Ever heard of an NFL Practice Squad? If you are a sports nut, you might have. For those who in the dark about it, a practice squad are made up of about eight players on an NFL team that did not make the finale cut as a starter player. They are what you would call the rookies of the league. During the season they are the ones responsible for assisting to prep the starter plays by playing against them in a practice game for drills and plays that are to be executed on the field during a real game. However, according to NFL guidelines, rookies are not allowed to serve on the practice squad for … [Read more...]
Finding a team to support when you live in a game-less state
Growing up in a state that doesn't have a professional sports team raises a question: Who do you root for? Easy for people who move to the state, they just bring their loyalties with them. For those born and raised there, they could choose any team in the country, but it'll likely tick off someone else, probably someone in the family. Take New Mexico, for example. Every state that touches its borders has at least one professional team: hockey, baseball, football and basketball. (Mexico has soccer, but we're talking about big U.S. sports here.) The best New Mexico can do is a farm team for … [Read more...]