Football

So, this is for all the ladies reading. A lot of you are super excited for football season, but not to watch what happens with the pigskin (the football). Most of you are excited to pull out your best tailgate recipes.

That’s how I got the idea, what if I actually knew what the heck I was watching. I grew up watching my brothers play football, so I’ve got the general idea. Get the ball to the other end of the field, but past that I’m clueless.

So here is what I learned this past week of football. By the way, don’t ask the guys you’re watching the game with a question during a replay, that’s asking for it!

Yard – Exactly that! No tricks here. This is how the football field is measured, there are100 yards and counting the end zones 120 yards total.

End Zone – The place you want your team to be, again and again and again and …….

Line of Scrimmage- both teams put their players face to face here.

Touch Down (TD) – this is what to say when points are scored. There are 6 points for each TD. Once a touchdown happens there is a chance for extra points.

Extra Point – if an extra point is kicked in, 1 point is awarded. If the team decides to run the ball into the end zone, 2 points are given.

Downs – Easy, each team gets 4 tries to move the ball ten yards down the field. Every time the team makes it past the 10 yard marker, another four tries are given for the next ten yards if the team needs them.

These are just a few definitions, but feel free to ask questions. Ladies put on your super cute team appeal and put these tips into good use. If you’re a know-it-all guy go ahead and quiz away.