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Explaining (American) Football

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Originally posted by Ramned
100 yard field. You have 4 (strategically 3) attempts (plays/downs) to get 10 yards. If you get 10 yards with 4 (typically 3 - not usual to go for 4th) plays, you get a new set of "downs" - you have another 4 plays to get 10 yards.

Anyone who is new to the game of football "americano" you would be EXTREMELY smart if you comitted to becoming a St. Louis Ra ...[text shortened]... isleading you. Do not listen to anyone who tries to set you back against the Rams. Honest.
You're really good at explaining things that have already been explained elsewhere, aren't you?

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If you think.
By the way, all, this guy in the last post, he's one who would detract you from the Rams. There's times when you want to ignore him, though, I have to say, that last comment he madee is acceptable. The only thing to appreciate from him is his service in the US army - which is alot to appreciate. But for some reason he commits nowhere near as much dignity in his mind in sports.

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Originally posted by Ramned
If you think.
By the way, all, this guy in the last post, he's one who would detract you from the Rams. There's times when you want to ignore him, though, I have to say, that last comment he madee is acceptable. The only thing to appreciate from him is his service in the US army - which is alot to appreciate. But for some reason he commits nowhere near as much dignity in his mind in sports.
Hey, I used to like the Rams when I was a kid. But I was young, and probably attracted to the bright - colored uniforms and cool-looking ram horns on the helmets. I have to admit, the Rams have always had some of the best uniforms in the game. But great-looking uniforms don't always win you the Super Bowl, even when you're favored to do so by 14 points.

Anyway, this is starting to get off-topic. Perhaps we can create another thread.

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Sometimes I get bored and play around with Google Maps. Here's a photo taken during a football game; they're actually lined up for a play.

http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&om=1&z=19&ll=47.595371,-122.331331&spn=0.000825,0.001824&t=k

Pop quiz: The Seahawks are the team in the dark uniforms. Based on what I've said about formations, can anyone guess whether the Seahawks are on offense or defense, and which formation they are using?

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Originally posted by Natural Science
Sometimes I get bored and play around with Google Maps. Here's a photo taken during a football game; they're actually lined up for a play.

http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&om=1&z=19&ll=47.595371,-122.331331&spn=0.000825,0.001824&t=k

Pop quiz: The Seahawks are the team in the dark uniforms. Based on what I've said about ...[text shortened]... one guess whether the Seahawks are on offense or defense, and which formation they are using?
Anyone?

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Originally posted by RookRAK
So ... it's Sunday but I had to go in to work for a few hours. I finish - except for writing up some of the details - and I'm starving so I head over to the chain Mexican restaurant around to corner. I figure I'll set at the bar, have some lunch, write my notes, and watch some football.

There's only a handful of people at the bar, and they have the Patrio ...[text shortened]... any amount of time engaged in talking with a young woman is worthwhile. 😉
Forget American football...it's an interminably tedious affair designed for advertisements.

Tell me more about the waif-like bar tender...what colour/style is her hair, what type of complexion has she got, colour of eyes, shape of figure, etc?

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Originally posted by howardgee
Forget American football...it's an interminably tedious affair designed for advertisements.

Tell me more about the waif-like bar tender...what colour/style is her hair, what type of complexion has she got, colour of eyes, shape of figure, etc?
Okay, howardgee says he doesn't know. Anyone else?

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Originally posted by Natural Science
Sometimes I get bored and play around with Google Maps. Here's a photo taken during a football game; they're actually lined up for a play.

http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&om=1&z=19&ll=47.595371,-122.331331&spn=0.000825,0.001824&t=k

Pop quiz: The Seahawks are the team in the dark uniforms. Based on what I've said about ...[text shortened]... one guess whether the Seahawks are on offense or defense, and which formation they are using?
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Originally posted by kirksey957
You might try this: "It is sort of like I (the customer) am the quarterback and I tell you (waif-runningback) to get me something (another 10 yeards). If you succeed (do it right), we will get to do it again. If you are really good, you make it to the endzone and we score (you get a big tip).
Is that how the "Ville" does it?

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Originally posted by Natural Science
Sometimes I get bored and play around with Google Maps. Here's a photo taken during a football game; they're actually lined up for a play.

http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&om=1&z=19&ll=47.595371,-122.331331&spn=0.000825,0.001824&t=k

Pop quiz: The Seahawks are the team in the dark uniforms. Based on what I've said about ...[text shortened]... one guess whether the Seahawks are on offense or defense, and which formation they are using?
Here's a better question - why is the Wazzu logo painted on the middle of the field?!? 😠

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Originally posted by Natural Science
Okay, howardgee says he doesn't know. Anyone else?
No, I do know - I just explained it all in a nutshell.

Now, can we hear more about the Bartender...did she have a sexy, come-to-bed voice?

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Originally posted by Natural Science
Sometimes I get bored and play around with Google Maps. Here's a photo taken during a football game; they're actually lined up for a play.

http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&om=1&z=19&ll=47.595371,-122.331331&spn=0.000825,0.001824&t=k

Pop quiz: The Seahawks are the team in the dark uniforms. Based on what I've said about ...[text shortened]... one guess whether the Seahawks are on offense or defense, and which formation they are using?
The Seahawks are on defense, in a 4-3, most likely after they went for the TD on 4th down and didn't make it. They were probably behind by 4 to 7 points near the end of the game or they would have gone for the field goal. If the Seahawks had just kicked off or punted, most likely the other team would have called a fair catch and brought the ball out to the 20.

It's also possible that the Seattle defense pushed the other team back that far after a fair catch.

Do I pass?

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