NFL Lockout, CFL Locked In: Time to Watch Some Canadian Football League Action

As the current NFL labor dispute continues to fester, the likelihood of the 2011 season being in jeopardy is becoming more and more a reality.

For football hungry fans, looking for some televised, gridiron action, they may have to turn their attention north of the 49th to Canada and the Canadian Football League.

For those not familiar with the CFL, there are some very noticeable difference between it and its American counterpart.  First, in the CFL, there are only three downs, each team is allowed 12 players on the field and after a tackle, instead of grunts you'll hear a series of “take off eh!” 

These are just a few of the difference between the two leagues. 

For more, you'll have to click through the next 10 slides.

The Football

NFL: Football made from pigskin.

CFL: Football made from back bacon.

Championship Trophy

NFL: Teams compete for the Lombardi Trophy.

CFL: Teams compete for the Grey Cup.  Canadians feel the cup is better because it is easier to drink beer from.

Cheerleaders

NFL: Typical NFL cheerleading squad.

CFL: Typical CFL cheerleading squad.

Pre-Game Show

NFL: Pregame show held in high-tech studio with large cast of analysts.

CFL: Pregame show hosted by Bob and Doug MacKenzie.

Players Texting Habits

NFL:  Players been known to text images of their knotty areas.

CFL:  Players love to text images of their favorite beaver.

Living Accommodations

NFL: Average style home for NFL player.

CFL: Average style home for CFL player.

Stadiums

NFL: Typical NFL stadium.

CFL: Typical CFL stadium.

Halftime Entertainment

NFL:  Halftime show at Super Bowl showcases America's biggest acts.

CFL:  Halftime show at Grey Cup showcases Canada's biggest acts.

Modes of Travel

NFL:  Teams travel first class in private jet.

CFL:  Teams also travel first class.

Gatorade Dump

NFL: Celebratory post-game Gatorade dump, is a welcomed moment.

CFL: Celebratory post-game Gatorade dump guaranteed to cause concussion.