District of Columbia: No. 30 football state

In the nation's capital, lobbyists, linemen and fans alike have a chance to belly up to the trough. And what a rich feeding it has been for the Hogettes with three Super Bowl titles, the power running of John Riggins, Doug Williams' amazing second quarter, George Allen and Joe Gibbs on the sidelines, quarterbacks Sammy Baugh and Joe Theisman, and many more great players. Hall of famers Len Ford and Willie Wood were born in D.C.
• Join the District of Columbia debate | Submit your opinion on pro football
While the Hoyas have not been a DI power for years, plenty of NFL leaders have academic credit from Georgetown, including Steelers founder Art Rooney, Rams owner Dan Reeves, Carmen Policy and Paul Tagliabue. Among the great Hoyas from the first half of the 20th century are tackle Al Blozis, one of 10 players from the 1941 Orange Bowl team to play in the NFL, guard Augie Lio and coach Lou Little.
• Join the District of Columbia debate | Submit your opinion on college football
The land of politics, although small in area, has a soft spot for football. The District of Columbia is more of a pro town, though, and fans vote with their feet for the Redskins. High school stadiums might not be where every one is on the weekend, but the area does produce national talent. This season the No. 1-rated defensive tackle and No.2-rated wide receiver hail from Washington, D.C. Spring 2006 DI signees: six. Fall 2006 public high school football teams: 11.
• Join the District of Columbia debate | Submit your opinion on prep football
SPONSORED HEADLINES
ESPN TOP HEADLINES
- Pacers shake off Knicks to seize series in 6
- Oxbow wins Preakness; Orb finishes fourth
- Couture rescues Sharks in OT, cuts Kings' lead
- Johnson eases to record 4th All-Star victory
MOST SENT STORIES ON ESPN.COM
Hashing out the best football state

States' overall football rank
1. Texas | Conversation
2. California | Conversation
3. Florida | Conversation
4. Pennsylvania | Conversation
5. Ohio | Conversation
6. Georgia | Conversation
7. Michigan | Conversation
8. Louisiana | Conversation
9. New Jersey | Conversation
10. Wisconsin | Conversation
11. Illinois | Conversation
12. Alabama | Conversation
13. Virginia | Conversation
14. North Carolina | Conversation
15. Missouri | Conversation
16. New York | Conversation
17. Maryland | Conversation
18. Tennessee | Conversation
19. Oklahoma | Conversation
20. Indiana | Conversation
21. Nebraska | Conversation
22. Colorado | Conversation
23. Washington | Conversation
24. Minnesota | Conversation
25. Mississippi | Conversation
26. Iowa | Conversation
27. Massachusetts | Conversation
28. Arizona | Conversation
29. Arkansas | Conversation
30. District of Columbia | Conversation
31. West Virginia | Conversation
32. South Carolina | Conversation
33. Oregon | Conversation
34. Nevada | Conversation
35.Hawaii | Conversation
36. Kentucky | Conversation
37. Utah | Conversation
38. Kansas | Conversation
39. Connecticut | Conversation
40. Idaho | Conversation
41. New Mexico | Conversation
42. New Hampshire | Conversation
43. Rhode Island | Conversation
44. Wyoming | Conversation
45. Delaware | Conversation
46. North Dakota | Conversation
47. South Dakota | Conversation
48. Maine | Conversation
49. Montana | Conversation
50. Vermont | Conversation
51. Alaska | Conversation

