Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of some frequently asked questions as compiled by different readers.
In what year was the first football game played?
1869
What was the score in that game?
McGill won the game, 6-4
Where is the football hall of fame located?
Canton, Ohio
How long is the field?
100 Yards
Is football played all over the world?
American football is only played in the United States and Canada. The rest of the world thinks that football is our game of soccer.
How wide is the field?
53 1/2 yards
Do most professional football players play College Football first?
Yes. Over 90% of professional football players played in College Football first.
What's a special team?
There are four types of special teams: they are teams which can kick off, return kicks, block and return punts, or punt the ball.
Do all teams have commercial sponsors?
Yes. They need commercial sponsors to provide basic equipment.
What are the positions on offense?
On a standard offense, there are two guards (offensive lineman), two tackles ( offensive lineman), and one center (also, an offensive lineman), a quarterback, a running back (the primary ball carrier), the fullback ( a bigger running back, primarily used for blocking), three wide receivers (the primary targets that the quarterback throws to). There is also a tight end ( a bigger wide receiver used to catch the ball and to block.)