I want to learn about Football

Jennay · Post by **Jennay** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:08 am

...but I don't want to bug any of my guy friends or annoy them by asking questions during a game. So what's a good game coming up to watch that will get me excited about Football, and so I can learn what the different plays mean and whatnot? I know the season is pretty much over but I'd like to know what teams to watch out for next season, maybe get into the College football thing over the NFL, and I'd like to know what's going on before I start picking what teams I like watching. Btw, I'm more of a hometown cheering girl, so of course I'm gonna like watching the Wolverines. The Lions are a different story though, I already know that I shouldn't root for them. They sux.

Tuggan · Post by **Tuggan** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:21 am

well apparently since you can only cheer for winning teams, but prefer home teams... i suggest you start watching basketball and hockey.

but you can learn everything about football by watching 1 game of football, the rest is just trying to remember the names of the 80 guys on the sidelines.

Jennay · Post by **Jennay** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:41 am

Lol okay.. yea I kinda like Hockey better

Thanks Tug

brinstar · Post by **brinstar** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 1:53 pm

wednesday night's rose bowl will probably be one of the most intense games in recent history

Emongmai · Post by **Emongmai** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 2:26 pm

play alot of madden

Spliffs · Post by **Spliffs** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 3:42 pm

The best way to learn football, is to bug one of those guy friends of yours to tell you about it as it happens. At least, that is the road to the fastest results. You can do like I did (I had a single mother, no football fans in the house as a kid) I just watched a ton of it. Eventually it will come together.

The only things you will need explained is penalties for the most part.

Also - Don't be a front runner! Root for those damn lions until they win or cease to exist!

Phlegm · Post by **Phlegm** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 4:14 pm

There are books out there that you can buy to learn about football.

Football for Dummies, (Second Edition) by Howie Long and John Czarnecki.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Football (2nd Edition) by Joe Theisman and Brian Tarcy.

Snot Bubbles! A Football Primer for Moms, Wives & Significant Others 2nd Edition by Helma Clark.

The Chicks' Guide to Football : A Complete Guide to Tight Ends by Carol Stout

Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game! : A Woman's Guide to Loving Pro Football by Holly Robinson Peete and Daniel Paisner.

The Girlfriend's Guide to Football by Teena Spencer and Chuck Brown.

Tadpole · Post by **Tadpole** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 4:36 pm

Do not become a bandwagon jumper. Stick with your team through the hard times. Last season was very hard for me.

Jennay · Post by **Jennay** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 5:30 pm

All I know is that I heard the Lions weren't even worth rooting for, but I can try. Afterall Detroit is hosting the Superbowl this coming year! I live about 30 miles north of all the chaos but I would love to get excited over something as monumental as having your nearest big city being chosen to host that. I think it'd be a shame if I didn't I guess.

I have no idea if UofM is good but I was always brought up to love them through spirit days at school and around my house. As for the books, a few months ago I rented the top two on that list and never got around to reading them.

I don't want to be one of those people who hates a team all season then suddenly likes them when they go to the playoffs, I want to be educated about the game itself, and root for my home team as much as I can. (Is there anything I can be proud of about Lions btw?)

Phlegm · Post by **Phlegm** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 6:53 pm

Jennay wrote: (Is there anything I can be proud of about Lions btw?)

Matt Millen. He is an expert on first round wide receivers.

Susvain · Post by **Susvain** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:39 am

Tom Brady is the cutest QB in the league.

Ouchyfish · Post by **Ouchyfish** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:02 am

brinstar wrote:wednesday night's rose bowl will probably be one of the most intense games in recent history

that's no lie!

GO UT!

brinstar · Post by **brinstar** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:25 am

hell yes go UT

Spliffs · Post by **Spliffs** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:25 am

Jennay wrote:All I know is that I heard the Lions weren't even worth rooting for, but I can try. Afterall Detroit is hosting the Superbowl this coming year! I live about 30 miles north of all the chaos but I would love to get excited over something as monumental as having your nearest big city being chosen to host that. I think it'd be a shame if I didn't I guess.

I have no idea if UofM is good but I was always brought up to love them through spirit days at school and around my house. As for the books, a few months ago I rented the top two on that list and never got around to reading them.

I don't want to be one of those people who hates a team all season then suddenly likes them when they go to the playoffs, I want to be educated about the game itself, and root for my home team as much as I can. (Is there anything I can be proud of about Lions btw?)

No, not really.

Someday there will be though, hopefully.

Minrott · Post by **Minrott** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:18 am

They didn't have anyone get caught in an aiport with an Original Whizzinator, I guess you can be proud of that.

Kramer · Post by **Kramer** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:25 am

GO UT!

Anyway, yeah, you need to sit with someone and have them explain it to you.... probably NOT during the Rose Bowl, cause you will just annoy them...

Get on the intrawebnet and find some sites that explain the basics like:

How many players on Offense and Defense
Player positions and what each players basic job is
The typical physical makeup of a player at each position
How to score points and first downs and how they work, etc. etc.

Ouchyfish · Post by **Ouchyfish** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:37 am

Minrott wrote:They didn't have anyone get caught in an aiport with an Original Whizzinator, I guess you can be proud of that.

rofl

Zanchief · Post by **Zanchief** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:41 am

Jennay, all you need to know about Football is... watch Hockey or Basketball instead.

Jennay · Post by **Jennay** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:29 pm

Thanks guys :lol:

ps. I was told to make a rude comment about a ...Joey Herrington?.. and his inability to catch anything that flies.

The Kizzy · Post by **The Kizzy** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:35 pm

I suggest going into any search engine and typing "Rules of Football" I am sure one of the links provided could give you the answers you seek.

Spliffs · Post by **Spliffs** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 3:16 pm

Jennay wrote:Thanks guys

ps. I was told to make a rude comment about a ...Joey Herrington?.. and his inability to catch anything that flies.

Joey Harrington doesn't catch anything. He's a Quarterback... which means he throws. Something has been lost in translation here!