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In the first days of football when a ball carrier crossed the goal line he would touch the ball to the ground. The touching of the ball to the ground for the score was called a "TOUCHDOWN".
This rule still applies in Rugby, where a player doesn't score unless he touches the ball to the ground.
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Good touchdown songs?
the beginning of crazy train
What song is played when the Chiefs score a touchdown and what is the crowd chanting during it?
its just the hhey song
Where did the term HAM radio come from?
Probably from 'Amateur', (Hamateur). In the same way that amateur actors are known as Ham or hammy.
What is the song playing when billy bob scores the final touchdown in varsity blues?
It's called "The End"...by Mark Isham....track 9 on the score for the film....which was never released.
Where does the phrase 'hard nosed' come from?
The phrase 'hard nosed' is believed to have originated in the hunting world. The term was first used to describe a hunting dog with a poor sense of smell.
What is a scrimmage touchdown?
I've never heard that term, but I would assume it means a touchdown scored from a play that originated at the line of scrimmage, as opposed to a touchdown scored on a kickoff return.
Where did the word touchdown come from?
football is the child of rugby. When you score in rugby you would have to touch the ball down to the ground, hence the word touchdown.
What is meant by the term triangles in football?
when a player makes a touchdown from the 30 line (3=triangle)
What is a extra point?
An extra point is a football term. It is the field goal made after a team has scored a touchdown.
What part of speech is touchdown?
Touchdown is a noun.
Who is the only NFL player to pass for a touchdown rush for a touchdown and return a punt for a touchdown?
Jim Brown
How many downs do you get before you have a punt in football?
A down is just another chance you have to get a first down.A touchdown itself is worth 6 points with an option to go for one or two points after the touchdown. Most touchdowns go for 7 points in the end
What is a TAP in football?
point after touchdown point after touchdown
Who made the best touchdown?
is there a way to have a "best" touchdown
Can you loose touchdown points for touchdown celebration?
yes
How big is the touchdown how long and how wide?
The touchdown is 10 yards big and the touchdown is 30 feet wide!!! BY!!! AWESOME ANSWER BY ME!!!!!!!! :)
How many points are recived from a touchdown?
You get 6 points for a touchdown.
