r/American_Football

In football, the average fan doesn't know a lineman name until they mess up even though they're such an important part of the game. So for anyone who has ever played any level of football, how does it feel when you get a false start? The penalty can ruin drives, kill momentum, and your number gets blasted over the speaker so I always wondered how it felt. Do you find it embarrassing or just part of the game? Are you more careful next time?

Sup American football community
This is my first time posting on Reddit (like at all lmao) and I come humbly requesting help with understanding your sport because I’ve got a problem:

So my little brother (15) has recently started playing american football competitively and I, his older sister, unfortunately know nothing abt it like nothing nothing which is a shame because I would really like to understand what’s happening during his games (at least on a surface level) so I can talk abt them with him properly.

I can tell he wants to talk with me about it but stops when he sees that I can’t follow along and he drops the topic which makes me feel like a bad sibling because I am a huge motorsports fan so I tell him about the kart races I compete in all the time and he can follow along really well even without really knowing much about it so I desperately wish to return the favour. I have tried (emphasis on tried) to watch an NFL game hoping to understand more but now I feel like I understand even less than before :,)

Now I don’t need to become an overnight expert but if someone would be so kind and break down the basic rules and how his position works that would be awesome I’d be very grateful! I don’t exactly know how his position is called and googling didn’t help at all but he is one of the guys that catch the ball and then bolt really fast towards the end zone (look at me knowing a word) with it (I know two guys do that but idk if there’s a difference between which side they play on)
genuinely hope that was explanation enough cause that’s all I got lmao

Hope I didn’t bother you by dumping my pitiful cry for help in your subreddit but pls be nice and thank you in advance!! :)

Did you know that some wealthy parents are intentionally making sure their kid doesn’t graduate so they can pay their way into a private school for a 5th year of HS football eligibility? Jesus, send your kid to juco or a smaller college like a real parent.

This kid was on varsity 4 years, started for 3… on a team that made the state playoffs numerous times. I’m not hating on the kid, I wish him the best… but I don’t think his parents are doing him any favors with turning him into a man, or having him compete against 15-18 year olds for another year as a 19 year old.

I’m against 25-30yo’s routinely playing in college, & apparently I’m against 19-20yo’s playing in high school too.

I’m a Gen Z parent, but most of them are raising a soft generation. Just had to get this out because my mind is blown.

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Yo, I really fuck with Fantrax for my baseball leagues so I wanted to give it a try for a free league and decided I’d make a different one for a change. Teams are:
2 QBs
2 RBs
3 WRs
1 TE
1 Flex (R/W/T)
2 DLine
2 LBs
CB
S
IDP Flex

It’s free so there’s no risk and all the rules and scoring settings are up for debate, just looking for people to run with who wanna start up a new dynasty league, maybe we add a lil pot at some point if people are active and it’s fun.

If it sounds cool, put your email down and I’ll start adding people and we’ll figure the rest out from there

I’m 13 (Turning 14 on June 15) and I really want to play high school football when the time comes. I’m currently 5ft (I’m growing), I weigh 111 lbs, and I haven’t ever really worked out. My dream position is running-back.

What kind of physique do I need? Is there specific workouts I should do? What part of my body do I need to work on?

Overall, what do I need to do if I want to play?

Hey all, roughly a week ago I dislocated my knee in a tackle and it’s not looking good, however I still wanna practice and do partial drills in the next few weeks if my knee allows it. My main concern is it popping out again or possible further ligament damage/irritation if I cut, jump, sprint whatever. I understand physio and patience is going to be the best for me In the long run however I’d like to take extra precautions. Has anyone got any recommendations? Ive looked at a few different ones (anaconda, bauerfeind, mc David) etc. but have seen mixed reviews about each. If Anyone’s got a similar experience or any recommendations other than just taping the knee Thatd be amazing.

Thanks heaps :)

I’m starting hs football in the fall as someone who’s never played before. I want to know what are some things I should be practicing/getting better at. I want to play TE and defensive end. I’m already working on strength in the gym, but what else? I know it’s a little late to start working on it.

Should NFL fans stop believing Shedeur Sanders will become anything as a starting QB in the NFL and should Browns fans stop thinking their roster construction is the reason he hasn't been developed well?

You probably know of places where interscholastic football has fandom well beyond the family of players. Are there any where you think enough interest has transferred from the institution(s) to cohorts of players to organize them economically for post-graduate play, assuming they weren't good enough for college or fully pro varsity to fund? What I have in mind is some town in which one or two graduating classes from one or two or three schools could do it.

The only examples I can think of were the Sayreville (NJ) Bombers, who reorganized into what's now the A7FL, and a partial example in Saskatchewan who became a university team and apparently didn't have the interest or wherewithal to make it an independent club. I'm sure there were plenty of examples from before there was enough money in football to cream the crop, but I'm looking for contemporary examples, on the model of people who perform for small remuneration in community theater and music, but may have known each other initially from local schools.

I started 2 weeks ago with flag football but in june I will start with tackle, and this summer I want to dedicate all the time with training for a wide receiver because the coach said I should play wide reicever because I got track and field background and I just need to be more confident with the ball, so can you all point out some tips to create a custom program

Hello to the community, so I’m ready to apply for some colleges in America 🇺🇸 (I’m Greek 20yo and I’m finishing my military service in 2-3 months) . I have nothing to lose and I’m ready to sacrifice everything to just try and play American football, I’m absolutely in love with the sport even tho I never had the chance to really play. I was in athleticism since 4yo tho as a professional soccer goalkeeper (at 16-18) until I had to serve, so I’m relevant with sports. Anyway if anyone has some info and can help me apply or how to start there msg me :) . Thanks in advance 🙏🏻