Posted by Oi-not so Punk at c-24-125-17-133.va.client2.attbi.com on June 05, 2002 at 10:43:29:
In Reply to: Question for the soccer fans... posted by Championship_Vinyl on June 05, 2002 at 10:19:08:
In my ethno-centric American mind, the name "football" is already taken.
actually futball came first. Now please continue...
what is it about soccer that appeals to you?
the fact that it's the most played sport on earth must come in somewhere, but, it's a fun sport.
Does American football count for anything at all over there?
In Virginia, football is a big deal at most schools (high school and college). but i don't know where you live. I personally think football is one of the most boring games, right behind baseball.
Seriously, I'm not trying to be an asshole here.
Ok...?
I'm simply trying to understand my neighbors on the other side of the pond.
I live in Lakeside, where are you? what pond?
Football is boring because it's 10 minutes of standing, 2 seconds of playing. The coach tells the QB what to do (after the analysts upstairs tell HIM what to do), then the Receiver catches it (if he can). All you have to be able to do is stand, throw a ball, catch a ball. Come on! What sport other than football and bowling (and i'm not too sure of bowling) can a 6'5" 400lb guy get $2 mil for bumping into another fat guy??? not appealing in the slightest. In soccer, the defensive team is the offensive team. and you can't make all the substitutions you want.
***DISCLAIMER***
I am American - born of Portuguese parents. I was born in New Jersey (BRICK CITY BABY!). I have played baseball and football since i was like 8, and only in highschool did i become interested in soccer. I think (skillwise) that HOCKEY is the most demanding game, soccer second. Athletic wise - SOCCER is the most demanding game around.