Canadian football Canadian football Canadian football () is a sport played in Canada in which two teams of 12 players each compete for territorial control of a field of play long and wide attempting to advance a pointed oval-shaped ball into the opposing team's scoring area (end zone). In Canada, the term "football" may refer to Canadian football and American football collectively, or to either sport specifically, depending on context. The two sports have shared origins and are closely related but have some key differences. Rugby football in Canada originated in the early 1860s, and over time, the game known as Canadian
1997 CIAU Football All-Canadian Team McMaster <br>Inside receivers: <br>... Andre Arlain, St. Francis Xavier and Scott Miller, Windsor <br>Running backs: <br>... Craig Carr, Manitoba and Jeff Johnson, York <br>Quarterback: <br>... Nathan Body, Guelph <br>Ends: <br>... Mike Milo, Saskatchewan and George Psofimis, York <br>Tackles: <br>... Rob McMurren, Waterloo and Craig Alloway, Alberta <br>Linebackers: <br>... Francis Bellefroid, Bishop's; Derek Krete, Western; Kevin Pressburger, Waterloo <br>Cornerbacks: <br>... Tobr MacKay, Western Ontario and Philippe Girard, Mount Allison <br>Safety: <br>... Jason Kralt, Carleton <br>Punter and placekicker: <br>... Matt Kellett, Saskatchewan 1997 CIAU Football All-Canadian Team Below is the 1997 CIAU Football All-Canadian Team. The CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) Football All-Canadian