Football Guide: Positions, Rules and Health Benefits

NFL football positions carry specific responsibilities ranging from offensive line to special teams. Learn the official size of an NFL football and the health benefits of playing this high-impact sport.

Difference Between a Football Cleat & a Lacrosse Cleat

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Rob Harris

Lacrosse and football cleats serve the same basic purpose: to give the players extra traction on different types of surfaces, from natural grass to artificial turf. This helps with player mobility while helping protect them from injury.

Football players trying to snatch ball from another player

Do Receiving Gloves Help You Catch a Football?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Rob Harris

Receiving gloves give football receivers an edge when it comes to catching the ball. The gloves aren't magic, so they won't help you much if you're not already well-versed in the receiver's role.

While studying journalism in the Army and at the University of Missouri, Rob Harris developed a lifelong love of physical fitness and nutrition, contributing often to a dairy industry newsletter. He has also worked with and created blogs for several family businesses including a professional dog kennel and a flower shop, where he used his experience as an avid gardener to grow plants for sale.