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It's never too late to learn - or brush up on - some NFL terminology. Even the best of fans don't know what every offensive play or offensive strategy in NFL football is. And if you're new to the game, impress your friends or family by knowing more than they do.

Article looking at ten sucessful college football teams that have enough questions to wonder whether or not these big name programs are in for a huge fall.

Throughout the annals of NFL history, there have been an almost immeasurable number of head coaches that have been masterful at their chosen profession.

Football fans are a funny breed. Many will often drop football vernacular into conversation - such as the West Coast Offense - to show their prowess as true fans. Yet, many don't know exactly what it is and why it works.

Bill Walsh died from leukemia today at the age of 75. Walsh was the originator of the "west coast" offense in the NFL and coached the San Francisco 49ers to six division titles and three super bowl victories.

The Atlanta Falcons were only .500 after a playoff season in 2004. Michael Vick and Co. look to get back to the preseason and expect to do so with a continually improving defense and Vick's growing comfort in the West Coast Offense. Is that enough?

A description of the drawbacks of a popular scheme in American Football.

Questions aplenty face the Green Bay Packers: The depth chart at receiver is hardly set beyond Donald Driver; Brett Favre is optimistic about the new game plan, but is reportedly shaky in performance. And the word on injured Ahman Green is non-existent.

The Washington Redskins welcome the new NFL season with a West Coast Offense and taking on Super Bowl Champs.

A preview of the Big 12 conference in the upcoming NCAA football season.

A College Football Preview including the ranking of the top 25 teams as I see them along with my picks for the Heisman trophy winner and National title winner.

The Top 25 NCAA football teams in 2006.

Coach Bill Walsh's impact goes even deeper when you consider that Coach Dungy was once the mentor of his 2006 Super Bowl adversary in Coach Lovie Smith. In all some 30 NFL coaches have been either directly or indirectly impacted by this great man's influence.

Ah, can you smell it? No, not the sorry excuse for food you're brewing in your kitchen - the NFL season genius! What's that? How will you ever sort through the plethora of data the off-season has given us? Well, your in luck! Just read this preview!

Can Clinton Portis emerge again as one of the best backs in the NFL? Is Maurice Jones Drew one of the best at his position in the NFL?

Reassons Why NCAA Football Is A Better Sport To Watch / Follow Than The NFL

Preview of the 2006 NFL season for the Atlanta Falcons.

The NFL has locked in the Sunday afternoon marketing slot for young males 18-34 years of age for decades, and people like Rupert Murdoch know it.

For most, predicting the NFL season is like predicting who will get struck by lightning next, but for me, its more like shooting fish in a barrel.

Recent trends in the NFL have detracted from the game of football. The abandonment of the deep ball, excessive use of instant replay, and overly lenient policy on fumbles are detrimental to the game and should be reconsidered.

A list and discussion of the best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL.

One of the most common strategies used in the NFL today, the Cover 2 defense is still a mystery to many, including seasoned fans. Read on to finally understand what announcers, commentators, coaches and players have known for decades, but rarely explain properly.

In case you didn't know, Brett Favre is back. With him once again at the quarterbak position, the Packers are hopeful that they can turn things around, but will they be able to? The North seems to be up for grabs with Chicago in the lead. Can they win?

With the Carolina Panthers a favorite in the NFC, the rest of the South shapes up to form an impressive group. Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons, John Gruden's Tampa Bay Bucs, and even Reggie Bush in New Orleans make this division one to watch.

The Giants take the field for the first time since their legendary Super Bowl upset. But the Washington Redskins seek to spoil the party and take advantage of Giants injuries and departures.

Not too long, in fact just 2 years ago, Favre was still one of the most feared QB's in the league. One bad season, and everyone seems to have counted old #4 out of it. Well, maybe he has a surprise for us all.

The last remaining QB's in the playoffs are ranked.

Defensive line will now be Detroit's focus in the draft.

The organization called "Oregonians for Nebraska" has met for the past six years at The Refectory. Prior to that, they met at Claudia's on Hawthorne, but the group became too large for the venue.

The best quarterbacks to every play in the NFL.

Everybody in Nebraska looks forward to the fall. The weather cools down, the leaves change color, and Nebraska Cornhusker football begins. Every week, Nebraskans glue themselves to their television sets and watch their Cornhuskers.

Super Bowl XLI will feature an African American head coach for the first time in the history of the NFL. Check that. It will feature two of them. A sign of things to come, or merely proof that it's impossible to keep a man down when he is so good at what he does?

Here are some players from this year's 6th round who I think could be "sleepers".

a brief look at the uprising Bengals

a brief look at the legendary Niners and the Bill Walsh era

Who passed and who failed in the NFC East in this year's draft.

I decided to sit down and write this column after recently taking stock of the Philadelphia Eagles and theorizing that the Eagles had better start to begin the process of picking a long-term successor for quarterback, Donovan McNabb.

An editorial on Michael Vick's career and the criticism he receives on and off the field

After its program reached the depths under Bill Callahan, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are poised for a turnaround under new head coach Bo Pelini.

Like no other division, the NFC North features four teams all on utterly different tracks and all in different phases of franchise history. Herewith, this sportswriter's predictions on four squads that are past, present, future, and the Minnesota Vikings.

This article is an editorial about the play-calling abilities of Ron Prince-Virginia's former offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at the time the article was written.

who won and lost in Round 1 of the playoffs

The loss of Edjerin James will bring the Colts back to the pack in the AFC South. Vince Young needs more help at WR.

Though I do not consider myself Nostradamus, I’m very pleased that all four of my preseason predictions are rounding into shape.

The Eagles signed long-time backup running back Correll Buckhalter to a 2-year deal March 16.

Auburn Tiger's Offensive Coordinator Al Borges resigned on Tuesday. What does that mean for the Tiger's chances in the upcoming Chic-fil-A bowl vs. Clemson? And, who is poised to replace Borges before the start of bowl practice?

A break down and comparison of the 20 best college football teams to have taken the field this decade.

With the success of 2005 in the past, the Seahawks line up for their 2006 campaign with new challenges and obstacles in order to return to the Super Bowl. Injuries, departed key players, and increased hype are all on the menu. Can they survive?

This article is a breakdown of BYU's quarterback, John Beck. He led his team to a dazzling record of 11-2, including a Mountain West Conference title and a Las Vegas Bowl victory over Oregon.

New head Coach Rod Martinelli brings over a philosophy of hard work and steady effort on the field. Can their offense finally reach their potential this season or are the Lions still needing to see the Wizard for that heart they've been lacking?

Jim Brown, Walter Payton, Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders all of these men were trendsetters during their time in the NFL. Read about three men that paved the way for them and many others.

The Lions have had a shaky draft history in the Matt Millen era and need to win fast for him to keep his job. Or at least, that's what you would think.

Would the Texans be 2-0 with David Carr and Reggie Bush? Nope. You need to decide if a quarterback has the "it" factor for your football team. Carr didn't have it in Houston. Schaub looks to be on the right track.

Coach Pete Carroll and USC look to avenge last seasons disappointments and return to prominence in college football.

Can Jake Locker bring UW back to the top of the Pac Ten?

Tells about the West Coast Offense invented by Bill Walsh.

The original West Coast Offense was invented by Sid Gilman, but perfected by Don Coryell.

The Seahawks will regain their perch as tops in the NFC West with St. Louis edging out Arizona for the Wild Card spot. The 49ers? They're rebuilding.

The Run And Shoot or Spread Offense should be used more in the NFL. Here is why.

Tarvaris Jackson is the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings and the young man has his work cut out for him. Not only does he have to figure out how to learn the difficult West Coast Offense, but he must also throw to receivers that are relatively unproven.

The Pac-10, often the target of people's criticism due to perceived lack of depth and defense, is beginning to receive the credit it deserves as one of the top 2 or 3 conferences in all of college football.

A preview of Major League Baseball's National League Western Division.

This will be year two for Head Coach Mike Nolan and Co. Can they improve on last season's dismal 4-12 campaign, or are we in for more of the same by the Bay?

Kevin Curtis had four productive seasons as the Rams number three receiver but that doesn't translate into being able to be a starter.

The Washington Redskins have the potential on offense to be the most explosive team in the NFC East at the WR and TE positions.

I am going on record right now to say that the Seattle Seahawks are undoubtedly going to end the recent trend of Super Bowl losers not making the playoffs the following season.

Now that T.O. is out of the fold, Eagles' fans can welcome the addition of wide receiver, D.S.!

The NewSportsWriters.com NFL Preview continues as we take a look at the NFC North.

I am already on record as saying that the Minnesota Vikings have made one of the best offseason additions in the entire league by selecting former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator, Brad Childress to become their next head coach.

A look at the 2007 Philadelphia Eagles

Discusses Detroit's four major sports teams. How Detroit might end up with four major sports teams with the best league records. Detailed review of the Lions chances this year.

Michael Turner could be a solid featured back for some team, but with limited NFL action, it's hard to tell for sure.

I tell the most important factors in a Super Bowl winning season. Some discussion of past winning teams.

The Bengals need to get a player that is capable of putting pressure on the QB if they want to make another push for the playoffs.

A team to team look at how see the NFC shaping up in the 2006 season featuring personal predictions as well as how I see each division playing out.

Jim Mora took the fall after a 7-9 season in Atlanta. However, it should have been their franchise quarterback.

The Eagles performed way below their usual level during the 2005 NFL Season. Is there hope for them this year?

The New England Patriots upgraded their receivers with little long-term risk.

Vikings trade 1st round pick for Allen

This article provides a descriptive preview of the 2008 season for the Dallas Cowboys including predictions, and analysis on key additions/losses

A look at the NFC East.

Who would each team pick if they had a choice from any player in the league?

A look at teams that might have an interest in Brett Favre if he decides to come out of retirement.

Tampa Bay has a lot of attractions for Favre. They have good wide receivers in Joey Gallaway and Ike Hilliard.

College football breakdown and picks. Includes all 32 bowl games!

As fashionable as the sport of football has become, particularly the NFL, just watching the games is no longer enough for even the average fan.

Yes the Huskers won the Big 12 North for the first time in Bill Callahan's tenure and it is hard to knock a team that wins 9 games, but let's face facts. Callahan's predecessor, Frank Solich, was in fact fired after the 2003 season for going 9 - 3.

How to fake like you're an expert.

Brett Favre is going to the New York Jets.

Ryan Grant, Derek Anderson, Roddy White. Chances are that if any of these players made it to your fantasy roster last season, they did it as free agents. Don't miss "the next big thing" that no one is talking about for this upcoming season.

I think the Miami Dolphins will draft Chris Long in this month's NFL draft.

A look at the NFC East

Has McNabb worn out his welcome in the City of Brotherly Love? Before the 3 game winning streak the Birds strung together to close out the season, I thought there was little chance he would be back. Here are, in my opinion, the top destinations for McNabb next year.

The top ten best gunslingers in the game today are ranked.

Here is my list of the five most disappointing college football teams this year. The teams on it, for the most part, had high expectations of one sort or another placed on them by the pre-season polls and the opinions of experts.