I Prefer Rugby better on all levels. Its also a more manly sport a lot better than your wossy football.
A question for non-Americans!
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even as an american, I don't watch the superbowl every year. However, my home team was in it this year and even for a sport I have verbally abused many times throughout my life i have to admit I got pretty into it.
Its not as protective as people believe it is. In American Football players create a lot of G-force during a hit. On the College level players on average experience an average of 23gs per hit, an astronaut only gets 4gs. When you play American foot ball the first thing you learn on defense is that your a weapon, the pads become a may to maximize the power you hit with. Concussions were a huge problem this year in the NFL, the helmet protects the head from lacerations but nothing else. James Harrison of the Pittsburgh Steelers was fined over 100k i believe for hits (helmet to helmet, which is illegal in the NFL).Firetaffer said:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/sports/physics/4212171
I used to agree, but after playing both sports, i've decided theres definitely a more violent atmosphere on the field in american football.Firetaffer said:
Yeah, the problem is that the more they protect the players, the more extremes the players are able to go to. You also have players that simply aren't suited for a violent game playing because technology's been inserted to make them 'safe', see DeSean Jackson. It's a vicious cycle that's only going to get safer when we strip the protection away ironically.JJMUG said:
I don't get why anyone outside the US would care much for football, it's a sport based on regional rivalries and the love is bred in our high schools and colleges. I didn't give a rat's about it until I played my senior year, now I adore it. I played soccer, baseball and basketball most of my young life and football's the only sport I'd choose to play in another life.
The handegg stuff is really cute, I always get a kick out of it this time of year, seeing that trotted out trying to dish out as some kind of insult
why do people watch soccer? to see dives, crying and 3 shots a game? i prefer a sport that takes athletic talent opposed to dramatic talent.Alade said:
New Zealand here, and no. I have never really watched any American Football, don't really plan to, and I don't know anyone who ever has watched.
No other culture in the world really identifies or show particular interest American Football. Rugby however, is pretty popular in lots of other nations. I can't personally say much for these nations, but there at least seems to be lots of love for Rugby through out the UK, Australia and South Africa. And I can personally say, it's the sport New Zealand most identifies with. And that's putting it lightly.
No other culture in the world really identifies or show particular interest American Football. Rugby however, is pretty popular in lots of other nations. I can't personally say much for these nations, but there at least seems to be lots of love for Rugby through out the UK, Australia and South Africa. And I can personally say, it's the sport New Zealand most identifies with. And that's putting it lightly.
Well, I think that rugby is more of a manly sport then American football.
And I come from Iceland, but I still can't stand ESPN!
And I come from Iceland, but I still can't stand ESPN!
Dont care in the slightest...but I dont speak for all of Australia because I know someone who IS watching the Super Bowl.
No.
Since one can't make "low content posts" now, I just never really cared for Football or most sport in general. I don't think many people in Australia care about the Super Bowl either...
What's the appeal to Americans with events like this? Just curious.
Since one can't make "low content posts" now, I just never really cared for Football or most sport in general. I don't think many people in Australia care about the Super Bowl either...
What's the appeal to Americans with events like this? Just curious.
GRRAAAHAHGHHHGHGHHHHH PACKERS WIN WOOOOOOOO DOOOOOGIES HUMP HUMP LADY BUMP
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The "ferigners" who were at our superbowl party had a grand time, despite the fact they didn't understand a single penalty.
Also, chilli cheese dip, a lot of beer, and games that will never end with a 0-0 score.
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The "ferigners" who were at our superbowl party had a grand time, despite the fact they didn't understand a single penalty.
Its just a good spectator sport. Its a war between cities, a strategic battle between coaches, and a chance for a whole group of highly specialized athletes to shine. Forward progress and momentum, with chances for snap turnarounds leading to both singular glory and abject defeat.Trogdor1138 said:
Also, chilli cheese dip, a lot of beer, and games that will never end with a 0-0 score.
No. Not only do I hate the idea of a sport based on tackling your lights out, but also, people that are professionals in tossing a leather watermelon and breaking ribs get payed more than individuals that save lives like doctors. I could never get over this even in my own country.
I was interested, but unfortunatley i couldn't watch it
Also i have a question to americans...... why do you call the winners of the national (insert sport here) league world champions? its a national league therefore you can't be the world champs!
Also i have a question to americans...... why do you call the winners of the national (insert sport here) league world champions? its a national league therefore you can't be the world champs!