Actually, Rugby is older than American Football, and Rugby and Football (Soccer) weren’t as clearly delineated in the 18th/19th century as they are today. AF is still weird, though, because of the extreme separation of roles and the frequent, severe breaks in game flow.
“It’s called Football, because… it just is ok!? I can pick it up with my hands too, some yankee said I could! 😭”
Actually, Rugby is older than American Football, and Rugby and Football (Soccer) weren’t as clearly delineated in the 18th/19th century as they are today. AF is still weird, though, because of the extreme separation of roles and the frequent, severe breaks in game flow.