What is American football?
Q: What is American football?
A: American football, also known as gridiron, is a team sport played by two teams with 11 players on each side. It is played with a ball with pointed ends and points are scored when one team gets the ball into the end zone of the other team.
Q: How did American football start?
A: American football started in the late 19th century as college football, an American version of rugby football.
Q: What are some of the main leagues that play American Football?
A: The main leagues that play American Football are the professional National Football League (NFL) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which plays college football.
Q: How much can players be paid in the NFL?
A: Players in the National Football League can be paid millions of dollars.
Q: What do players receive for playing in NCAA games?
A: In the National Collegiate Athletic Association, players simply play for the pride of their school, scholarships, or for a chance to join a national team.
Q: How many people play high school football?
A: Over a million boys (and a number of girls) play high school football.
Q: Is there another related sport to American Football?
A: Yes, there is closely related sport called Canadian Football (CFL).
