I couldn't figure out what football thread to put this in, so I've started a new one for stories of interest that are football related.
This one is perfecto for me, as it's both about football, and a place that is a favorite city of mine, Rome. I've long liked Jim Harbaugh, Mr. khaki pants.
http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/19212478/follow-jim-harbaugh-michigan-wolverines-their-trip-rome
I recommend the article, but then I would.
Add your own sidelight football stuff that you run across.