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Urban Meyer, Hue Jackson and All the Other Worst NFL Coaches

These worst NFL coaches set their respective teams back years, or even decades.

The Stadium Talk Podcast: Which State Plays the Best High School Football?

Stadium Talk's Tony Adame is joined by Rob Cassidy of Rivals.com to answer the age-old question: Which state plays the best high school football?

These Are the Oldest NFL Players of All Time

The average football career is only around three years, but these oldest NFL players defied all odds and expectations by playing deep into their 40s.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 7

Wins by No. 1 Mater Dei and No. 2 St. John Bosco set up a showdown between the top two teams.

Coming Soon: The Stadium Talk Podcast

The Stadium Talk Podcast is coming!

Greatest Mater Dei High School Football Players of All Time

The Mater Dei High School football team has won six national championships and produced more Heisman Trophy winners than any other high school in the U.S.

Greatest St. John Bosco High School Football Players of All Time

St. John Bosco's football team has risen to prominence in the last decade with two national championships and a string of future NFL players.

Who's the Shortest NFL Player to Ever Play Football?

The odds were against these 10 shortest players in NFL history, ever even having pro football careers.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 6

Two new teams made the cut with Mill Creek (Georgia) and Bixby (Oklahoma) entering the poll.

It’s Time to Give Reggie Bush His Heisman Trophy Back

After 12 years, it's time to give USC running back Reggie Bush his Heisman Trophy back.

Top 10 St. Edward High School Football Players of All Time

St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, is the home of a high school football dynasty and some of the greatest players in state history.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 5

The Top 10 teams stayed put while Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida) made its debut.

Who's the Best Rams Player of All Time?

The Los Angeles Rams have won championships and produced Hall of Fame players despite having been a nomadic franchise, setting up shop in three different cities over the last century.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 4

Two new teams made the cut, while two teams dropped out.

What Is the Greatest College Football Tradition of All Time?

These college football traditions have been entertaining sports fans for decades.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 3

Mater Dei (California) remained No. 1 and Bergen Catholic (New Jersey) was the big climber in the latest Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 2

Mater Dei (California) moves up to No. 1 in the Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings after a comeback win over No. 6 Bishop Gorman.

We Can Learn a Lot From Youth Sports Coaching

Being a coach is about much more than just teaching kids how to play the games.

Best Long Beach Poly Football Players of All Time

Long Beach Poly has produced more NFL players than any high school in the country.

30 Best Offensive Lines in NFL History, Ranked

New England Patriots quarterback Steve Grogan (14) barks out orders during a first period play against the New York Jets at Foxboro, Mass., Oct. 30, 1978. In the first half Grogan passed for 201 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Pats to a 55-21 victory. Patriots coach Chuck Fairbanks, not shown, said, "I think we're going to keep him." (AP Photo)

These best offensive lines in NFL history set the standard for excellence in the trenches.

Now It's Legal to Pay College Football Players. But Is It Good for the Game?

FILE - BYU football players enter the field to warm up for an NCAA college football game against Utah in Provo, Utah, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. NCAA enforcement has inquired about how college athletes are earning money off their names, images and likenesses at multiple schools as it attempts to police activities that are ungoverned by detailed and uniform rules. BYU is the one school that has publicly acknowledged providing the NCAA with information about an NIL deal. (AP Photo/George Frey, File)

The NCAA will be the NFL junior league from here on out. May the richest team win.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 1

The 2022 high school football season is underway.

Top 10 Kansas City Chiefs Players of All Time, Ranked

From Patrick Mahomes to Len Dawson, these are some of the best Kansas City Chiefs players to ever wear red.

Best St. Thomas Aquinas Football Players of All Time

St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has had one of the best football teams in the country for decades.

Stadium Talk’s Preseason Top 25 High School Football Rankings

These are the best high school football teams in America to start the 2022 season.

Most Passing Yards in California High School Football History

These are the quarterbacks with the most passing yards in California high school football history.

All-Time Best College Quarterback From Every Power Five School

OUT OF CAMERA FILE - Florida quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates his second-quarter touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida won 45-15. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)

These are the greatest college football quarterbacks ever at all 65 Power Five programs.

Highest-Paid NFL Players in 2022

The top NFL players in 2022 are making tens of millions of dollars for a single football season.

Best High School Football Player in Every State for 2022

These are the best high school football players in all 50 states and the District of Columbia heading into the 2022 season.

Most Points in High School Football History

There are only four ways to score points in a high school football game, and these players did it better than anyone.

Best High School Football Movies of All Time

There’s a tried and true formula for high school football movies.

15 Greatest Tennessee High School Football Players of All Time

Green Bay Packers' Reggie White (92) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Warren Moon during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 22, 1995, in Green Bay, Wis. Vikings' Todd Steusse stands behind White. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Some of the greatest football players of all time got their start playing high school football in Tennessee.

Most Touchdowns in Michigan High School Football History

These players scored the most touchdowns more than any others in Michigan's storied prep football history.

These Worst NFL Team Names Deserve More Creativity

These NFL team names aren't necessarily offensive; they're just so boring that we can't imagine cheering them on.

Most Touchdowns in Ohio High School Football History

These are the greatest touchdown scorers in Ohio high school football history.

Athletes Who Weren’t Hurt and Refused to Play. Is John Wall Captain of This Dubious Team?

John Wall isn't the first professional athlete who wasn't hurt but sat on the sidelines and still cashed a paycheck. And he certainly won't be the last.

Top Athletes Who Retired in Their Prime Led by Andrew Luck

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Not every athlete gets to play as long as they want to, and not every athlete wants to play as long as fans want them to play.

Heisman Trophy Winners Who Were NFL Busts. Robert Griffin III Is Not No. 1.

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) scrambles as he tries to elude the tackle by Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young under the watchful eye of referee Ed Hochuli, right, during the second half of a NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. Lions defeated the Redskins 27-20. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Being a Heisman Trophy winner is no guarantee of success in the NFL.

Most Underrated Sports Bars in the U.S.

These are some of the best-kept secrets for sports fans.

All-Time Most Underrated NFL Players by Position

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) carries the ball as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Julian Peterson (59) attempts a tackle in their NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Some NFL players don't get the love they deserve during their careers.

Vontaze Burfict and the Dirtiest Players in NFL History

They blurred the line between tough and illegal and earned a reputation for cheap shots, late hits and rough play.

Top AFC West Players Might Really Surprise You

The AFC West has become the toughest division in the NFL.

Best High School Quarterback Recruits of the Last Decade

Are the five-star quarterbacks really worth all the hype?

Worst Skip Bayless Takes Aren't Just on Twitter

Skip Bayless has made a career out of his opinions on sports.

Ranking the Best NFL Drafts of All Time

The NFL draft has been making or breaking franchises since 1936.

Lamar Jackson's Age Gives Him a Very Real Shot at Canton

It's incredible what the Baltimore Ravens' quarterback already has accomplished in his NFL career.

All 32 NFL Logos, Ranked From Worst to First

NFL logos are some of the most recognized in sports, but that doesn't mean all of them are easy to look at.

Ranking Every Power Five Conference Program

Not all college football programs are equal.

Bo Jackson Shoes Show Why He Was the Greatest

Bo still knows after all these years.

Shortest NFL Quarterbacks of All Time

Minnesota quarterback Fran Tarkenton scrambles as Pittsburgh Steelers tackle "Mean" Joe Greene is in pursuit during Super Bowl game in Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Jan. 12, 1975. Greene led the Steelers defense as team defeated Minnesota, 16-6. (AP Photo/Charles Kelly)

In the history of the NFL, undersized and shorter quarterbacks have been few and far between, but those that make it to the top are some of the most memorable of all time.

What NFL Quarterbacks Looked Like in High School

Before they made the NFL, they were high school football stars.

Most Underrated NFL Hall of Famers

Not every pro football legend arrived in Canton on time.

35 Super Bowl Memes to Laugh at All Year Long

The biggest live sports event of the year is almost guaranteed to be turned into hilarious Super Bowl memes.

The Fascinating History of NFL Cheerleaders

Recent controversies about cheerleader pay as well as sexism and harassment toward squad members have many questioning if NFL cheerleading is outdated.

Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford Is One of a Kind

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass while being chased by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) during the NFL NFC Championship game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers 20-17. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is one of the toughest players in NFL history, and now the rest of the world knows it.

Worst Super Bowl MVP Snubs of All Time, Ranked

The Super Bowl MVP Award shouldn’t be taken too seriously, as many snubbed candidates can vouch.

Joe Burrow Is Taking Over the NFL

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws to Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo.. (AP Photos/Reed Hoffmann)

The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is just getting started.

Tom Brady Memes You Will Love or Hate

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) smiles as he runs off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

He doesn't age like a normal human, but Tom Brady is still meme-able.

30 Best Big-Game Players in NFL History

The bigger the game, the better these NFL players performed.

Every NFL Starting Quarterback, Ranked

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Not all NFL quarterbacks are created equal.

Highest-Paid NFL Head Coaches Today

NFL head coaches have some of the largest salaries in pro sports.

45 Best NFL Kickers We’ve Ever Seen

Are NFL kickers as irrelevant as the Hall of Fame wants us to believe?

Biggest High School Football Stadiums

These are not your average high school football stadiums.

Don’t Forget These Best One-Hit Wonders in NFL History

These one-hit wonders throughout NFL history gave a lot in so little time.

These Jim Thorpe Stats Are Still Unreal

Jim Thorpe was a champion among champions.

These Most Underrated Quarterbacks Deserve More Love

In lieu of otherworldly talents, these underrated quarterbacks did just fine, anyway.

Most Underrated College Football Players of All Time

Their names and accomplishments should not be lost to history.

Sam Darnold May Not Ever Live Up to the Hype

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold walks to the sideline as Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs (7) celebrates intercepting Darnold's pass in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Can a fresh start help the former first-round pick revive his NFL career?

Most Receiving Yards in College Football History

They were a quarterback's best friend.

Biggest College Football Stadiums of All Time

They hold the history of the game within their walls.

Most Underrated Coaches in NFL History

They weren't elite, but these head guys were consistent.

Worst NFL Teams in Modern History

Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Archie Manning (4) sits dejectedly on the bench after being injured during game with the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park, Dec. 8, 1984. The Vikings lost 51-7. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

These are the worst of the worst since the league started playing 16 games in 1978.

Greatest HBCU Football Players of All Time

Many gridiron legends began at historically Black colleges and universities.

Hilarious Football Memes That Never Get Old

Ready or not, it's time for some football memes.

Best High School Football Player in Every State for 2021

These are the best high school football players in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Most Overrated College Football Players of All Time

Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen during an NCAA college football game against Boston College in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. Notre Dame defeated Boston Colege 20-16. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Some players never live up to the hype.

Most Interceptions in High School Football History

They picked off more passes in high school than anyone.

Best High School Football Team in Every State

Want to be the top dog in high school football? Win a state title.

30 NFL Players Who Deserve Better Pay

These high football achievers were paid so few dollars, it made no sense.

31 Unsung Running Backs in NFL History

These are the NFL running backs who received too little credit.

Most Valuable Sports Cards of All Time

There has been an explosion of riches in the sports card market, and the most valuable cards are worth millions of dollars.

30 Worst Player Moves in NFL History

Football player moves can be good for the bottom line but hell on NFL fans and legacies.

Most Surprising Facts About Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers is not your average future Hall of Fame quarterback.

Best Value NFL Draft Picks of All Time

You don't have to be a first-round pick to make an impact.

All-Time NFL GOATs at Every Position

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1990 file photo, San Francisco 49ers safety Ronnie Lott waits for the snap during the 49ers NFC divisional playoff game against the Washington Redskins in San Francisco. Lott was selected to the Super Bowl 50 Golden Team, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Jack Smith, File)

It's time to take the all-time debate to another level.

Most Hated NFL Players of All Time

"Haters are a good problem to have. Nobody hates the good ones. They hate the great ones."

Who’s the Oldest NFL Player of All Time?

Houston Oilers quarterback, George Blanda, is seen in this posed action shot from October 18, 1966, in Houston, Texas.

In case you were wondering, it's not Tom Brady.

Worst Quarterback of All Time for Every NFL Team

These are the worst of the worst behind center.

Greatest Sports Families of All Time

Ken Griffey, Jr., and Ken Griffey, Sr., kid around on the bench in Seattle during the Mariners' game against the Detroit Tigers, Aug. 31, 1990. Father and son wear the same uniform for the first time in Major League history. Ken Sr. joined the Mariners' club yesterday. Other players are not identified. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)

Sports run in these families of great athletes.

Greatest Undrafted NFL Hall of Famers of All Time

Only 17 NFL players have gone from undrafted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Cost Per Win for College Football Coaches

They aren't cheap.

NFL Stars You Didn't Know Played Other Sports

They were more than just great football players.

Greatest High School Wide Receivers of All Time

These high school wide receivers rewrote the record books and wowed fans across the nation.

Tom Brady Shuts Down Haters Better Than Anyone

Tom Brady has been proving doubters wrong his whole life.

37 Reasons Why Patrick Mahomes Is the $500M Man

He's more than just a rich and famous NFL quarterback.

Every Super Bowl, Ranked From Worst to First

** FILE ** Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi is carried off the field after his team defeated the Oakland Raiders 33-14 in Super Bowl II in Miami, Fla., in this Jan. 14, 1968 file photo. Packers guard Jerry Kramer (64) is at right. (AP Photo)

The big game has grown from humble beginnings.

Greatest High School Football Teams of All Time

There's nothing "mythical" about how good these teams were.

Best International Players in NFL History

** FOR USE AS DESIRED WITH SUPER BOWL XLII STORIES ** FILE ** New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora (72) celebrates a Giants interception and touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., in this Dec. 23, 2007 file photo. The New England Patriots play the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/David Duprey, file)

There's no shortage of great foreign football players.

NFL Hall of Famers Who Played Too Long

Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) leaps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Harry Hamilton (39) as cornerback Ricky Reynolds (29) moves in on the play in Irving, Texas, on Oct. 7, 1990. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)

Some football greats went beyond their expiration dates.

Where Are the 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers Now?

The 1970s belonged to the Steelers. This is what they've been doing since then.

Stadium Talk's Top 10 Stories of 2020

The year put us in a nostalgic mood.

Greatest Pass Rushers in NFL History

They changed the game by getting to the quarterback.

Worst Villains in NFL History

Some vile human beings have suited up for NFL teams.

Most Passing Yards in High School Football History

These quarterbacks rewrote the record books.

Top 100 Largest Sports Venues in the World

They can hold a lot of people.