What are some examples of good and bad sports TV production? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety on Nov 26, 2009 - 7 answers

Where in Washington DC will I be able to watch el clasico (Barcelona v Real Madrid) this Sunday afternoon at 1pm? [more inside]
posted by uk_giffo on Nov 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Is there a website where I can (legally or otherwise) watch the France v Ireland World Cup Qualifier Playoff? [more inside]
posted by micklaw on Nov 17, 2009 - 5 answers

Green Bay Packer fans love to point out that the Packers are the only community-owned professional sports team. Are there any actual benefits to this? Does it mean anything? [more inside]
posted by xmutex on Nov 1, 2009 - 14 answers

Apart from the Dennis Bergkamp cheese-packer one, what were the other Reebok "other career" adverts that ran on UK television in the late 90s, and where can I find them? [more inside]
posted by galaksit on Oct 31, 2009 - 5 answers

What's the best way for me, in the U.S., using 3G, not wi-fi, to stream audio of Arsenal games to my iPhone?
posted by boombot on Oct 29, 2009 - 6 answers

What comes the closest to being "the Metafilter of football/soccer"? [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice on Oct 28, 2009 - 4 answers

What is the best 5-a-side football outdoor footwear? I play twice a week on modern outdoor five-a-side pitches (the ones with the little black rubber balls). My Nikes have finally given up the ghost and are being held together with gaffer tape at the moment. I thought Adidas Samba but my mate says they'd be wrecked in two matches. Any ideas? Ta.
posted by mooreeasyvibe on Oct 27, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me better understand the fine game of American Football. [more inside]
posted by dcrocha on Oct 17, 2009 - 32 answers

Can I use Kansas football student tickets if I'm not a KU student? [more inside]
posted by j1950 on Oct 14, 2009 - 7 answers

Football (American) strategy question: You're down 15 and score a TD with about enough time left to kick-off, try to force the other team to punt, then get the ball back with a chance to tie. Why do all teams opt for the extra point rather than the 2-point conversion? [more inside]
posted by glenngulia on Oct 12, 2009 - 50 answers

Can I get Big Ten Network football games on streaming video online? [more inside]
posted by ragtimepiano on Oct 8, 2009 - 5 answers

I remember an incident several years ago when an NFL player suffered a serious eye injury when he was hit in the face by a referee's penalty flag. I have forgotten the player's name, and I have never seen a follow-up to his injury. I vaguely recall at the time that it was suggested that his career might be over as a result of this incident. Can someone bring me up-to-date on the current status of this player?
posted by edavidoff on Oct 5, 2009 - 7 answers

NFL/science question: From time to time a sportscaster or writer comments on an NFL kicker's success in the "high elevation" of Denver's Invesco Field. I understand that there's less air pressure when you're a mile above sea level, but does this really have an appreciable effect on a 55-yard field goal attempt?
posted by jackypaper on Sep 29, 2009 - 23 answers

I've decided to make football my sport. Not American football, but real football, that is, the sport properly played on a pitch by actual athletes. AKA soccer. Problem is, as an American, I have limited exposure to it. Which web sites do you (real) football fans follow? [more inside]
posted by dfriedman on Sep 29, 2009 - 27 answers

How is mystery writer Ralph McInerny able to use real people's names and make reference to real events in his novels? [more inside]
posted by ragtimepiano on Sep 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Vaguely remembered football filter: I remember a game maybe 5 years ago, definitely Michigan, I think playing Michigan State (but could have been someone else). Something crazy happened in an end zone, and one of the teams (I think it was Michigan) was awarded 5 points, or some other strange number of points. What was this and why did it happen? [more inside]
posted by ohio on Sep 26, 2009 - 11 answers

Tangentially college sports-related food/drink question: At your school, was there a bar or restaurant where fans of your rival team would congregate? What I'm after is analogous to, say, a Bears bar in Green Bay, but for NCAA teams. [more inside]
posted by me3dia on Sep 21, 2009 - 9 answers

The wife and I are going to a friend's house to watch (American) football tomorrow. I'll be watching the game. She won't. Is there anywhere online where I can find football bingo for non fans? [more inside]
posted by theichibun on Sep 19, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm going to Barcelona in October and am going to take in a football match at Camp Nou. Tickets are currently freely available in the stadium - is there a particuarly good or bad place for a neutral/tourist to sit?
posted by ascullion on Sep 19, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I see the Texas Tech v. Texas game (airing on ABC, I think) in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by mingodingo on Sep 16, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm a foreigner who wants to go to a US high school football game in the South West, but needs some advice [more inside]
posted by ganseki on Sep 13, 2009 - 23 answers

How can I watch the Cardiff City, Newcastle United match this Sunday... from Oklahoma? [more inside]
posted by brownbat on Sep 11, 2009 - 9 answers

Best (association) football game for the xbox 360? [more inside]
posted by pompomtom on Sep 10, 2009 - 6 answers

What are some good t-shirt ideas for a football team full of law students? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 9, 2009 - 22 answers

Help a clueless American attend a football game in Europe!! [more inside]
posted by little e on Sep 8, 2009 - 16 answers

FootballFilter: This is a question of loyalty and etiquette and is aimed to all football (soccer) fans. [more inside]
posted by jadepearl on Sep 2, 2009 - 29 answers

How do I get "special" access at sporting events? [more inside]
posted by arimathea on Aug 30, 2009 - 8 answers

I am charged with finding music for a work party. The theme is "NFL Draft Day" so I need songs relating to American football. The association to football can be pretty loose and tenuous. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by ericthegardener on Aug 25, 2009 - 36 answers

What's the best site to host my fantasy NFL football league? [more inside]
posted by docgonzo on Aug 11, 2009 - 14 answers

I am thinking of attending a Bosnia & Hercegovina - Iran football match in Sarajevo. What should I know first? [more inside]
posted by acidic on Aug 10, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm responsible for providing music for a local soccer tournament styled after the World Cup. It is a celebration of the various cultures of the immigrant communities here, and I'd like to play as much music from the participating countries as possible. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by rollbiz on Aug 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Please explain "Friday Night Lights" to me, specifically, the college football part. [more inside]
posted by AmbroseChapel on Aug 3, 2009 - 32 answers

When did the uniforms for the scoring judges in Australian Rules Football change? [more inside]
posted by mr_crash_davis mark II: Jazz Odyssey on Jul 13, 2009 - 8 answers

Did they really get the bright idea to host a college football game in Soviet Russia, and then have to cancel it because they couldn't sell enough vacation packages? The Wikipedia entry about the Glasnost Bowl has a bunch of outdated angelfire pages as its sources. The 1989 New York Times article that mentions it doesn't treat it as very interesting. I think it would make a publishable journal article if it's real and am looking for more info.
posted by srs on Jul 4, 2009 - 1 answer

What's the correct analysis of the frequency of repeat Super Bowl winners? [more inside]
posted by glenngulia on Jul 3, 2009 - 22 answers

I'm watching the FA Cup Final. Why do there seem to be a lot more Everton fans than Chelsea fans at Wembley today? Don't they sell the same amount of tickets to each side? [more inside]
posted by Zambrano on May 30, 2009 - 8 answers

Roadtrip to see Minnesota Vikings. I'm looking to head to Minneapolis in November to catch a Vikings game and I'm wondering what my chances are of getting tickets from a scalper on game day. We'll have 4 or 5 guys and we obviously want to sit together, is that even possible from a scalper? Any suggestions for accommodations and other activities to take in on the weekend?
posted by gfroese on Apr 15, 2009 - 9 answers

Resources for learning about soccer (football) tactics and strategy? [more inside]
posted by idb on Mar 27, 2009 - 17 answers

Looking for resources regarding math in sports. [more inside]
posted by reenum on Mar 17, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me cram for a sports proficiency test! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Superbowl agnostics: What's an ideal activity to do during the game that would otherwise be too crowded? [more inside]
posted by benzenedream on Feb 1, 2009 - 18 answers

PhillyFilter: Looking for a Pittsburgh-themed bar in Philly to watch the SuperBowl, and Steelers regular season games in the future. [more inside]
posted by nayten on Jan 29, 2009 - 4 answers

Is the Super Bowl shown in Dubai? [more inside]
posted by jwfree on Jan 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Fantasy football -- movie edition! I'm looking for portrayals of football teams in the movies, both real and imaginary teams, as many examples as possible. [more inside]
posted by BE ADEQUITE on Jan 14, 2009 - 27 answers

Any idea when it became popular for a winning football team to dump the coolers of Gatorade on its coach?
posted by xmutex on Jan 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Where can I play football in North London? [more inside]
posted by yoz420 on Jan 7, 2009 - 6 answers

Where are the English football players in other European leagues? [more inside]
posted by MiG on Dec 23, 2008 - 14 answers

Football philosophy: All of the outstanding college teams these days use the "spread" offense, with four or five wide-outs on every play. They run out of the shotgun (when they do run; mostly it's a passing man's game), and they never huddle up, getting the plays from the sidelines before the snap. Why doesn't this philosophy work in the NFL? Why is pro football more "traditional," with huddles, infrequent shotguns, fullbacks, multiple tight-ends, et cetera?
posted by jackypaper on Dec 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Which club holds the record the fastest ascent from bottom division to the top of the Football League? [more inside]
posted by brownbat on Dec 7, 2008 - 7 answers