Two Weeks into the 2012 NFL Season

By: Steven Hawkins

The NFL is back and with two weeks already in the history books there is a lot to discuss. It is a glorious time for fans simply because things never go according to plan. The New England Patriots lost their first home opener in Tom Brady's career on Sunday with a 20-18 defeat at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals (who have surprised many by starting the season 2-0). The New Orleans Saints have struggled out of the gate (or should I say out of the Bounty Gate) and have lost their first two games. Since 2006 only five teams, or 14%, have started 0-2 and made the playoffs. The Green Bay Packers have already lost as many games in 2012 as they did in 2011 (one) while reining MVP Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense can't seem to find their stride. The Philadelphia Eagles have bucked all conventional wisdom and have turned the ball over nine times in two games and have managed to win both.

However the seemingly biggest topic of debate and discussion among fans and experts alike is the San Francisco 49'ers and their claim to the title of “the best team in the NFL”. Many seem willing to crown the 49'ers Super Bowl Champions already and with good reason. The 9'ers look to be the NFL's most complete team. They have returned all 11 starters on defense and look as fierce and as dominant as last season. Alex Smith continues to improve as a quarterback and is resurrecting a career that was once left for bust after he was the 1st overall selection in the 2005 draft. Last season many considered Smith a "game-manager"; essentially a quarterback incapable of leading his team to victory, instead he minimizes mistakes and allows the defense to hold down the opposition. Through two games this season Smith appears to have a greater grasp of the offense and the 49'ers are averaging five points more a game than they did a season ago. Is Smith still a game manager?

What's more impressive about the 49'ers start is perhaps who they've beaten and how they've done it. The first victory was a convincing 30-22 defeat of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. In week two the 49'ers handled another NFC North team, the Detroit Lions, 27-19 at home on Sunday Night. Both of those teams made the playoffs in 2011.

The 49'ers made the NFC Championship game last season before losing to the eventual Super Bowl Champion New York Giants. Many believe a return to that game looks like a certainty … at least entering Week 3. Therein lies the beauty of football nothing is certain and no one can predict the future.

Things To Know About Football Goals

By J Smithers

One of the most popular games around, football continues to be played by many people and at various levels too. Whether this is professional or semi-professional, a considerable number of amateur players participate in the beautiful game every single day. When playing football, there are many accessories which are required in order for a person to participate fully. Wearing shin pads enables for this part of the body to be given protection when it is needed most, as does wearing goal-keeping gloves because this will help to minimize any pain after a shot is struck.

Although people who play football will occasionally use their personal possessions as a goalpost, all footballers prefer to play with real goalposts; especially as this will stop a group of people from arguing about whether a particular shot was a goal or not.

There are a considerable number of goalposts which can be bought, with each set of goalposts adapted according to the environment which it will be in. A popular choice is full size football goals. Not only do they enable a semi-professional or professional team to practise their shooting, but Sunday league players also prefer to use full-size goalposts as well. During training or when practise matches are being played, choosing a mini goal will allow for players to get their required workout but on a smaller space.

When playing indoors, the size of the pitch might not be large enough to support a full size goal. This is especially true when a 5 a Side game is being played. When participating in 5 a Side football, choosing a suitable net is highly recommended. This is because a sporting hall or venue can have a 5 a Side goalpost.

If a goalpost is needed so that it can be used on several pitches rather than one, many good goalposts have wheels. As it is very easy to move and with several wheels found on each goalpost, choosing these particular goalposts will provide a value for money service because they can be used for a considerable number of games.

With many goalposts to choose from, any game of football will benefit from a high-quality structure which will withstand any shot which is struck against it. As competitive prices are charged for a goalpost, many of them could be purchased at the same time without a team or company's budget being exceeded at any point.

Have you already found the right Football Goals for your kids to play? You can find a good set of these equipment in the internet today. You can also add a set of Garden Slides if you have some spare dough.

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