Another NCAA Football Player Drops School
Julie Smith asked:
Florida State defender announces his plan to drop school to enter de NFL draft. NCAA Linebacker Ernie Sims has given up his senior year after 93 solo tackles in his three seasons, two as a starter. He also finished fourth at Florida State with 20 solo stops for 2005 including two during the College Football Orange Bowl. The Orange Bowl was won last week by Penn State 26 to 23.
This 6 feet and 220 pounds NCAA player has also been having problems with concussions. For this reason Sims wasn’t able to participate on Florida State’s game at Duke last October.
Sims is the second Florida State’s player that makes the decision of leaving school to follow his dream playing at the National Football League. Cornerback Antonio Cromartie finds himself on top of this list. Cromartie missed 2005 season due to a knee injury.
Florida State defender announces his plan to drop school to enter de NFL draft. NCAA Linebacker Ernie Sims has given up his senior year after 93 solo tackles in his three seasons, two as a starter. He also finished fourth at Florida State with 20 solo stops for 2005 including two during the College Football Orange Bowl. The Orange Bowl was won last week by Penn State 26 to 23.
This 6 feet and 220 pounds NCAA player has also been having problems with concussions. For this reason Sims wasn’t able to participate on Florida State’s game at Duke last October.
Sims is the second Florida State’s player that makes the decision of leaving school to follow his dream playing at the National Football League. Cornerback Antonio Cromartie finds himself on top of this list. Cromartie missed 2005 season due to a knee injury.
Michigan State Spartans Tickets – the Best College Football Players May not Become the Best Pros
Gen Wright asked:
Not many times would you hear hoorahs and wails at the same time coming out from a team! Knowing Michigan State Spartans, one can safely assume that they are at the end of such acts. This in spite of boasting some of the best college players up in their team! All you have to do is look at the team line up of the State Spartans. Quite clearly, you would find one thing ? There are just so many stars that you could expect those unexpected turns when the Spartans are playing.
But then, there is also a thought going around in circles that the best college players do not make good pros in the league. This is just not a thought but has been proven by latest findings. As many as 7 players from the team were found not fit to play in the next level. Now, that could mean two things ? 1) Either the players in the team just do not have it in them to move up the ladder or, 2) They are just too satisfied playing at the level they are now. Either ways, it surely is one of the dangerous prospects for the team to have as many as 7 players thought of not being able to play in the next level.
The performances of some of the professional league wannabes on the college level have been simply awe-inspiring. Considering all of them come from the Spartans team, there seems to be a serious problem with the management of the team. If all the guys or most of the guys in the team are rockstars on the college level, they could definitely make the grade in professional league as well. The fact that they have not been able to graduate to the next level makes one feel that the Spartans lack a transition program or a leadership program which will enable folks to move up the ladder.
The worrying factor is that the players from this team are not even considered fit for playing in the professional league. Clearly, there seems to be a gap, which possibly is wide enough for the guys to bridge. Either it is up there or in their playing skills itself. Playing in the professional league is a big enough motivation in itself. So, surely the players have it in their mind. This obviously brings us to the conclusion that somewhere down the line; the skills of the players would need to be uplifted.
And that is where the role of the Spartans’ management is questioned! Why have so many players failed to make the grade when the selection process is the same for all the teams? These and many more questions ? Surely the management does have a tough time ahead, but then considering the fact that its players are mired at the bottom, the sooner they answer it, the better it is for them.
Not many times would you hear hoorahs and wails at the same time coming out from a team! Knowing Michigan State Spartans, one can safely assume that they are at the end of such acts. This in spite of boasting some of the best college players up in their team! All you have to do is look at the team line up of the State Spartans. Quite clearly, you would find one thing ? There are just so many stars that you could expect those unexpected turns when the Spartans are playing.
But then, there is also a thought going around in circles that the best college players do not make good pros in the league. This is just not a thought but has been proven by latest findings. As many as 7 players from the team were found not fit to play in the next level. Now, that could mean two things ? 1) Either the players in the team just do not have it in them to move up the ladder or, 2) They are just too satisfied playing at the level they are now. Either ways, it surely is one of the dangerous prospects for the team to have as many as 7 players thought of not being able to play in the next level.
The performances of some of the professional league wannabes on the college level have been simply awe-inspiring. Considering all of them come from the Spartans team, there seems to be a serious problem with the management of the team. If all the guys or most of the guys in the team are rockstars on the college level, they could definitely make the grade in professional league as well. The fact that they have not been able to graduate to the next level makes one feel that the Spartans lack a transition program or a leadership program which will enable folks to move up the ladder.
The worrying factor is that the players from this team are not even considered fit for playing in the professional league. Clearly, there seems to be a gap, which possibly is wide enough for the guys to bridge. Either it is up there or in their playing skills itself. Playing in the professional league is a big enough motivation in itself. So, surely the players have it in their mind. This obviously brings us to the conclusion that somewhere down the line; the skills of the players would need to be uplifted.
And that is where the role of the Spartans’ management is questioned! Why have so many players failed to make the grade when the selection process is the same for all the teams? These and many more questions ? Surely the management does have a tough time ahead, but then considering the fact that its players are mired at the bottom, the sooner they answer it, the better it is for them.
A List of the Highest Paid Football Players in the NFL
tfsullivan asked:
In researching information for this article, the latest data for the presentation of the highest salaries in the NFL is for the 2008 season. It should be noted that this list changes from year to year. Also, the salary cap imposed by the NFL commission increases from year to year.
The salary cap is the amount of money an NFL team can spend on salaries for their players. The salary cap has progressively increased year by year since its inception back in 1994.
In essence the NFL salary cap, as negotiated by the players Union in the current collective bargaining agreement, is 62.24% of all football related revenue divided by 32 teams.
For the 2009 season that figure is 128 million dollars. The following shows the steady increase in salary cap since 1999:
Salary Cap Per Team for NFL Player Salaries by Year
2008 $116 million 2007 $109 million 2006 $102 million 2005 $85.5 million 2004 $80.5 million 2003 $75 million 2002 $71 million 2001 $67.5 million 2000 $62.2 million 1999 $58.4 million
As the salary cap increases, so does the salary of players. The real question is how is the money distributed to players. There is a type of salary distribution model that teams use which is not known to the general public. What is known is that the top 20 salaries for 2008 only had a couple of quarterbacks. Yet the highest paid player for 2008 was quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. So who were the highest paid NFL players for 2008. The following table tells it all:
TOP 20 HIGHEST PAID PLAYERS IN 2008
1. QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh $ 27,701,920 2. DE Jared Allen, Minnesota $ 21,119,256 3. WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona $ 17,103,480 4. QB JaMarcus Russell, Oakland $ 16,872,400 5. RB Michael Turner, Atlanta $ 16,003,840 6. G Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants $ 14,890,000 7. CB Asante Samuel, Philadelphia $ 14,145,000 8. WR Randy Moss, New England $ 14,006,720 9. T Flozell Adams, Dallas $ 14,005,760 10 .DT Tommy Kelly, Oakland $ 13,978,480 11. WR Terrell Owens, Dallas $ 13,731,560 12. WR Bernard Berrian, Minnesota $ 13,705,000 13. T Michael Roos, Tennessee $ 13,505,520 14. C Jeff Faine, Tampa Bay $ 13,105,760 15. DE Will Smith, New Orleans $ 12,950,000 16. QB Tony Romo, Dallas $ 12,886,600 17. G Travelle Wharton, Carolina $ 12,850,000 18. DE Antwan Odom, Cincinnati $ 12,800,000 19. CB Terence Newman, Dallas $ 12,611,240 20. RB Marion Barber, Dallas $ 12,522,400
As previously stated, how teams pay their players and the value they place on them is known by only a few, including the player agent. It is interesting to note that having high salary players does not necessarily mean success to the team.
A case in point. One of the most successful NFL teams over the past ten years has been the New England Patriots. Yet only one player from the Patriots is in the top 20. That is wide receiver Randy Moss. Yet Oakland, over the past ten years, which has two players in the top 20, has not seen the success that the Patriots have had. As a mater of fact, they have not even gotten close.
Also, you can see five players from the Dallas Cowboys in the top 20 list for 2008, yet they have not been in the Super Bowl since 1995 (Super Bowl XXX). It appears that the New England Patriots like to spread their money around to their players, so that one or a few players do not get an enormous salary while the rest of the players make a fraction of that amount. Randy Moss may be an exception to this rule.
This team concept of salary distribution that the Patriots employ falls in line with the team concept they have set for their players when it comes to playing football. The Patriot’s organization believe that it requires a team effort to win football games, and not the effort of only a few players.Maybe that is one of the reasons the Patriots have been so successful over the past ten years. And lets not forget that the Patriots is one of the best managed teams in the NFL. Part of that management is salary distribution. Team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick seem to know what they are doing.
In any case, NFL player salaries continue to increase year by year. Today the lowest rookie makes a bare minimum of $285,000.00 (at least for 2007). In terms of all professional sports, the NFL players are the highest paid. This is why so many college players seek to get into the NFL. But it should also be remembered that the average length of a career for a player in the NFL is only 4 years. So obviously a player needs to make all he can during that short career. The question is are the players worth these very high salaries.
A persons salary is dependent on one major factor. That is how many other people can do the job they are doing? The fewer the number of people that can perform a particular job, the higher the salary. Not to many people can play in the NFL. Also, the players do deserve most of the revenue that is produced simply because, without the players, you would not have any business entity. And since fans are willing to pay the high ticket prices, then I would have to answer the question that yes, the players do deserve the salaries they receive.
Football is a form of entertainment, but it is a form of entertainment Americans can not do without. Even in the Roman period, people had a need to see the gladiators fight in the coliseums. The difference is today, the players don’t kill each other.
The bottom line is, fans really seem to not care about the player salaries. They just like to watch their teams with the hope that their team will reach the Super Bowl, or in some cases, simply a winning season. And this season is developing into an interesting one indeed.
Information sources for this article:
Source: PayScale Resources Source: USATODAY.com
In researching information for this article, the latest data for the presentation of the highest salaries in the NFL is for the 2008 season. It should be noted that this list changes from year to year. Also, the salary cap imposed by the NFL commission increases from year to year.
The salary cap is the amount of money an NFL team can spend on salaries for their players. The salary cap has progressively increased year by year since its inception back in 1994.
In essence the NFL salary cap, as negotiated by the players Union in the current collective bargaining agreement, is 62.24% of all football related revenue divided by 32 teams.
For the 2009 season that figure is 128 million dollars. The following shows the steady increase in salary cap since 1999:
Salary Cap Per Team for NFL Player Salaries by Year
2008 $116 million 2007 $109 million 2006 $102 million 2005 $85.5 million 2004 $80.5 million 2003 $75 million 2002 $71 million 2001 $67.5 million 2000 $62.2 million 1999 $58.4 million
As the salary cap increases, so does the salary of players. The real question is how is the money distributed to players. There is a type of salary distribution model that teams use which is not known to the general public. What is known is that the top 20 salaries for 2008 only had a couple of quarterbacks. Yet the highest paid player for 2008 was quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. So who were the highest paid NFL players for 2008. The following table tells it all:
TOP 20 HIGHEST PAID PLAYERS IN 2008
1. QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh $ 27,701,920 2. DE Jared Allen, Minnesota $ 21,119,256 3. WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona $ 17,103,480 4. QB JaMarcus Russell, Oakland $ 16,872,400 5. RB Michael Turner, Atlanta $ 16,003,840 6. G Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants $ 14,890,000 7. CB Asante Samuel, Philadelphia $ 14,145,000 8. WR Randy Moss, New England $ 14,006,720 9. T Flozell Adams, Dallas $ 14,005,760 10 .DT Tommy Kelly, Oakland $ 13,978,480 11. WR Terrell Owens, Dallas $ 13,731,560 12. WR Bernard Berrian, Minnesota $ 13,705,000 13. T Michael Roos, Tennessee $ 13,505,520 14. C Jeff Faine, Tampa Bay $ 13,105,760 15. DE Will Smith, New Orleans $ 12,950,000 16. QB Tony Romo, Dallas $ 12,886,600 17. G Travelle Wharton, Carolina $ 12,850,000 18. DE Antwan Odom, Cincinnati $ 12,800,000 19. CB Terence Newman, Dallas $ 12,611,240 20. RB Marion Barber, Dallas $ 12,522,400
As previously stated, how teams pay their players and the value they place on them is known by only a few, including the player agent. It is interesting to note that having high salary players does not necessarily mean success to the team.
A case in point. One of the most successful NFL teams over the past ten years has been the New England Patriots. Yet only one player from the Patriots is in the top 20. That is wide receiver Randy Moss. Yet Oakland, over the past ten years, which has two players in the top 20, has not seen the success that the Patriots have had. As a mater of fact, they have not even gotten close.
Also, you can see five players from the Dallas Cowboys in the top 20 list for 2008, yet they have not been in the Super Bowl since 1995 (Super Bowl XXX). It appears that the New England Patriots like to spread their money around to their players, so that one or a few players do not get an enormous salary while the rest of the players make a fraction of that amount. Randy Moss may be an exception to this rule.
This team concept of salary distribution that the Patriots employ falls in line with the team concept they have set for their players when it comes to playing football. The Patriot’s organization believe that it requires a team effort to win football games, and not the effort of only a few players.Maybe that is one of the reasons the Patriots have been so successful over the past ten years. And lets not forget that the Patriots is one of the best managed teams in the NFL. Part of that management is salary distribution. Team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick seem to know what they are doing.
In any case, NFL player salaries continue to increase year by year. Today the lowest rookie makes a bare minimum of $285,000.00 (at least for 2007). In terms of all professional sports, the NFL players are the highest paid. This is why so many college players seek to get into the NFL. But it should also be remembered that the average length of a career for a player in the NFL is only 4 years. So obviously a player needs to make all he can during that short career. The question is are the players worth these very high salaries.
A persons salary is dependent on one major factor. That is how many other people can do the job they are doing? The fewer the number of people that can perform a particular job, the higher the salary. Not to many people can play in the NFL. Also, the players do deserve most of the revenue that is produced simply because, without the players, you would not have any business entity. And since fans are willing to pay the high ticket prices, then I would have to answer the question that yes, the players do deserve the salaries they receive.
Football is a form of entertainment, but it is a form of entertainment Americans can not do without. Even in the Roman period, people had a need to see the gladiators fight in the coliseums. The difference is today, the players don’t kill each other.
The bottom line is, fans really seem to not care about the player salaries. They just like to watch their teams with the hope that their team will reach the Super Bowl, or in some cases, simply a winning season. And this season is developing into an interesting one indeed.
Information sources for this article:
Source: PayScale Resources Source: USATODAY.com
7 Running Back Fundamentals for the Youth Football Player
Trevor Sumner asked:
A youth football running back must be a “jack-of-all-trades” to play the position completely. He must be able to run, receive, block, and have a high level of physical and mental toughness. A talented and hardworking running back can break a game wide open by finding the right hole or securely running the ball to “eat up the clock” and protect the lead.
In order to meet the needs of this challenging position, future running backs must practice every day through a variety of football skills & drills to develop the fundamentals in each area of the position, particularly those they are weakest in. They should constantly be looking for ways to improve their football skills and can even find free tips from football pros online at sites like Weplay.com. Let’s look at some of the attributes an aspiring youth football running back should work on to improve their skills:
Position Training & Conditioning
The physical attributes of a running back can vary somewhat. What good running backs do have in common is overpowering speed, a low center of gravity, total body strength, and exceptional balance. A strength training program is highly recommended for a running back in youth football.
A running back needs quick reactions to locate holes in the defense and to exploit them. He must be able to change direction quickly while keeping his balance and protecting the ball.
A youth football running back should learn how to break tackles. He must keep his legs moving, driving them into the ground with forward momentum. An effective running back will be able to throw off larger tacklers with his arms and shoulders through sheer strength and balance.
A youth football running back must have good blocking skills. On passing plays, the running back must protect the quarterback. He is often the last line of protection and, if effective, can provide the quarterback with a couple of seconds to complete the pass. On plays with two running backs, he is called upon to block for his partner.
Mental Approach
The running back in youth football should learn how to read defensive positions and understand the blocking schemes of his offensive lineman. This will prepare him to spot the openings quickly during the heat of the play.
To be a quality running back, he must obtain mental toughness. He is hit hard and often throughout the game and must be able to shake it off. He must develop the ability to “never give up on the play” in order to get those extra inches that may result in a first down.
Receiving
He must know how to catch a football. The running back is often the target of an outlet pass when there are no other options. He must learn how to catch, tuck the ball, and run.
Drills for the Youth Running Back
Ball Protection Drill – This drill teaches youth running backs to run and protect the ball while maintaining balance. Have your running backs line up to receive a handoff. A running back carries the ball through a two-sided wall of defenders trying to strip the ball. As a running back, get down low, protect the ball and focus on four points of security. Each player then takes a turn.
Running Back Handoff Drill – This running back drill teaches the technical aspects of receiving a handoff. The player should create a pocket with the arms, the inside one on top and the lower arm cradling the ball. Line up players in two lines about 10 yards apart and facing each other. The first player takes the football and hands off to the player opposite him. That player then hands off to the running back coming from the other direction and so on. Speed is not important; it is the technical aspects that are essential. As the players become more adept you can speed up the tempo.
A youth football running back must be a “jack-of-all-trades” to play the position completely. He must be able to run, receive, block, and have a high level of physical and mental toughness. A talented and hardworking running back can break a game wide open by finding the right hole or securely running the ball to “eat up the clock” and protect the lead.
In order to meet the needs of this challenging position, future running backs must practice every day through a variety of football skills & drills to develop the fundamentals in each area of the position, particularly those they are weakest in. They should constantly be looking for ways to improve their football skills and can even find free tips from football pros online at sites like Weplay.com. Let’s look at some of the attributes an aspiring youth football running back should work on to improve their skills:
Position Training & Conditioning
The physical attributes of a running back can vary somewhat. What good running backs do have in common is overpowering speed, a low center of gravity, total body strength, and exceptional balance. A strength training program is highly recommended for a running back in youth football.
A running back needs quick reactions to locate holes in the defense and to exploit them. He must be able to change direction quickly while keeping his balance and protecting the ball.
A youth football running back should learn how to break tackles. He must keep his legs moving, driving them into the ground with forward momentum. An effective running back will be able to throw off larger tacklers with his arms and shoulders through sheer strength and balance.
A youth football running back must have good blocking skills. On passing plays, the running back must protect the quarterback. He is often the last line of protection and, if effective, can provide the quarterback with a couple of seconds to complete the pass. On plays with two running backs, he is called upon to block for his partner.
Mental Approach
The running back in youth football should learn how to read defensive positions and understand the blocking schemes of his offensive lineman. This will prepare him to spot the openings quickly during the heat of the play.
To be a quality running back, he must obtain mental toughness. He is hit hard and often throughout the game and must be able to shake it off. He must develop the ability to “never give up on the play” in order to get those extra inches that may result in a first down.
Receiving
He must know how to catch a football. The running back is often the target of an outlet pass when there are no other options. He must learn how to catch, tuck the ball, and run.
Drills for the Youth Running Back
Ball Protection Drill – This drill teaches youth running backs to run and protect the ball while maintaining balance. Have your running backs line up to receive a handoff. A running back carries the ball through a two-sided wall of defenders trying to strip the ball. As a running back, get down low, protect the ball and focus on four points of security. Each player then takes a turn.
Running Back Handoff Drill – This running back drill teaches the technical aspects of receiving a handoff. The player should create a pocket with the arms, the inside one on top and the lower arm cradling the ball. Line up players in two lines about 10 yards apart and facing each other. The first player takes the football and hands off to the player opposite him. That player then hands off to the running back coming from the other direction and so on. Speed is not important; it is the technical aspects that are essential. As the players become more adept you can speed up the tempo.
Football Players’ Hairs
Brian Hog asked:
Numerous people take their hairs very seriously. Among football fans, the way football players color, cut, part, and curl their hairs is considered very admirable.
David Beckham, the captain of England football team, has always been changing his hair styles, which is now causing horrible damages to his hair. Beckham’s fans that followed him in terms of hair styling are also faced with the hair loss problem.
Fans of Michael Ballack, the footballer from Germany, have reportedly copied his hair style.
What can stop the Brazilian fans from getting inspired by Ronaldinho’s long curly hairs? Even after getting warned by their hair specialists, quite a big number of Ronaldinho fans attempted to have their hairs like him. Only few of them ended up with healthy hairs.
Even after knowing that they are not looking decent with their soccer stars’ hair styles, millions of football fans continue to have their favorite footballers’ hair styles. They even don’t consider the harm their type of scalp may suffer from having hair styles that may not be damaging to the type of scalp their favorite soccer players possess.
So, if you are a football fan, you can try copying your favorite soccer star’s hair as long as it is not causing you hair loss. If you yourself are a soccer player then you should know this:
• Excessive sun exposure from weekend soccer games can transform healthy hair into a brittle, filmy mess that may last for months.
• Damage is more common in the players who have blonde hairs.
So you should consult your hair specialist on regular basis. One of the things the hair expert will most probably advice you is the use of a good hair sunscreen. Strictly follow the expert’s advises; you may be the next Beckham.
Numerous people take their hairs very seriously. Among football fans, the way football players color, cut, part, and curl their hairs is considered very admirable.
David Beckham, the captain of England football team, has always been changing his hair styles, which is now causing horrible damages to his hair. Beckham’s fans that followed him in terms of hair styling are also faced with the hair loss problem.
Fans of Michael Ballack, the footballer from Germany, have reportedly copied his hair style.
What can stop the Brazilian fans from getting inspired by Ronaldinho’s long curly hairs? Even after getting warned by their hair specialists, quite a big number of Ronaldinho fans attempted to have their hairs like him. Only few of them ended up with healthy hairs.
Even after knowing that they are not looking decent with their soccer stars’ hair styles, millions of football fans continue to have their favorite footballers’ hair styles. They even don’t consider the harm their type of scalp may suffer from having hair styles that may not be damaging to the type of scalp their favorite soccer players possess.
So, if you are a football fan, you can try copying your favorite soccer star’s hair as long as it is not causing you hair loss. If you yourself are a soccer player then you should know this:
• Excessive sun exposure from weekend soccer games can transform healthy hair into a brittle, filmy mess that may last for months.
• Damage is more common in the players who have blonde hairs.
So you should consult your hair specialist on regular basis. One of the things the hair expert will most probably advice you is the use of a good hair sunscreen. Strictly follow the expert’s advises; you may be the next Beckham.
Youth Football Plays,
Football asked:
Tyrone Braxton
Youth Football Plays
Our youth football plays are designed for teams looking to improve their offensive and defensive performance. If you are coach football, at any level, this downloadable playbook is worth a look! Designed by 13 year starting PRO Tyrone Braxton, the book includes full color plays, hot route reads, tips, diagrams, drills and strategies to prepare your athletes. It’s also connected to Wristband Interactive, “Football’s Greatest Invention”
Our youth football offensive plays are basic enough that the developing players can grasp and execute the play scheme, but they are also complex enough to challenge the defense and defeat the formation that the defense has chosen. The combination of basic and yet complex is what the playbook chapters in the book are all about.
An entire section is devoted to tips for young players as well. The earlier a young player begins to develop the techniques for effective play, the sooner these effective techniques become a habit and are ingrained for the remainder of a player’s football career.
TB’s Playbook includes:
Plays to beat man coverage
Plays to beat zone coverage
Defensive plays and strategies
Tips for defensive backs
Tips for receivers
Tips for quarterbacks
Stories about his Journey
Braxton played college football at North Dakota State University where he earned all-conference honors as a senior and won 3 National Championships in 4 years. He was a Defensive back and punt return specialist who earned all-conference honors as a senior after posting 128 tackles, one INT and two FR. He led the conference with five INTs and a punt return average of 15.0 as a junior. He was a member of the North Central Conference champion outdoor 400-meter relay squad and competed in the national championship. Braxton was drafted by the Broncos in the 12th round of the 1987 NFL Draft.
Tyrone Braxton
Youth Football Plays
Our youth football plays are designed for teams looking to improve their offensive and defensive performance. If you are coach football, at any level, this downloadable playbook is worth a look! Designed by 13 year starting PRO Tyrone Braxton, the book includes full color plays, hot route reads, tips, diagrams, drills and strategies to prepare your athletes. It’s also connected to Wristband Interactive, “Football’s Greatest Invention”
Our youth football offensive plays are basic enough that the developing players can grasp and execute the play scheme, but they are also complex enough to challenge the defense and defeat the formation that the defense has chosen. The combination of basic and yet complex is what the playbook chapters in the book are all about.
An entire section is devoted to tips for young players as well. The earlier a young player begins to develop the techniques for effective play, the sooner these effective techniques become a habit and are ingrained for the remainder of a player’s football career.
TB’s Playbook includes:
Plays to beat man coverage
Plays to beat zone coverage
Defensive plays and strategies
Tips for defensive backs
Tips for receivers
Tips for quarterbacks
Stories about his Journey
Braxton played college football at North Dakota State University where he earned all-conference honors as a senior and won 3 National Championships in 4 years. He was a Defensive back and punt return specialist who earned all-conference honors as a senior after posting 128 tackles, one INT and two FR. He led the conference with five INTs and a punt return average of 15.0 as a junior. He was a member of the North Central Conference champion outdoor 400-meter relay squad and competed in the national championship. Braxton was drafted by the Broncos in the 12th round of the 1987 NFL Draft.
Traits That Make An Excellent Football Player
Rick Grantham asked:
Playing football is the favorite pastime of a lot of Americans. A lot even dream of someday getting into the NFL and win consecutive Super Bowls. This is why even at the high school levels; the competition for football is quite fierce. So many athletes go on through life thinking what it would have been like if they had only been more talented, but guess what; it doesn’t matter if you are less talented than the other guy, it’s a matter of having the right qualities in you.
Before throwing your dreams of playing with the Indianapolis Colts aside, there are a few things that you should consider first. There are a number of qualities that great athletes such as Bret Favre, Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, and Muhammad Ali all have. . Here are some of the traits that gave them the edge over other sportsmen.
Perseverance
In any part of life, there will always be obstacles that you will have to face. You must come out undeterred and go through these tough patches in your sporting career. It didn’t bother Bret Favre when he started out as a 7th string quarter back in college, being cut from his high school team didn’t stop Michael Jordan from being called the “Greatest”. There is a saying that goes “It doesn’t matter how many times you fall, it’s how many times you get back up”. Ok so you’re not the best passing quarter back; then work on it.
Focus
This is very important especially in a world with endless temptations. Have a game the following day? Maybe you could skip that party and rest instead of waking up with a very bad hang over. You have training but at the same time you have your only chance to date the girl you’ve been crushing on for so long? Skip the date and train. Once you start improving your game and begin shining, so many potential partners are bound to show up (probably even a big upgrade from the one you cancelled on).
Fearlessness
A lot of athletes are not able to shine because they become gripped with fear when they are given the chance to do so. So what if you dish out a bad pass? A lot of great quarter backs have had hundreds of mishaps. It’s a matter of just doing what you are supposed to when the right moment comes and not hesitate.
Have Goals
If you have a few things that you think you nee to work on, then you could plan and set goals for yourself. One effective way is to actually write them down. Start with a main goal, then from there; create a set of smaller goals that will work your way to that main goal. For example, if you feel that you’re endurance is lacking, you could start running and timing each run. If let’s say you can run 5k in 30 mns, then you could try doing 7k a month later, then add two again another month later. This way, you have constant success and you are taking baby steps towards your ultimate goal.
Playing football is the favorite pastime of a lot of Americans. A lot even dream of someday getting into the NFL and win consecutive Super Bowls. This is why even at the high school levels; the competition for football is quite fierce. So many athletes go on through life thinking what it would have been like if they had only been more talented, but guess what; it doesn’t matter if you are less talented than the other guy, it’s a matter of having the right qualities in you.
Before throwing your dreams of playing with the Indianapolis Colts aside, there are a few things that you should consider first. There are a number of qualities that great athletes such as Bret Favre, Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, and Muhammad Ali all have. . Here are some of the traits that gave them the edge over other sportsmen.
Perseverance
In any part of life, there will always be obstacles that you will have to face. You must come out undeterred and go through these tough patches in your sporting career. It didn’t bother Bret Favre when he started out as a 7th string quarter back in college, being cut from his high school team didn’t stop Michael Jordan from being called the “Greatest”. There is a saying that goes “It doesn’t matter how many times you fall, it’s how many times you get back up”. Ok so you’re not the best passing quarter back; then work on it.
Focus
This is very important especially in a world with endless temptations. Have a game the following day? Maybe you could skip that party and rest instead of waking up with a very bad hang over. You have training but at the same time you have your only chance to date the girl you’ve been crushing on for so long? Skip the date and train. Once you start improving your game and begin shining, so many potential partners are bound to show up (probably even a big upgrade from the one you cancelled on).
Fearlessness
A lot of athletes are not able to shine because they become gripped with fear when they are given the chance to do so. So what if you dish out a bad pass? A lot of great quarter backs have had hundreds of mishaps. It’s a matter of just doing what you are supposed to when the right moment comes and not hesitate.
Have Goals
If you have a few things that you think you nee to work on, then you could plan and set goals for yourself. One effective way is to actually write them down. Start with a main goal, then from there; create a set of smaller goals that will work your way to that main goal. For example, if you feel that you’re endurance is lacking, you could start running and timing each run. If let’s say you can run 5k in 30 mns, then you could try doing 7k a month later, then add two again another month later. This way, you have constant success and you are taking baby steps towards your ultimate goal.
Five Simple and Effective Ways to Become a Better Football Player
Alan Webber asked:
These are tips that I developed from my playing days. These techniques worked well for me and I hope they can help others become the player they want to be.
1. Run every day
Running 3 miles every day is a great cardiovascular workout and will help keep you at your peak fitness. Run uphill as much as possible. At around 2 miles, find a steep hill and sprint up it for about 20-30 meters then turn round and walk back down. Repeat this 5 to ten times before finishing the run. If you do this every day you will find you can play at your best for longer because you’ll be stronger and fitter.
2. Do exercises to increase your speed
Find a drop of around 150cm or stand on a barrel or safe object of a similar height. Jump off, landing on both feet in a squatting position and stand up straight as quickly as possible. Make sure you are well warmed up and stretched before doing this exercise to avoid injury. This exercise will strengthen quick reflex muscles in the legs, improving speed.
3. Learn to play with both feet
Most footballers play far better with one foot than the other, it’s difficult to improve your touch with your stronger foot. Concentrating on your weaker foot is a quick win as bigger improvements can be made with less work. Kick a ball against a wall using only your weaker foot. Have a scratch game in training where everyone plays only with their weaker foot. It doesn’t take much effort and you will notice results within a short space of time.
4. Learn a new trick
When you see a new trick by a professional, watch it closely, over and over again before attempting it. Online video is good for this purpose. Spend 10 minutes every day learning and perfecting the trick. Don’t try it in a game until you can do it perfectly every time and don’t overuse it or your opponents will figure you out.
5. Learn from the professionals
Watch professional footballers play and copy them. Sounds obvious but you’d be amazed how few players do this. Pick a player who plays in the same position as you and watch him closely, learn his tricks and pay attention to his positions when not on the ball. The player you choose should be someone you look up to and aspire to. The player I liked to learn from was Franck Sauzee, the ex-France, Marseilles and Hibernian midfield player. An excellent all round player who was always at the peak of his game.
Finally, don’t be put off if you don’t become Maradona over night. It takes time to become a great player and improving every part of your game gradually is the important thing. Sticking to a good routine and training properly are the key things to remember.
These are tips that I developed from my playing days. These techniques worked well for me and I hope they can help others become the player they want to be.
1. Run every day
Running 3 miles every day is a great cardiovascular workout and will help keep you at your peak fitness. Run uphill as much as possible. At around 2 miles, find a steep hill and sprint up it for about 20-30 meters then turn round and walk back down. Repeat this 5 to ten times before finishing the run. If you do this every day you will find you can play at your best for longer because you’ll be stronger and fitter.
2. Do exercises to increase your speed
Find a drop of around 150cm or stand on a barrel or safe object of a similar height. Jump off, landing on both feet in a squatting position and stand up straight as quickly as possible. Make sure you are well warmed up and stretched before doing this exercise to avoid injury. This exercise will strengthen quick reflex muscles in the legs, improving speed.
3. Learn to play with both feet
Most footballers play far better with one foot than the other, it’s difficult to improve your touch with your stronger foot. Concentrating on your weaker foot is a quick win as bigger improvements can be made with less work. Kick a ball against a wall using only your weaker foot. Have a scratch game in training where everyone plays only with their weaker foot. It doesn’t take much effort and you will notice results within a short space of time.
4. Learn a new trick
When you see a new trick by a professional, watch it closely, over and over again before attempting it. Online video is good for this purpose. Spend 10 minutes every day learning and perfecting the trick. Don’t try it in a game until you can do it perfectly every time and don’t overuse it or your opponents will figure you out.
5. Learn from the professionals
Watch professional footballers play and copy them. Sounds obvious but you’d be amazed how few players do this. Pick a player who plays in the same position as you and watch him closely, learn his tricks and pay attention to his positions when not on the ball. The player you choose should be someone you look up to and aspire to. The player I liked to learn from was Franck Sauzee, the ex-France, Marseilles and Hibernian midfield player. An excellent all round player who was always at the peak of his game.
Finally, don’t be put off if you don’t become Maradona over night. It takes time to become a great player and improving every part of your game gradually is the important thing. Sticking to a good routine and training properly are the key things to remember.
A List of the Highest Paid Football Players in the NFL
Thomas Sullivan asked:
In researching information for this article, the latest data for the presentation of the highest salaries in the NFL is for the 2008 season. It should be noted that this list changes from year to year. Also, the salary cap imposed by the NFL commission increases from year to year. The salary cap is the amount of money an NFL team can spend on salaries for their players per year. The salary cap has progressively increased year by year since its inception back in 1994.
The NFL salary cap, as negotiated by the players Union in the current collective bargaining agreement, is 62.24% of all football related revenue divided by 32 teams. For the 2009 season that figure is 128 million dollars.
The following shows the steady increase in salary cap since 1999:
Salary Cap Per Team for NFL Player Salaries by Year:
2008 $116 million
2007 $109 million
2006 $102 million
2005 $85.5 million
2004 $80.5 million
2003 $75 million
2002 $71 million
2001 $67.5 million
2000 $62.2 million
1999 $58.4 million
As the salary cap increases, so does the salary of players. The real question is how is the money distributed to players. There is a type of salary distribution model that teams use which is not known to the general public. What is known is that the top 20 salaries for 2008 only had a couple of quarterbacks. Yet the highest paid player for 2008 was quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. So who were the highest paid NFL players for 2008. The following table tells it all:
TOP 20 HIGHEST PAID PLAYERS IN 2008
1. QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh $ 27,701,920
2. DE Jared Allen, Minnesota $ 21,119,256
3. WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona $ 17,103,480
4. QB JaMarcus Russell, Oakland $ 16,872,400
5. RB Michael Turner, Atlanta $ 16,003,840
6. G Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants $ 14,890,000
7. CB Asante Samuel, Philadelphia $ 14,145,000
8. WR Randy Moss, New England $ 14,006,720
9. T Flozell Adams, Dallas $ 14,005,760
10 .DT Tommy Kelly, Oakland $ 13,978,480
11. WR Terrell Owens, Dallas $ 13,731,560
12. WR Bernard Berrian, Minnesota $ 13,705,000
13. T Michael Roos, Tennessee $ 13,505,520
14. C Jeff Faine, Tampa Bay $ 13,105,760
15. DE Will Smith, New Orleans $ 12,950,000
16. QB Tony Romo, Dallas $ 12,886,600
17. G Travelle Wharton, Carolina $ 12,850,000
18. DE Antwan Odom, Cincinnati $ 12,800,000
19. CB Terence Newman, Dallas $ 12,611,240
20. RB Marion Barber, Dallas $ 12,522,400
Lets examine the concept of salary in the NFL a little more closely. As previously stated, how teams pay their players and the value they place on them is known by only a few, including the player agent. It is interesting to note that having high salary players does not necessarily mean success to the team.
A case in point. One of the most successful NFL teams over the past ten years has been the New England Patriots. Yet only one player from the Patriots is in the top 20 for 2008. That is wide receiver Randy Moss. Yet Oakland, over the past ten years, which has two players in the top 20, has not seen the success that the Patriots have had. As a matter of fact, they have not even come close.
Also, you can see five players from the Dallas Cowboys in the top 20 list for 2008, yet they have not been in the Super Bowl since 1995 (Super Bowl XXX). It appears that the New England Patriots like to spread their money around to their players, so that one or a few players do not get an enormous salary while the rest of the players make a fraction of that amount. Randy Moss may be an exception to this rule.
This team concept of salary distribution that the Patriots employ falls in line with the team concept they have set for their players when it comes to playing football. The Patriot’s organization believe that it requires a team effort to win football games, and not the superior effort of only a few players. Maybe that is one of the reasons the Patriots have been so successful over the past ten years. And lets not forget that the Patriots is one of the best managed teams in the NFL. Part of that management is proper salary distribution. Team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick seem to know what they are doing.
In any case, NFL player salaries continue to increase year by year. Today the lowest rookie makes a bare minimum of $285,000.00 (at least for 2007). In terms of all professional sports, the NFL players are the highest paid. This is why so many college players seek to get into the NFL. But it should also be remembered that the average length of a career for a player in the NFL is only 4 years. So obviously a player needs to make all he can during that short career. The question is are the players worth these very high salaries.
A persons salary is dependent on one major factor. That is how many other people can do the job they are doing? The fewer the number of people that can perform a particular job, the higher the salary. Not to many people can play in the NFL. Also, the players do deserve most of the revenue that is produced simply because, without the players, you would not have any business entity. And since fans are willing to pay the high ticket prices, then I would have to answer the question that yes, the players do deserve the salaries they receive.
Football is a form of entertainment, but it is a form of entertainment Americans can not do without. Even in the Roman period, people had a need to see the gladiators fight in the Colosseums. The Romans had to pay to see their gladiators fight to the death. Sometimes all the seats were free, if a rich person had given money to pay for the show. Other times, you had to pay, and it cost more money for the good seats than for the bad seats, so the poor people had to sit way up top in the Colosseum where it was hard to see. Even the Colosseums had their nosebleed seats. The point is, Romans were willing to pay to see the gladiator form of competition. This willingness to pay to see competition has existed throughout the history of mankind.
Every year, fans watch their teams with the hope that their team will reach the Super Bowl, or in some cases, simply end up with a winning season. And in the end, we really do not care to much about a players salary. As long as we enjoy watching our team play, we will continue to pay high ticket prices.
So to conclude, there are really two basic reasons why NFL players can make millions of dollars per year. First and foremost, fans are willing to pay high ticket prices to see their team play. Secondly, not to many people can play in the NFL. This results in a high demand for their skill. Lets face it, not to many people have the skill of a Tom Brady or a Ben Roethlisberger. So as long as the demand for tickets remains high, players will continue to enjoy a high income.
Information sources for this article:
Sources: payscale.com, usatoday.com, historyforkids.org
In researching information for this article, the latest data for the presentation of the highest salaries in the NFL is for the 2008 season. It should be noted that this list changes from year to year. Also, the salary cap imposed by the NFL commission increases from year to year. The salary cap is the amount of money an NFL team can spend on salaries for their players per year. The salary cap has progressively increased year by year since its inception back in 1994.
The NFL salary cap, as negotiated by the players Union in the current collective bargaining agreement, is 62.24% of all football related revenue divided by 32 teams. For the 2009 season that figure is 128 million dollars.
The following shows the steady increase in salary cap since 1999:
Salary Cap Per Team for NFL Player Salaries by Year:
2008 $116 million
2007 $109 million
2006 $102 million
2005 $85.5 million
2004 $80.5 million
2003 $75 million
2002 $71 million
2001 $67.5 million
2000 $62.2 million
1999 $58.4 million
As the salary cap increases, so does the salary of players. The real question is how is the money distributed to players. There is a type of salary distribution model that teams use which is not known to the general public. What is known is that the top 20 salaries for 2008 only had a couple of quarterbacks. Yet the highest paid player for 2008 was quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. So who were the highest paid NFL players for 2008. The following table tells it all:
TOP 20 HIGHEST PAID PLAYERS IN 2008
1. QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh $ 27,701,920
2. DE Jared Allen, Minnesota $ 21,119,256
3. WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona $ 17,103,480
4. QB JaMarcus Russell, Oakland $ 16,872,400
5. RB Michael Turner, Atlanta $ 16,003,840
6. G Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants $ 14,890,000
7. CB Asante Samuel, Philadelphia $ 14,145,000
8. WR Randy Moss, New England $ 14,006,720
9. T Flozell Adams, Dallas $ 14,005,760
10 .DT Tommy Kelly, Oakland $ 13,978,480
11. WR Terrell Owens, Dallas $ 13,731,560
12. WR Bernard Berrian, Minnesota $ 13,705,000
13. T Michael Roos, Tennessee $ 13,505,520
14. C Jeff Faine, Tampa Bay $ 13,105,760
15. DE Will Smith, New Orleans $ 12,950,000
16. QB Tony Romo, Dallas $ 12,886,600
17. G Travelle Wharton, Carolina $ 12,850,000
18. DE Antwan Odom, Cincinnati $ 12,800,000
19. CB Terence Newman, Dallas $ 12,611,240
20. RB Marion Barber, Dallas $ 12,522,400
Lets examine the concept of salary in the NFL a little more closely. As previously stated, how teams pay their players and the value they place on them is known by only a few, including the player agent. It is interesting to note that having high salary players does not necessarily mean success to the team.
A case in point. One of the most successful NFL teams over the past ten years has been the New England Patriots. Yet only one player from the Patriots is in the top 20 for 2008. That is wide receiver Randy Moss. Yet Oakland, over the past ten years, which has two players in the top 20, has not seen the success that the Patriots have had. As a matter of fact, they have not even come close.
Also, you can see five players from the Dallas Cowboys in the top 20 list for 2008, yet they have not been in the Super Bowl since 1995 (Super Bowl XXX). It appears that the New England Patriots like to spread their money around to their players, so that one or a few players do not get an enormous salary while the rest of the players make a fraction of that amount. Randy Moss may be an exception to this rule.
This team concept of salary distribution that the Patriots employ falls in line with the team concept they have set for their players when it comes to playing football. The Patriot’s organization believe that it requires a team effort to win football games, and not the superior effort of only a few players. Maybe that is one of the reasons the Patriots have been so successful over the past ten years. And lets not forget that the Patriots is one of the best managed teams in the NFL. Part of that management is proper salary distribution. Team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick seem to know what they are doing.
In any case, NFL player salaries continue to increase year by year. Today the lowest rookie makes a bare minimum of $285,000.00 (at least for 2007). In terms of all professional sports, the NFL players are the highest paid. This is why so many college players seek to get into the NFL. But it should also be remembered that the average length of a career for a player in the NFL is only 4 years. So obviously a player needs to make all he can during that short career. The question is are the players worth these very high salaries.
A persons salary is dependent on one major factor. That is how many other people can do the job they are doing? The fewer the number of people that can perform a particular job, the higher the salary. Not to many people can play in the NFL. Also, the players do deserve most of the revenue that is produced simply because, without the players, you would not have any business entity. And since fans are willing to pay the high ticket prices, then I would have to answer the question that yes, the players do deserve the salaries they receive.
Football is a form of entertainment, but it is a form of entertainment Americans can not do without. Even in the Roman period, people had a need to see the gladiators fight in the Colosseums. The Romans had to pay to see their gladiators fight to the death. Sometimes all the seats were free, if a rich person had given money to pay for the show. Other times, you had to pay, and it cost more money for the good seats than for the bad seats, so the poor people had to sit way up top in the Colosseum where it was hard to see. Even the Colosseums had their nosebleed seats. The point is, Romans were willing to pay to see the gladiator form of competition. This willingness to pay to see competition has existed throughout the history of mankind.
Every year, fans watch their teams with the hope that their team will reach the Super Bowl, or in some cases, simply end up with a winning season. And in the end, we really do not care to much about a players salary. As long as we enjoy watching our team play, we will continue to pay high ticket prices.
So to conclude, there are really two basic reasons why NFL players can make millions of dollars per year. First and foremost, fans are willing to pay high ticket prices to see their team play. Secondly, not to many people can play in the NFL. This results in a high demand for their skill. Lets face it, not to many people have the skill of a Tom Brady or a Ben Roethlisberger. So as long as the demand for tickets remains high, players will continue to enjoy a high income.
Information sources for this article:
Sources: payscale.com, usatoday.com, historyforkids.org
An Injury Like This Would Put A Football Player In The Hospital. But Not A Horse.
Sierra Lynch asked:
You probably watched at least part of the Super Bowl earlier this month. Most people did. And if you enjoy watching football as much as I do, you’ve probably seen more than one player go down with some kind of head injury. It just comes with the territory.
Problem is, it comes with your horse’s territory, too. As gregarious as horses can be, they are definitely susceptible to head injuries. But can they really be life-threatening?
It’s scary enough to see a horse with a head injury. It’s even worse to have watched it happen. I’ve seen them rear so high they fall backwards. That’s scary.
Sometimes a horse may haul off and kick his paddock mates in the face in an effort to achieve the rank of Alpha Horse. Then there’s the not-so-smart horse who collides with an immovable object like a tree – sometimes at a high rate of speed and for no apparent reason. Go figure.
Horse head injuries are nothing to take lightly. Even though it’s one of the least likely injuries your horse will ever have, that doesn’t make it any less of a concern for you as a horse owner. And the biggest concern you have is for your horse’s brain.
Brain protection is one area where your horse has a distinct advantage over us humans. Even though our human skulls only afford 1/4 inch of protection for our brains, your horse’s brain has significantly more protection.
This is mainly because his brain tucked further back in his head than ours is. Plus he has a network of 26 bones to protect his brain. You and I only have 1. So even though a horse head injury can look pretty gruesome, it’s probably not as bad as you might think.
Now, don’t get me wrong. You need to take all horse head injuries seriously. The chances that your horse damaged his brain are slim, but only your equine vet can be sure.
But there are some field-expedient tests you can perform on the spot that will give you a rough indication of how serious a head injury is. But don’t worry. I’ll cover those in a future article in this series. When I do, you’ll be able to tell whether your horse might have a real brain injury, or just “got his bell rung.”
But what I want you to go home with today is this: Your horse’s skull provides a lot of valuable protection to his brain. And it’s a darn good thing.
A professional football player with an injury like this would most likely be out for the season. Is your horse that much tougher than a pro athlete? Maybe. But the biggest advantage your horse has is the general construction of his head. It gives him an advantage of us in the event of a head trauma.
And we’ll talk about that in Part 2 of my series on horse head injuries. So keep your feed reader pointed right here at Horse IQ.
Yours for Better Horse Care,
Sierra Lynch
P.S., If you were like me, you were rooting for the Colts this past Sunday, if for no other reason than they had horseshoes on their helmets (…plus, I like Peyton Manning, too!).
You probably watched at least part of the Super Bowl earlier this month. Most people did. And if you enjoy watching football as much as I do, you’ve probably seen more than one player go down with some kind of head injury. It just comes with the territory.
Problem is, it comes with your horse’s territory, too. As gregarious as horses can be, they are definitely susceptible to head injuries. But can they really be life-threatening?
It’s scary enough to see a horse with a head injury. It’s even worse to have watched it happen. I’ve seen them rear so high they fall backwards. That’s scary.
Sometimes a horse may haul off and kick his paddock mates in the face in an effort to achieve the rank of Alpha Horse. Then there’s the not-so-smart horse who collides with an immovable object like a tree – sometimes at a high rate of speed and for no apparent reason. Go figure.
Horse head injuries are nothing to take lightly. Even though it’s one of the least likely injuries your horse will ever have, that doesn’t make it any less of a concern for you as a horse owner. And the biggest concern you have is for your horse’s brain.
Brain protection is one area where your horse has a distinct advantage over us humans. Even though our human skulls only afford 1/4 inch of protection for our brains, your horse’s brain has significantly more protection.
This is mainly because his brain tucked further back in his head than ours is. Plus he has a network of 26 bones to protect his brain. You and I only have 1. So even though a horse head injury can look pretty gruesome, it’s probably not as bad as you might think.
Now, don’t get me wrong. You need to take all horse head injuries seriously. The chances that your horse damaged his brain are slim, but only your equine vet can be sure.
But there are some field-expedient tests you can perform on the spot that will give you a rough indication of how serious a head injury is. But don’t worry. I’ll cover those in a future article in this series. When I do, you’ll be able to tell whether your horse might have a real brain injury, or just “got his bell rung.”
But what I want you to go home with today is this: Your horse’s skull provides a lot of valuable protection to his brain. And it’s a darn good thing.
A professional football player with an injury like this would most likely be out for the season. Is your horse that much tougher than a pro athlete? Maybe. But the biggest advantage your horse has is the general construction of his head. It gives him an advantage of us in the event of a head trauma.
And we’ll talk about that in Part 2 of my series on horse head injuries. So keep your feed reader pointed right here at Horse IQ.
Yours for Better Horse Care,
Sierra Lynch
P.S., If you were like me, you were rooting for the Colts this past Sunday, if for no other reason than they had horseshoes on their helmets (…plus, I like Peyton Manning, too!).