Football

Question 1

Football was derived from the English game of _______.

Answer 1

rugby

Question 2

American Football was started in ______ with rules instituted by _______ ______, a player-coach at ______ University.

Answer 2

1879, Walter Camp, Yale

Question 3

In ______, the first attempt at writing down rules for American football was made at the ________ convention.

Answer 3

1876, Massosoit

Question 4

Walter Camp edited every American football rule book until his death in ______.

Answer 4

1925

Question 5

4 rules that Walter Camp contributed changing Rugby and Soccer to American football

Answer 5

1. the line of scrimmage
2. forward pass
3. tackling as low as the knee was allowed-1888
4. standardized the scoring system, numerical scoring

Question 6

Protective equipment worn

Answer 6

Helmet, shoulder pads, butt pads, 2 hip pads, 2 thigh pads, 2 knee pads, mouthpiece

Question 7

How many points does a touchdown equal?

Answer 7

6

Question 8

How many points does a point after touchdown (PAT) kick equal?

Answer 8

1

Question 9

How many points does a field goal equal?

Answer 9

3

Question 10

How many points does safety equal?

Answer 10

2