Running backs run up the middle because it's the shortest path to the end zone. Plays are often designed to move defensive players out of the way so the running back can run straight as fast as he can.
Why do running backs line up so far back? The running back lines up in the backfield behind, or next to, the quarterback. Their primary responsibility is to take handoffs and then run as far up field as they can before getting tackled. Read More...
However, now that more and more men — straight and queer — are shaving, waxing or lasering their chests to show off their pecs, we have to ask: Does being hairless make your more muscles look bigger? According to fashion photographer Rob Kristian, yes — but only if you're already buff.
Does body hair hide muscle definition? “Hair really does hide muscles and obscure their definition,” says Cynthia James, a former professional bodybuilder and a judge at the International Federation of Body Building. Read More...
The NFL currently requires the principal franchise owner to have a 30% stake in the team, and the entire ownership group can be no more than 24 people in total. The organization also places limits on how much debt can be used to acquire a team; it recently increased that amount from $500 million to $1 billion.
How much does it cost to buy a team in the NFL? Cowboys lead the way off the pitch. Read More...