gridiron

Observers across the political spectrum say we’re in a “crisis of men,” and the opposing presidential campaigns are competing for masculinity on the gridiron.

There’s also a little behind-the-scenes irony in the gridiron scenes.

The gridiron was another precious sanctuary; Shy played defensive end on the Compton High football team.

The US is large enough and populous enough to sustain an internalised culture, at least in terms of its most beloved sports of basketball, baseball and gridiron.

But Clark found his calling on the gridiron.