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Terminology

  • Definitions.  This is a database to provide explanations of the numerous terms used in the language of football.
  • Penalties.  Penalties are a necessary evil in football when they are hurting your team and a blessing when they are helping it.  This database will help you understand what went wrong.
  • The Positions. This is a break down of the positions on Offense and Defense, including Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Offensive Linemen, Defensive Linemen, Linebackers and Defensive Backs.
  • Players by Position. Recently while watching football with the guys on the set of the College Football Show I work on, I asked one of the former Quarterbacks how he recognized the play on television, specifically how the offense was positioning the Tight End.Offensive Strategy Terms
  • An Introduction to Football. Not just for beginners, this page explains the basics of the game of football and defines general terminology that you may not know, such as what the rules are regarding towels and who’s allowed to wear them.
  • General Football Terms.  This is a list of defined terms to enhance your understanding of the game of football.
  • Offensive Strategy Terms. This includes definitions and explanation for some of the main offensive strategies, formations, schemes and approaches in football.
  • Defensive Strategy Terms. This includes definitions and explanation for some of the main defensive strategies, formations, schemes and approaches in football.
  • Advanced.  Football has become increasingly complex and while these concepts are broken down by coaches in terms of X’s and O’s, this page provides useful analysis of some of the most common defensive and offensive schemes for people who have never worn helmets and shoulder pads to work.
  • About.  Find out about who the College Football Girl is, how to contact her and where she gets her information.