The NCAA (National College Athletic Association), has numerous conferences filled with different schools, mainly based on their geographical location. There are 12 Division 1 football bowl conferences. Of those 12 conferences, five of them have conference championship games: BIG 10, ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference), SEC (Southeastern Conference), PAC 12 (Pacific 12) and MAC (Mid-American Conference). All of these five conferences are split into two sides, and at the end of the regular season the team with the best record from each side plays each other in a conference championship game. When a conference expands to a large number of...

The holidays are  fast approaching, not sure what to buy that person that has everything? Check out Football 101 Women’s top 10 gift ideas! Victoria's Secret PINK Line, These super cute and fashionable clothes are perfect for any girl who loves their team! Jukem Football Card Game, This fun and interactive card game is perfect to play at home, at a party or even tailgating! Pottery Barn's Personalized Beer Mugs, Awesome idea! Put their name or favorite team on them and it will be a hit! Refined Designs by Nikki, Unique gift idea for any girl who loves football at any...

Just as we were taught in elementary school, Thanksgiving started centuries ago with the pilgrims and Indians coming together with a large feast. Little did they know hundreds of years later the tradition they started would go hand-in-hand with one of America’s greatest pasttimes: football, of course! Football and Thanksgiving just go together, like peanut butter and jelly, mashed potatoes and gravy, Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler. Thanksgiving Day consists of consuming way too many calories to count, while huddled around a television with your family, watching the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, among others. The Lions and Cowboys are two...

For football fans of all ages and levels of familiarity, watching games on television can oftentimes be easier than trying to follow them in person. This is  because football channels offered by tvbydirect and other premium tv packages are designed to provide every bit of information you could possibly need to understand the game, and what is going on around the league on Sundays. For people learning the game, and figuring out what to pay attention to while watching, the NFL on tv can actually be pretty fun to learn. Here are a few tips for watching on TV, if the...

Getting ready for a football game does not mean breaking out the jeans, T-shirts, and football jerseys for young women attending southern universities. These southern belles take game day attire to a whole different level as they strategically combine pearls, sundresses, and cowboy boots in anticipation of these Saturday afternoons. Female students at the University of Georgia (UGA) are no exception to a long-standing, unwritten rule of the SEC(Southeastern Conference), women dress up for football games. “It’s all about tradition,” said Priscilla Pruett, a junior from Danielsville, Georgia. “I grew up wearing red and black to the games, and as a child...

It has been a very tough economy the past couple years. Not just with employment, the housing market, and the stock exchange – but in football as well.  So it’s no surprise that the fans across the nation are stressing over decisions like: whether or not to renew season tickets, purchase fan gear/apparel, or go to sports bars to watch the games. Times are tough, but that shouldn’t mean we can’t still enjoy and support the sports that we enjoy watching so much! Here are some helpful money-saving tips and ideas for this football season: Make your own fan gear Have you ever walked...

The NFL lockout is a thing of the past, but it may still be coming back to haunt us. This season there have been TONS of players getting injured and missing games. Many blame the lockout and say that players are under conditioned and as a result getting hurt more easily. Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Peyton Manning, has not had a serious injury and has not missed a game in nearly 15 NFL seasons, but is likely to be out for this entire season with a neck injury. Manning has had three surgeries to attempt to correct his...

Hail Mary A desperation high, arching pass thrown a gazillon yards toward the end zone in hopes of scoring at the end of a half because a team is hopelessly behind or at the end of a game in hopes the pass will be completed and the game will be won in a last ditch effort. Simply put – it is a prayer (the play will work). And it is usually pure chaos since the offense has at least three players waiting to (hopefully) catch the ball and the defense has at least five players trying...

We are continuing our Fantasy Football 101 education with the remainder of Andrew's Top 10 ways to win your Fantasy League. 6) Fully Understand Your Scoring System There are two main types of leagues: Standard and Points per Reception (PPR). (FB 101 Ladies, we are doing PPR) They work the same but have a fundamental difference. In PPR leagues, you get a point for every catch your player has, in standard leagues, you don’t. It sounds insignificant, but this can drastically make a difference in a player’s value. Check out the scoring system of your league and do some...