Football

Again, which do you prefer? Why?

Kickball - because I can play it and not get hurt.

Rugby is the most physically demanding so it is the most fun to play. Soccer is for small fast pricks. Football is more a game of strategy than it is a sport, so its great advantage over soccer is that football is more interesting to watch than soccer. Of the three sports rugby is king!

Rugby is decent (never played it, but I have played Aussie-rules football, which wasn't a poll choice), but proper football is tops. Played it for a long time....best game in the world. American football is for glandular freaks with aggressive streaks.

Sorry for missing Aussie-rules football. Tell us about it.

Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr Sorry for missing Aussie-rules football. Tell us about it.

I honestly couldn't tell you much because I played it in P.E. back in 7th grade, but I remember it's a lot like rugby, but you have to hit the ball to other people underhand and you have to kick it over the goal line or something like that. Anyway, it was quite a rough sport for P.E.

Blow Football.

Real blow optional

Soccer football is by far my favourite team sport. Too bad for me i didnt have any talent in that so i played volleyball instead (my height was a major help). As for rugby and american football, they are alomst unknown sports here in Greece. I tried to watch some on satelite TV a couple of times and i must say i quite enjoyed rugby, on the other hand though i couldnt watch more than 5 mins of american football... I know in the US its almost a joke to compare soccer with american football at least as their popularity is concerned. I wonder why, is this because soccer is still unknown for most of the sport fans there, or its less popular even among the ones who know it? I d like to have answers to that guys :). I also have the impression that soccer is growing rapidly in the US (i m not 100% sure though). If thats the case, then maybe sooner than we all think, the US national team will find its position in the world's top. A good development if u ask me, cos i got kinda tired seeing only 5 or 6 national teams getting or claiming the world cups. A little more variety wouldnt hurt ;)

Right; what I don't understand is why all these millions and millions of soccer kids, many of whom are now probably adults, don't watch soccer (erm, football). You'd think if there was a large, untapped market for a sport in this country, somebody would be out there building teams and leagues and getting it on TV. But nope, nothing.

The reason that "soccer" to us Americans doesn't catch on here is because, quite frankly the sport sucks!

American rules football (for me, at least) is the best. I don't mind watching some Aussie football (that takes real guts, and I guess those guys are really sloshed before taking the field).

Soccer, erm worldwide football, is about as exciting as watching grass grow. I'd rather watch a battle between Chinese and Korean ping-pong players.

Soccer. Probably because it's the most popular here and I got into it from an early age and became hooked. Plus the English league is very popular here, with most people supporting Manchester United, Liverpool & Arsenal. Finally started seeing regular coverage of American Football around 1986 and took to that too, although not to any serious extent & I'm in a minority. (Totally out of touch with it these days to be honest). I think that was the year Chicago Bears with "The Fridge" won the Superbowl. As for rugby, even though it's popular here in Ireland, it's just not to my liking at all, and again, I'm in a minority. Sorry rugby fans!

Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr Right; what I don't understand is why all these millions and millions of soccer kids, many of whom are now probably adults, don't watch soccer (erm, football). You'd think if there was a large, untapped market for a sport in this country, somebody would be out there building teams and leagues and getting it on TV. But nope, nothing.

soccer is rather boring to watch

George Best in the US , was far from boring , one of the best goals he ever scored was overthere. Few years ago mind..

Originally posted by wil robel The reason that "soccer" to us Americans doesn't catch on here is because, quite frankly the sport sucks!American rules football (for me, at least) is the best. I don't mind watching some Aussie football (that takes real guts, and I guess those guys are really sloshed before taking the field).Soccer, erm worldwide football, is about as exciting as watching grass grow. I'd rather watch a battle between Chinese and Korean ping-pong players.

I'd argue that watching soccer is just as boring or exciting as watching any other sport. If you have an appreciation for the game (which you stated you do not), then you'll have the attention span for it. I don't have an appreciation for American football, and therefore it is worse than death to watch one of those games.

Originally posted by wil robel The reason that "soccer" to us Americans doesn't catch on here is because, quite frankly the sport sucks!American rules football (for me, at least) is the best. I don't mind watching some Aussie football (that takes real guts, and I guess those guys are really sloshed before taking the field).Soccer, erm worldwide football, is about as exciting as watching grass grow. I'd rather watch a battle between Chinese and Korean ping-pong players.

Do you get televised Ping-Pong ? Aint you the lucky ones. I well remember the epic battles between Norfolk and Choice, Norfolk and Hope and that grudge match too far, Norfolk and Way. WOW !

Rember Indoor league, with Fred Trueman.

They ahd Dominos, Darts, Billards, Cribbage on it ,it was fab

Remember Indoor league, with Fred Trueman.

They ahd Dominos, Darts, Billards, Cribbage on it ,it was fab

Originally posted by wil robel The reason that "soccer" to us Americans doesn't catch on here is because, quite frankly the sport sucks!American rules football (for me, at least) is the best. I don't mind watching some Aussie football (that takes real guts, and I guess those guys are really sloshed before taking the field).Soccer, erm worldwide football, is about as exciting as watching grass grow. I'd rather watch a battle between Chinese and Korean ping-pong players.

american football is the poor man's rugby. 'soccer' is, truly, the beautiful game. and ping-pong is hardcore.

I'm between Football (soccer) and Rugby. Football World Cups are a historical moment for almost everyone but that's not the case in Rugby. Anyway I'm sick of all the merchandising sorrounding football.

American Football sucks awfully!!

BTW, take a sec and watch my logon again

Football,the kind we play in England. MUFC Forever.

American football makes no sense to me and rugby is a lot of big men hurting each other--so soccer it is for me

Not being an expert,i thought american football was rugby. Only its played in fancy dress costumes.

High kicking, low scoring....

I watch American College football.

Basketball is the best sport to watch.

Basketball? Give me Netball anyday,pretty girls in really short skirts playing with balls...

Steady on old chap

Soccer is the one for me. Having said that, I'm glad my boy chose to play basketball rather than footie because I can sit in a nice warm hall to watch him :D

The German Soccer League is so lame these days, so I switched to American Football about 4 or 5 years ago (I picked myself the St. Louis Rams (for those whom it may concern)). I'm still interested in soccer, but American Football has far more suspense... (This from a female :bag: )

American football by far...organized Violence...and all you rugby guys out there that say American football players are panzies...Hey take a hit from Ray Lewis...I think you will want the pads!!!

College Football! Just a few more months...

Some Distant Memory wrote: College Football! Just a few more months...

Yes indeed, it can't get here quick enough.

So what's it going to be? Beavers vs. the Rams?

bLuE oRdEr wrote: So what's it going to be? Beavers vs. the Rams?

bLuE oRdEr wrote: So what's it going to be? Beavers vs. the Rams?

OK for me if the Rams win .

bLuE oRdEr wrote: So what's it going to be? Beavers vs. the Rams?

You talking about the gay sheep kidnapping? That was a beevur who did that, the jokes have been flowing non-stop for the last couple of months around here. Happiness indeed is Corvallis in your rear-view mirror.

and I caught you with your Baa-aa-ckfield in motion, yeah, I'm gonna have to sodomize ewes Baa-aa-ckfield in motion, baby, I know that's against the rules. Baa-aa-ckfield in motion, baa-aa-ckfield in motion... Baa-aa-ckfield in motion, baa-aa-ckfield in motion...

Good one Blue, gonna work on one to the chorus of Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, all I've got so far is the final refrain. Hey!!!!!! Beavers!!!!!!!!!!Leave Those Sheep Alone!!!!!

To piss off the OSU people I know, I changed the opening words to their fight song, the truth hurts

OSU the cops are after you....... You're cheats and thieves and racist bastards too......

[darkgreen]Green[/darkgreen] wrote: Good one Blue, gonna work on one to the chorus of Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, all I've got so far is the final refrain. Hey!!!!!! Beavers!!!!!!!!!!Leave Those Sheep Alone!!!!!

as an Argentinian guy i guess i don't need to answer this one, but i will, of course is Football, or as you americans like to call it, Soccer.

THANKS ENGLAND FOR TEACHING US THE GREAT SPORT EVER.

and, in case there's another argentinian reading this:

"prepara la 24....... prepara la 26..... preparate che bostero...... que ya llega River Plate....."

GOOOO DUCKS! (now where's that Duck smiley!)

English football ofcourse:D

Some Distant Memory wrote: GOOOO DUCKS! (now where's that Duck smiley!)

Well, that makes two of us

english football - the US has such an odd relationship with footy ;) - nearly every child, including myself, grows up playing soccer - i even had a little scholarship to play soccer at the girls college i went to - and then the mass public awareness seems to vanish completely. however, i'd probably say differently if i was anywhere near a professional team. the closest is miami (which is NOT anywhere near where i live - not even in a hardcore fan way - it's 6 hrs drive) and DC united - a plane ride away. i wish it were more accessible. when i was younger, we used to go see the Tampa Bay Magic (long gone) play - absolutely loved it~

Footbal rules!! No arguing!

for the brazilian fellas.......

"...segui bailando, brasil segui bailando.......segui bailando que te vas a enloquecer....."

(keep on dancing brazil, and you will go crazy)

Hmmm... Can't see any responses. Well I am an American and I hate American football...it's like golf, there's only 5 seconds of action with 5 minutes of nothing at a time. This game could be played and finished in 30 minutes if it weren't for all the time outs and lolly lagging they do. Soccer is much more fun to watch.

Filmstardust wrote: ...and, in case there's another argentinian reading this:

"prepara la 24....... prepara la 26..... preparate che bostero...... que ya llega River Plate....."

River Plate is my dad's home team! Well what do you know?! :D

Ironwill wrote: Hmmm... Can't see any responses. Well I am an American and I hate American football...it's like golf, there's only 5 seconds of action with 5 minutes of nothing at a time. This game could be played and finished in 30 minutes if it weren't for all the time outs and lolly lagging they do. Soccer is much more fun to watch.

Strange... In my opinion it is the other way round... Soccer bores my sometimes to death... In american football there's mostly suspense until the last seconds. Perhaps the reason is that we in europe are flooded with soccer games on TV. American football is still exotic around here. I'm glad that our Pay-TV shows it... Can hardly wait for the new season to begin... RAMS go!!!

At least with Rugby all the aggression stays on the field.

Proper football where you kick the ball with your foot and the ball is round and you score goals (unless you're QPR). Now, does anyone remember a football board game from the 70's/80's called Striker, the players were about 2" tall and you had to press their heads down to kick the ball and sometimes their heads would get stuck and when they finaly released the kick it had such power that you could score spectacular long range goals..better than subbuteo

Football/soccer. I think that it's an absolutely wonderful sport. I love Manchester United and I can't wait until the World Cup starts in Germany next summer!!!

i can't believe that egg chasing is a choice??

american football

let me tell you why my granpa played semi-pro football for the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL team in the early 30s

http://www.pittsburghsteelers.co.uk/steelers/rooneys/page2.htm