I think your assessment of the professional level of these sports is spot on.
As for the non-professional level, I LOVE watching both sports. I think that sports are great for children both physically and emotionally. And you all know those reasons so I won't ramble about it.
Very true.
BUT... Isn't american football more like rugby? and by the way.... I did play pick-up games of american football with my cousins all the time. We had a football around all the time. we also had hockey sticks, a basketball, and a soccer ball. we played everything.
I certainly did as a kid: American Football, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Tennis, Golf, Volleyball. Prolly some more that I can't remember at the moment.
IMHO... Hockey blows both footballs away. I mean, a sport where you can lose teeth MUST be superior. *Shakes her pompoms and does a cheer for hockey*
... Hockey rules.
Need I remind everyone that this post is about a GAME?
Rah Rah!
OCWIATJ Forever