WTF is Canadian Football?

Question

WTF is Canadian Football?

Answer 1

I've never heard of it either! Just assumed it was soccer

Answer 2

Its players who couldn't make it to the NFL or they are from Canada.

Answer 3

Canadians should stick to skiing. Its the only sport they can play. Losers !!

Answer 4

Canadian Football is the original football game played on converted rugby fields.

When they began playing the game in the USA they played the game in baseball stadiums so they shortened the field made it narrower and reduced the end zones. The smaller field made it necessary to change some of the rules. Reduction in the number of players. Changed the scoring (original football was 5 points for a touchdown and 3 for a try (FG or Point after)). Motion was reduced also due to the smaller field. Downs were increased since with the smaller field making 10 in three was more difficult. Ball size was changed to make it easier to throw and playing times adjusted for TV so the game could sell. All in all it was a sell out of the Game of football to Americanize it.

If you want to see the game of Football the way God intended it to be go to CFL game.

Answer 5

If you have to ask, it can't be explained, but I can give you a history comparison between CFL and the younger American cousin, NFL.  

The first Grey Cup was played in 1909, originally to the best amateur team.   Professional teams have been competing ffor it since 1954.

The Canadian Football League was formed in 1958, but the origins trace back to the 1860s, 60 years earlier than the original NFL.

The first Super Bowl wasn't played until 1967.

Habibi Judis, if you don't understand the question and can't try to have at least a modicum of respect, stop using mommy's computer while she is washing your diapers.

Answer 6

It's a similar game to American football, except Canadian football only has 3 downs, the fields are 10 yards longer, and we have bigger balls.

Answer 7

Players are generally smaller and quicker in the CFL. There is more of an emphasis on speed. There is only 20 seconds between plays and more emphasis on kicking. There is also more offense as the backfield motion is North-South, so the receivers are already running when the ball is snapped. Also the D has to line up 1 yard off the ball.

Answer 8

a bastardised version of rugby

but not as bad as american gridiron

that sport is for fat retards with low intelligence

Answer 9

its like american football, with less teams, bigger fields, less criminals