Texas Football
Texas football is one of the most watched and loved sports in Texas. Ranging from high school level to NFL, the Texas football scene offers a little of something for everyone. The casual fan can enjoy games from a variety of sources, while the hardcore fan can follow college and NFL level football on many television stations.
Typically, all high schools in Texas offer a football team. These teams travel to other schools in their district, and often compete in multi-state competitions. Texas football is a way of life for many Texans, and the sport truly starts during high school.
However, Texas football goes to a new level of competition once it reaches college level. College level Texas football teams travel all across the United States for competitions and exhibition games. Texas A and M, Texas Tech and Lake Travis are three of the most renown teams in the A divisions. All three of these teams have a wide following.
The most fanatic fans follow NFL level Texas football. Sporting two different NFL teams, Texas football fans tend to focus on one team. There is a great level of fan competition between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans, adding flare to the rivalry between these two cities. However, many Texas football fans will rush to support either team if they make it to the Super Bowl, which often serves to bring together Texans as a community.
The Dallas Cowboys, one of the most popular teams in Texas, joined the NFL in 1960 as an expansion team. Since then, the Cowboys have grown to be one of the most popular teams in the NFL, leading in the highest number of consecutive sold out games in their stadium. In addition to this, the Cowboys are also one of the most wealthiest franchises, further evidence of the mass following of Texas football.
The Houston Texans joined the NFL in 2002 as an expansion team after the Houston Oilers were sent to Nashville, Tennessee. This makes the Texans one of the newer teams in the NFL. Their first game, against the Dallas Cowboys, stunned everyone as they won 19-10. Their first season was deemed impressive for a starting expansion team. Their first year, they sent two players to the Pro Bowl, which is considered a rare honor and record for an expansion team.
Each year, the following of Texas football grows as the Houston Texans expand their reach and improve their skills. As well, the love for the Dallas Cowboys only seems to grow with each year, giving Texas a promising future on the football field.
