grad project on football

The sport of football is viewed by many as one of the most exciting and greatest sporting event of all. There are many reasons to believe this. Forms of football have been around for centuries. The history of modern football can be traced to the nineteenth century, where it has been developed from forms of soccer and rugby.(Encarta) Also, Football is one of Americas and the world’s most exciting and most popular sports, …

…parts of the world. As new teams and leagues are formed, footballs popularity is spreading. Football teaches people skills such as teamwork, working hard, mental and physical toughness and courage. Hopefully football will continue to do the great things that it has done for millions of fans and players for centuries to come. Bibliography “ Football.” Encarta Encyclopedia . CD-ROM. Microsoft, 1999. Layden, Tom. “Special Team.” Sports Illustrated . ( December 6, 1999), 52-58. Silver, Michael. “ Last Hurrah.” Sports Illustrated . ( December 13, 1999), 36-41.