The start of a new year signals the end of college football Bowl Games andtheheartof signing season for football agents licensed by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) who wish to represent players projected to be drafted or signed as free-agents by NFL teams.
Players' wages andthe cost ofseason tickets have spiralled, and many ofthe grounds have been upgraded, yet at its heart are the fans whose devotion to their clubs ensures the spirit ofthe game continues.