DePaul recruited some guys from high school for a football league that resembled a backyard game—seven-on-seven, no kickers or kickoffs, no helmets or pads. Unlike flag football leagues ...

LOUIS (KMOX) - Girls' flag football is growing fast in ... with tackle football when it comes to the pads, the equipment and also the helmets," said Henry. "We do have a softshell helmet that ...

With pads, equipment and uniforms, outfitting a football program ... thanks in part to NFL Flag and rookie tackle leagues. That means more equipment is needed, including helmets.