Why Football Is A Great Sport

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There is a lot of bad things in the world today. Like drugs, violence, and terrorism. Most of this happens because people are mad about what's going on in there life and they have nothing to take it out on. Well sports is one thing that can get all that anger out. Like football because you can hit someone as hard as you want to and not get in any trouble. You can use all of your energy and anger out on the field and not get into any trouble. Also you can get away from all the bad things in the world. Also you can get scholarships and go to collage and make a better life for yourself. That’s why i believe football is a great sport. I came to this belief because i play football. I have played football for about 8 to 9 years of my life. I started

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