What is this? It is a prolate spheroid, an elongated sphere-in which the outer leather casing is drawn tightly over a somewhat smaller rubber tubing. Better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football.
Don't cuss. Don't argue with the officials. And don't lose the game.
When you find your opponent's weak spot, hammer it.
Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.