Comparison of American football and rugby union possession of the ball at their own 20-yard (25 yard line in College Football) line. An important difference between the two sports involves the aftermath of a score. In American football, the scoring team kicks off, except after a safety. In rugby union, the team conceding the score kicks off (in rugby sevens, a variant of rugby union featuring seven players per side, the scoring team kicks off). An American football team consists of an offensive unit, a defensive unit and a "special teams" unit (involved in kicking and kick returns). Only eleven players can be on the field at
1921 East Tennessee State Normal School football team by felllow teacher coach A.V. McFee. In the 1921 season, the team was much improved on the playing field against much better competition with only one game against high school competition. The team also played against the Johnson City All-Stars, composed of former high school and college players. W.R. Windes would officially finish his time coaching at the school with a 7-5 record . 1921 East Tennessee State Normal School football team The 1921 East Tennessee State Normal School football team was an American football team that represented East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in the 1921 NCAA football season. It