2006-09-30 07:59:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
American Football is an interesting SPORT once you understand the rules of play. When opposing teams line up against the other, it is truly a battlefield out there. The offensive team (with the ball) is trying to move the ball into the defensive team's territory. The defense is trying to prevent this and recover the ball. When the ball crosses over the plain of the endzone, it's a touchdown.
It's a very tough, physical, tiring game that takes cunning and tactics to win. The smarter coached team with heart and talent usually win games. It's the modern day Gladiator fights for Americans.
I guess the only sport somewhat close to it is Rugby. You could make an argument for which one is the tougher sport on the body...
Bottom line... I can understand you thinking American Football is "weird" if you don't get the rules of the game. But once you learn them and understand the tactics behind he sport, it opens your eyes and allows you to appreciate the battle before you.
2006-09-30 08:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Michaels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it is! To top it off it is America's third most popular sport. Baseball is second and soccer is first. It depends on what team you like for foot ball though some teams are real popular and other not so much. For instance the Raiders if you say you dont like them in Oakland you could get jumped but if you said I dont like the Steelers there is quite a less chance of confrontation
2006-09-30 08:12:02 · answer #2 · answered by soccergirl1323s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you actually understand the sport, then it is very exciting. Just if you're from a foreign country watching it for the first time, it may seem confusing.
2006-09-30 08:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by petkunm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, American football has it's roots in rugby.
2006-09-30 08:07:19 · answer #4 · answered by Feathery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah very much so and its a great sport too
2006-09-30 08:07:02 · answer #5 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's our training for war when we invade your country and rape all the women...
2006-09-30 08:06:20 · answer #6 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes...and its not weird
2006-09-30 08:07:17 · answer #7 · answered by steph t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋