Originally posted by phil3000Think about it. They both were essentially English outcasts and criminals. They both then had a land to subdue and share somewhat of an indepedent frontier kind of heritage. As a result, it stands to reason that they both create their own sports and those sports dominate in popularity.
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" Australians are the closest thing to Americans " you have got to be kidding 🙄🙄🙄
Oh yea, I almost forgot, both begin with the letter "A". 😏
Originally posted by karoly aczelWell, if you want to be simplistic...a bunch of guys running around for a ton of
Yeah, I know. Start .Have a little bump of helmets and cuddle of pads and then stop after about what 10 seconds??
Then look at the coach, maybe all huddle together and come up with an amazing tactic. Pull some guy on and some guy off . And then its bump and cuddle again.
Never could see the attraction.
minutes until someone kicks or heads a ball past a goalkeeper. Soccer is oodles of fun.
Wake me when it is over.
18 Mar 12
Originally posted by shortcircuitEverything you said there was utter nonsense. I've played rugby in the army
Yawn.....
So your point is, Rugby is tougher because the players are deformed in real life?
What a pile of garbage!!
Go play some rugby, we'll talk later.
Oh, and yes, you are correct when you say American Football and Baseball are in a
different league. They are more widely viewed, the players are paid better, and when
the players leave the stadiums, they don't look hideous.
and Ive watched enough american football to know it is not a sport for a serious athlete and all the gobbin off in the world aint gonna change that, do know the difference between an athlete and somebody who can run head first into a wall?
Lol "They are more widely viewed," no they look like the pretty boys that they are, they probably get stretchered off if they snag their tights.
formulate a coherent argument instead of getting bitchy and we will talk later.
(Real) Football is popular worldwide because it is a simple that can be played with very few rules and little equipment. Simple minded people eg Bekham can excel at without taxing their non existent grey matter.
I've even played at school with jumpers for goal posts and an old tin can for a ball. It is a great game for softies and that is why it is my participation game of choice. I would love to play rugby my national sport but I'd need to grow a few inches and improve my physical shape. Rugby is a game for men and football is for the boys.
As far as watching is concerned I find it a mind numbing bore. When I went to see Wales play the Ukraine I spent the whole game reading chess and computer mags..!
Football (of the Real kind) is probably too intellectually challenging for the American participation market and Rugby is probably a little tough without the body armour and having to run for more than 10 seconds at a time.
18 Mar 12
Originally posted by kevcvs57So if rugby players are the best athlets, then why don't you see them playing American football? After all, that is where the $$$ is.
Everything you said there was utter nonsense. I've played rugby in the army
and Ive watched enough american football to know it is not a sport for a serious athlete and all the gobbin off in the world aint gonna change that, do know the difference between an athlete and somebody who can run head first into a wall?
Lol "They are more widely viewed," no t ...[text shortened]... ir tights.
formulate a coherent argument instead of getting bitchy and we will talk later.
Originally posted by kevcvs57I have played BOTH games moron.
Everything you said there was utter nonsense. I've played rugby in the army
and Ive watched enough american football to know it is not a sport for a serious athlete and all the gobbin off in the world aint gonna change that, do know the difference between an athlete and somebody who can run head first into a wall?
Lol "They are more widely viewed," no t ...[text shortened]... ir tights.
formulate a coherent argument instead of getting bitchy and we will talk later.
Football is the better game IMO and of many more.
I have played soccer too. Did not enjoy it.
You might be surprised that even sumo wrestlers are considered athletes, so perhaps
it is you who should sober up before attempting a coherent discussion.
FYI...we have played some serious street football that would challenge your tough guy stance.
Football without equipment. It just isn't smart.
If you need your head bashed in or bones broken to prove how tough you are,
Might I suggest full contact at the kumite. See what your mettle really is.
Originally posted by shortcircuitAt least call it "American football ".
I have played BOTH games moron.
Football is the better game IMO and of many more.
I have played soccer too. Did not enjoy it.
You might be surprised that even sumo wrestlers are considered athletes, so perhaps
it is you who should sober up before attempting a coherent discussion.
FYI...we have played some serious street football that woul ...[text shortened]... how tough you are,
Might I suggest full contact at the kumite. See what your mettle really is.
Football ( soccer to you ) is the most senior sport and therefore has the name football !
Your game of American football is derived from the British game of rugby and you do not even play with a ball ...
18 Mar 12
Originally posted by whodeybecause: A) they do not want to look like twats; and B) their athletic prowess would not give them an advantage because of the way the game is structured.
So if rugby players are the best athlets, then why don't you see them playing American football? After all, that is where the $$$ is.
Oh yeah and the commercial breaks.
Originally posted by shortcircuitMy "tough guy stance"? you thick ignorant twat, you are such a saddo,
I have played BOTH games moron.
Football is the better game IMO and of many more.
I have played soccer too. Did not enjoy it.
You might be surprised that even sumo wrestlers are considered athletes, so perhaps
it is you who should sober up before attempting a coherent discussion.
FYI...we have played some serious street football that woul ...[text shortened]... how tough you are,
Might I suggest full contact at the kumite. See what your mettle really is.
If you are saying that you have played Rugby and American Football, and American Football is the more athletic you are either, not playing them properly or you are a liar.
By the way 8yr old's play street football here; "serious street football" oooooooh you must be some hard arse.
Originally posted by kevcvs57You must be the one who is ignorant here.
My "tough guy stance"? you thick ignorant twat, you are such a saddo,
If you are saying that you have played Rugby and American Football, and American Football is the more athletic you are either, not playing them properly or you are a liar.
By the way 8yr old's play street football here; "serious street football" oooooooh you must be some hard arse.
The term is street football, but it is played on a field by adults, NOT children.
And, there are plenty of bloodied and battered bodies to satisfy your lust.
Don't let your alligator mouth overload your tadpole butt here.
EDIT: While you are flexing your jaws, why not sac up and buy a subscription to the site?
19 Mar 12
Originally posted by shortcircuitYour the one with the big ignorant gob, your the one who tries to insult and judge people you know nothing about. my butt is 17 stone and most of it is still muscle I can only assume you have some big tadpoles there in dickhead county.
You must be the one who is ignorant here.
The term is street football, but it is played on a field by adults, NOT children.
And, there are plenty of bloodied and battered bodies to satisfy your lust.
Don't let your alligator mouth overload your tadpole butt here.
EDIT: While you are flexing your jaws, why not sac up and buy a subscription to the site?
Insulting people does not change the fact that American football is one of the most lethargic team sports on the planet, that is not an insult it is simply my opinion. If you were half the 'big man' your infantile prattle would have us believe you would accept it, enjoy your chosen sport for what it is and move on. you could start by calling it by it's proper name, it is nothing to be ashamed of.
As for sac'in up (jeez your getting desperate) I have only been playing chess since last october and still hav'nt decided if I want those pretty little wings.
19 Mar 12
Originally posted by kevcvs57Yawn...................
Your the one with the big ignorant gob, your the one who tries to insult and judge people you know nothing about. my butt is 17 stone and most of it is still muscle I can only assume you have some big tadpoles there in dickhead county.
Insulting people does not change the fact that American football is one of the most lethargic team sports on the planet, ...[text shortened]... ying chess since last october and still hav'nt decided if I want those pretty little wings.
19 Mar 12
Originally posted by roma45Yeah, i think even i could have scored in that game, Ledley couldn't, neither could
just want to congratulate kilmarnock in winning the cup, probably the worst game i have ever watched, celtic did the usual bottled it when it matters, hope lennon enjoys the "tainted title".
Hooper, neither could Stokes, neither could Brown! Celtic did not deserve to win that
game, Kilmarnock were their equal and managed to score and I was so pleased for
them. I dont know why Lennon doesn't start with Sammy! Mulgrew and Sammy
would have ruled the left side. The link up between Hopper and Stokes was poor
yesterday.