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The object of American football is to score more points than the opposing team within a set time limit.
American football - Field and players.
The field is often called the gridiron because the markings on the field resemble a grill. The game is played on a rectangular field 120 yards (110 metres) long by 53 1/3 yards (49 metres) wide. The longer boundary lines are sidelines, while the shorter boundary lines are end lines. Near each end of the field is a goal line ...
See also:American football, American football - Popularity, American football - The rules of American football, American football - Field and players, American football - Game duration, American football - Advancing the ball, American football - Changes of possession, American football - Scoring, American football - Kickoffs and free kicks, American football - Penalties, American football - The players, American football - Offense, American football - Defense, American football - Special teams, American football - Basic football strategy, American football - A physical game, American football - Development of the game, American football - Problems in football, American football - Professional college and other leagues Read more here: » American football: Encyclopedia II - American football - The rules of American football |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - American football - Problems in football Injuries are more common in American football than in many other sports, although rule changes made in the past 90 years (for instance, the elimination of "horse-collar tackles") have gradually lowered the rates of injuries. In addition, protective equipment has become better - for example, the optional leather helmets introduced during the 1890s have been replaced (in several stages) by required high-tech padded plastic helmets with bars protecting the face.
More recently, the use of ...
See also:American football, American football - Popularity, American football - The rules of American football, American football - Field and players, American football - Game duration, American football - Advancing the ball, American football - Changes of possession, American football - Scoring, American football - Kickoffs and free kicks, American football - Penalties, American football - The players, American football - Offense, American football - Defense, American football - Special teams, American football - Basic football strategy, American football - A physical game, American football - Development of the game, American football - Problems in football, American football - Professional college and other leagues Read more here: » American football: Encyclopedia II - American football - Problems in football |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - Fullback - American football In American football, a fullback is the name of a position in the offensive backfield. Traditionally, the duties of a fullback are split being power running and blocking for both the quarterback and other running backs.
Many of the great runners of the history of American football have been fullbacks, notably Jim Brown, but in recent years the position has evolved to be more a blocker than a runner, with occasional pass-catching duties. The remaining prominent fullbacks in the NFL are typically employed for breaking through tight defe ...
See also:Fullback, Fullback - American football, Fullback - Notable American football fullbacks as of 2004, Fullback - Association football soccer, Fullback - Rugby union and league, Fullback - Australian rules football Read more here: » Fullback: Encyclopedia II - Fullback - American football |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - Commonwealth Cup - American football The Commonwealth Cup is a football game played by Virginia and Virginia Tech each Thanksgiving Saturday to see who gets the bragging rights to the state in football. A relatively new tradition, it began in 1999. Currently, Virginia Tech holds the cup (winning in November 2005, 52-14). Previously, Virginia had the cup in 2003. Before that Virginia Tech had held the cup for a string of four consecutive years starting in 1999 and ending in 2002.
Commonwealth Cup - Related cups.
The same name is used for an annual polo charity match in Goochland County.
A Richmond, ...
See also:Commonwealth Cup, Commonwealth Cup - American football, Commonwealth Cup - Related cups, Commonwealth Cup - College basketball, Commonwealth Cup - Europe, Commonwealth Cup - Motor racing, Commonwealth Cup - Shooting Read more here: » Commonwealth Cup: Encyclopedia II - Commonwealth Cup - American football |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - American football - The rules of American football Objective: The object of American football is to advance the ball towards the opponent's end of the field and score more points than the opposing team within a set time limit.
American football - Field and players.
The American football field is often called the gridiron because the markings on the field resemble that type of grill that can be used to cook food over a fire. The game is played on a rectangular field 120 yards (110 metres) long by 53 1/3 yards (49 metres) wide. The longer boundary lin ...
See also:American football, American football - Popularity, American football - The rules of American football, American football - Field and players, American football - Game duration, American football - Advancing the ball, American football - Changes of possession, American football - Scoring, American football - Kickoffs and free kicks, American football - Penalties, American football - The players, American football - Offense, American football - Defense, American football - Special teams, American football - Basic football strategy, American football - A physical game, American football - Development of the game, American football - Problems in football, American football - Professional college and other leagues Read more here: » American football: Encyclopedia II - American football - The rules of American football |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - History of American football - The origins of American football
History of American football - Oneida Football Club 1861.
The Oneida Football Club, formed in Boston in 1861 is claimed by some sources as the first American football team. However, no-one knows what rules the club used.[2] They may have played "kicking" games, "running" games, both or some hybrid form. The latter seems most likely, since the "Oneidas" are often credited with inventing the "Boston Game", which both allowed players to kick a round ball along the ground, and to pick it up and run with it.[3] The ga ...
See also:History of American football, History of American football - General description, History of American football - Varieties of football, History of American football - The origins of American football, History of American football - Oneida Football Club 1861, History of American football - The Canadian contribution late 1860s, History of American football - Rutgers v. Princeton 1869, History of American football - The early 1870s, History of American football - McGill v. Harvard 1874 & Harvard v. Yale 1875, History of American football - The birth of American football 1876, History of American football - The influence of Walter Camp 1880s, History of American football - Professionalism 1892, History of American football - The reform of American football 1905-12, History of American football - After 1912, History of American football - Establishment of the NFL 1920-45, History of American football - The NFL becomes dominant within football 1945-59, History of American football - Football achieves supremacy 1960-90, History of American football - College football in the 21st century, History of American football - American football spreads to other countries, History of American football - Amateur leagues, History of American football - Pro football outside the U.S.A. Read more here: » History of American football: Encyclopedia II - History of American football - The origins of American football |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - Comparison of Canadian and American football - Important differences There are several important specific differences between the Canadian and American versions of the game of football:
Comparison of Canadian and American football - Playing area.
The playing field in Canadian football field is generally larger, similar to those of American fields prior to 1912 (see 1912 in sports). The Canadian field of play is 110 yards (101 m) long and 65 yards (59 m) wide, rather than 100 yards by 53 1/3 yards (91 m by 49 m) as in American football. The end zones in Canadian football are ...
See also:Comparison of Canadian and American football, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Important differences, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Playing area, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Team size, Comparison of Canadian and American football - The ball, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Number of downs, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Scrimmage, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Fair catch, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Backfield in motion, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Time rules, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Kicker advancing the ball, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Defensive line, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Fumbles, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Field goals and singles, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Safety, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Points after touchdown, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Runner down amateur, Comparison of Canadian and American football - Other differences Read more here: » Comparison of Canadian and American football: Encyclopedia II - Comparison of Canadian and American football - Important differences |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - Football ball - American and Canadian football In North America, the term football refers to a ball which is used to play American football or Canadian football. Nearly a prolate spheroid, it is slightly pointed at the ends, unlike the more elliptical rugby ball.
The ball is about 11 inches (28 cm) long and about 22 inches (56 cm) in circumference at the center. The exterior of the ball is made of leather, which is required in professional and collegiate football. Football ...
See also:Football ball, Football ball - Association football soccer, Football ball - American and Canadian football, Football ball - Gaelic football, Football ball - Rugby football, Football ball - Australian football, Football ball - Bibliography Read more here: » Football ball: Encyclopedia II - Football ball - American and Canadian football |
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History of American football - Amateur leagues.
The Japan American Football Association was founded in 1934 with three collegiate teams: Rikkyo, Meiji and Waseda.[21] By 1937, an allstar game involving teams representing eastern and western Japan, attracted over 25,000 spectators.
American football became popular in various countries after World War II, especially those in which there were large numbers of U.S. ...
See also:History of American football, History of American football - General description, History of American football - Varieties of football, History of American football - The origins of American football, History of American football - Oneida Football Club 1861, History of American football - The Canadian contribution late 1860s, History of American football - Rutgers v. Princeton 1869, History of American football - The early 1870s, History of American football - McGill v. Harvard 1874 & Harvard v. Yale 1875, History of American football - The birth of American football 1876, History of American football - The influence of Walter Camp 1880s, History of American football - Professionalism 1892, History of American football - The reform of American football 1905-12, History of American football - After 1912, History of American football - Establishment of the NFL 1920-45, History of American football - The NFL becomes dominant within football 1945-59, History of American football - Football achieves supremacy 1960-90, History of American football - College football in the 21st century, History of American football - American football spreads to other countries, History of American football - Amateur leagues, History of American football - Pro football outside the U.S.A. Read more here: » History of American football: Encyclopedia II - History of American football - American football spreads to other countries |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - American football rules - Scoring
American football rules - Field goal 3 points.
A field goal is scored when the ball is kicked between the goal posts behind the opponent's end zone. The ball must first be snapped to a placeholder, who holds the ball upright on the ground with his fingertip so that it may be kicked. Three points are scored if the ball crosses the plane of the goal between the two upright posts and above the crossbar. If a field goal is missed, the ball is returned to the spot of the kick (in college, to the original line of scrim ...
See also:American football rules, American football rules - Object of the game, American football rules - Time of Play, American football rules - Playing the game, American football rules - Kickoffs, American football rules - Downed player, American football rules - Plays from scrimmage, American football rules - Scoring, American football rules - Field goal 3 points, American football rules - Touchdown 6 points, American football rules - Try for extra point 1 or 2 points, American football rules - Safety 2 points, American football rules - Fair catch kick NFL only 3 points, American football rules - Free kicks, American football rules - Penalties, American football rules - Penalties against the offense, American football rules - Penalties against the defense, American football rules - Penalties against either team, American football rules - Determination signaling assessment and review of penalties Read more here: » American football rules: Encyclopedia II - American football rules - Scoring |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - American Football League - Players, coaches, and contributors
American Football League - Commissioners/Presidents of the American Football League.
Joe Foss........... November 1959-April 1966 Commissioner
Al Davis........... April 1966-July 1966 Commissioner
Milt Woodard...... July 1966-March 1970 President
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See also:American Football League, American Football League - League history, American Football League - The Foolish Club, American Football League - The first crisis, American Football League - The AFL begins 1959-61, American Football League - The first coup, American Football League - Movement and instability 1962-63, American Football League - Watershed years 1964-65, American Football League - Escalation and merger 1966-67, American Football League - Legitimacy and the end of an era 1968-70, American Football League - Legacy, American Football League - AFL teams, American Football League - AFL playoffs, American Football League - AFL Championship Games, American Football League - AFL All Star games, American Football League - AFL All-Time Team, American Football League - AFL records, American Football League - Players, coaches, and contributors, American Football League - Commissioners/Presidents of the American Football League, American Football League - Earlier AFLs, American Football League - American Football League, 1926, American Football League - American Football League, 1936-37, American Football League - American Football League, 1940-41, American Football League - Footnotes Read more here: » American Football League: Encyclopedia II - American Football League - Players, coaches, and contributors |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - List of leagues of American football - Current leagues The league name and year formed are listed below.
List of leagues of American football - Men's leagues.
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National Football League, (1920-)
National Collegiate Athletic Association, (1906-)
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (1940-)
Arena Football League, (1987-)
arenafootball2 (af2), (2000-)
National Indoor Football League, (2001-)
American Indoor Football League, (2005-)
United Indoor ...
See also:List of leagues of American football, List of leagues of American football - Current leagues, List of leagues of American football - Men's leagues, List of leagues of American football - Women's leagues, List of leagues of American football - Historic leagues, List of leagues of American football - Men's leagues, List of leagues of American football - Women's leagues Read more here: » List of leagues of American football: Encyclopedia II - List of leagues of American football - Current leagues |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - American Football League - League history
American Football League - The Foolish Club.
In 1958 Lamar Hunt (son and heir of Texas oilman H. L. Hunt) attempted to bring an NFL franchise to his hometown of Dallas but was rejected by the league. A second attempt in 1959 was also unsuccessful. Hunt was advised by league officials to contact the owners of the Chicago Cardinals, who offered to sell Hunt a 20 percent stake in the team. Hunt rejected the offer, and it was then that he began to envision ...
See also:American Football League, American Football League - League history, American Football League - The Foolish Club, American Football League - The first crisis, American Football League - The AFL begins 1959-61, American Football League - The first coup, American Football League - Movement and instability 1962-63, American Football League - Watershed years 1964-65, American Football League - Escalation and merger 1966-67, American Football League - Legitimacy and the end of an era 1968-70, American Football League - Legacy, American Football League - AFL teams, American Football League - AFL playoffs, American Football League - AFL Championship Games, American Football League - AFL All Star games, American Football League - AFL All-Time Team, American Football League - AFL records, American Football League - Players coaches and contributors, American Football League - Commissioners/Presidents of the American Football League, American Football League - Earlier AFLs, American Football League - American Football League 1926, American Football League - American Football League 1936-37, American Football League - American Football League 1940-41, American Football League - Footnotes Read more here: » American Football League: Encyclopedia II - American Football League - League history |
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| | | | American football: Encyclopedia II - History of American football - After 1912 In the early years of the 20th century, college football was the predominant form of American football. Innovations in strategy and style of play originated in college football and spread to the pro game gradually. It was not until much later that professional leagues surpassed the university football competitions in standing and influence.
History of American football - Establishment of the NFL 1920-45.
While attention in most areas was still paid to football at elite colleges, the professional game sprea ...
See also:History of American football, History of American football - General description, History of American football - Varieties of football, History of American football - The origins of American football, History of American football - Oneida Football Club 1861, History of American football - The Canadian contribution late 1860s, History of American football - Rutgers v. Princeton 1869, History of American football - The early 1870s, History of American football - McGill v. Harvard 1874 & Harvard v. Yale 1875, History of American football - The birth of American football 1876, History of American football - The influence of Walter Camp 1880s, History of American football - Professionalism 1892, History of American football - The reform of American football 1905-12, History of American football - After 1912, History of American football - Establishment of the NFL 1920-45, History of American football - The NFL becomes dominant within football 1945-59, History of American football - Football achieves supremacy 1960-90, History of American football - College football in the 21st century, History of American football - American football spreads to other countries, History of American football - Amateur leagues, History of American football - Pro football outside the U.S.A. Read more here: » History of American football: Encyclopedia II - History of American football - After 1912 |
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