The ball is the most important thing on the field. It is the only way to win the game. Running backs need to know how to hold the ball properly to keep possession and win. The front tip of the ball must be completely covered by either closed fingers or the palm of your hand.[…]
Read MoreTechnique Tuesday – Linebacker Stance
Perfecting the linebacker stance is key to being an asset on the field. By training your body to stay in the correct football stance, it ensures that every step a linebacker takes will make a positive impact. Linebackers use a two-point stance, as opposed to the three or four point stance used by lineman. This[…]
Read More2017 FBU All-American Games
We’re excited to have finalized plans for 2017 FBU All-American Games and Teams. FBU will be holding 8th and 9th-Grade All-American Games during U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week in San Antonio, Texas, with the majority of the All-Americans being selected as a result of their performances at FBU’s season-ending Top Gun Campetition™. FBU All-Americans will participate in[…]
Read MoreCody Crist named General Dennis D. Cavin Youth Player of the Year
Linebacker/Running Back Cody Crist from Wilson Middle School (Plano, TX) was named the General Dennis D. Cavin Youth Player of the Year during the FBU Youth All-American Bowl. “A key member of the three-time FBU National Championship North Texas team, Cody is one of the fastest players in the country,” said Erik Richards, National Recruiting[…]
Read MoreFBU’s McCaffrey Has Record Year
“You can say he had the best year in the history of college football.” -Stanford head coach David Shaw You won’t find any argument to Coach Shaw’s quote here. A graduate of the Football University camp system, two-time FBU Youth All-American, and 2014 U.S. Army All-American, the 200-pound sophomore from Stanford had arguably the best season[…]
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