Staff Meeting

Letter from Publisher

News and Notes
49ers' McKittrick loses battle with cancer ... Pitt gives Harris contract extension ... Gilbertson OC at U of Washington again ... Notre Dame hires new AD from ASU ... Oklahoma State, Georgia to replace turf ... Hall of Famer Bob Blackman dies ... Ga. Southern cited for fan behavior ... NCAA drops Tennessee inquiry ... AFM readers pick Stoops

High School Notes
A look at blue chippers from the Class of 2001

Spotlight

6 Hours to 5 Minutes: The Minnesota Vikings' philosophy on the use of computers - The Vikings bought their first computer under Bud Grant in the 1970s, but now the entire staff is reaping the time-saving benefits of the digital age.
by Mike Eayrs, Director of Research and Development, Minnesota Vikings

Success is Coming in Bunches: The University of Wisconsin -
Barry Alverez's Badgers have won two Rose Bowls and produced a Heisman Trophy winner in the past decade - not coincidently, the success is happening concurrently with a major techno- logical upgrade to the program.
by Timothy Nott

High Schools that Went High Tech
Merced (Calif.), Shenendehowa (N.Y.), Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln and Grove City (Ohio) are just four examples of prep programs that are reaping the benefits of an investment in technology.
by Jamie DeMoney

On Target: Transforming Your Defense into a "Smart-Weapon, Guided-Missile" Attacking Defense
Today's defenses have evolved from "read and react" units into attacking defenses. Sophisticated scouting software gives defensive coaches the tools they need to know where to direct the assault.
by Dr. Joe Hollingsworth

Reaching the Top -Nebraska football is synonymous with words like tradition, domination and winning. What's sometimes overlooked is the role technology has played in building this dynasty.
by Scott Dannehl, M.A.

Life as a Zebra: Officiating and Technology - Officials are always looking to improve their performance, and improved technology is helping that process.
Jon Bible, Referee, Big 12 Conference

Coaches Talk
We asked some of the nation's top coaches to finish the statement, "The most important technological innovation for coaching football has been ..."

The Evolution of Technology in Football: Reflections on How We Arrived Here and What the Journey Tells Us about the Future.
Dr. Samuel G. Covalult, Ph.D.

Editing Systems: Getting What's Right For You —Have you ever had a video session with your team and spent a large portion of it fast- forwarding and then rewinding, trying to find a specific play? This sort of wasteful guesswork can be eliminated with the help of a video editing system.
by Rod Smith

Football and the Internet -
A look at some websites that are transforming the way people coach, play and watch football.
by Matt Kennedy

Q&A with the NFHS -
AFM discussed some of the issues related to technological advances in football with National Federation of State High School Associations assistant director Jerry Diehl.

Technology Glossary

Technology Checklist

New Equipment -
The latest products and services in the football marketplace.

Equipment Room -
Innovations in goods and services.

Rolling to Win
City College of San Francisco rolled to 102 wins during the 1990s, and one of the secrets to the Rams' success is their highly effective roll-out passing attack.
by Michael C. Parodi, QB Coach, CCSF

Working the Right Angle in Your Passing Game
One of the most universal elements of the passing game are the angle-type routes. Here are a few ideas to help keep them fresh and effective.
by Warren Ruggiero, QB Coach, Hofstra

Kick-starting the Future of Young Punters and Kickers
In order to become the best they can be, it's crucial for high school or college punters and kickers to get the proper instruction. Such as what is available at summer camps like the Ray Guy Kicking Academy.

Body and Mind

The Anatomy of a Coach's Deal
An all-inclusive summary of things to consider before you sign your next contract.
by Thom Park, Ph.D.

Life as a Zebra—An Umpire's Point of View
Part one in a series of articles from an official's point of view.
by Bob Holliday, Big 12 Conference

Technology & Equipment

New Equipment
The latest products and services in the football marketplace.

The Complete Coach
There isn't a component to the game of football more vital than the game's namesake - the football. Make sure that your team is using the right one.
by Rod Smith

Equipment Room
Innovations in goods and services