John Winter This article reviews the breakdown by position of the number of players on an NFL roster. We also discuss how many are dressed for a game and the numbers that take to the field at the same time. Depending on the coaches and strategies, the numbers will vary slightly across different NFL franchises. They will … Read more
In a football game, the teams line up to snap the ball to start every non-kicking play. Before the ball is snapped, the quarterback can be heard yelling a series of colors, numbers and nonsense words. The prhase usually ends in one or more “Hut”s. It could be something like: “White 80! Set! Hut!” What … Read more
NFL player careers last on average from 3 to 3 ½ years. This article looks in depth at why NFL careers are so short. It’s not just the physical toll of a collision sport. There are other factors, including economic and psychological reasons. How Long Is The Average NFL Player’s Career? These are the latest … Read more
Here’s a classic debate for England rugby fans: who is the best England winger of all time? Our pick is Rory Underwood, the flying winger of the 1980s and early 1990s. We had a tough job picking one from a shortlist of five. But Underwood’s prolific try-scoring record made us give him the final nod. … Read more
The average age of the England rugby squad in 2022 is 25 ½ years old. The two oldest players, Courtney Laws and Ben Youngs, were 32. The youngest players were two backs, Orlando Bailey and Tommy Freeman. In general, the England forwards were slightly older than the backs by about half a year. The England … Read more
The average weight of NFL linebackers is 245 lbs in recent years. This is the second heaviest position in football. Linebackers tend to be about 70 lbs lighter than offensive linemen in the NFL. College linebackers weigh an average of 233 lbs, which is about 74 lbs lighter than offensive linemen. This article looks at … Read more
If you’re looking for the current year, check out our list of all 2023 Six Nations squads. All the squads for the Guinness Six Nations rugby tournament were announced in January 2022. We’ve broken down the squads by forwards and backs and called out the most notable omissions. As has been the trend in recent … Read more
In 2003, football fans were suddenly discussing the three year rule. Most had never even heard of it before! That year, one of the leading sports stories was that Michigan’s star running back, Maurice Clarett was suing the NFL to be allowed to play in the league. The NFL refused to allow Clarett to enter … Read more
American football is different to many sports in that the points for a score depends on how you make the score. It wasn’t always this way. In the early days, the scoring was exactly like soccer. Goals were the only way to score and each was awarded one point. So how did it get from … Read more
What happens to players who don’t get picked in the NFL draft? Do they have any chance of making it? And what about players who want to avoid the draft? Is there another route into the NFL? We’ve taken a look at this from all angles. The All-Important Draft Here’s a quick rundown of how … Read more