Why is Football called Football?

by Gerry Hartigan

In most parts of the world Soccer is called Football except here in the US where it is called Soccer. Now, the reason it is called Football is because for about ninety five percent of the game players used their feet to kick the ball. The only players allowed to touch the ball with their hands are the goalkeepers. So, you see it makes sense that the game is called Football in most parts of the world.

Now, let's talk about American Football. In most games only one player kicks the ball with his foot, the rest of the players either throw the ball with their hands or they catch the ball with their hands. There is very little use of the Foot in American Football. My recommendation is this. Let's change the name of American Football to Throwball and then we can call Soccer Football in the USA like the rest of the world does. Does'nt that make sense to you too? I think the world would be a happier place if order was restored and American Football became Throwball and Soccer became Football in the USA.

People would be happier and live longer and peace would be restored to the Cosmos.

About the Author

Gerry holds a Masters Degree in Management, has traveled to seventy countries around the world and is a great seminar and conference speaker. Visit his web site at www.gerryhartigan.com or email him at info@gerryhartigan.com