Well im recovering from an ACL and MCL tear and im trying to get stronger faster and trying to gain ...
A: Austin This is a medical/physical therapy question and outside my area of expertise. Although I ...
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| Eyeshields | 4/29/2008 |
Q: Will i get into trouble if i were a tinded eyeshild, but i have an eye docters note
A: Jon Any tinted eyeshield with or without a doctors note authorizing it is illegal equipment. The ...
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| how do get into american footbal | 4/28/2008 |
Q: hi how r ya im from Australia and i love American football we have a small league over here and im ...
A: Ian How to get noticed? That is the million dollar question. First, you need to contact colleges ...
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| defensive end | 4/19/2008 |
Q: currently i play offensive tackle, but i have always wanted to be a defensive end. i am 5'9" 214lbs, ...
A: JD Yes, you always have a chance and I encourage you to try out for DE. I assume you are playing ...
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| TINTED VISORS | 4/10/2008 |
Q: WHY CANT YOU WEAR TINTED VISORS.ISN'T THE RULE THE REF HAS TO PUT HIS GAME CARD BEHIND THE VISOR AND ...
A: John You may ONLY wear a clear non tinted visor/eye shield under NCAA and National Federation ...
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| I REALLY NEED TO LOOSE WEIGHT AND GAIN SPEED!! | 4/7/2008 |
Q: OK LISTEN IVE BEEN PLAYING FOOTBALL SINCE 7TH GRADE IM NOW IN THE 11TH BUT I USE TO PLAY STRONG ...
A: Lonnie Thanks for the question, it is a bit outside my field as you are asking a nutrition and ...
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| football helmet shields | 4/4/2008 |
Q: in alabama what is the darkest tint you can have for your football helmet shield
A: Chris In Alabama or any other of the 49 states the rule is the same - NO Tint. The rule states ...
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| Safety | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Heyy, Last year i played running back and am the fastest on my team. But im not sure i can cut it ...
A: Matt You are still growing. You are in 8th grade, your body will grow and you will mature over the ...
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| Tinted Visors? | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I'm going to play and Pima Community College this year and i was wondering if i could wear a ...
A: Colby NO! You may not play with a mirrored visor. The 2008 NCAA Rules are not finalized but the ...
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| Free Safety Questions | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My name is Russell and I am a sophmore in high school. I currently weigh 120lbs and am 5'6". I run ...
A: Russell First off, I have tow philosophies: 1, play the position you enjoy and don't listen to your ...
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| what should i do | 3/1/2008 |
Q: i am 16 5'10 sophomore i wanna play running back what can i do to get faster stronger and bigger ...
A: Thomas, Hit the weight room and start running and conditioning. Weight lifting is very important to ...
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| Zone Blocking | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I coach a football team in Germany and am also their QB. Since my Offensive Coordinator just quit, i ...
A: Jimmy I recommend you contact the site below it has a lot of information, diagrams and techinques ...
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| general rules | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I don't know if this is in your expertise, but I would like to know if you can give me the basic ...
A: This ball is also called a football. The sport is played on a grass field, about 120 yards long and ...
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| Can I make it? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: my name is Ron"Big mac"Mcintosh. I played football at clarke centeral in Athens,GA.I'm 6-foot 295. I ...
A: Ron Remember the reason you go to college is for an education, not football. Football is something ...
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| Can I make it? | 1/19/2008 |
Q: my name is Ron"Big mac"Mcintosh. I played football at clarke centeral in Athens,GA.I'm 6-foot 295. I ...
A: Ron First, don't give up! You can never accomplish your dreams or goals if you give up. One thing ...
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| offensive holding / use of hands rule question | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I am a college writing instructor and football fan. This semester, I'm excited to have a chance to ...
A: Kerri There have been no rule changes within the last 10+ years concerning Holding at the NCAA ...
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| NFL | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I know just about nothing when it comes to football. Where would be the best place to start ...
A: Mike The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league. It ...
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| Ball spot when player is down Forward Progress | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Is the ball spotted where the player is considered down (i.e. where the player's knee first touched ...
A: Scott The forward progress spot is the forward most point of the ball where it was when the ball ...
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| NCAA Fumble Rules | 1/12/2008 |
Q: If a player on team A fumbles the ball on a 1st and 10 at the 20, about four yards into the run(24 ...
A: Roman Assuming it is A's Ball 1st & 10 at the A-20; A runner fumbles at the A-24 where it is ...
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| College football | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Can please provide the UCLA Personal Touch Camp Website?
A: Tommy I just got a response about the UCLA Personal Touch Camp- The bad news is that Chad Brown and ...
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| FOOTBALL | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I'm home schooled and I was wondering if I would be able to play high school football even if I ...
A: Chris Thanks for the question. First regarding home schooled students playing football - that is a ...
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| Kickoff | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Victor, First, let me thank you for volunteering to answer questions. I am a fellow AllExspert ...
A: Elder The answer to your question is it is a touch back beacuse the ball becomes dead by rule once ...
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| Roughing the punter | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Punt rush occurs and no block or piece of ball happens. At what point can the punter be blocked or ...
A: FOLLOW-UP Danny Your question "At what point can the punter be blocked or hit?" is a little ...
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| Prescription visors | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I wear a glasses and i have astigmatism an dthe past season in pop warner I just played without ...
A: Jeff It is allowed under both high school and college rules to wear a prescription visor as long as ...
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| visors | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Is a smoke tint visor legal in high school football.I found it on homerunsports.com its An under ...
A: No. The rule states there can be NO tinting no matter how little the percentage of tint. Victor ...
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| Starting Clock | 10/22/2007 |
Q: Example: running play runner is tackled out of bounds. Clock stops of course. Next play is a running ...
A: Rick The general rule for a fan is to keep in mind what the status of the clock was before the clock ...
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| Toss To Punter | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I was involved in a middle school game the other day where the snapper hiked the ball to the upback, ...
A: Fernando, As I understand your play it was a trick play with a Kicker in position to punt the ball ...
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| Knee on the ground - Down? | 10/19/2007 |
Q: If a player is down when he has the ball and his knee touches the ground, then how do any field ...
A: ..? The reason is because of NCAA Football Rule 4-1-3(b, exception). This rule creates the ...
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| cut/chop blocking | 10/4/2007 |
Q: my son is a varsity defensive lineman and last week he played a team that cut and chop blocked him ...
A: William Thanks for your question. You use the terms cut and chop blocks. There are terms of art ...
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| Roughing the Kicker (Punter) | 9/29/2007 |
Q: My dad coached high school football in Texas for over 30 years, yet this particular penalty has ...
A: Steven Excellent question. The commentators tend to be the root of the confusion by not knowing ...
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| Intentional Grounding by the QB | 9/27/2007 |
Q: What is the ruling on intentional grounding by the QB in a High School Game? Do the terms "outside ...
A: Kathy, You are not going to like the answer because you make an excellent point with respect to ...
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| Conflicting Penalties | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I saw this pair of calls this weekend, I believe in the MI/PS game: One of (Michigan's) receivers ...
A: Dave your line of reasoning is correct. I have searched YouTube for the play but could not find it. ...
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| Should I allow my son to quit? | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I have a ten year old son that is playing contact football for the first time this year. This is ...
A: Elizabeth Sorry for the delay in my reply, I am an on field college football official and was ...
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| 1970 rule on knee hitting the ground | 9/21/2007 |
Q: Did High School Football ever allowed a player to fall by himself to one knee and if that player was ...
A: Mark Good Question. My personal library goes back to 1964 and the National Federation rule from ...
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| NFL referee | 9/18/2007 |
Q: To learn how to become an NFL referee are there certain colleges for this or must you take classes ...
A: Jared Before you can become an NFL official you must first start officiating at lower levels (Pop ...
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| tinted goggles for JAAF | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Do you know the CIF rule on the tinted goggles. I cannot find anything in regards to face shield ...
A: Yes, Laura you are correct there is no rule in the National Federation Rules that prohibit tinted ...
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| Weighing and approving game ball | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Who is responsible for weighing hs game balls? Who is responsible for approving hs game balls? Who ...
A: Sullivan I need some more information Before I can answer this what mechanics are you using: 7 man 5 ...
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| visor | 9/3/2007 |
Q: . im the starting qb on my seventh grade team in Minnesota and i want to get a visor for my helmet. ...
A: Conor Under the National Federation Rules (High School) and NCAA Rule you can have 0% tint. No ...
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| tinted goggles for JAAF | 9/3/2007 |
Q: Do you know the CIF rule on the tinted goggles. I cannot find anything in regards to face shield ...
A: Laura, The rule you seek is under the National Federation football rules (High School). The rule ...
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| Football | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 year old son who just started football at school. He is having a hard time learning the ...
A: Martha The first thing your son needs to learn is not the plays! He must learn not to quit. This ...
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| Football Weigh In Weight Loss | 8/23/2007 |
Q: My son is 8 years old and the weight limit is 94 lbs. he is 95.1, we have had him on a healthy lean ...
A: Bridget, This is a bit out of my expertise with respect to Weight loss. But my expert opinion as to ...
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| Running into Kicker | 8/18/2007 |
Q: On 4th and long Offense lines up in punt formation. D Tackle is not blocked and running at the ...
A: Marc In this follow up situation a Punter by holding the ball for a longer time than reasonable and ...
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| Running into Kicker | 8/18/2007 |
Q: On 4th and long Offense lines up in punt formation. D Tackle is not blocked and running at the ...
A: Marc You pose a very good question and reasoned very well. However, you need to consider a few ...
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| Tinted Rec Spec's | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Does the tinting rule also apply to glasses. If so, is it only a full tint or is a lens that ...
A: Under the NCAA rules tinting does Not apply to Glasses or contact lens only the eye shield visors ...
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| visors | 8/12/2007 |
Q: i have what doctors call a migraine aura.....and its caused by quick flashes of light....now i have ...
A: Alan, No you will not be permitted to play. The rules are very clear that no visor may be worn with ...
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| do i have to play for college in order to try out for the nfl one day? | 8/10/2007 |
Q: my question is regarding the rules of trying out for NFL. i wasn't fortunate enough to play for ...
A: No you are able to try out given your age and number of semesters since graduating from High School. ...
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| Prescription Visors | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I read that question about prescription visors... how do you get them? I have searched and called ...
A: GRahm, I just advise as to the rules, I don't write them. As far as taking the helment off, they ...
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| foward pass rules | 8/3/2007 |
Q: Can a player pass the ball foward using an underhanded passing motion...( or is that an illegal ...
A: Kevin Under both rules the NCAA and National Federation (and NFL) it is legal to throw a forward ...
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| visor labeling | 8/1/2007 |
Q: While the rules make it clear that tinted visors are not permitted (even with prescription from ...
A: Marc A follow up to my answer. I took a quick look in my library and in 2005 the NCAA issued a ...
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| Football visors | 7/28/2007 |
Q: There has been a rumor going around our team saying that the rules on visors have been changed, and ...
A: The rule is that visors are NOT to have ANY tint. 0% clear eye shield/visor is the only legal eye ...
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| Visor | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I saw you responded to a similar question, but it was for a different reason. I will be a Junior ...
A: Michael I do not know of a manufacturer that makes the perscription visor. As you know any tinting ...
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| how do i be a better cornerback | 7/2/2007 |
Q: well i need advice on how to cover better hit people thats really bigger than me and how to get my ...
A: Ashton You won't like my advice but I is the best advice for your situation. You are 11 years old. ...
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| How to catch a ball under pressure | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I'm a 6'1 184 pound Tight End entering my freshmen year. i need help on catching the ball more ...
A: Tony, You describe a problem that affects many receivers that result from lack of concentration ...
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| 1970's Dallas cowboys book | 5/5/2007 |
Q: Our adopted Grandmother used to work in a printing shop that did the Dallas Cowboys printing in the ...
A: Helen, Thank you for your question. This is a bit out of my area of expertise since you are seeking ...
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| Coaching | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I am a college freshman interesting in becoming a coach. Would you recommend that I major in ...
A: Patrick, This question is a bit out of my area of expertise. I ran your quest by 3 coach friends of ...
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| glasses | 4/25/2007 |
Q: is it true that there are visors that help quarterbacks see if they need glasses?
A: Jordan, First, Visors are not legal equipment except if there is a doctor's prescription for such a ...
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| Coach vs. Ref | 4/23/2007 |
Q: As a referee, what is the best way for a coach to communicate with you during the game. At times ...
A: FOLLOW UP QUESTION****** Coach Cook, First please accept my apology for your concerns falling on ...
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| Coach vs. Ref | 4/20/2007 |
Q: As a referee, what is the best way for a coach to communicate with you during the game. At times ...
A: Coach Cook, Great Questions! I have tried to teach this at high school coaches clinics but it seems ...
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| College Football Question | 4/20/2007 |
Q: What would be an acceptable 40 yard dash time for a junior college wide receiver or a receiver in ...
A: Patrick, That is kind of an open ended question as what would be "acceptable" that depends on the ...
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| Kick Off | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Can a team free kick a kick off, or must htey use a kicking tee? If they can free kick, must the ...
A: I presume the rules you will use are the National Federation rules and not the NCAA. The kicking ...
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| Kick Off | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Can a team free kick a kick off, or must htey use a kicking tee? If they can free kick, must the ...
A: FOLLOW UP --- LINK, there is a rule in the National Federation Rule Book that prohibits ...
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| Kick Off | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Can a team free kick a kick off, or must htey use a kicking tee? If they can free kick, must the ...
A: I am not sure I understad your question as you use the term "free kick " which is a term of art not ...
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| football 101 | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I played Football as a youth>I now want to school my sons in the sport.where should I start?
A: Danard, There are several good fundamental books about football that were published in the 1970s and ...
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| eligibility | 3/7/2007 |
Q: Do you know of examples when the NCAA has given a waiver to the D1, 5 year elegibility rule?
A: The NCAA does give waivers for additional eligibility under certain circumstances of hardship but it ...
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| How to be recognized... | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I am playing on a high school team, and we have a running back who is very good. And I am ...
A: Nick, First and foremost, if you want to play college football you can! The most important thing you ...
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| Penalties | 1/5/2007 |
Q: If the offensive side of the ball scores points to put themselves in the lead at the end of a game, ...
A: I need a little more information to answer this question. I believe you are asking: Can the game ...
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| dead ball foul | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Team A has no timeouts left. They are down 14-13, it is in the 4th Quarter. Team A has the ball on ...
A: Greg, I presume you are talking about a high school game since the foul was for illegal procedure; ...
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| why are gloves gray | 11/26/2006 |
Q: why did the ncaa make gray gloves mandatory in 1999? i can't seem to find the reasoning behind this ...
A: David, Good question and I have been going through my NCAA bulletins all morning to get you the ...
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| Playing with glasses on | 11/25/2006 |
Q: Hey! Im not sure if you are the right person to ask this question or not, but my name is Aaron and I ...
A: Aaron, Thank you for your question. I hope you do join the club and get the chance to play American ...
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| Fumbles | 11/13/2006 |
Q: This weekend my son played in a game where he was playing defense and he tackled an offensive player ...
A: Ty, Thanks for your question and thanks for clearing it up for me. First the ruling is correct it ...
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| Hey | 11/10/2006 |
Q: What is the age eligibility for college football walk ons?Would you say A 23 year old sophomore ...
A: Jake, A 23 year old would be eligible to walk on; provided he had not played and used up his ...
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| ejection from game | 10/31/2006 |
Q: What offenses determine ejection from a jv high school game. My son was ejected for saying bullshit ...
A: There are several things that can get a player ejected under the NCAA and Federation Rules - ...
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| throwing mechanics | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I'm asking how do you throw farther?
A: First and foremost you must be in condition with strong muscles. I recently attended a clinic where ...
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| Intentional Grounding | 10/25/2006 |
Q: What is the "incentive" for a QB who knows he is going to get sacked for *NOT* intentionally ...
A: The logic sometimes escapes me, but remember the rules are written by coaches who make up the NCAA ...
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| Football | 10/15/2006 |
Q: On a kick off, can the kicking team advance a recvered on side kick ? also can the offense have more ...
A: Rick, Thank you for you question. The kicking team be it a free kick or scrimmage kick may never ...
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| JV vs. Varsity Rules | 10/12/2006 |
Q: Can a high school Senior play on Junior Varsity or should they be playing on Varsity during league ...
A: Chris Thank you for your question. The answer to your question depends on your State High school ...
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| wat should i do | 10/10/2006 |
Q: hey my name is mike and i was just wondering if i should play high-school football....im 5'3 ...
A: Follow up: Mike first you need to have a heart to heart with your parents and secure their ...
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| wat should i do | 10/8/2006 |
Q: hey my name is mike and i was just wondering if i should play high-school football....im 5'3 ...
A: Mike, Thanks for your question. First, do "you" want to play football? It doesn't matter what ...
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| Starting from scratch | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Well my boyfriend is all about sports. He coaches little league football and baseball and has done ...
A: Sherry, Thanks for your question - it is a bit out of my area as I am an expert on the technical ...
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| intentional grounding for high school | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I know what the penalty is for the pros and college for intentional grounding. Is the same for high ...
A: Ted, Thank s for yuor question. No the Federartion rule (7-5-2) is not the same as the NCAA or NFL ...
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| Gloves | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I wanted to know if its better to throw with Receiver gloves or without and why . Thank you ...
A: Cody, The answer to your question depends on the passer. Some say the gloves give them better grip ...
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| coaching | 7/28/2003 |
Q: My son is 14 years old and is playing on the freshman team this year. His coach ask me if I would be ...
A: Jed, Just following on on your first year of coaching and your son's first year of high school ...
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| Safe Tackleing | 7/21/2003 |
Q: my two sons are playing little leage football and the coaches are teaching the players to tackle by ...
A: Michael. You had asked me a question in July and I answered it regarding tackeling techniques. I ...
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