- Originated from the game of Rugby in Britain
- Evolved along different lines within America, i.e. was played in different ways / forms
- Developed further in elite colleges and universities in particular
- Became a middle-class game
- Represented America's attempt to create a new identity
- American Football's original name was 'Grid-Iron'
- The first American Football league was for universities
- A 'Frontier' Sport
What is American Football?
- Adapted from…