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.
Perhaps this individuals that are pointing out these errors watched the video on a mobile device (like myself), or a system that uses the UA-cam 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.
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 :)
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
+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.
???? 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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
+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 :)
Great video and props for spreading the good word of Canadian Football! It's a shame that so many Canadians, particularly in the bigger cities dismiss it as "amateur".
Do they? I'm not so sure about that. All my Canadian friends and family don't refer to the CFL as 'amateur', but they acknowledge that they can't compete with the NFL. And thanks!
YOOOOOOOOO. The 20 second play clock might be the most appealing thing to me. I'm a casual NFL fan, but it gets super tedious how slow and monotonous the games can be. The fast pace of CFL sounds super fun.
Yeah, it's actually not bad. The 3 downs and the faster play clock means that it flows a lot quicker than the NFL. I personally prefer it, but I do watch the NFL religiously. Check out my channel for more like this :
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.
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 :)
@@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.
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
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.
+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.
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 :)
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.
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 :)
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.
Very good vid/explanation. I LOOOVE Football (High School/College/NFL) and I really enjoy watching CFL games (via ESPN), for quite a while. I especially like it that the CFL season starts before the US College/NFL season, as I can watch CFL games before our football season starts. I also love hearing the neat "Canadian accent" spoken by the announcers.
David J.Powell Yeah, the CFL is pretty cool! I too like the fact that the season starts before the American season, as you don't get to see many CFL games on TV when the NFL is in full swing. Thanks for the kind comments on this video, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Just pray you don't have to listen to Rod Black calling a game. He's been calling games for 3 or 4 years now and still doesn't know squat about football. He knows hockey, he knows figure skating and he knows tennis (but then how many rules are there in tennis)... but he doesn't know football, which makes it extremely irritating to listen to him.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
great video.. thumbs up BTW, I'm in Texas, just kicking back watching some CFL on ESPN. i like it a lot. looks like it's more fun to actually play. thanks
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.
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!
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!
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.
@@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
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 :)
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 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.
@@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.
+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 :)
+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.
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.
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
I'm from Canada and I like both games. My first team is the Chicago Bears (I get teased a lot) and my second team is the Edmonton Eskimos. Great video but I would like to point out another difference. The fans. In the NFL all of the stadiums are packed. Not so much in the CFL. I saw EDM play a few times, easy to get a good seat. NFL fans are awesome but I think the most die hard fans belong to the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders. They are crazy awesome.
+kirk gauthier I agree. It's a shame that the CFL doesn't pack out their stadiums. I'm an Argos fan (obviously) and I went to a few games and it was quiet. But hardcore fans do exist in the CFL. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
@@NinhLyUK Is odd that it's so popular in western Canada and so ignored in Ontario. Vancouver also now has an attendance problem. It will be interesting to see if the new look Lions with a new coach can fill BC place again.
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.
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.
sports Gamer Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. Would love to catch a Lions or Seahawks game in person. One of the many things to do on my 'bucket list'. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe if you haven't already :)
Thanks Jack, much appreciated. For a full breakdown, check out - ua-cam.com/video/gumZEVzE7I4/v-deo.html Be sure to subscribe and check out my channel for more like this. :)
+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.
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.
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.
I'm Canadian but I like the NFL rules way better but I still love watching the CFL. I'm a BC Lions fan but if you don't know what CFL team to cheer for I recommend either the Saskatchewan RoughRiders or the Winnipeg Blue Bombers(I don't even know how they came up with that name)
Leo Life There use to be a huge Canadian Air Force base near Winnipeg but it was closed down years ago. Hence the JETS in the NHL and the BLUE BOMBERS in the CFL; I suspect they put the 'Blue' in front of Bombers for obvious reasons.
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.
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!!
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! :)
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 👍🏻👍🏻
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.
Thank you for creating the video. I recently started watching the CFL this year for the first time. I am now supporting the Blue Bombers. I am tired of the politics of the NFL. Anyway, this video was very helpful so THANK YOU. Doug Belen, New Mexico USA
Thanks Doug, I appreciate the comments. Yeah, the politics of the NFL annoy me ... I still watch it nevertheless. But glad this video helps you convert to the CFL. Go Argos!. Be sure to subscribe and check out my channel for more like this.
OH BOY....ha ha....we have to get something straight. I have decided to root for new CFL team. GO WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS!!!!!!!! I am already on the fan Forums and I know I've joined the right team. How about those Bombers? Twice they've beaten the Argos!!!! ;-)
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
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 UA-cam and it's a shame. Be sure to share and subscribe :)
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.
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
+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 :)
+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 :)
there's a mistake. in American Football on a kickoff the ball only has to travel 10 yards for it to be live. It DOES NOT have to touch a player on the receiving team.
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.
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
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".
+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.
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.
Yeah the CFL is pretty cool. No lead is safe and there's been plenty of games that have gone to the wire this season. Apart from possibly the Stampeders who are running away with it this season, the other teams are fairly evenly matched.
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??
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.
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.
+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 :)
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
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
En Mexico los juegos de futbol americano se juegan con las reglas estadounidenses y los equipos profesionales tienen convenios con la CFL. Seria interesante combinar ambas reglas en los partidos que en México se juegan
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.
+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 :)
Quality description of the differences - I had always wondered what the difference was (if any). Also much respect for not trying to rag on either of them -as you say, they are just different - why not appreciate both?
Yes, I agree. They're both different sports and both good in different ways. To rag on one compared to the other would be to compare chalk and cheese. But sadly, there are some people who are so narrow minded that they can't see that. If you want a quick laugh, look at some of the narrow-minded comments in the comments section. Thanks for stopping by!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Cool, thanks! If you want to find out more about Canadian Football - I made a video about it here - ua-cam.com/video/gumZEVzE7I4/v-deo.html Be sure to check it out ... the season is still going on!
Great video - I've watched both for a long time & they are both great sports! How do CFL teams recruit? Is they a draft like NFL? are you from 'up north'? Cheers Andy
Hi Andy. Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. The CFL does have its own draft and they get a few players from that, but most import players are signed as free agents from the NFL or NCAA.
@@NinhLyUK Canadian teams all have a list of protected players from the States such that if a player is cut in the NFL and is on that list his first signing option would be that team.
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.
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.
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 :)
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
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?
You can't really say football originated in Canada. It wasn't like football was in Canada THEN the US started playing it. That's what it seems like you're saying. It was a long evolutionary process based on other sports. Besides Canadians and Americans are closely related, for back then anyway. Half the Canadian team could have been Americans or 1st Gen Canadian. Like how basketball started by a Canadian American. It's hazy. But I agree you cannot say Canada stole it.
+Horsethief666 On that note: no football originated in North America! But it's a matter of academics and your point of view at the end of the day. But the myth I dispelled correctly was that Canada 'stole' American Football rules and changed them (which was not true). Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
+Ninh Ly true. And I agree you're right in saying they did not steal it. Just making sure it doesn't look like America stole it from Canada. Some assume that. Not your fault though.
the first modern game played in the US was at Harvard in 1883 when McGill college ( now university) came down to demonstrate the game and Canadian teams were set up as much as 15 years before that
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.
***** 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 :)
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!
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 :)
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)
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
A famous Canadian sports columnist used to say: "The NFL has better athletes; The CFL has the better game." - Today, the first part may be true still (to some degree), but athletes have become much closer in talent, due to EVERYONE having access to superior training methods, and the propensity for The NFL to almost REFUSE to let a "small" athlete play in their league, no matter HOW TALENTED they are! (See Doug Flutie, for example, who ended up one of the greatest players in the history of The CFL, but would have easily developed into a superstar in The NFL too, had anyone given him the chance). But smaller stature does not equate to less talented an athlete. The speed needed to cover the field in the CFL means almost all the players need to be more stream-lined. Yes, the O-Line is obviously one area where the NFL "excels", if you want to call drafting and keeping all the players over 6'5 and 450 pounds "excelling". As for the 2nd part of the Jim Taylor (the columnist) quote, there is NO QUESTION CFL football as a game is only about 1,000 times a more entertaining, flowing, exciting, action packed game, period, than the NFL (for SO MANY REASONS it would be a long time at the keyboard to explain...) GO LIONS!
I think the 20 second play clock is a big reason for that David, and if there were CFL rules the NFL should adopt it would be: time management no yards for punt returns Move the ball back to the 35 (25 NFL) for extra points CFL Overtime Rules (which apparently are similar to US college ball)
Chris H While I agree I do just love the game itself too, NFL is just SO boring, very often, and one of the biggest reasons is this: qz.com/150577/an-average-nfl-game-more-than-100-commercials-and-just-11-minutes-of-play/ The 40 second play clock is stifling. It's not needed in any way, and just that alone, as the CFL has only a 20 second play clock, means there'll be an average of TWICE as much actual action happening in a CFL game over an NFL game. Also, I hear all the time that the running game is so limited in The CFL; but I know it's not. It's certainly less used than in the NFL, obviously, as going from 4 to 3 downs means, very often, you don't have many 2nd chances to get the job done. But that doesn't mean the running game is any less important, and there would be only the very rare occasion that a championship team in the CFL is a team without a significant running game; it's all the difference. Statistically, I back that up with league stats, and going over any number of years, there remain 1,000+ Yd rushers throughout the league, and the best teams almost always have one. Virtually can't win the big game without one. So that argument, which like I said, I hear all the time, is pretty much a fallacy; you're pretty dead in the water without a running game. Finally, as mentioned, the difference in what you can do, the variety of plays that can be called in the CFL, just because of the size of the field (and even the 'one yard off the ball' rule), is extraordinary. It makes every down less predictable, thus, the whole game way more exciting from a fan's entertainment point of view. There really is no comparison to the excitement level between CFL and NFL (which, honestly, I almost never bother to watch any more; I used to as a younger man). On the rare occasion, you get an exciting game, but for the most part, I fall asleep watching it. HEY, it's not as bad as trying to watch baseball !!!! Hahaha, so, there is that!
darren abrey Yes, agree strongly. As I just described to Chris, the 20 second clock means at least twice as much actually play time. That's a HUGE difference. If I could get twice as much ANYTHING for the same price, OF COURSE I'm going to take it! The kicking game is a bigger part of The CFL too, not because it's utilized more (as some people will argue: Throw, throw, punt; throw, throw, punt. Hahaha... it's just not true. But the no "fair catch" rule, the rouge point, the placement of the ball after a rouge or missed/made field goal, even going back to (again) the size of the field allowing for the potential of SO MANY MORE 'special plays' (fake punts/fake field goals/on-side kicks/short kickoffs) etc., while at the other end, the width of the field makes for way more impactful kick returns possible, all play into a far more dynamic kicking game. There just is no comparison when it comes to fans' experience.
so your saying that they have no people in the NFL that is shorter then 6 foot 5 but they have a player that is 5 foot 6 and he is one of the best football players in the lead it is just that your CFL player is not good enough to be in the NFL and if every body in the NFL was 450 pounds then thay would all be fat so get it right football has the most insane games in the world you should of saw the seahawks vs patriots or the saints and broncos game i have so many reasons why the NFL is better
Ah .... okay .... I take it you've had a few while watching those games you mentioned, hehehe... kinda messy, whatever you just said...???? Anyway, enjoy your show; it's up to you whether you're interested in evolving into the better game or not! Cheers
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.
if this was one of your first attempts at a video II am very impressed, it was pretty high quality
Thanks man. I admit I got a few things wrong, but UA-cam doesn't let you edit any video without pulling it completely. Appreciate it dude.
Perhaps this individuals that are pointing out these errors watched the video on a mobile device (like myself), or a system that uses the UA-cam 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.
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 :)
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.
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
+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.
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.
???? 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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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 !😢
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.
Former Baltimore Stallions fan here. The only US team to take the Grey Cup out of Canada. Well for a couple of days.
I am watching my first CFL game and man only 48 seconds in and I'm hooked.
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The CFL is more exciting than the NFL
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.
Absolutely! It's one of the interesting things about this game. Anything can happen, quite literally! Thanks for stopping by bro.
We call it The Waggle.
i feel like thats more tactical
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.
@@brianmarks5926 so there are no tight ends in CFL?
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.
+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 :)
Omg there should be a NFL vs CFL all star game with mixed rules
Agreed, that'd be an interesting experiment!
Ninh Ly America hands down
Connor 703 yes I agree totally. But NFL would defenally beat cfl
NFL would beat them
NFL players would let Canadians win but CFL offense would destroy a NFL defensive minded squad
I really appreciate that a British person is explaining these differences. This man really did his research! Great video!
I know right 😂
Great video and props for spreading the good word of Canadian Football! It's a shame that so many Canadians, particularly in the bigger cities dismiss it as "amateur".
Do they? I'm not so sure about that. All my Canadian friends and family don't refer to the CFL as 'amateur', but they acknowledge that they can't compete with the NFL.
And thanks!
Only in Toronto as they think they are better than any other city in Canada. Not to me, I hate the place.
YOOOOOOOOO. The 20 second play clock might be the most appealing thing to me. I'm a casual NFL fan, but it gets super tedious how slow and monotonous the games can be. The fast pace of CFL sounds super fun.
Yeah, it's actually not bad. The 3 downs and the faster play clock means that it flows a lot quicker than the NFL. I personally prefer it, but I do watch the NFL religiously.
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Agreed. American football games last too long
@@NinhLyUK Also makes it more difficult for the team leading to run out the clock.
@@skojuzija *when your watching
no i disagree the cfl goes way to slow because they stop the play clock after every play
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.
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.
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@@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.
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?
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
The first regular season CFL game in the United States was played in 1958
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.
+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.
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.
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woah good point
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.
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.
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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.
Very good vid/explanation. I LOOOVE Football (High School/College/NFL) and I really enjoy watching CFL games (via ESPN), for quite a while. I especially like it that the CFL season starts before the US College/NFL season, as I can watch CFL games before our football season starts. I also love hearing the neat "Canadian accent" spoken by the announcers.
David J.Powell Yeah, the CFL is pretty cool! I too like the fact that the season starts before the American season, as you don't get to see many CFL games on TV when the NFL is in full swing. Thanks for the kind comments on this video, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Just pray you don't have to listen to Rod Black calling a game. He's been calling games for 3 or 4 years now and still doesn't know squat about football. He knows hockey, he knows figure skating and he knows tennis (but then how many rules are there in tennis)... but he doesn't know football, which makes it extremely irritating to listen to him.
CHRIS CUTTBURT ABSOLUTE LEGEND!
Great job explaining the differences between the two nations style of playing football.
+Jonathan Foster Thanks Jonathan! I'm glad you approve of this football video. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
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.
you forgot CFL has "no yards" rule for returning kicks -a 5 yard cushion from the kickreturner
Thats for punts. Kick off is live
The 5 yards are given cuz of no fair catch
"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.
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.
Wow. Nice to here someone talk about the two leagues I love with the same reverence I have.
👏 Good job!!
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.
Anytime, glad you like this video.
If you get a chance, check out some CFL games - they're worth watching for sure.
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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.
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.
"Canada has bigger balls"
right lmao
i know i feel like they hit harder and have more balls than the players in the nfl
Samantha Bentz wat lol
Say that to Ray Lewis, Navarro Bowman and Patrick Willis they will just laugh their asses off! Fucking hilarious you guys are
Patriots_Greece why the hell you got Patriots as your UA-cam picture than
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!!
Excellent, thanks!
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yes because europe has the real football
great video.. thumbs up
BTW, I'm in Texas, just kicking back watching some CFL on ESPN. i like it a lot.
looks like it's more fun to actually play. thanks
Thanks man.
Absolutely, it's a fantastic sport and I really think it should be more popular than it is.
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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.
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!
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!
+Aaron Mosiah Leal Fernandez Hell yeah Aaron, football rocks. I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
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.
I like the womans football too. with their skimppy outfits.
@@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
As a huge CFL fan I'd say you did a great Job
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.
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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
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@@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.
@@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.
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
Cool, glad this video helps.
In high school I had a teacher that played Canadian football as a pro. He talked football all the time and he would wear a jersey every Friday.
Canadian football was invented first? Wow, I learned something today.
+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 :)
+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.
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.
Nicholas Garcia so. Is American football American Canadian football?
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
I'm from Canada and I like both games. My first team is the Chicago Bears (I get teased a lot) and my second team is the Edmonton Eskimos. Great video but I would like to point out another difference. The fans. In the NFL all of the stadiums are packed. Not so much in the CFL. I saw EDM play a few times, easy to get a good seat. NFL fans are awesome but I think the most die hard fans belong to the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders. They are crazy awesome.
+kirk gauthier I agree. It's a shame that the CFL doesn't pack out their stadiums. I'm an Argos fan (obviously) and I went to a few games and it was quiet. But hardcore fans do exist in the CFL. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Yah I'm a huge riders fan I have been to two games and the have best costume contest befor the game
Hamilton tigercats fans are pretty into it also.
@@NinhLyUK Is odd that it's so popular in western Canada and so ignored in Ontario. Vancouver also now has an attendance problem. It will be interesting to see if the new look Lions with a new coach can fill BC place again.
@Re Up True but Toronto is truly pathetic.
That is pretty awesome! Thanks man I had no clue Canadian football even existed. Great video!
Appreciate it bro, glad you like this video. Be sure to check out some of my other stuff.
finally someone explained the differences,thanks Ninh ly
Anytime, I'm glad you found this video helpful!
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.
Thanks for the comments, I appreciate that you understand the merits of both kinds of football! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
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.
Great video I like CFL more then the NFL as well. BC Lions and the Seattle Seahawks are my teams!
sports Gamer Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. Would love to catch a Lions or Seahawks game in person. One of the many things to do on my 'bucket list'. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe if you haven't already :)
Wow that was so informative. I new nothing about the CFL and its rules and now I want to watch it.
Thanks Jack, much appreciated.
For a full breakdown, check out - ua-cam.com/video/gumZEVzE7I4/v-deo.html
Be sure to subscribe and check out my channel for more like this. :)
+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.
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.
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.
Why do u like the sports that are less liked and less popular
The Ninja tuna I dunno. Must be unique I guess.
+ninh ly do u like rugby union?
It was really fun working with the BC Lions during 2022s home opener.
I'm Canadian but I like the NFL rules way better but I still love watching the CFL. I'm a BC Lions fan but if you don't know what CFL team to cheer for I recommend either the Saskatchewan RoughRiders or the Winnipeg Blue Bombers(I don't even know how they came up with that name)
Interesting advice for CFL newbies, given that you're a Lions fan.
Ninh Ly true
Leo Life There use to be a huge Canadian Air Force base near Winnipeg but it was closed down years ago. Hence the JETS in the NHL and the BLUE BOMBERS in the CFL; I suspect they put the 'Blue' in front of Bombers for obvious reasons.
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.
Thanks. Glad you like this video.
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!!
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! :)
I was never into football until I lived in Hamilton , Black and gold ever since, go TiCats
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)
@@daerdevvyl4314 - #GoBlue #ForTheW #2019GreyCupChamps. I bleed Blue and Gold.
Ryan Kraemer Looking back on this comment I should have known that the Bombers have a way of surprising their fans! 💥🌟✨⚡️
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
Correct on both points!
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.
thank you
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
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.
Madden follower there is no nfl hall of fame its called the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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
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.
In short: I agree with your points! I prefer the CFL too.
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.
Thanks for the information! I'm gonna start watching the CFL today! :)
Thanks for the comments Evan, enjoy the CFL. It's been an unpredictable season so far! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
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.
Baltimore Stallions... only American team to win the Grey Cup.
Sacramento, Shreveport, Memphis, San Antonio, and the one team the Toronto Argonauts didn't play - Birmingham.
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.
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 👍🏻👍🏻
I believe that was an oversight. But thanks for the comments! :)
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.
You made me a fan with this video bro, thanks
Thank you for creating the video. I recently started watching the CFL this year for the first time. I am now supporting the Blue Bombers. I am tired of the politics of the NFL. Anyway, this video was very helpful so THANK YOU.
Doug
Belen, New Mexico USA
Thanks Doug, I appreciate the comments.
Yeah, the politics of the NFL annoy me ... I still watch it nevertheless. But glad this video helps you convert to the CFL. Go Argos!.
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OH BOY....ha ha....we have to get something straight. I have decided to root for new CFL team. GO WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS!!!!!!!! I am already on the fan Forums and I know I've joined the right team.
How about those Bombers? Twice they've beaten the Argos!!!! ;-)
@@RioAbajoBelen Yeah, how about those Bombers!! Grey Cup champs 2019
Excellent video. Great explanation between the CFL and NFL
Thanks, much appreciated. Check out my channel for more videos like this :)
Very informative and brilliantly put together!
Arthur Channell Thanks Arthur, I appreciate the comments! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
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
Thanks Ben. I appreciate the kind comments! :)
Excellent video. I also prefer Canadian football, but I'm a huge fan of both the CFL and NFL. Go Riders! Go Seahawks!
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 UA-cam and it's a shame.
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I think I want to tune in to CFL next season, seems faster paced and more exciting based on these rules.
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.
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
+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 :)
+I do things out of spite games are being uploaded on demand on youtube by American viewers
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
I do things out of spite some of the CFL games are available on UA-cam
Watch live videos of the games just search the teams up like Green Bay vs bangles and it should be there
It seems every CFL game is a wildcard game. -- And I love wildcard games. --- Thanks for the great upload.
I started laughing so hard when he showed the score of the Canada vs USA game and Canada was winning 47-9
+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 :)
Ninh Ly when did they play against each other?
Was it an all star game or something?
NFL is the kiddie version of the CFL.
there's a mistake. in American Football on a kickoff the ball only has to travel 10 yards for it to be live. It DOES NOT have to touch a player on the receiving team.
Yes, I already know.
There should be an annotation explaining the mistake in the video.
Thanks.
Ninh Ly punts have to be touched by the other team i think that's what u we're trying to say
@@bradenv1693 Not in Canada for all. The Punter and anyone behind him at time of punt (Onside offensive player(s)) can recover the punted ball.
I've really enjoy your presentations. It's cleared up many questions I've had for a long time.
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.
I also enjoy the variety of watching two styles of football.
0:15 Funny that you used the Rock for that segue as he briefly played in the CFL.
well didn't play but was cut by Calgary.
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
Agreed I'm from Canada and I agree with u aha👍🏽👍🏽
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".
NFL defense will not have the cardio to play on CFL rules on a CFL field.
+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.
brownsupahero What the hell did you just say LMAO
I actually like the Canadian version as it's simply a refreshing take on a sport I already love. Great video
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.
I love NFL but I now learned that CFL is a much better alternative to NFL preseason.
Yeah the CFL is pretty cool. No lead is safe and there's been plenty of games that have gone to the wire this season.
Apart from possibly the Stampeders who are running away with it this season, the other teams are fairly evenly matched.
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??
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.
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.
+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 :)
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
Canadian football is a much more entertaining game. more scoring and better pace of play
Liam Deschamps it's harder to score with less downs and the longer field, the defenses just suck
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
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
nah NFL is better
Connor 703 not true. It's easier because the field is wider plus more change of possession and more emphasis on the passing game
En Mexico los juegos de futbol americano se juegan con las reglas estadounidenses y los equipos profesionales tienen convenios con la CFL. Seria interesante combinar ambas reglas en los partidos que en México se juegan
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.
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.
+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 :)
@@NinhLyUK The goal posts used to be in front of the end zone. They moved them back in the '60s or so.
@@KingmanIII 80's
Quality description of the differences - I had always wondered what the difference was (if any). Also much respect for not trying to rag on either of them -as you say, they are just different - why not appreciate both?
Yes, I agree. They're both different sports and both good in different ways. To rag on one compared to the other would be to compare chalk and cheese. But sadly, there are some people who are so narrow minded that they can't see that. If you want a quick laugh, look at some of the narrow-minded comments in the comments section. Thanks for stopping by!
Fun Fact: Canada make (American Football) (Baseball) (Basketball) (Ice Hockey) (Lacrosse) and (5 Pin Bowling)
Both Sports are excellent. Here in Mexico we can not watch on TV the CFL. Thank you by the video.
ortodoxiaguinda Thank you for the kind comments regarding this video. I'm glad you liked it. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
Ninh Ly Of course. I have several videos about CFL I am fan of Anthony Calvillo.
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.
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.
The Tekken 3 Nina theme goes good with that video.
I thought so too. Thanks man :)
Knew about the downs and field size difference but not all the other stuff, great video👍🏻
Thanks Joanne, much appreciated.
CFL honestly sounds more in fun, scoring is the best part
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.
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.
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!
Ninh Ly You can indeed advance a ball in American Football after a field goal miss. Ravens Chris McAlister 107 yard field goal return
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.
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.
I actually prefer the CFL too, games are always more exciting imo
I think so, yeah.
I agree
Dude, this is the best video ever. Why have I never seen a CFL game? Dunno. But now I think I will!! : )
Cool, thanks!
If you want to find out more about Canadian Football - I made a video about it here - ua-cam.com/video/gumZEVzE7I4/v-deo.html
Be sure to check it out ... the season is still going on!
Great video - I've watched both for a long time & they are both great sports! How do CFL teams recruit? Is they
a draft like NFL? are you from 'up north'?
Cheers
Andy
Hi Andy. Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. The CFL does have its own draft and they get a few players from that, but most import players are signed as free agents from the NFL or NCAA.
@@NinhLyUK Canadian teams all have a list of protected players from the States such that if a player is cut in the NFL and is on that list his first signing option would be that team.
i like the nfl better
I just went to the NFL game in London. Pretty cool game day experience if you ever get to go to a game!
Cool dude totally needed that insightful opinion
Jk dude
Itzel Reza because your American ?
Ninh Ly
NFL in london?
London is close to Halifax , just saying .
you got one of the tekken 3 theme songs playing, so rare
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!
None on Tekken 2?
Tekken Tag the greatest fighting game ever produced!!!!!
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
The CFL is a faster-pace, more entertaining game to watch.
I'd have to agree!
Faster, no. Less defense, yes.
Mark Dewald It is an objectively faster paced game
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.
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.
CFL is good football if more people in the US watched it they would say the same thing
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 :)
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
kyle lang That's only just been put in recently though. And the ESPN where I live certainly doesn't show CFL games!
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?
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?
Looks instereting Id love to watch the CFL
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.
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.
I don't even bother to follow NFL football anymore .
I’m Canadian but like the NFL more than the CFL
Fair enough. Each to their own and all that. Thanks for stopping by.
You can't really say football originated in Canada. It wasn't like football was in Canada THEN the US started playing it. That's what it seems like you're saying. It was a long evolutionary process based on other sports. Besides Canadians and Americans are closely related, for back then anyway. Half the Canadian team could have been Americans or 1st Gen Canadian. Like how basketball started by a Canadian American. It's hazy. But I agree you cannot say Canada stole it.
+Horsethief666 On that note: no football originated in North America! But it's a matter of academics and your point of view at the end of the day. But the myth I dispelled correctly was that Canada 'stole' American Football rules and changed them (which was not true). Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)
+Ninh Ly true. And I agree you're right in saying they did not steal it. Just making sure it doesn't look like America stole it from Canada. Some assume that. Not your fault though.
Do you know basketball was created and first played in Canada?
the first modern game played in the US was at Harvard in 1883 when McGill college ( now university) came down to demonstrate the game and Canadian teams were set up as much as 15 years before that
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.
***** 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 :)
flamer99987 nfl they hit hard run fast catch ducking amazing but I get your candadian
After this video I'm acctually gonna try to watch Canadian football thanks👍
Awesome, it's worth a watch for sure!
Aren't there only 8 teams in the cfl? And one is called the Redblacks? WTF?
There's only 9. And yes, I hate the name RedBlacks too!
Ninh Ly what is a Redblack and who came up with that stupid name?
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!
Red blacks is a better name than the browns
Jake Curkovic no😂 I would rather hear Brown's than Redblacks
Canadian Football did not come before American Football
the two games have a shared origin
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 :)
Ninh Ly You're a good man Ninh
kdemon17 Why thank you very much :)
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)
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?
It's completely different
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.
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
american football is still better in-terms of fans,money,stadiums and food
Canadian here, I prefer to watch American football above any other kind. I find it easier to follow.
You`ve never obviously heard of the Saskatchewan Rough rider fan base.
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and talent
Tea can you follow the golf ball easier than a puck on white ice also?
because threres 10m breaks between every down lol
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.
Canadian football also has a lot more 50+ yard plays
Agreed, yes!
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.
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
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.
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
A famous Canadian sports columnist used to say: "The NFL has better athletes; The CFL has the better game." - Today, the first part may be true still (to some degree), but athletes have become much closer in talent, due to EVERYONE having access to superior training methods, and the propensity for The NFL to almost REFUSE to let a "small" athlete play in their league, no matter HOW TALENTED they are! (See Doug Flutie, for example, who ended up one of the greatest players in the history of The CFL, but would have easily developed into a superstar in The NFL too, had anyone given him the chance). But smaller stature does not equate to less talented an athlete. The speed needed to cover the field in the CFL means almost all the players need to be more stream-lined. Yes, the O-Line is obviously one area where the NFL "excels", if you want to call drafting and keeping all the players over 6'5 and 450 pounds "excelling". As for the 2nd part of the Jim Taylor (the columnist) quote, there is NO QUESTION CFL football as a game is only about 1,000 times a more entertaining, flowing, exciting, action packed game, period, than the NFL (for SO MANY REASONS it would be a long time at the keyboard to explain...) GO LIONS!
I think the 20 second play clock is a big reason for that David, and if there were CFL rules the NFL should adopt it would be: time management
no yards for punt returns
Move the ball back to the 35 (25 NFL) for extra points CFL Overtime Rules (which apparently are similar to US college ball)
Chris H While I agree I do just love the game itself too, NFL is just SO boring, very often, and one of the biggest reasons is this: qz.com/150577/an-average-nfl-game-more-than-100-commercials-and-just-11-minutes-of-play/
The 40 second play clock is stifling. It's not needed in any way, and just that alone, as the CFL has only a 20 second play clock, means there'll be an average of TWICE as much actual action happening in a CFL game over an NFL game.
Also, I hear all the time that the running game is so limited in The CFL; but I know it's not. It's certainly less used than in the NFL, obviously, as going from 4 to 3 downs means, very often, you don't have many 2nd chances to get the job done. But that doesn't mean the running game is any less important, and there would be only the very rare occasion that a championship team in the CFL is a team without a significant running game; it's all the difference.
Statistically, I back that up with league stats, and going over any number of years, there remain 1,000+ Yd rushers throughout the league, and the best teams almost always have one. Virtually can't win the big game without one. So that argument, which like I said, I hear all the time, is pretty much a fallacy; you're pretty dead in the water without a running game.
Finally, as mentioned, the difference in what you can do, the variety of plays that can be called in the CFL, just because of the size of the field (and even the 'one yard off the ball' rule), is extraordinary. It makes every down less predictable, thus, the whole game way more exciting from a fan's entertainment point of view. There really is no comparison to the excitement level between CFL and NFL (which, honestly, I almost never bother to watch any more; I used to as a younger man). On the rare occasion, you get an exciting game, but for the most part, I fall asleep watching it. HEY, it's not as bad as trying to watch baseball !!!! Hahaha, so, there is that!
darren abrey Yes, agree strongly. As I just described to Chris, the 20 second clock means at least twice as much actually play time. That's a HUGE difference. If I could get twice as much ANYTHING for the same price, OF COURSE I'm going to take it!
The kicking game is a bigger part of The CFL too, not because it's utilized more (as some people will argue: Throw, throw, punt; throw, throw, punt. Hahaha... it's just not true. But the no "fair catch" rule, the rouge point, the placement of the ball after a rouge or missed/made field goal, even going back to (again) the size of the field allowing for the potential of SO MANY MORE 'special plays' (fake punts/fake field goals/on-side kicks/short kickoffs) etc., while at the other end, the width of the field makes for way more impactful kick returns possible, all play into a far more dynamic kicking game. There just is no comparison when it comes to fans' experience.
so your saying that they have no people in the NFL that is shorter then 6 foot 5 but they have a player that is 5 foot 6 and he is one of the best football players in the lead it is just that your CFL player is not good enough to be in the NFL and if every body in the NFL was 450 pounds then thay would all be fat so get it right football has the most insane games in the world you should of saw the seahawks vs patriots or the saints and broncos game i have so many reasons why the NFL is better
Ah .... okay .... I take it you've had a few while watching those games you mentioned, hehehe... kinda messy, whatever you just said...???? Anyway, enjoy your show; it's up to you whether you're interested in evolving into the better game or not! Cheers