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Gridiron football (/ ˈ ɡ r ɪ d aɪər n / GRID-iren), also known as North American football, or in North America as simply football, is a family of football team sports primarily played in the United States and Canada.
Nov 15, 2014 · Gridiron is a term for football, especially American football, that comes from the checkerboard pattern of the playing field. Learn about the history, codes and rules of gridiron football and how to buy high-quality footballs from Big Game USA.
American football (referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada), also known as gridiron football, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end.
Gridiron football was the creation of elite American universities, a fact that has shaped its distinctive role in American culture and life.
- Michael Oriard
Learn the origin and usage of the word gridiron, which can refer to a grate for broiling food, a network of streets, or a football field. See examples, related articles, and podcast entries on gridiron.
A brief journey into the origins of what seems like an odd moniker for one of America’s most beloved sports: gridiron! The Design Influence: Football Field Layout. Ever wondered why the football field has such a unique layout? It’s steeped in history and practicality.
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A true story of a group of British men who start an American football team in 1985, despite facing many challenges and ridicule. The film follows their struggles, successes and hilarious moments as they pursue their dream of playing the sport.
