Football 101
How many players from one team are on the field at once in Canadian Football?
12
You're a receiver and the defender is playing several yards off of you. What type of route is usually available immediately?
A quick underneath route
eg. hitch, speed out, quick screen
What NFL team plays its home games at Lambeau Field?
Green Bay Packers
Name 5 things you should never forget on game day.
Helmet, mouthguards, cleats, jersey, pads
In GROW THE ROAD, what does the G stand for?
Give everything you have at all times
How many points is a safety worth?
2
What does it mean when the defence "stacks the box"?
Putting extra defenders near the line of scrimmage, usually to defend the run
Which CFL team plays in Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan Roughriders
You have 10 seconds. As a group, name EIGHT NFL teams
Any 8 legitimate NFL teams
What does the W stand for?
We- this is a WE team, not a ME team.
In Canadian Football, how far must the offence advance to earn a first down?
10 yards
On 3rd and 1, what matters more than gaining extra yards?
Securing the first down
Which quarterback has won the most Super Bowls as a starting QB?
Tom Brady
Name 5 football penalties in 10 seconds
Examples: holding, offside, unnecessary roughness, pass interference, illegal procedure
What does ownership mean in this program?
Taking responsibility for your actions, effort, preparation, and what you put into becoming your best.
How many downs does a Canadian football offence normally have to gain 10 yards?
3
Your team is protecting a lead late in the game. Name TWO things the offence needs to prioritize.
Ball security, staying in bounds/clock management, first downs, avoiding penalties and negative plays
Name the 9 current CFL teams.
BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Edmonton Elks, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger Cats, Ottawa Redblacks, Montreal Alouettes
BATTLE QUESTION: every team gets 15 seconds to write down as many football positions as possible
Most legitimate positions wins
Without help from anyone outside your group, name all the GROW ROAD principles used in your team standard.
Give, Represent, Ownership, We, Respect, Opportunities, Attitude, Defend and Destroy