Take your game to the next level with our selection of football training eqiupment

October 23, 2009

For those that haven’t seen NFL.com and Reebok’s promotions for fantasy football, check this out.

Now, we don’t guarantee that our training aids will have you playing like these guys. That involves a whole lot of practice and a little bit of studio magic.

With football season in full swing, now’s the time to put in the little bit of extra work to elevate your game to the next level. Football America has the gear to help you do it.

Power ChuteBuild stamina and explosive speed with the Power Systems Power Chute. The chute helps players improve stride length and frequency while building leg strength and running power.

Get it for $44.99.

The Wilson Pro Kick is a must-have for any kicker. It can adjust to hold any size football at a range of tilts and heights for kicking practice. It’ll cost $40 at some other retailers. Get it for $24.99 at Football America.

Resistance band training is a fundamental of many offseason football programs, and Nike’s SPARQ bands are some of the best. With grip-friendly ergonomic handles and 15 to 25 pounds of resistance, the bands are a key component to any workout program.

These bands are $14.99.

Related: View our entire selection of football training aids.

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Twitter trivia: Is the Bowden Era coming to an end?

October 22, 2009

In this era of coaching carousels and program instability, not even one of the most successful coaches in college football history is safe.

Florida State Seminoles coach Bobby BowdenBobby Bowden is on the hot seat, thanks to a 2-4 start by his Florida State Seminoles. It’s the 80-year-old coach’s worst start to a season since 1976, his first year with the Seminoles. The ‘Noles will face ACC foe North Carolina tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

It’s no understatement to say that Bowden and the Seminoles badly need a win, hoping to salvage what looked like a promising season.

University administrators have called for Bowden to resign, so head coach designate Jimbo Fisher can take over. But Bowden, who has been operating on one-year renewable contracts since 2007, has expressed interest in returning for another year.

Bowden has coached the Seminoles to national championships in 1993 and 1999. He has had 35 winning seasons, tied with two other coaches for the most of all-time.

He has 370 career wins, second among all coaches. That leads us to our Twitter trivia question.

Who is winningest college football coach of all-time?

If you know the answer, post it in this thread or give us a tweet @FB_America.

Related: Check out our selection of football coaches equipment.

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Who is the best among the NFL’s unbeaten teams?

October 21, 2009

Breaking down the four NFL teams that have managed to remain unbeaten so far this season:

Indianapolis Colts (5-0)

Peyton ManningAverage score: Colts 27, Opponents 14
Big win: Colts 31, Titans 9 (Oct. 11)
Close call: Colts 14, Jaguars 12 (Sept. 13)
MVP: QB Peyton Manning (133-181 passing, 1,645 yards and 12 TDs)
The story so far: The Colts have remained undefeated by virtue of Manning’s laser rocket arm and the league’s second-best scoring defense. Indianapolis hasn’t had much of a run game to speak of, averaging 78.8 yards per game on the ground (good for 29th in the NFL). However, Manning has been top-notch, completing 73 percent of his passes and compiling a 114.1 passer rating.

Denver Broncos (6-0)

Denver BroncosAverage score: Broncos 22, Opponents 11
Big win: Broncos 23, Raiders 3 (Sept. 27)
Close call: Broncos 17, Cowboys 10 (Oct. 4)
MVP: The Broncos’ defense (Allowing a league-best 11 points per game)
The story so far: This season was supposed to be a disaster for new head coach Josh McDaniels. Instead, it has turned into a real gem. McDaniels arrived in Denver in time to chase off franchise quarterback Jay Cutler, and after some early-season friction, it looked as though receiver Brandon Marshall was also on his way out. Things have settled down, though, and Denver’s defense has led the way.

Minnesota Vikings (6-0)

Brett FavreAverage score: Vikings 32, Opponents 20
Big win: Vikings 30, Packers 23 (Oct. 5)
Close call: Vikings 33, Ravens 31 (Oct. 18)
MVP: QB Brett Favre (124-178 passing, 1,347 yards and 12 TDs)
The story so far: Many believed that the circus surrounding Favre’s return to football would only cause distractions for the Vikings. It has been quite the contrary as Favre has been efficient and poised in leading the NFL’s second-best scoring offense. He has had major help from RB Adrian Peterson, who is well on pace for his third-straight season with at least 1,300 rushing yards.

New Orleans Saints (5-0)

Drew BreesAverage score: Saints 38, Opponents 19
Big win: Saints 48, Gaints 27 (Oct. 18)
Close call: Saints 24, Jets 10 (Oct. 4)
MVP: QB Drew Brees (110-159 passing, 1,400 yards and 13 TDs)
The story so far: The Saints own the league’s best offense in both scoring (38.4 ppg) and yardage (440 ypg), led by Brees, who is coming off a 5,000-yard passing season. Brees has had a stellar season so far, throwing for at least 350 yards in at three games this year. The Saints’ defense has shined at times too, coming up big in the 24-10 victory over the Jets (New Orleans’ narrowest victory this season).

Related: Wear your team’s colors and check out our selection in the NFL Fan Shop.

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We have a new frontrunner for “Cheap shot of the year”

October 20, 2009

Carolina’s Dante Wesley preemptively lowered the boom on Tampa Bay’s Clifton Smith this past weekend, dropping a 15-megaton cheap shot on Smith during a punt return.

As you can see, Wesley arrived a liiiiiiiiiiiiittle bit too early.

He was ejected and will be suspended for Carolina’s game against Buffalo this weekend. Smith suffered a concussion from the hit.

Related: Now might be a good time to get some football protective pads, especially if you have the Carolina Panthers coming up on your schedule.

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