The middle linebacker is the quarterback of the defense. They make the defensive calls and set up the defense and without their leadership, most defenses would fall apart. History has shown that the middle linebacker is one of the toughest players on the field.

The average career of a NFL running back is about three years. Most come and go without notice. However, there have been some running backs that have completely changed the way we look at offenses and defense and their contribution to the game cannot be understated.

The center position is not always the most flashy or highlight-worthy position on the court, but it’s importance to winning in the NBA cannot be underestimated. A great big man has been a key player on most championship teams sans Michael Jordan.

Quarterback is one of the most glamorous positions in all of sports. They get credit for wins and are blamed for losses. There have been many great players to play the position throughout the years but only one can be called the best.

Technology has long gone hand-in-hand with sports. Now with arcade classic NBA Jam getting a 21st century makeover, we look back on the sports video games that have helped popularize the industry and the sports themselves.