What if the behemoth media and cultural institution that is American Football didn't exist? What would take its place, or would something new develop?
I believe that the rise of such a physically demanding hard contact sport is inevitable. Fierce competition is just part of the human composition. But, what if, even if it did arise, it was strangled in the cradle? Fierce opposition to such a barbaric "sport", or emerging just as a war breaks out?
Boxing exists, but there's no way for so many varied cities and states to have their own competitor to rally behind. That, and people could claim that it wasn't as "strategic" (having to formulate plays, etc.).
The closest "no American Football" questions I can find are "what if no NFL or AFL", so I apologize if this has already been asked.
...what would John Facenda narrate?