Brad Smith

Brad Smith has been coaching high school Football for 6 years in Florida. He and his wife have 3 beautiful children who he hopes will become the first Jaguars to win a Superbowl. Other than Football, Brad loves American litterature, parenting, gardening, and home remodeling.
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What Does Calling An Audible Mean In Football?

If you’re not quite brushed up on your American football terms, it’s easy to feel somewhat confused when someone says the word ‘audible. Indeed, I’ve seen this so often throughout the course of my career, accidentally catching people when referring

What Is A Touchback In Football? [NFL & College Rules]

Football’s touchback can switch the game quick—a kick sails into the end zone. The player catches it, kneels, and the ref signals. Boom! That’s a touchback. You automatically get it on the 25-yard line. It sounds easy, but the strategy

Why Do Football Players Wear Black Paint Under Their Eyes?

Have you ever wondered why football players (and also some athletes in other sports like baseball) apply black paint under their eyes? Although there is an aesthetic aspect involved, the reason is actually rather functional. Below, you’ll find out why

Best Receiver Gloves Reviewed [We Tried Them All]

In football, every advantage matters.  Whether that’s eating the right food before a game or wearing the right equipment, wide receivers need to take every advantage they can get to gain that extra yard, and having the best gloves for

Best Football Helmets That Prevent Concussions Reviews

If I were to pick a single piece of football equipment to the field, I’d take a helmet. Now, I realize that this statement is quite ridiculous – you need to have everything from knee pads to a visor. However,