CFL- The Argonauts

Charles Kim

What is the Canadian Football?

Origins of Canadian football in the early 1860s

Founded in 1958 There are currently 8 teams

in the CFL, some teams have attempted to join but have yet to say for an extended period of time

Currently the second most watched game in Canada

Objective of the Game - Offensive Score Points by

Advancing ball to opponents’ end zone – a touchdown (6 points) You can score 1 point though a PAT- that is a point after a

touchdown or you can go for a more risky two-point conversion

Kicking the through the goal posts for a field goal (3 points)

Tackling the opposing carrier in their own end zone- a field goal (2 points)

Objective of the Game - Defensive When defending the main objective is to keep

the opponent from advancing the ball. This can be done in several ways Block the ball after thrown Intercept (steal) the ball Force a incomplete pass Take down the Quarterback before thrown

What are the differences from NFL Field/Equipment

differences Time period differences Differences In play Scoring Differences

The Positions- Offensive

Down lineman 3 types

Tight Ends Wide Receivers Fullback Running Back Tail Back Quarterback Slot Back

Positions Defensive

Defensive End Defensive Tackle Weak-side linebacker Strong-side linebacker Cornerback Safety Defensive backs

Special Teams

Holder Holds the ball to be

kicked Kicker

Kicks, field goals, kick offs

Punter Punts Balls

Returners Fast agile kickers

Positions- The Big Picture

Offensive Line

Wide Receiver

Wide Receiver

Quarter-BackRunning Back

Slot-Backs

Slot-Backs

Defensive Line

Line Backers

Defensive Backs

Corner-Back

Corner-Back

Defensive Back

History of the Argonauts

The team of Toronto

Founded in 1873 One of the oldest

football teams in America still retaining original name

Most recent Grey Cup 2004

Doug Flutie

Born Oct. 23 1962 Played for 8 years One of the greatest

football players Quarter-Back

Won 3 Grey Cup MVPs and 6 CFL’s most outstanding player

MVP-Damon Allen

Lead the Toronto Argonauts to win the Grey cup in 2004

Leads the all-time pro passing chart with 72,381 passing yards

Awarded the MVP in 2004 after Toronto won its 15th Grey cup

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