Football pants sizing?

[respo]

I have a question regarding football team issue pants, and was wondering if someone had the answer. I have several pairs in my collection, but was wondering how the heck the come up with sizing numbers? Im a size 32 waist but i can barely get a size 34 team issued pants on. Once they are up they are nice and snug and tight. Ill try a size 38 or 40 on and they fit much better on the waist by are much longer, and more loose on my legs. What is the sizing chart?

[mad87man]

I don't understand that or jersey sizing. I see some LInemen jerseys and they barely fit me or are a size 48.