There is no limit on “progress.” Talent is distributed unevenly, but there is no limit on how much we can improve what we start with. Never focus on what you started with. Always focus on making what you started with better. Seek progress.
Read MoreIn art, academia, athletics, business, and life in general, there are exactly two types of talent: natural and chosen. Natural talent needs no explanation, of course. Whether or not we care to admit it, some people are just born better at certain things than others. We see it all the time.
Read MoreIn 2018, the national championship games in both major college sports (football and men's basketball) proved something remarkable. Alabama won the 2018 national championship in college football, while Villanova won the 2018 national championship in men's college basketball. Both teams were favored to win and both teams did, in fact, win.
Read MoreMatt Entz answered the question as honestly as he could. Prior to their matchup against South Dakota, the North Dakota State head football coach was asked about his thoughts on South Dakota starting a freshman at quarterback in the game.
Read MoreA lot of my writing is opinionated. This article is not one of them. This article deals with the cold, hard facts. I've written like this before, and it seems many people like living in the land of reality more than the land of deception. And the land of reality overtly supports the idea that multi-sport athletes make better football players.
Read MoreA clear distinction can be made between soft players and tough players. The usual contrasts typically feature physical components like aggression, tenacity, physicality, or the lack thereof. And these can certainly create a dividing wall between soft players and tough players.
Read MoreIf you're a coach, you probably have some players who—for whatever reason—don't seem to go all out. Whether it's in the weight room, conditioning, or practices/games, some players leave much to be desired when it comes to their effort.
Read MoreChampions tend to have a few common denominators. Running the ball and playing good defense used to be chief among them. Today some might say it's first downs gained and generating takeaways on defense. Either way, commonalities exist between those at the top.
Read MoreIn the 2019 NFL Draft, a 5’10” quarterback was just taken with the first overall pick. Prior to that 2019 season, a 5’11” quarterback signed a four-year, $140 million contract, which was the largest in NFL history at the time. Most would argue that the best player in the NFL today is a 6’1” defensive tackle. Teams are starting to realize that it's smarter to recruit and draft great football players, not great size and potential.
Read More2020 has been a year unlike any other. You don't need me to tell you; you already know that. Many seasons have been cancelled, gyms have been closed, and the ability to practice as a team has proven to be quite challenging. Although these factors might inhibit you from developing certain skills as a football player, there are many things you can do right now to improve. Here are three ways you can improve as a football player during a pandemic:
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