The new eight-man football rules aren't that different from its better-known 11-man cousin, but coaches, fans and players still need to pay attention to the differences that exist.

After tentative first half, Rebels play more aggressive and make some plays in loss to Old Orchard Beach.

Eight-man football is more than a patch-up job. It's a preemptive strike against every trend that is slapping us across the face.

Coaches, MPA officials believe eight-man football, about to begin its first year in Maine, will catch on.

Part 3 in the series about eight-man football explores facts and myths about the differences from the 11-man game.

Football purists may not like the increased scoring, but coaches and players say the game still comes down to fundamentals such as blocking and tackling.

Now that eight-man football is a reality for the upcoming season, players and coaches are learning the game isn't all that different from its 11-man cousin.

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