Football

[forrestcupp]

Go Indianapolis Colts

[jrusso2]

I would say most of the world plays football with a round ball. But here in the USA we prefer to be different and what we call football is mostly played with the hands.

[mips]

We all know football is played with a round ball.

The part about 'foot' should give that away. All the other games played with a egg shaped ball are mostly played with the hands.

[beercz]

UNITED!!!!!!!

Manchester United that is - exponents of the beautiful game with the round ball :-)

[ComplexNumber]

liv...er....pool....liverpool!



what a silly question! of course it's round. there is only 1 type of football, and thats the game that most of the world play with their feet.
only in america and canada is it different to what the rest of the world consider to be football.

[beercz]

...... what a silly question! of course it's round. there is only 1 type of football, and thats the game that most of the world play with their feet.
only in america and canada is it different to what the rest of the world consider to be football.
Absolutely!! (Can't believe I am in agreement with a Liverpool fan!! - That must be a first :-))

[Dokatz]

Footy is footy. I'm american and I know this.

But of course I need to say soccer if I want the common lot to know what the hell I'm talking about.

[ComplexNumber]

Absolutely!! (Can't believe I am in agreement with a Liverpool fan!! - That must be a first :-))
likewise, i can't believe that i'm in agreement with a united fan :p

[thisllub]

Definitely both.

[darren1270]

I just had to post this because I seen the first post who said Go Colts.... Look at my avatar.....LOL

[ceelo]

Well, there are punts and field goals in American football... ;)

Oh yeah, go Jets!

[BigSilly]

Up the Owls!

/plays FIFA

[rjcsc]

Sporting Lisbon!!!!

[xpod]

Not the greatest football fan in the world but i like to see the ole Jam Tarts do well back home:p
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Thats Heart of Midlothian of course, which is one of the 3(2?) Edinburgh teams back home in Scotland.
I believe Medowbank Thistle moved to Livingstone so there is only two now.......Hearts & Hibs(Hibernian)

Down here south o the border though.........Well i like seeing all the (ahem?)home teams do well over in Europe but i like to see Man-U do their thing in the premiership.I think the last time hearts made Europe they had just enough time to grab a bit of duty free before they were on their way home again.:(
My wife`s one of those strange people who comes from Edinburgh but prefers her bloody Rangers????I could never get my head round that one.
Mind you,most of Manchester actually supports Man city and it`s the rest of the world that supports Man-U eh;)

Home is where the heart(s) is for me though:p
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[joep]

Round of course. :)

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/joep_bucket/ARSENAL.gif

[xpod]

Round of course.



No va va voom now:(
I hope you`se still do just as well without him(i just prefer to see Man-U win when you`se play).

[ComplexNumber]

Mind you,most of Manchester actually supports Man city and it`s the rest of the world that supports Man-U eh;)

it's exactly the same for liverpool and everton ;). notably, there are more everton supporters than liverpool supporters in liverpool.

[forrestcupp]

But of course I need to say soccer if I want the common lot to know what the hell I'm talking about.

That's right. We play football in America, and the rest of the world plays soccer.

[mips]

That's right. We play football in America, and the rest of the world plays soccer.

Nah, a few billion know it as football as opposed to 300milion that call it soccer. Then there is the age of the word and I think the round ball people win.

Tell you what we will street fight you for it, say 2billion football hooligans against 300million americans ? ;)

[wolfen69]

Go Indianapolis Colts

I second that!

Colts fan for 35 years.

[kprowell]

I just had to post this because I seen the first post who said Go Colts.... Look at my avatar.....LOL


Awesome Avata darren1270!!! I'm a Steelers fan too!!!

[lepz]

When I seen the question about the ...Brown oblong ball with two pointed ends I naturally thought you were talking about that other sport that is also played worldwide? RUGBY. \\:D/

I like both but prefer football :)

[Miguel]

I personally play football with a buckminsterfullerene. I'm not really into it. Well, I play with my friends and all, and support my city's team, although my passon goes to F-1 and golf.

[ThinkBuntu]

Hail to the Redskins!

[Papi-KB7VGW]

When I talk to people that don't have a clue about the Beautiful game, I call it Futbol. Does anyone know how American foolball came to be called that?

My teams Man U, Houston Dynamo and the Portland Timbers (We're gonna win the league. don't know how don't know when but we're gonna win the leage) :D

[mips]

Does anyone know how American foolball came to be called that?

Its a decendant of Rugby Football (from Rugby School).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_football#History
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football#North_American_football_codes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_football

They just got soft and started wearing helmets & pads with lots of breaks in between the game to rest and give add companies a slot ;)

[Swab]

Its a decendant of Rugby Football (from Rugby School).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_football#History
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football#North_American_football_codes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_football

They just got soft and started wearing helmets & pads with lots of breaks in between the game to rest and give add companies a slot ;)

A rugby ball is soft whereas an american football ball is almost solid! But yeah apart from that, they are totally wusses ;)

[mips]

A rugby ball is soft whereas an american football ball is almost solid!

Yeah, ruby balls used to made of leather but now it is a synthetic leather, still with internal bladder. The american football is made of a rubbery plastic (like a basket ball) that is harder and also heavier if I remember correctly (long time since I threw one).

[sw1995]

Meh. Keep your "football", US, UK or otherwise...I'll see you on the basketball court.

:)

[jrusso2]

Yeah, ruby balls used to made of leather but now it is a synthetic leather, still with internal bladder. The american football is made of a rubbery plastic (like a basket ball) that is harder and also heavier if I remember correctly (long time since I threw one).

Wrong, professional NFL footballs are made of leather with a rubber bladder inside.

http://www.wilson.com/wilson/football/video.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673974607&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302756199&bmUID=1166637040847

http://www.weplay.com/Wilson/footballs/nfl.html

[eXisor]

A rugby ball is soft whereas an american football ball is almost solid! But yeah apart from that, they are totally wusses ;)

-1 for the wusses comment. Those guys give and take a real battering.

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Edit: Or are you telling me Burt Reynolds was acting?

[Swab]

-1 for the wusses comment. Those guys give and take a real battering.

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Edit: Or are you telling me Burt Reynolds was acting?

Yeah they take a battering. But does all that protection really help, or does it make it worse? Are rugby tackles softer? I want to know what all the padding is about...

[ComplexNumber]

-1 for the wusses comment. Those guys give and take a real battering.

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Edit: Or are you telling me Burt Reynolds was acting?
in rugby they do. in american football they don't. in AF, they're protected with lots of padding like a mummy's boy :p
rugby is for men. american football is for.....well, thats debatable.

sorry, couldn't resist :p

[sw1995]

in rugby they do. in american football they don't. in AF, they're protected with lots of padding like a mummy's boy :p
rugby is for men. american football is for.....well, thats debatable.

sorry, couldn't resist :p

For what it is worth, American football players, especially of the professional variety, ARE MONSTERS. I would LOVE to see a rugby team go up against the defensive line of any NFL football team. These guys are designed to be the biggest, meanest sportsman on Earth--it's not a spectacle. The fact that you have pads on doesn't do much when a 400 lb man that can bench press 600 lbs is running at you at full-steam. The pads are not for protection, it is to hide the fact that they are trying, underneath it all, to kill each other.

[ComplexNumber]

The fact that you have pads on doesn't do much when a 400 lb man that can bench press 600 lbs is running at you at full-steam.considering that exactly the same happens in rugby (without protection), i think we can safely say that what i said above still holds true. afterall, american football is a copy of rugby.

[sw1995]

considering that exactly the same happens in rugby (without protection), i think we can safely say that what i said above still holds true. afterall, american football is a copy of rugby.

If I had to choose between a 320 lb. defensive linebacker wearing 70 lbs. of hard plastic padding running at me full throttle and a 200 lb. Rugby player, I think I'll take my chances with the Rugby player, whether we're just "copying" you or not.

But that's just me;)

[steven8]

We in the Linux community support choice, do we not? Therefore, we do not judge others by whether or not the version of football they play is with a round ball, or an oblong ball. Or, by whether or not pads are worn. I was raised with football being played with an oblong brown ball, and the guys wore pads. About junior high age, I kept hearing about this thing called soccer, which was going to become big in the US. They were starting a pro team called The Force in Cleveland, OH. That was my first real introduction to what I later found out was called football elsewhere in the world.

I'm not a big fan of soccer-style football, but I do not think anyone can be called wrong for liking it. Likewise, I don't feel anyone should be judgemental of the folks in the US who were raised to enjoy a game of their own.

[el_itur]

Nice to talk about football on a forum where 60% is from USA and tey are going to loose on the first round of the Libertadores de America's cup


LOL

[steven8]

Nice to talk about football on a forum where 60% is from USA and tey are going to loose on the first round of the Libertadores de America's cup


LOL

Not sure what that is.

Ah, a quick google showed me. A tournament. Yes, the US may lose, but that's the chance all teams take when they enter a tournament.

[JAPrufrock]

Nice to talk about football on a forum where 60% is from USA and tey are going to loose on the first round of the Libertadores de America's cup


LOL

Yesterday we beat Mexico for the "Copa de Oro". We're sending a young team to play in America's cup (no Donovan, Beasley, etc.), so I don't expect we'll do all that well. Nevertheless, being 16th in the FIFA rankings isn't all that bad, especially since the ball is round, and we play much better when the ball is a little pointy. It's a North American thing. Go Pats!!

[beercz]

Mind you,most of Manchester actually supports Man city and it`s the rest of the world that supports Man-U eh;)

Well I am originally from Manchester and support Man U :-)

[Soarer]

Although I am in the UK, I like all forms of the 'football' genre, including soccer, American Football, Rugby Union and Rugby League. Like many here, I am a Redskins fan in the gridiron game, as they were probably the best team when the game was first shown on TV here. Times have changed :(

Mind you, I also like cricket so I am probably weird.

[Arathorn]

Ajax!

[mips]

For what it is worth, American football players, especially of the professional variety, ARE MONSTERS. I would LOVE to see a rugby team go up against the defensive line of any NFL football team. These guys are designed to be the biggest, meanest sportsman on Earth--it's not a spectacle.

The fact that you have pads on doesn't do much when a 400 lb man that can bench press 600 lbs is running at you at full-steam.

Hm, the rules are so different I do not see how this would work. But if you look at the running style of rugby and you allowed forward passing like in NFL i think the rugby guys will make them look silly.

You guys are way to preoccupied with BIG. Those big guys cannot run like rugby or football players, they sure as hell are gonna fall harder.

I would like to see them constantly running for 80 minutes (2x40min) without breaks and all that stop start crap (rest periods)

[Lord_Sin]

GO F.C.PORTO !!!!

hurray to the champions of Portugal :KS

[vambo]

http://www.heartsfc.premiumtv.co.uk/javaImages/16/63/0,,10289~2843414,00.jpg

[forrestcupp]

Hm, the rules are so different I do not see how this would work. But if you look at the running style of rugby and you allowed forward passing like in NFL i think the rugby guys will make them look silly.

You guys are way to preoccupied with BIG. Those big guys cannot run like rugby or football players, they sure as hell are gonna fall harder.

I would like to see them constantly running for 80 minutes (2x40min) without breaks and all that stop start crap (rest periods)

Well, what you quoted was said because someone was arguing that rugby players are tougher. In American football, there are different positions that different types of people play. The linemen are usually big, and sometimes running backs are stout. But there are other positions, such as wide receiver, tight end, corner backs, and safeties, where it pays to be slim, trim, and fast.

Marvin Harrison is one of the wide receivers for the Colts, and he is a work horse. I'll bet he could give some of your rugby players a run for their money.

The reason there are more breaks and less constant running in American football is because there is more strategy involved.

[lepz]

The reason there are more breaks and less constant running in American football is because there is more strategy involved.

Translation.........how else are we going to fit in all those tv advertisements? plus we need to be told which way to run. ;)

[jagomez]

Corinthians and Colo Colo !

[xpod]

Vambo the Jambo:D

[azkehmm]

The reason there are more breaks and less constant running in American football is because there is more strategy involved.

Or, more rules. I'd prefer a game of rugby where you won't be stopped every 30 seconds. It's gotta be so annoying getting yourself worked all up for a good fight, and then *BAM,* someone dropped the ball and everything stops.

[Eddie Wilson]

Hellooo. Round ball is called soccer.:D

[use a name]

Why not make things more logical and call the game played with the feet 'football' and the other game 'soccer'?

[forrestcupp]

Why not make things more logical and call the game played with the feet 'football' and the other game 'soccer'?

You call up the Big Guys and suggest they change it to the National Soccer League and see what they say.

[christhemonkey]

The black and white round thing you kick is Blatantly called a Football!

and so is the game you play with it.



And Rugby definately kicks American "Football"s ***.

[jgrabham]

Or, more rules. I'd prefer a game of rugby where you won't be stopped every 30 seconds. It's gotta be so annoying getting yourself worked all up for a good fight, and then *BAM,* someone dropped the ball and everything stops.

Obviously a union not league guy then :]

[vambo]

Vambo the Jambo:D

That's me :D:D:D

[beercz]

Hellooo. Round ball is called soccer.:D
Erm, excuse me - it is FOOTBALL - we should know, us English invented it!!!

Football is only called soccer on the North American continent - the rest of the world calls it football (or direct translations of the word).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football

[ComplexNumber]

Erm, excuse me - it is FOOTBALL - we should know, us English invented it!!!

Football is only called soccer on the North American continent - the rest of the world calls it football (or direct translations of the word).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football
hear hear. well said :D. not too sure if we invented it, though. i think it may have originated from china, but not too sure.

[el_itur]

In argentina is fútbol . wich is Football fonetics (sort of). The other game has no name here. For us the yankees are all nuts :) .

No pun intended. bah, just a little.

[Medieval_Creations]

Erm, excuse me - it is FOOTBALL - we should know, us English invented it!!!
Football is only called soccer on the North American continent - the rest of the world calls it football (or direct translations of the word).


Agreed.

+1 for Round.

[beercz]

hear hear. well said :D. not too sure if we invented it, though. i think it may have originated from china, but not too sure.
I think we invented the modern game that us non North Americans know as football.

[eXisor]

There's more to AF than u guys think, and I say this as an ex-rugby player.

Consider these three differences between the games:

1) set-pieces

- In rugby, set-pieces are used (in the modern game anyway) primarily as a means of restarting play, with the art of retaining possession through several phases being responsible for the creation of the space to score tries.

In american football all play is from set-pieces. Whatever space is created has to be done from a static position and against an opposition that is perfectly aligned. Intrinsically more difficult.

2) specialisation

- In modern rugby a player has to be as good at both defense and attack; gone are the days of uncoordinated forwards and fragile backs. Most everyone has some bulk and mobility, and can play in a few positions. The speed of the game actually encourages mobility and versatility.

- In AF specialisation is in every aspect of the game, and it makes sense to expect an added proficiency due to such specialisation.

3) Rules of engagement.

- In rugby high tackles and shoulder charges are deemed dangerous and are not allowed.

- In AF many tackles are shoulder charges and any height seems to be allowed. (That's why the padding and helmets I guess).


So I'm arguing that AF is, contact for contact, a whole lot more physcial. No wusses there.

As for matching them against each other, the same points above suggests a 'horses for courses' situation, so I don't think cross-over is actually feasible.

We had a rugby kicker, Naas Botha, who had a trial run at an american football team as their kicker, but I dont think it went all that well.

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As for footy, I've supported ManU since '74, and avidly not supported Arsenal as long as I can remember. :)

[mips]

We had a rugby kicker, Naas Botha, who had a trial run at an american football team as their kicker, but I dont think it went all that well.

He spent two trial seasons with the Dallas Cowboys if I'm not mistaken.

[sanderella]

Football? What is that?

[Circus-Killer]

He spent two trial seasons with the Dallas Cowboys if I'm not mistaken.

since we bringing naas into the confersasion, can i'se be speaking wif a wif, dawwen?

[Circus-Killer]

Erm, excuse me - it is FOOTBALL - we should know, us English invented it!!!

Football is only called soccer on the North American continent - the rest of the world calls it football (or direct translations of the word).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football

99% correct. however i now in parts of africa it is just called soccer. here in south africa, its soccer. however, if you use the term football in south africa, it too refers to soccer.if you want to refer to that other funny sport, its american football.

and ill never understand that one. why even have american football? what ever happened to soccer or rugby? but i spose that same question applies to miles, ounces, and driving on the right hand side of the road. only in america......

[forrestcupp]

There's more to AF than u guys think, and I say this as an ex-rugby player.

Consider these three differences between the games:



See, I respect this guy's informed statements.

I'm not here to bash rugby or soccer. I think they're great games. But even though it might be different, American football is a great game, too. What good would it be if games weren't played differently and all of them were the same?

I wonder what all of these non-North American people would think about the game if we had not stolen the name.

[steven8]

See, I respect this guy's informed statements.

I'm not here to bash rugby or soccer. I think they're great games. But even though it might be different, American football is a great game, too. What good would it be if games weren't played differently and all of them were the same?

I wonder what all of these non-North American people would think about the game if we had not stolen the name.

Our neighbors growing up in Ohio we're originally from Poland. The lady called it Feetsball. :popcorn:

[mips]

since we bringing naas into the confersasion, can i'se be speaking wif a wif, dawwen?

But on the other hand Circus-Killer...

I must admit the guy knows his rugby though, never liked him, maybe it has to do withthe fact that he was a Blue Bull...

[Simran]

hmmm as i put it ....

What i call football americans call soccer
What americans call football i call cr@p

[lepz]

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/6470/nationalsportsaz1.th.png (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nationalsportsaz1.png)

For those that have only seen the world via Fox news, here is a map. ;)

[mips]

For those that have only seen the world via Fox news, here is a map. ;)

Lol, you mean there are other countries out there ?

According to that map it looks like footbal is the national sport of about 4billion people. Unlike about 300million for American Footbal.

[forrestcupp]

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/6470/nationalsportsaz1.th.png (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nationalsportsaz1.png)

For those that have only seen the world via Fox news, here is a map. ;)

I don't buy that at all. According to that map, all Americans like American football and nothing else. And all of those other countries like soccer, and no other sports. You can't base anything off of that.


Lol, you mean there are other countries out there ?

According to that map it looks like footbal is the national sport of about 4billion people. Unlike about 300million for American Footbal.
Anyone who says otherwise is being unreasonable. That doesn't mean American football isn't a great sport in its own right.

[mips]

That doesn't mean American football isn't a great sport in its own right.

Maybe not but I think you have to be american to like it. I've tried watching it before but i battle and change channels.

[lepz]

I don't buy that at all. According to that map, all Americans like American football and nothing else. And all of those other countries like soccer, and no other sports. You can't base anything off of that.


Anyone who says otherwise is being unreasonable. That doesn't mean American football isn't a great sport in its own right.

The map indicates the National Sport of that country ie the one that is most popular.

[forrestcupp]

The map indicates the National Sport of that country ie the one that is most popular.

Still hard to say. Basketball and baseball are pretty popular here, too. It's probably true that NFL is the most popular, though.

[kanem]

and ill never understand that one. why even have american football? what ever happened to soccer or rugby? but i spose that same question applies to miles, ounces, and driving on the right hand side of the road. only in america......
Hey, wait a minute. The only people that drive on the left side are former British countries who picked up the bad habit from their colonizers (just like with cricket). The rest of the world drives on the right (and hates cricket):)

Oh yeah: Basketball FTW!

[lepz]

Hey, wait a minute. The only people that drive on the left side are former British countries who picked up the bad habit from their colonizers (just like with cricket). The rest of the world drives on the right (and hates cricket):)

Oh yeah: Basketball FTW!

Stop trolling what has netball got to do with football?

[kanem]

Stop trolling what has netball got to do with football?
Now who's the troll? Mistaking netball (http://www.oundleschool.org.uk/sport/sports/images/netball.jpg) with basketball? (http://www.esports.lv/forums/thread-images/vince%20carter%20olympic%20dunk.jpg) Might as well compare tee-ball to baseball.
But if I have to be on topic: Football sucks, American football sucks. There.

[lepz]

****

[mips]

Hey, wait a minute. The only people that drive on the left side are former British countries who picked up the bad habit from their colonizers (just like with cricket). The rest of the world drives on the right (and hates cricket):)

Oh yeah: Basketball FTW!

I'm 100% certain there are way more cricket players/fans out there than for baseball. Why the big gloves, can't catch a ball ?

[kanem]

I'm 100% certain there are way more cricket players/fans out there than for baseball. Why the big gloves, can't catch a ball ?
Ha! Well, you won't hear me defending baseball. Though I do sometimes watch it, I admit it is very boring. And cricket does have it's peculiarities (to me at least) that make it somewhat interesting. But I like to make fun of it every chance I get.

And honestly, I had this argument with a flatmate and bet him that he couldn't think of any countries that like cricket that aren't former British colonies. We eventually came up with one. Surely if a sport has some redeeming qualities, you don't have to conquer a people just to get them to play it:)


dickMoi? Calme-toi, it's sport not war. With all the fun that's being made of the sports we hold dear here in north america (which I certainly don't take personally), I should be allowed to direct some back in good fun.

[orange2k]

Football? So you play it with your foot? - Not really... (Rambo 3)

[lepz]

Football? So you play it with your foot? - Not really... (Rambo 3)

Are you a child?

[orange2k]

Are you a child?



Yes, when it comes to playing football (soccer)...no good at it...at all...

[mips]

And honestly, I had this argument with a flatmate and bet him that he couldn't think of any countries that like cricket that aren't former British colonies. We eventually came up with one.

There is more than one, http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-cricket-map.htm

[Arathorn]

Moi? Calme-toi, it's sport not war.
Football is war!
Ajax!

[forrestcupp]

I'm 100% certain there are way more cricket players/fans out there than for baseball. Why the big gloves, can't catch a ball ?

Have you ever seen the differences in how the ball is pitched and hit between the two games? I'd like to see you play a real game of baseball with good players and not wear a glove. I've done it briefly and it doesn't feel too good on the hand.

Cricket may be more popular worldwide, but it's child's play compared to a real game of baseball.

[vambo]

Hey, wait a minute. The only people that drive on the left side are former British countries who picked up the bad habit from their colonizers (just like with cricket). The rest of the world drives on the right (and hates cricket):)

Oh yeah: Basketball FTW!

Best not go driving in Japan then ;)

[kanem]

There is more than one, http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-cricket-map.htm
So, like 6? Out of 33. Hmm. And if cricket in those "Associate Member" countries is as popular as it is in Canada, I wouldn't really count them. Don't take me seriously, I'm sure cricket's a fine sport. That I vow to never watch. Actually, true story, I'm going to play cricket sometime this summer. I've been promised that we get to drink beer while we're on the field... Is it called a field?


Best not go driving in Japan thenCurses! You know, before I posted I looked at all the countries that drive on the left to see if my assertion was true and gambled that no one would think of Japan.

So, Thierry Henry is going to Barcelona. Anyone care/heartbroken/elated? (trying to stay on topic, lest I get called a **** again)

[mips]

Have you ever seen the differences in how the ball is pitched and hit between the two games?

Yes I have. The pitching & bowling (fast bowler) velocities of the ball is about the same. I cannot get any info on the velocity of the ball after it has been hit with the bat though.

[vambo]

Curses! You know, before I posted I looked at all the countries that drive on the left to see if my assertion was true and gambled that no one would think of Japan.

So, Thierry Henry is going to Barcelona. Anyone care/heartbroken/elated? (trying to stay on topic, lest I get called a **** again)

Good!! Cricket and baseball are only watched by insomniacs :D)

[BOBSONATOR]

So, Thierry Henry is going to Barcelona. Anyone care/heartbroken/elated? (trying to stay on topic, lest I get called a **** again)

I am broken hearted, him being my favorite player, but I'm glad its Barcelona. I hope he does well.

[Swab]

Aberdeen have just lost their captain Russell Anderson to Sunderland for a measly £1 million. I am gutted to say the least... but I wish him well.

[eXisor]

Maybe not but I think you have to be american to like it. I've tried watching it before but i battle and change channels.

You just have to know and understand the rules. IME a sport becomes accessible and fun only when you understand exactly where the difficulties/challenges lie. Once you see all the nuances there is always something happening, even during the stoppages.

I used to watch the Superbowl until my buddies got married. For some reason it became uncool to watch through sunday night till monday daylight. :)

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[mips]

You just have to know and understand the rules. IME a sport becomes accessible and fun only when you understand exactly where the difficulties/challenges lie. Once you see all the nuances there is always something happening, even during the stoppages.


I must admit though that I would love to actually go to a baseball game in one of the big stadiums. I just want to experience the atmosphere etc.

[xpod]

Aberdeen have just lost their captain Russell Anderson to Sunderland for a measly £1 million. I am gutted to say the least... but I wish him well

They`ve no done too well since they lost Alex Ferguson in 86 eh;)

EDIT
That's me

Go on the Jambos:)

[eXisor]

I must admit though that I would love to actually go to a baseball game in one of the big stadiums. I just want to experience the atmosphere etc.

I went to a college game in LA in '82. Electric atmosphere and a lot of fun. I recommend the hot roasted nuts (cashew?) and the chilli-dogs. Awesome.

And no wardrobe malfunctions that I can recall.

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[azkehmm]

You just have to know and understand the rules. IME a sport becomes accessible and fun only when you understand exactly where the difficulties/challenges lie. Once you see all the nuances there is always something happening, even during the stoppages.


And that is why the rules must be as simple as possible :)

[el_itur]

I don't buy that at all. According to that map, all Americans like American football and nothing else. And all of those other countries like soccer, and no other sports. You can't base anything off of that.


Anyone who says otherwise is being unreasonable. That doesn't mean American football isn't a great sport in its own right.

That map is slightly wrong. According to it. On Venezuela, Cuba and stuff they play baseball, wich is wrong they play softball, those are two different games, like rugby and that other stuff. USA folks like to change the names to everything.

[forrestcupp]

I used to watch the Superbowl until my buddies got married. For some reason it became uncool to watch through sunday night till monday daylight. :)


You're definitely not from the US, then. Even people here who hate football wouldn't think it's uncool to watch the Superbowl.

But I wouldn't want to stay up all night to watch it, either.

[Circus-Killer]

i've figured it out! i know why americans play sport that no one else plays!

do you remember when you were younger, and you would be playing a game with all the other children. then the kids that are losing become bad losers. so they run off, and create their own little game that the other children arent allowed to join in on. its just like that!

[el_itur]

i've figured it out! i know why americans play sport that no one else plays!

do you remember when you were younger, and you would be playing a game with all the other children. then the kids that are losing become bad losers. so they run off, and create their own little game that the other children arent allowed to join in on. its just like that!

ROFL!!!.


Yeah I strongly believe it's like that

[forrestcupp]

i've figured it out! i know why americans play sport that no one else plays!

do you remember when you were younger, and you would be playing a game with all the other children. then the kids that are losing become bad losers. so they run off, and create their own little game that the other children arent allowed to join in on. its just like that!

Either that, or it's like when you played with all the other kids, and they all treated you like crap and like you don't know anything. So you run home crying and your parents tell you that you can have fun without them if they're going to treat you that way.

[davecambs]

football is football - round ball, 11-a-side, etc - but please please please - never call it soccer (that has to be the worst word ever invented in my humble opinion)

[eXisor]

You're definitely not from the US, then. Even people here who hate football wouldn't think it's uncool to watch the Superbowl.

But I wouldn't want to stay up all night to watch it, either.

The 'uncool' was more the all night (SA is 6 to 9 hours behind) aspect, and maybe a little monday being a work day too.

But what else can I say, my friends got married before their personalities settled.
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[beercz]

football is football - round ball, 11-a-side, etc - but please please please - never call it soccer (that has to be the worst word ever invented in my humble opinion)
Amen to that!!!!

It's football, football, football, football, NOT soccer!!

[davecambs]

hey beercz - it's even football when Cambridge play Gravesend & Northfleet (or Ebbsfleet or whatever it is now) - it's just not that pretty !!

[diskotek]

well i'm not into football (real one) so much but my team has "roberto carlos" this year... hehe i'm glad.. i hope we can kick champions league this year (that we can never made it :( )

FENERBAHÇE

[ComplexNumber]

hey beercz - it's even football when Cambridge play Gravesend & Northfleet (or Ebbsfleet or whatever it is now) - it's just not that pretty !!
no, that's called boxing :p

[JDBryan]

Just to set things straight...
American Football (for those who play soccer) is the real football and hereafter referred to as such.
College Football is the real Football.
SEC Football is the real College Football.

So, SEC Football is the real football... ;-) :lol:

Hope that settles everything...

:lol: