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07-25-2013, 10:36 PM | #228 |
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It just shows that when a sport that isn't one of the big four, the few fans that sport has, tend to be pretty dedicated. Whereas, as we all know too well, there's a lot of fairweather NFL fans.
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07-25-2013, 10:48 PM | #229 |
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I know what it shows. I was responding to the ridiculous statement that "nobody watches basketball." The NHL draws almost as many fans as the NBA but I wouldn't pretend the NHL is as healthy as the NBA.
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07-25-2013, 10:58 PM | #230 |
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"Nobody watches basketball" is the whitest thing I've heard all day.
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07-25-2013, 11:20 PM | #232 |
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One reason why soccer will continue with its upward trajectory in America is due to the fact that it is a fairly safe sport. More and more parents will be steering their children away from football and towards a "safe" sport like soccer as the concern over head injuries increases. In fact, it's already happening.
I am not saying that soccer will overtake football in popularity anytime soon, but more and more kids are growing up playing soccer; and I see no reason why soccer won't continue its trend upward. *Edit: I love football. I played organized tackle football from 3-12th grade. I had one diagnosed concussion and multiple undiagnosed concussions. I'm not sure how much my mind was affected (or will be) but it scares the shit out of me. I do not have any children, but when I do I will strongly considering nudging them toward soccer instead of playing football. Last edited by SPATCH; 07-25-2013 at 11:32 PM.. |
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07-25-2013, 11:25 PM | #233 |
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Soccer captured my imagination about 10 years ago. Soccer seemed like the final frontier of American sport, and that fascinated me.
Beating the rest of the world at their own game is a huge undertaking, but it is just so American to go ahead and do it. |
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07-26-2013, 05:08 AM | #236 |
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That's DCU in it's essence this year. Sloppy in the defensive end and midfield. Poor passing/situational awareness followed by complete lapses in anything resembling competency. Also they can't ****ing score. Mainly because they do shit like that through the midfield and back end constantly.
But the unis are sweet and starting in 2016 at least I get to see shitty product in a sweet new stadium. Vamos United! Also, Zach, you sir, are a dick for posting this. It's not enough I have to see it once? I get to relive these moments on the planet too? Eeeeeeffff Yoooooouuuuu. |
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07-26-2013, 05:30 AM | #237 |
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07-26-2013, 06:14 AM | #238 |
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reminds me of that episode of Wings...
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07-26-2013, 06:18 AM | #239 |
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In little kids because they don't know proper technique.
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I dread that last 250 miles because it is just boring as hell. There is more to see in Kansas. Until I see Denver and the mountains right behind I just don't care.
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