Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Steeplechases

👉 Steeplechases is a term in American football that refers to a practice of running with the ball while holding it high and then descending into the end zone. This technique was developed by American football players who were inspired by the Italian game of steeplechase, which involves running with a ball over a steep hill. In an NFL game, this practice is known as "steeplechase" or "steep run." The term has its roots in the Italian sport,

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