The Differences between American Football and Canadian Football (NFL vs CFL) - EXPLAINED!

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, I'm fully aware that there were a few errors in this video. (Metric system, 10 yards for a kick, missed field goal is live, Alaska is not part of Canada etc.) I corrected these with annotations, which you should be seeing in the video as the errors come up. Can people please stop pointing these things out, as they appear on screen and it's visible enough to read? This was one of my first attempts at video production and have improved massively since 3 years ago.

[@postvizsla7509]

if this was one of your first attempts at a video II am very impressed, it was pretty high quality

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man. I admit I got a few things wrong, but KZbin doesn't let you edit any video without pulling it completely. Appreciate it dude.

[@TheHammer305]

Perhaps this individuals that are pointing out these errors watched the video on a mobile device (like myself), or a system that uses the KZbin TV app, in which annotations do not appear, so we can't read those fixes. I'm impressed with the overall quality of the video though.

[@NinhLyUK]

I didn't know that about mobile devices not turning on annotations by default. That's a new one on me. Thanks for the heads up and commenting on this video :)

[@jasonfischer8946]

Yeah, I just watched it on a mobile device and no annotations showed up. I was going to correct the two errors, also because I didn't see them.

[@matthewlaquaglia8312]

As a die hard NFL fan I can honestly say I enjoy the CFL and don't understand how a true football fan could hate it. Despite the differences it doesn't interfere with the NFL season and is a refreshing resurgence of football during the dreaded offseason. Excellent video btw as I learned a lot

[@rockvilleraven]

+Matt Laq I used to watch when they're were US franchises, the most successful was the Baltimore Stallions who started as the CFLColts until the NFL stopped that and were known as the CFLs, until 1995 when they were renamed the Stallions, after they won the Grey Cup, Modell moved the Browns to Baltimore, and the league pulled of the US, the Stallions became the third incarnation of the Montreal Allouttes, They became successful once they left the Big Owe and moved to Molson Stadium at McGill University.

[@colerobbins124]

I dislike it because some teams refuse to run the ball in the CFL. No hard, tough, physical running game to be found in canadian football.

[@davideaston6944]

???? Please explain how RB's have 800~1,000 rushing yards seasons then? Here's the top 4 rushers from 2013, for example. It's just ignorant to say there's not a running game in The CFL. Yes, it is pass-heavy compared to the NFL. But the running game is very important for any Cup contending teams in the league; without one, teams rarely win The Grey Cup. CORNISH, Jon - CGY - 1813 Yds / SHEETS, Kory - SSK - 1598 Yds. / HARRIS, Andrew - BC - 998 Yds. / GABLE, CJ - HAM - 782 Yds.

[@briendly4984]

Matt Laq ehhh I like the nfl more cause in the nfl we have those amazing catchs and those amazing plays that the cfl just can't match

[@jimbo-fk4dq]

Matt Laq I agree. I enjoy watching​ the CFL. I'd much rather watch a CFL game over preseason NFL or the Pro Bowl. Just because it has "NFL" attached to it, doesn't mean said game will be fun to watch.

[@waynemattson9143]

American here. I've watched a few Canadian Football games in the past. And never understood why it's not more popular in the US. This year I'm definitely going to follow more.

[@NinhLyUK]

I think the CFL tried to expand to the US in the 90's but it was a failed experiment. Other than that, I'm not sure why it's not more popular either. Possibly the dominance of the NFL and NCAA?

[@Mike-iv3hy]

The Grey Cup for 2022 was FANTASTIC ! It was decided by 1 point in the last minute of the game ! Officiating was excellent and VERY FAIR also !😢

[@Beroean30]

It has quite a following in the US and has always been on ESPN just never publicized. My dad use to watch it all the time in the 80s when I was a kid. The CFL also had a hand in the rise of the Baltimore Ravens. When the owner of the then Cleveland Browns saw that sell out crowds were drawn to the CFL team Baltimore Stallions, he abruptly moved the original Cleveland Browns to Baltimore. So it just showed the following of football in general whether Canadian or American.

[@brucecoleman1574]

Former Baltimore Stallions fan here. The only US team to take the Grey Cup out of Canada. Well for a couple of days.

[@connor7039]

Omg there should be a NFL vs CFL all star game with mixed rules

[@NinhLyUK]

Agreed, that'd be an interesting experiment!

[@jakedelizioso1434]

Ninh Ly America hands down

[@nathanuhl1257]

Connor 703 yes I agree totally. But NFL would defenally beat cfl

[@fread51]

NFL would beat them

[@tonytom5242]

NFL players would let Canadians win but CFL offense would destroy a NFL defensive minded squad

[@ryanandrews2219]

My favorite aspect of CFL? All the movement before the snap. It means you really have to keep alert to see what's happening at every play.

[@NinhLyUK]

Absolutely! It's one of the interesting things about this game. Anything can happen, quite literally! Thanks for stopping by bro.

[@taoandzen]

We call it The Waggle.

[@jmgonzales7701]

i feel like thats more tactical

[@brianmarks5926]

One major aspect of the waggle is that it really changes the technique of the Defensive Backs. it is virtually impossible to jam a receiver who is coming to the line at speed and has a two way go. So DB's give the motion receivers more cushion and this makes coverage more difficult. It is one of the reasons why a tight end is rare in Canada Why use a receiver who is frozen until the snap? and more easily jammed.

[@jmgonzales7701]

@@brianmarks5926 so there are no tight ends in CFL?

[@Theluckyonesss]

I am watching my first CFL game and man only 48 seconds in and I'm hooked.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks for the comments Reinaldo, I'm glad you enjoy the game! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@robertoautore9252]

The CFL is more exciting than the NFL

[@williamcolley9011]

Growing up in the shadows of Buffalo and Toronto I grew up with a love for both games. The earlier start to the CFL season also provides some relief from football withdrawal.

[@NinhLyUK]

+William Colley Yes it does! I find that the start of the CFL season is a welcome start to 'football season'. I love both games too. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@GreanHand]

I really appreciate that a British person is explaining these differences. This man really did his research! Great video!

[@Filterite5]

I know right 😂

[@jimc1758]

I've always live in the Chicago area, so my frame of reference is the NFL. But I agree that Canadian football is an interesting and lively variant with its own intrigue. Love the CFL field goal rules. For a while when I was a boy in the late 1960s, a CFL game was broadcast weekly on TV. My Dad gravitated to the Hamilton Tiger Cats because of his regard for his in-laws, the Hamiltons. Now in my early 60s I find myself pulling for the Tiger Cats. Maybe a psychiatrist can explain it all to me, but I should think it's harmless, and it is fun. I'm trying to manufacture a good reason to be in the area so I can take in a Tiger Cats game.

[@NinhLyUK]

Ah that's so cool! Yeah, a lot of people don't give enough credit for Canadian Football, but it's actually a fast paced game. A good reason to see the Tiger-Cats? Now's a good a time as any. Life is too short, go for it!

[@BillyBob88052]

+Ninh Ly I just realized that comparing American football and Canadian football in a sense is like comparing rugby union and rugby league. Both have two different codes and both variations are strategically different.

[@NinhLyUK]

Well done! You're one of the few people that actually realise that. I get a lot of people hating one or the other sport because they just don't understand that they're different sports, not the same sport played under different rules. Thanks for the comment, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@darthdj31]

woah good point

[@BillyBob88052]

Ninh Ly By the way union is much better than league. Union although it might have some breaks they're aren't as long as football breaks. Also league is too repetitive and union actually is quite fast now. Just watch some six nations and compare it to state of origin. Union has more diversity as it has more kicks and passing although the hits aren't as hards. Them scrums,the mauls, the competitive rucks,and the tension leading up to a penalty goal is what makes union far better. Don't forget the classy lineouts.I've watched both league and union and those were my observations based on that and I'm American so I did not really grow up with a certain code.

[@NinhLyUK]

Sunjith Achanta I wouldn't say better, just different. There's a whole lot of people around my area (the entire North of England) and the whole country of Australia that will readily disagree with you. But you are entitled to your opinion, and I will not criticise anyone for having a brain of their own. Thanks for stopping by :)

[@BillyBob88052]

Ninh Ly How are they different when they are both rugby? I'm not comparing cricket and soccer now. I'm comparing a sport that directly descended from the other because of the split of union.

[@ngarcia103]

Also, here's one for people to talk about: What do you think it would look like if they played the Canadian game on an American field or vice versa?

[@abesKIA]

The CFL did a brief expansion in the US in the '90's, and some of the fields were smaller than regulation. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Bowl_Memorial_Stadium

[@deathtracer]

The first regular season CFL game in the United States was played in 1958

[@ProphetCee]

As an American viewing, this is totally new news to me. I wonder how many other American sports fanatics are aware of this. Very interesting and informative. Thank you.

[@NinhLyUK]

Hey Prophet. Thanks for the comment on my video. Yes, a lot of Americans are unaware that Canadian football even exists, let alone played by different rules. Be sure to subscribe and check out some of my other videos :)

[@barrylee3604]

@@NinhLyUK your right and wrong. The older generation does know about the cfl cause the cfl tryed expansion teams here in the US in the 80s I know cause my city San Antonio had one that played at Alamo stadium. Now the newer generation say 2000 and on probably most of them have never heard of the cfl because it's not a PlayStation game lol.

[@VinotintoNYC]

Thanks so much for this video. As a US american, my mind was blown by what i learned in this video. I had no idea Canadian football was so different. It actually sounds a lot more exciting than the NFL! Good work.

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime, glad you like this video. If you get a chance, check out some CFL games - they're worth watching for sure. Check out my channel for more content like this :)

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

Wait until you hear that any player behind the punter is onside and can recover the punt. Rarely used, but touchdowns have been scored this way.

[@Eric-lx8hp]

you forgot CFL has "no yards" rule for returning kicks -a 5 yard cushion from the kickreturner

[@BlueNoseParaCanoe]

Thats for punts. Kick off is live

[@elliyahugenesove9777]

The 5 yards are given cuz of no fair catch

[@reelkonversationswithryank4945]

"No yards for punts" is true, except for the punter and anyone else who is behind him at the time the ball leaves his foot (they are said to be "onside"). The reason the no yards rule doesn't exist for Kick-offs is that everyone from the kicking team is behind the kicker (they are all onside). If anyone gets ahead of the kicker, they would be offside, which is not allowed, and would result in a penalty.

[@CanuckGod]

Also, the no yards rule has changed in 2022 to where the penalty being assessed for no yards in all instance is now 15 yards, whereas it used to be more or less depending on whether or not the ball was caught off the bounce or in-air - the same 5 yard halo still applies. In reality, both American and Canadian codes have some way to protect the returner, this is just the alternative to having a fair catch.

[@ngarcia103]

Canadian football was invented first? Wow, I learned something today.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Nicholas Garcia Yes it was! I know a lot of people would disagree, and quote this and that. But in terms of time-frame - Canadians played theirs first. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@stonecoggins107]

+Nicholas Garcia It was invented first, but in its original iteration it looked a lot more like rugby union than it does today. Eventually, it adopted many of the American rules, which is why the two sports look very similar today.

[@stonecoggins107]

silkentresses There is no denying that the Harvard-McGill game is very important in the history of American football, as it signaled the point that Americans began to shift away from association football type rules to rules that more closely resembled rugby union. So Canada was instrumental in introducing rugby to America. But it was an American, Walter Camp, who took those rugby-like rules and altered them to make them more closely resemble the games we know today. He was responsible for adding the line of scrimmage, down-and-distance, and blocking to the game, as well as standardizing the points system and the size of the field. Canada adopted the Burnside rules about 20 years after Camp made most of his innovations - the Burnside rules are very similar to the brand of American football that Camp pioneered. I'm not sure where you found that quote, but it doesn't gel with any of the history I have ever heard. I have always heard that it was Camp that reduced the number of players to 11 in 1880, several years after the Harvard-McGill game. Also, there wouldn't have been any downs used at all in 1874, since those were also added to the game by Camp in the 1880s as a direct response to teams abusing his scrimmage rules and holding on to the ball for long periods of time. He originally suggested three downs to move the ball five yards, which he later changed to four and ten. The Burnside rules introduced a similar setup - three downs and ten yards - to the Canadian game. So if the question is, "which nation played football of some kind first," the answer is Canada. But if the question is, "which nation introduced the rules that make gridiron football unique from soccer and rugby," the answer is the U.S.

[@zyberzyber]

Nicholas Garcia so. Is American football American Canadian football?

[@IrfanKhan-eo1bs]

dude canadian invented pretty much every north american sport..... hockey.....football.....basketball....am not sure about soccer and baseball... but what i heard is that they invented them too am not sure if thats true

[@Jingles_Morgan]

"Canada has bigger balls"

[@The_MexicanMamba]

right lmao

[@alexandrino5056]

i know i feel like they hit harder and have more balls than the players in the nfl

[@alexandrino5056]

Samantha Bentz wat lol

[@spookyshark29]

Say that to Ray Lewis, Navarro Bowman and Patrick Willis they will just laugh their asses off! Fucking hilarious you guys are

[@teejones9227]

Patriots_Greece why the hell you got Patriots as your KZbin picture than

[@austinbecker2993]

Thank you for this video! I teach Geography in the US, and when we study Canada, one of the things we talk about is Canadian Football (I'm a big CFL fan, GO BOMBERS!). This video is perfect for use in the classroom, much better than some of the other videos I've found, which are either too long, or not as classroom-friendly.

[@wally1010]

As a huge CFL fan I'd say you did a great Job

[@NinhLyUK]

Hey Wally1010. Thanks for the nice comment! Yeah, the CFL rocks, I'm always surprised that the CFL get so little recognition - even in a city like Toronto. I'm an Argos fan, and I think it's shambolic the way that nobody turns out for the games. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@jonathanfoster3037]

Great job explaining the differences between the two nations style of playing football.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Jonathan Foster Thanks Jonathan! I'm glad you approve of this football video. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@jmgonzales7701]

yeah same i like the candadian rules, i hope it spreadsthrough the world. personally i cant decide which i like better, well American football is really popular and compared to Canadian football its very popular. I personally like smaller fields like you, i do not like higher scores since I'm more fan of the valuable scoring, i like more passing, and i also like that athletes are a little bit smaller since they are more nimble. and ofc i like that there is much more motion before the snap, however i like "Chess" like tactics that American football personally has.

[@aaronmosiahlealfernandez9854]

Good explanation there! and i don't understand why the hate between NFL and CFL? it's football! i love both and i love even the Arena Football league because i love Football! football is all that matters!

[@NinhLyUK]

+Aaron Mosiah Leal Fernandez Hell yeah Aaron, football rocks. I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@SeekerLancer]

It doesn't make any sense to me either. Went to a Tornoto Argonauts game when I was in Canada once and had a great time. It was a lot more laid back than going to an NFL game.

[@canadiannuclearman]

I like the womans football too. with their skimppy outfits.

[@onecanadiandude9108]

@@SeekerLancer If you don't want laid back, go to a riders home game. We're kind of insane because we don't have a major hockey League so we resort to football

[@wolfreiter9429]

Thanks man I'm from Germany and I'm playing American football here. I will go to Canada next year so I'm happy that there is someone like you to explain me the differences

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, glad you like this video. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@yannick245]

@@NinhLyUK It's a sad story how Canadian football failed so badly in the US, except for Baltimore. There's a whole, very detailed article on Wikipedia about it: _en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Football_League_in_the_United_States?wprov=sfla1_ Shout out to whomever wrote that article! I'm from Germany too and don't know to much about American or Canadian football but this article leaves nothing out. But I still don't get how it failed that bad in places like Vegas. Baltimore showed that it can be a success.

[@Kane-ib5sn]

@@yannick245 my guess is the CFL corporate ownership wasn't financially strong enough to promote their product against the competition (NFL)...without the deep pockets, you can't drive the consumers out of their hiding places/established perches, and into the stands, where they belong. it's a trust-mechanism, before any serious business can establish a clientele. NFL players make so much more - so why would anyone leave that league to player in the lower-cost/lower-popularity league? - so, the talent won't be as comparable, even if the game is better in the CFL...people are sometimes corrupt, like that. take for example the Democrats vs. Republicans. one party is seriously corrupt...but, they're so well established, they can't be taken off their perch. think about Islam, and how obstinate Muslims are...they won't convert to a peaceful religion...same reasons. corrupt.

[@CanadioIsCool]

It was really fun working with the BC Lions during 2022s home opener.

[@independentmind6345]

I could never get into any kind of football.. and believe me I tried watching the NFL, then watched the 105 grey cup!! Wow!! I'm now a CFL fan!! Pure drama! Excitement! Great flow! Sold!!

[@NinhLyUK]

Absolutely! I stayed up until 3:15 am here in the UK to watch my Toronto Argonauts win the 105th Grey Cup. What a game that was! I also won money betting on it too, so bonus there. The NFL really isn't that bad - I watch that religiously too. But for pure heart stopping action, it's the CFL every day of the week for me. Thanks Marco, great to have you stop by! :)

[@robbiechartier3247]

I was never into football until I lived in Hamilton , Black and gold ever since, go TiCats

[@daerdevvyl4314]

robbie chartier Good year to be a Ticats fan. Living in Manitoba I’m a Bombers fan. Of course they started off great but with all the injuries it looks like I might have to say “Just wait till next year!” I’ve been saying that since 1991. They last won a cup in 1990. (Sigh)

[@reelkonversationswithryank4945]

@@daerdevvyl4314 - #GoBlue #ForTheW #2019GreyCupChamps. I bleed Blue and Gold.

[@daerdevvyl4314]

Ryan Kraemer Looking back on this comment I should have known that the Bombers have a way of surprising their fans! 💥🌟✨⚡️

[@mikiencinas6696]

Great video! I'm from Spain and neither of the two sports are common here. So I have learned from both sports with this video. Thanks!!

[@NinhLyUK]

Excellent, thanks! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@jmgonzales7701]

yes because europe has the real football

[@GoWestYoungMan]

Pretty good summary actually. Each code has it's strong points/drawbacks. I like that US football has sustained drives and less kicking (they go hand in hand) and the smaller field makes stadiums feel more intimate (small field, big stands). I like Canadian football for everything else: higher scores, more passing, nimbler athletes, late game comebacks are possible due to how the clock works, and I like that there's so much motion before the snap.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks for the comments, I appreciate that you understand the merits of both kinds of football! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@jmgonzales7701]

personally i cant decide which i like better, well American football is really popular and compared to Canadian football its very popular. I personally like smaller fields like you, i do not like higher scores since I'm more fan of the valuable scoring, i like more passing, and i also like that athletes are a little bit smaller since they are more nimble. and ofc i like that there is much more motion before the snap, however i like "Chess" like tactics that American football personally has.

[@sensaeW4e]

finally someone explained the differences,thanks Ninh ly

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime, I'm glad you found this video helpful!

[@TSTait]

Wow. Nice to here someone talk about the two leagues I love with the same reverence I have. 👏 Good job!!

[@barkletonsmcbark8047]

Canadian fan here. I've watched both through the years and prefer the pace of the CFL way more. More explosive plays and a shorter time to get it together on the field.

[@NinhLyUK]

In short: I agree with your points! I prefer the CFL too.

[@jmgonzales7701]

yeah same i like the candadian rules, i hope it spreadsthrough the world. personally i cant decide which i like better, well American football is really popular and compared to Canadian football its very popular. I personally like smaller fields like you, i do not like higher scores since I'm more fan of the valuable scoring, i like more passing, and i also like that athletes are a little bit smaller since they are more nimble. and ofc i like that there is much more motion before the snap, however i like "Chess" like tactics that American football personally has.

[@batman45anger]

Extra points after the touchdown in Canada have been moved back to encourage going for 2. Goodell has been thinking about implenting this rule. Canadian football also has 2 more regular season games which can be a huge difference in our small league

[@NinhLyUK]

Correct on both points!

[@NinhLyUK]

+Collin Mulson The Canadians played their version of football (which was more like Rugby Union) in 1861 before the Americans played their game in 1869 and then adopted Walter Camp's rules in 1880. Canadians then adopted the Burnside Rules in 1903 which made Canadian Football more like what American Football is today.

[@canukmark096]

Burnside rules were not fully accepted by the different rugby leagues through out Canada at the time. In fact the Western Rugby league totally rejected them.

[@robrol8365]

Thanks for following our sport,i'm from Montreal and in schools were players are 17 to 20 years old,they play football with 4 downs on a canadian field,they want to give the kids the chance to realize more offensive plays.

[@theninjatuna3094]

Why do u like the sports that are less liked and less popular

[@NinhLyUK]

The Ninja tuna I dunno. Must be unique I guess.

[@theninjatuna3094]

+ninh ly do u like rugby union?

[@Dr_Do-Little]

One thing that struck me when traveling in the U.S.A. is the "shallow" 10 yards end zone. It really limit the offensive options when you're near it. Love the vid and watched it many times. Just for fun.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks. Glad you like this video.

[@theamazingDrBob]

Thank you for this detailed explanation. I really appreciate your work. I've been a longtime fan of American football but I'm just now getting into the Canadian game, and I've been enjoying what I've watched so far.

[@abbygrace5693]

Doing a project on football and I live in Canada so this really helps thank you so much for making this video it was definitely helpful

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, glad this video helps.

[@rslitman]

I remember for awhile in the 1990s, the CFL had a few teams in the U.S. One of them was in Baltimore, during their post-Colts, pre-Ravens years.

[@46babaganoosh]

Baltimore Stallions... only American team to win the Grey Cup.

[@RickImus]

Sacramento, Shreveport, Memphis, San Antonio, and the one team the Toronto Argonauts didn't play - Birmingham.

[@yannick245]

It's a sad story how Canadian football failed so badly in the US, except for Baltimore. There's a whole, very detailed article on Wikipedia about it: _en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Football_League_in_the_United_States?wprov=sfla1_ Shout out to whomever wrote that article! I'm from Germany and don't know to much about American or Canadian football but this article leaves nothing out. But I still don't get how it failed that bad in places like Vegas. Baltimore showed that it can be a success.

[@tj4256]

That is pretty awesome! Thanks man I had no clue Canadian football even existed. Great video!

[@NinhLyUK]

Appreciate it bro, glad you like this video. Be sure to check out some of my other stuff.

[@jacklivingstone6610]

Wow that was so informative. I new nothing about the CFL and its rules and now I want to watch it.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Jack, much appreciated. For a full breakdown, check out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nabQi3iMr6pqf5Y Be sure to subscribe and check out my channel for more like this. :)

[@rhob2422]

I think I want to tune in to CFL next season, seems faster paced and more exciting based on these rules.

[@jmgonzales7701]

yeah same i like the candadian rules, i hope it spreadsthrough the world. personally i cant decide which i like better, well American football is really popular and compared to Canadian football its very popular. I personally like smaller fields like you, i do not like higher scores since I'm more fan of the valuable scoring, i like more passing, and i also like that athletes are a little bit smaller since they are more nimble. and ofc i like that there is much more motion before the snap, however i like "Chess" like tactics that American football personally has.

[@MichaelSimmons.]

I still remember the first time I saw a CFL game on tv. It was in the 70's, and I thought it was fun to see a different style of football. I prefer the NFL, but don't mind watching an occasional CFL game, for a change of pace.

[@gcorriveau6864]

I also enjoy the variety of watching two styles of football.

[@morganadamo4706]

I’m a die hard college football fan and a die hard Georgia Bulldogs fan and I’m loving watching this game it’s getting me through waiting to watch my defending national champs play Oregon on set3 in Atlanta

[@Gene601]

Excellent video. I also prefer Canadian football, but I'm a huge fan of both the CFL and NFL. Go Riders! Go Seahawks!

[@NinhLyUK]

genedraper16 That's a lot of green that you support there! Seriously, thanks for stopping by. It's nice to have fans that appreciate the two sports. Too many people bash one or the other here on KZbin and it's a shame. Be sure to share and subscribe :)

[@NinhLyUK]

nosupa CFL Players usually become late draft picks as they are older and have less of a 'shelf-life' than a college kid. They also question whether a Canadian Footballer will adapt back to the American Game. The CFL has it's own draft and some players are picked twice, once by both leagues. Either way, you won't find a CFL player in the first three rounds of any NFL draft. As for the veterans of the NFL playing in the CFL: a lot of them struggle to adapt to the 3 downs, wider field and various nuances to the game. Most recently former Heismann Trophy winning QB Troy Smith signed with the Montreal Alouettes and absolutely stunk up the joint. Chad Ochocinco is doing okay with the Allouettes, but the people who find the most success tends to be in a specialised role. I.e. Kickers, Special Teams, etc.

[@nosupa]

thank you

[@TylerGutwein]

The ball only needs to go 10 yds. Not needing to be touched by opponent. It is more helpful though to make it seem like as other teammate will have it

[@fruitcups4682]

Warren moon was the first African American NFL hall of famer, he started in the cfl and after that played for 4 NFL teams but he was considered greatest at the Houston Oilers.

[@lancaster72680]

Madden follower there is no nfl hall of fame its called the Pro Football Hall of Fame

[@lancaster72680]

Ninh Ly players are not picked twice any more because the cfl draft is after the nfl draft but at one time it was like that

[@Flacco1982]

You made me a fan with this video bro, thanks

[@FunnyVideosBro]

I like the NFL much better personally If both leagues made an all star team. NFL would destroy cfl today. Unlike most Americans though I don't hate cfl. I still find it fun to watch and it's cool to watch football in summer when NFL is in offseason. Still like NFL better though

[@anonymousp2217]

Agreed I'm from Canada and I agree with u aha👍🏽👍🏽

[@BaronVonMaximo]

I prefer the CFL but after joining an NFL fantasy league have come to like the NFL as well. You're right that an NFL all-star steam would likely destroy a CFL all-star team, but that's not because the CFL game is inferior - it's because the US is 10 times larger than Canada and the NFL makes billions of dollars more than the CFL, which it invests (some of) back into the game. Comparing the two leagues is like comparing apples to oranges. Personally, I think you can enjoy both (I also enjoy NCAA football quite a bit) without getting into a dick swinging contest about who's players are "better".

[@brownsupahero]

NFL defense will not have the cardio to play on CFL rules on a CFL field.

[@CpttCanada]

+SteelerNation22 College team aren't as good as professional teams but they can have more exciting games. But ya, comparing Canadian football players to American football players is like comparing American Hockey players to Canadian Hockey players, there is no comparison.

[@spookyshark29]

brownsupahero What the hell did you just say LMAO

[@romevalentini2869]

Fun Fact: Canada make (American Football) (Baseball) (Basketball) (Ice Hockey) (Lacrosse) and (5 Pin Bowling)

[@negevsareforpros9250]

I started laughing so hard when he showed the score of the Canada vs USA game and Canada was winning 47-9

[@NinhLyUK]

+Negevs are for pros Ah, you noticed that huh? I thought that was quite ironic, but not too many people noticed. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@erex9875]

Ninh Ly when did they play against each other? Was it an all star game or something?

[@sewergal1]

Knew about the downs and field size difference but not all the other stuff, great video👍🏻

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Joanne, much appreciated.

[@picklenik9658]

Great video, loved that people are treating the CFL with the respect it deserves. But just a question about something you said. How does having three downs make it harder for the defence? That makes it so they only have to make two stops before a punt. Besides this I agree with everything you've said 👍🏻👍🏻

[@NinhLyUK]

I believe that was an oversight. But thanks for the comments! :)

[@brianmarks5926]

The wide open nature of the CFL game means that 4 downs would be a nearly insurmountable advantage for the offense. The use of 3 downs fits the balance between offense and defense. When you think of it; after 150 yrs, the game has evolved to a place where all the rules more or less mesh sufficiently for the game. The statement in the video appears to be a bit of a mistake.

[@christopheraaron8299]

0:15 Funny that you used the Rock for that segue as he briefly played in the CFL.

[@alpearson9158]

well didn't play but was cut by Calgary.

[@arthurchannell4426]

Very informative and brilliantly put together!

[@NinhLyUK]

Arthur Channell Thanks Arthur, I appreciate the comments! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@rc5814]

Someone may have mentioned this already, but the ball differences date to pre-2000’s when the manufacturer changed to Wilson from Spalding. Prior to 1986 the ball size was “28 1/2 inches and the short axis circumference between 21 1/8 and 21 3/8 inches long” (from cfldb). The Spalding J5V was made by hand and my original in 1982 was $60 on sale. They changed the graphic in 1984 and $80 was the going rate. Each ball was a bit different because of the hand made aspect.

[@NinhLyUK]

That might have been true in the past - but I'm talking about the modern day myth that Canadian Footballs are significantly bigger. They aren't.

[@bulldogsbob]

If you think about it the differance between American football and Canadian football are similar to the differences between rugby union and rugby league but without the hatred.

[@NinhLyUK]

+bulldogsbob Interesting comparison. I have to agree with you, there isn't that level of animosity between the two footballs than there are between the two rugby's. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@footballrecruit1]

Money is a large factor for the players. I like the CFL field and rules except the goal posts in the front of the endzone.

[@NinhLyUK]

+footballrecruit1 Oh for sure. I'm sure if the CFL paid more, we'd see a more level playing field in terms of quality of players. You quickly get used to the goalposts being at the front of the endzone. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@KingmanIII]

@@NinhLyUK The goal posts used to be in front of the end zone. They moved them back in the '60s or so.

[@alpearson9158]

@@KingmanIII 80's

[@Aj-hw2to]

After this video I'm acctually gonna try to watch Canadian football thanks👍

[@NinhLyUK]

Awesome, it's worth a watch for sure!

[@KaPowSplat]

CFL honestly sounds more in fun, scoring is the best part

[@NinhLyUK]

My personal opinion is that the CFL is a much more wide open game, scoring wise. That suits me better, although I have no problems with American football at all. Thanks bro.

[@Worldsportstalk24]

Canadian football is a much more entertaining game. more scoring and better pace of play

[@connor7039]

Liam Deschamps it's harder to score with less downs and the longer field, the defenses just suck

[@okaynate6930]

NFL games are more intence look at the seahawks and patriots game or the broncos and seahawks game please what them before you sat any thing

[@Worldsportstalk24]

ninjahawk did you not even read my reasoning. I watch both sports. Canadian football is the better game, American football is better because of the level

[@okaynate6930]

nah NFL is better

[@Worldsportstalk24]

Connor 703 not true. It's easier because the field is wider plus more change of possession and more emphasis on the passing game

[@ortodoxiaguinda]

Both Sports are excellent. Here in Mexico we can not watch on TV the CFL. Thank you by the video.

[@NinhLyUK]

ortodoxiaguinda Thank you for the kind comments regarding this video. I'm glad you liked it. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@ortodoxiaguinda]

Ninh Ly Of course. I have several videos about CFL I am fan of Anthony Calvillo.

[@NinhLyUK]

ortodoxiaguinda I think Calvillo was probably the best QB in CFL history. I watched him tear apart my Argos all by himself, he was that good.

[@46babaganoosh]

We have a field-goal kicker from Mexico (Gabriel Amavizca-Ortiz) trying out for our team (Winnipeg Blue Bombers) this year. He kicked a field-goal in tonight's preseason game and the entire team including the head-coach and the regular kicker came on the field to congratulate him.

[@sa-uz8xv]

i saw a Toronto vs Hamilton game as a kid in the 80s at CNE stadium and to this day i have never seen so much random fan violence as i did that night. and ive been to hundreds of sporting events.

[@NinhLyUK]

Oh really? I've never seen anything that bad at a CFL game. Times must have changed.

[@jnieves77]

The Tekken 3 Nina theme goes good with that video.

[@NinhLyUK]

I thought so too. Thanks man :)

[@dahburnface75]

NFL is the kiddie version of the CFL.

[@Benjiefrenzy]

The CFL is a faster-pace, more entertaining game to watch.

[@NinhLyUK]

I'd have to agree!

[@markdewald5323]

Faster, no. Less defense, yes.

[@Benjiefrenzy]

Mark Dewald It is an objectively faster paced game

[@markdewald5323]

No Ben it's not. Go compare an NFL roster to a CFL roster at the skilled positions and you will see that NFL players are faster and bigger than their CFL counterparts. The CFL simply appears faster because it is played on a bigger field with smaller defensive players in a game that favors the offense. Pretty easy to spread the field when all receivers are allowed to be in motion before the ball is snapped. This of course prevents the defense from being able to stack the box and forces them into zone defenses. The biggest difference is the defensive secondaries. Canadian defensive secondaries are very undersized compared to the NFL and are not among the most talented or best paid on a CFL roster. This is totally contrary to the NFL where some of the best athletes and highest paid players are on the defensive side of the ball. There is a massive talent gap in the CFL when it comes to receivers versus defensive ends and corners. This is why the CFL APPEARS to be a faster paced game, but the reality is they are slower than NFL players. Actual game time is comparable between the 2 leagues and actual number of plays is also comparable for both leagues (135-160 total plays per game). So OBJECTIVITY speaking, it is not faster paced at all. It's all perception my friend.

[@Benjiefrenzy]

Mark Dewald The NFL has 40 second timeouts between each play, the CFL only has 25 seconds. 3 downs in the CFL means that the ball needs to move up the field quicker. CFL players are smaller and therefore faster and have more finesse. CFL games regularly go into the 50+ point range, NFL games are more in the 30 point range. There are more possessions in the CFL. The CFL is a faster paced game than the NFL.

[@mrcheesesmith]

Im from Australia and im a fan of nfl but we have a very limited amount of nlf we can watch on out tv networks (1 sunday game and the prime time game)I have heard of cfl before but because its so much smaller in revenue there's no access to it here :( I would really like to see a full game of cfl one day

[@NinhLyUK]

+I do things out of spite Thanks for your comment. There's a lot of streaming sites that stream live sports via the internet - this is probably the easiest (and free) way of watching sports out of market. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@sa-uz8xv]

+I do things out of spite games are being uploaded on demand on youtube by American viewers

[@cezarriomcqueen7070]

i have the same problem in my country (the island of The Bahamas) im forced to either whatch it on youtube or whatch it with my buddy's android box

[@patrickols]

I do things out of spite some of the CFL games are available on KZbin

[@tgriz8986]

Watch live videos of the games just search the teams up like Green Bay vs bangles and it should be there

[@joeyteter9383]

I actually prefer the CFL too, games are always more exciting imo

[@NinhLyUK]

I think so, yeah.

[@robertoautore9252]

I agree

[@VictorHernandez-sd3fw]

I recognize the background music for this video almost right away. This is from the game, Tekken 3, the stage theme for the character, Nina Williams. Nice choice there. That was a throw back to my childhood.

[@Eric-pg6qc]

Excellent video. The only (minor) error is that a missed field goal is a live ball in American football - it can be picked up and run with by the other team. The reasons this almost never happens, however, are that most kicks either hit the ground in the end zone (which makes it automatically dead) or it is declared dead because nobody touched it in the field of play (usually after a block, where neither team has any reason to touch it). However, on really long field goal attempts, especially to end halves, teams usually have a returner back to try and make a return (Just last year there was a college game [Auburn-Alabama] where Auburn won by returning a missed field goal for a touchdown). In Canadian football, however, the other team has an incentive to make sure it doesn't go out the end zone (to not concede the point), plus the end zones are longer and the goals are on the goal line, meaning there is a better shot for a return.

[@NinhLyUK]

Hey Eric. I'm pretty sure the NFL rules the missed field goal as dead. But you are right, in NCAA it is ruled live. Because a live missed field goal rarely happens, I had to make a few sweeping generalities with regard to some of the rules. Explaining the rule differences between Canadian Football, NFL Football, NCAA Football & International American Football would have confused the crap out of everyone! Thanks again!

[@tempe85]

Ninh Ly You can indeed advance a ball in American Football after a field goal miss. Ravens Chris McAlister 107 yard field goal return

[@bjdon99]

Ninh Ly Because the goalposts are at the back of the endzone in US football, the ball is rarely in play on a missed FG. Usually the only time you see it is at the end of the first half (or in the Auburn/Alabama game at the end of regulation.) In most other occurances, either the ball goes into the stands, or if it is caught short, it would actually be a better outcome for the team to take the ball at the point of the kick instead of try to run it 55yds out of the endzone.

[@goodmaro]

Ninh Ly The ball on the kick becomes dead in both codes on hitting the ground in the end zone untouched by a player, but otherwise the ball becomes dead only at the regular termination of play regardless it was an attempt at goal. In Federation rules (played by most high schools in the USA and most children's football) the kick becomes dead at the plane of the opposing goal line (if failing to score), but otherwise regardless of whether it was an attempt at goal, just like a punt, the spot of the next snap is according to regular rules, and does not come back to either the previous spot or the spot of the kick. NFL distinguished play from a field goal attempt from that of a punt in 1974, and NCAA later, while the Federation never did.

[@itzelreza17]

i like the nfl better

[@NinhLyUK]

I just went to the NFL game in London. Pretty cool game day experience if you ever get to go to a game!

[@vergilsplasticchair7888]

Cool dude totally needed that insightful opinion Jk dude

[@mathieuperron6687]

Itzel Reza because your American ?

[@ChefofWar33]

Ninh Ly NFL in london?

[@joeldrewwaldengrounds6931]

London is close to Halifax , just saying .

[@DNguyenchester]

I rate it 5 star-- oh man, this is an old video, we don't even have the rating on YT anymore. Still very helpful!

[@darrin7684]

For the very 1st time I watched both of the NFL's semi-final games and was impressed to see a very balanced passing & running game and I was also impressed with 4 downs instead of the CFL's 3 downs - it kept the drive longer and I enjoyed it. My question is: does the NFL football style carry throughout the Regular season, or is it just mostly in the playoffs??

[@NinhLyUK]

Playoff games are more exciting for sure, you tend to get a lot of mismatched teams in the regular season. that said, this season has been fairly even across the board bar one or two teams ... just like the CFL.

[@hechogamermx4812]

Looks instereting Id love to watch the CFL

[@NinhLyUK]

CFL is broadcast in America on ESPN 3 and in other countries - but you have to look hard at the listings as they show them at the strangest times.

[@ScotchArsh]

Will be a follower of CFL, as the quarterback who took my alma mater (Jacksonville State) to the FCS National Championship game (2016), Eli Jenkins, has signed with Edmonton. Can't wait!

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, that came about because my team (Argonauts) just signed the backup James Franklin from the Eskimos. I believe Eli Jenkins was signed to replace Franklin as backup initially. Mike Reilly is entrenched as starter for Edmonton.

[@ScotchArsh]

I hope he gets playing time. He'll do well.

[@NinhLyUK]

We'll have to wait and see!

[@nemothezeus6587]

you got one of the tekken 3 theme songs playing, so rare

[@NinhLyUK]

Believe it or not, quite a lot of my sports videos has a Tekken 3 theme. Check out the other videos to find out more!

[@planetX15]

None on Tekken 2?

[@nathanieljacobs3151]

Tekken Tag the greatest fighting game ever produced!!!!!

[@ChromeTecNina]

Oh my God I knew I recognized this music and it was driving me crazy that I couldn't figure it out. Thanks for this comment

[@lancaster72680]

CFL is good football if more people in the US watched it they would say the same thing

[@NinhLyUK]

kyle lang I certainly think so. I know the CFL expanded into the US in the mid 90's and that was a total disaster - but they should really show more CFL games in the US. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@lancaster72680]

Ninh Ly a minimum of 17 games (including the @102) air on one of ESPN's conventional networks (ESPN, @2014 The broadcast agreements for both the U.S. and Canadian rights run through the 2018 season

[@NinhLyUK]

kyle lang That's only just been put in recently though. And the ESPN where I live certainly doesn't show CFL games!

[@lancaster72680]

Ninh Ly there are sites you can watch them on.Great to see a passionate CFL fan such as yourself who is your favorite team?

[@NinhLyUK]

kyle lang Thanks Kyle! As you could probably tell from the video, I'm an Argos fan. I always watch the games from my computer over here in the UK at like 3:00am in the morning, but I've not been to see them in years. Looking to go next year and catch a few games. And you?

[@KrnelPanc]

Dude, this is the best video ever. Why have I never seen a CFL game? Dunno. But now I think I will!! : )

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, thanks! If you want to find out more about Canadian Football - I made a video about it here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nabQi3iMr6pqf5Y Be sure to check it out ... the season is still going on!

[@FurlogTheGiant]

Canadian Football did not come before American Football the two games have a shared origin

[@NinhLyUK]

The point I was trying to make was to dispel the myth that Canadian Football blatantly copied the rules and changed them to form their own game. There are people out there that think that Canadian Football was invented in the 1980's or later!!! (See Austin White's comments for a prime example) Yes, you are correct that they have a shared origin, but even then Canadians played their version of football (which was more like Rugby Union) in 1861 before the Americans adopted Walter Camp's rules in 1880. Canadians then adopted the Burnside Rules in 1903 which made Canadian Football more like what American Football is today. Thanks :)

[@kdemon17]

Ninh Ly You're a good man Ninh

[@NinhLyUK]

kdemon17 Why thank you very much :)

[@TheSensfan09]

Ninh all I can say is my Red Blacks are the grey cup champions , even though I still call them my Riders and the grey cup this year is in Ottawa , goooooooo Red blacks ( Ottawa rough riders)

[@tommytomatoes]

I always thought the Grey Cup has been Canada’s version of the super bowl. But there have been 51 Super Bowls and 105 grey cups. So does that mean the super bowl is America’s version of the grey cup?

[@steelbullitt]

Great video bro. Great information. And great delivery. I'm a big American football fan but I do watch Canadian football every now and then and you just made me understand it a lot more. Thank you

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Ben. I appreciate the kind comments! :)

[@seanxodonnell]

It's completely different

[@NinhLyUK]

Agreed - both these sports are different to each other. If you want a cheap laugh, take a read at some of the comments comparing one to the other ... especially the narrow minded ones. Hilarious.

[@canadianchaos1517]

I know this may be bias, cause I'm Canadian, but I feel Canadian Football rules are more challenging than American Football rules. A longer field... 3 downs... Rouges... It makes the game more complicated... And more fun. But this is my opinion.

[@NinhLyUK]

***** I prefer Canadian Football too ... even more so that they're showing regular season games in the UK! I still have to watch it in the early hours of the morning, but it's cool. And I agree that the rules are more challenging and adds an extra dimension to football. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@headhoncho4741]

flamer99987 nfl they hit hard run fast catch ducking amazing but I get your candadian

[@danielgertler5976]

Completely different sports is a strong statement, but different enough that one can certainly have a preference for canadian or american rules over the other.

[@VibeDoctor98]

Canadian football also has a lot more 50+ yard plays

[@NinhLyUK]

Agreed, yes!

[@deewade99]

Nfl is obviously better than Cfl. Just my opinion

[@NinhLyUK]

That's fine. You and a lot of other people think the same way. The NFL as a league is vastly superior in terms of money, attendance etc. But I still prefer the sport of Canadian Football, mainly due to its unpredictability. Thanks for your comment, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@digmission]

I'm 95% sure your American and have never seen a full cfl game

[@Heath580]

I honestly think that Canadian rules with American players would be the most entertaining sport on earth

[@TheFlyestN1hilist]

american football is still better in-terms of fans,money,stadiums and food

[@Violetcas97]

Canadian here, I prefer to watch American football above any other kind. I find it easier to follow.

[@TheTrollingNetworkReal]

You`ve never obviously heard of the Saskatchewan Rough rider fan base.

[@lilpontoon6022]

OutcastN3cr0 and talent

[@TheSensfan09]

Tea can you follow the golf ball easier than a puck on white ice also?

[@eibbor171]

because threres 10m breaks between every down lol

[@tonyprez6577]

Great job!!! Is this the only video on utube without a single thumbs down? One hundred years ago, todays CFL rules were called "The Boston Rules" The making of the rules was shared for the first 40 years after the game was invented in Canada Thanks again for sharing this video

[@MaxxDoberman]

Aren't there only 8 teams in the cfl? And one is called the Redblacks? WTF?

[@NinhLyUK]

There's only 9. And yes, I hate the name RedBlacks too!

[@MaxxDoberman]

Ninh Ly what is a Redblack and who came up with that stupid name?

[@NinhLyUK]

Some French Canadian thought it'd be a clever idea to give the team a unique name that no-one else has. The stupidest thing, is that they've mandated the media to use REDBLACKS (i.e. all capital letters) when they write about them. So you'll get something like ... "The Ottawa REDBLACKS beat the Calgary Stampeders". Really idiotic!

[@jakec8568]

Red blacks is a better name than the browns

[@snazzyy8619]

Jake Curkovic no😂 I would rather hear Brown's than Redblacks

[@jasonmartin2450]

I don't hate Canadian football... I just prefer the tactics and defensive chess match in US football, and love watching a good running play behind some big, strong blockers. Thanks for the video!

[@NinhLyUK]

Hi Jason. I will admit that the American game is a more patient strategy based game, for sure. Thanks for commenting :)

[@blueforrester8459]

while the CFL should be proud of its game I believe there are a lot rules they could revisit to make the game more enjoyable to watch. my biggest beef with the CFL is the stoppage of the clock on every play once the each half hits the 3 minute warning. the last 3 minutes of each half take excruciating long to finish and slow down the momentum of the game. I find the managing of the clock in the lady 2 minutes of NFL games the most exciting part of the game. because of the stoppage of play on each play after the 3 minute warning cfl games tend to take longer to finish than NFL games. I also don't understand why you would get rewarded a pt for missing a field goal. makes no sense to me. you miss, you get nothing, period.

[@krem1able]

the thing is, its not only field goals, it is punts too, but I'm canadian and i still dint know exactly how it works. the rule is in place to stop teams from simply taking a knee in the end zine in order to gain yardage

[@abesKIA]

The goal of the game, is to get the ball across the goal line. How you do it depends on how many points you get. Pass/Carry 6, field goal 3, kick 1. The decision to run the ball out or concede the single adds another layer of strategy to the game for the coaches.

[@alpearson9158]

your not watching the last three minutes properly, try again. The single point ( rugby related) is a simple exchange of a point for field position and rather than reward a team for missing a field goal it actually provides the receiving team the opportunity to run it out or give up a point and take the ball on the 35. It can be very interesting in a defensive game

[@RobertFay]

*- I grew up in the USA. Played four years as starting outside linebacker at Acadia University.* *- I think Canadian Football is way more fun and a better game to watch.*

[@haydendegrow945]

Loved the fact that you used a Saskatchewan Roughrider game as your example for CFL. Green is the colour!

[@NinhLyUK]

I did .. and they also got the shit kicked out of them in this game. Go Argos.

[@haydendegrow945]

GO RIDERS!!!

[@NinhLyUK]

The thing I like about the CFL is that any team can win on any given day. Apart from maybe the Stampeders who are running away with it, all the other teams are evenly matched. It's good to watch.

[@alpearson9158]

yup the green gophers that steal nicknames

[@barrynichols2846]

Yeah - the both suck. Canandian football seems to be a bit better game, more and quicker movement.

[@NinhLyUK]

Barry Nichols Maybe to you, but a lot of people like these two games. But you are correct, Canadian Football is played quicker and has more movement due to the 'unlimited motion' rules. Thanks for stopping by.

[@barrynichols2846]

It would be good to see some Canadian games on TV, just a taste to compare, but not enough people in NZ would watch it

[@NinhLyUK]

Barry Nichols Same here in the UK. I think the CFL is only aired in Canada and some Northern US states. I know the Grey Cup is on ESPN UK, but that's about it. For any other games, it's pirated streams all the way!

[@lancaster72680]

Barry Nichols i dont know if its better but its quicker and more exciting

[@lancaster72680]

Ninh LyESPN shows games in the US before that is was NBCSN and NFL NETWORK

[@Buckykatt]

The CFL rules. I could careless about the NFL. #gobombers

[@NinhLyUK]

Tyler Ash Yes the CFL does indeed rule. Go Argos.

[@Buckykatt]

as long as youre not a dirty rider fan , youre cool in my books lol

[@IntegralBif]

Tyler Ash Stamps all the way. Maybe we can bring home the Stanely cup too and have the two most beautiful trophies under one roof. Not sure when the last time that was done, if ever.

[@NinhLyUK]

IntegralBif I'm actually very interested to know if Calgary has had a Grey Cup and Stanley Cup winner at the same time?!

[@Koblac]

In American football, it is extreeeemmlyyy hard to get 1 point. In Canadian Football, there’s Rouges. (American football, if a team scores a td and goes for a 2pt conversion, and gets tackled in their own end zone ((98 yards behind the line of scrimmage)) it results in a ‘1 point safety’.)

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes.

[@probored4720]

Canadian Football (CFL)

[@skycreeper07]

CFL is better than NFL

[@NinhLyUK]

In some ways yes, in some ways no. I also prefer it, but that's probably just us. Thanks bro.

[@skycreeper07]

You are right but I prefer cfl because normally when NFL teams are running the play there is a big dog pile but that is just my opinion

[@ratboyzen]

This was a great video! I had no idea they were so different. I actually quite like the 110 yard field. Having a "0 zone" is pretty awesome.

[@jerryolund3713]

I don't even bother to follow NFL football anymore .

[@eduardoxenofonte4004]

2:24 that's the famous 1 point safety! since the ball is ruled dead in the NFL after a missed field goal/xtra point, you can only do that there if it's a two point conversion, but in the CFL it's fine

[@tomservo75]

2:12 THat's the only rule I think is really messed up. Think about it if the game is tied toward the end, the team with the ball is guaranteed to win, can just run out the clock and kick a FG from any distance. I would hope there would be an exception to this rule under those circumstances.

[@normanbrown8772]

I’m an American and a complete NFL freak but the CFL is a refreshing change. It’s weird to see those massive fields with those end zones bigger than my backyard. Opposing head coaches need binoculars to see each other and the 3 downs take a lot to get used to but the 2 games are similar enough that they compliment each other.

[@NinhLyUK]

The wider field you'll get used to quite quickly. But yeah, I love the wide open game of Canadian Football. Thanks for stopping by man, check out my channel for more content like this :)

[@alpearson9158]

understanding that all gridiron football is essentially running, tackling and blocking makes them far more similar

[@timmatthew3887]

I’m HUGE NFL Fan, and I ❤❤❤❤ The CFL. Why? It’s different. The little wrinkles of rule, and tactical changes make interesting. Nihn I would love to see you do a video on the exhibition games that have been played between the CFL, and NFL. It’s happened a few times starting in 1941, but there hasn’t been a game between the two leagues since 1961. The NFL won the most games, 8 between the two.

[@pauliticsandpaulicies7280]

The balls in the CFL were in fact larger, closer to a rugby sized ball, from its roots in that sport. However the size was changed and allowed an American sized Wilson football. (To make the one handed highlight catches that ESPN were supposed to show)

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, 'WERE' being the operative word. They used to be bigger but aren't anymore, but people still think they do. Hence the myth.

[@stephanewinter6591]

The "point for missing a field goal" is probably the most misunderstood rule from canadian football. In fact, you don't get a point for missing a field goal. You get a point for preventing the other team's returner from getting out of his end zone. If the other team is able to get out of the end zone, there's no point allowed. Obviously, many times when the returner does not see an opening for a good return, he will take a knee in the zone and trade a point for a better position on the field to start a new drive. It always depend of the actual score and time remaining in the game... Sometimes, you can't even afford to give one more single point to the other team...

[@ono3869]

2:41 A missed field goal is also live in American Football and scoring a touchdown from a missed field goal is called a Kick Six. The 2013 Iron Bowl (Auburn v. Alabama) is one of the best example of a Kick Six.

[@NinhLyUK]

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