An understanding that, although none of this matters in the grand scheme of world affairs, this is all very important to the people who play and follow the game.

A few entertaining Monday nights and Sunday afternoons.

2torial #0544: Learn2 Understand American Football 1st and 10, do it AGAIN! Everywhere in this world but in the United States, when people talk about "football", they're talking about "soccer." When you're in the US. though, "football" means the NFL, which means the National Football League. Football in the United States is a fairly straightforward game. As in any sport, though, there's an extraordinary number of standards and rules designed to apply to any conceivable situation. Keeping track of all these rules, as well as knowing the intricacies of offensive and defensive schemes, are beyond the scope of this tutorial. Your local library or bookstore has a wealth of information for anyone who wants to coach their neighborhood team...But if you'd like to be able to simply enjoy the game and understand what's happening on the field, read on! A big part of the excitement of football comes from the energy of the fans. Few sports have a fan base as devoted as this (some families trace their allegiances back for generations), so the best way to introduce yourself to the game is to attend a professional or college game and see the fans, and the players, in action. However, with all those devotees, tickets can be hard to get (and expensive), so the second best introduction is to set up your own private stadium. On a televised game day, invite some friends who are fans over to your home, cook up a bowl of chili or prepare some dip, buy some beverages, pick your team and root for them with all your ever-loving might.   Step 1