Comment left on British newspaper site after watching NFL game...
 

"As far as I can see American football is a marathon of budweiser adverts occasionally interrupted by some "talented bloke" chucking a rugby-like ball to some Billy Whizz halfway up the pitch, intent on scoring points for catching it while a couple of beefcakes try to put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life."

lol

http://deadspin.com/5389548/new-coun...rbage-football

Sounds pretty accurate.

You better shut the hell up, you limey sumbitch or we'll drop our beefcakes in your mum's cup o' tea and then spray 'Merican marmalade all over her funbags.

Get a lil' bit of this bloke.

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he forgot the part about the wrangler jeans

Bully!!

Sounds like the reason they lost the war.

Haha that's awesome.
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LMAO

:spock: Meanwhile.....they like soccer? Oops sorry. Futbol

Pip Pip!!!
Smashing!!

Futbol if they spoke Spanish perhaps...I'm fairly certain English folks speak English, and they call it 'football' still.

eh who the **** cares........sissy nannies ****ing queens.

Granted, that wasn't a particularly good game to watch. There were a few nice moves by Welker and one nice pass on the Buc TD but, other than that, it was pretty fugly.

Everyone raved about how much better the "pitch" was this year. If that was good, I'd hate to see bad. The Pats and Bucs were slipping around out there like they were pudding-wrestling strippers... and that was with their longer cleats on.

And they can say what they will about "American football", but soccer is the most boring f**king game I've ever seen. A bunch of guys kicking a ball around on a giant field for an hour, while the crowd screams lustily for no reason. Occasionally one of them will kick another player, resulting in that player flopping like they'd been shot with a high-powered rifle, and the ref pulling out a colored card. A few boring-ass hours later, it ends, maybe 1-0, maybe 2-1. Thrilling. It's like hockey, without the fights to entertain you.

The mass marketing during NFL games definitely takes away from the experience, but I suppose it's profitable for the NFL and those being advertised, just sucks it's shoved down our throats.

God, I love Brits.

Especially having lived there for 11 years...I'm quasi-brit.

Soccer vs Football debate will never come to an end because of how myopic football fans are.

Dumb

Your mama.

Like Eddie Izzard?...

I love both Football and Soccer...very different sports. Different viewing experience. Football is what I played and grew up with, I will always love it the most. But Soccer these past 10 years has really grown on me. Very fun to watch, I would take it over baseball any day of the week.

you purposely lose your teeth so you can give better bjs?

futball is for sheep shaggers and tossers!!

Are you cereal Zach? Soccer has to be one of the most boring sports to watch. On TV at least. Guys running back and forth for 90 minutes to eventually end up with one team winning 1-0. I've tried.. I have tried, but I always end up falling asleep.

Eh - you dont follow with passion, you dont have a team you root for that you love, I love my chiefs that much as well, i feel the same passion for my soccer team (Boca Juniors and my national team Argentina)...

Its a culture, you can learn it, but you are born with it really... same way people live breath college/pro football - its that way in other countries but for soccer...

I used to listen to games on the radio as not all games are televised and i kid you not, my adrenaline would be so high during those 90 min like no other...

By the way, if you ever watched a , english premier, championship german 1st, 2nd division games... you would see how hard those f'ers hit.... they take people out, and fouls are rarely called...

how did they not mention the erection commericals

I have no particular comment.

ROFL

I totally disagree. No biggie though, won't be able to convince anyone otherwise.

F*** them and the Queen ...............

THis

It's pretty simple. The reason Americans can't grasp the hold soccer has on the rest of the world actually has little to do with how good or bad of a sport it might be.

#1: Most other countries don't have multiple sports the way the U.S. does. They might have a freaky small regional sport, like cricket in England. But other countries don't have large nationally-televised big-money sports the way the U.S. does with football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and even golf. So, most other countries have become fiercely attached to soccer, especially their national team. Which is the other piece of the puzzle, because....

#2: Most other countries tend to be pretty damn small and pretty damn packed close together. As a result, the entire national identity has become wrapped up in their soccer team. In the U.S., we don't have densely-packed countries like Europe or South America or Africa; we have states, and the states don't have nearly the sense of cultural independence from each other as say, France from Spain and Spain from England and whatnot. Soccer, for the rest of the world, involves national pride and national identity. When the World Cup rolls around, it's like the Olympics.

For these two reasons, soccer will always be the biggest thing outside of the U.S., and for the same reasons soccer will never become anything here in the States. Unless the other major sports all fold, and each state in the Union creates a team, and we have a 50-team U.S. league. But even then, without the cultural differences, I doubt that a "Kansas vs. Oklahoma" soccer match would cause enough passsion for there to be rioting and tear gas needed. :D

When you get down into a specific country, sure, their games are more like our rivalries. When Madrid plays Barcelona for example, or when Chelsea plays Manchester United, those games are more akin to what we're used to. But, even then, U.S. city rivalries in a sport rarely reach the levels of dislike generated by these soccer matches. Some college football and college basketball games might, as well as some big rivalries (Red Sox and Yankees, for one).

Well put, besides describing cricket as a "freaky small regional sport"

It was the first thing that came to mind, but it was only to illustrate the point that there are few other areas of the world that cover as much territory as the U.S. and have so many major big-money sports like we do. You can substitute curling, lacrosse, or whatever. Even rugby and Australian rules football are more regional and less funded when compared to baseball, basketball, and hockey, I would think (but I might be wrong).

Ultimately, because of the way the U.S. was born and the way it grew (and the way the sports grew), I think it'll always be "soccer in the rest of the world" vs. "football, baseball, basketball, and hockey in the U.S.". (Not counting Japan, of course, which has had baseball almost as long as we have.)

And, ultimately, because of what I postulated, why SHOULD Britain give a shit about American football? I don't think they should, or would, until their own leagues of American-style football become popular and well-funded. Much like soccer to Americans, the NFL to Brits is unfamiliar, and ultimately they have no rooting interest in it.

Les Bleus gonna spank Ireland on the 14th of November.

:thumb:

Archie was right...England is a pillowbiter country!

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Just stopped by to say that I hate soccer as a sport for adult men. I tried to watch but there are never more than three people doing anything at any given time.

maybe LJ is an "All in The Family" fan

Say what you want about watching soccer, but the fact that i don't have to sit through commercials every few minutes greatly enhances its watchability.

:thumb:

Soccer is an art, it takes a much more finesse touch than football does, and there is much more creativity involved. The free flow of the ball allows for a wider array of strategy, ie points of attack, counter-attacks etc. Dribbling, passing, and kicking a ball is much harder than it looks, and then you see the kind of moves, passes and shots that professionals pull off..amazing! I would love to watch a bunch of football players try to play soccer.

Those that think soccer is boring don't really know what to watch for..to me it's always interesting to watch the match-up between the wingers and the full backs. The wings are such a pivotal point of attack, players like Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ribery attack from the wings and it's always fun to try and watch other players try to shut them down. I also enjoy watching defensive midfielders..they destruct opposing teams attacks but are also there to support attacks..Michael Essien is probably the best one out there on the top of my head. These are just a couple examples..

Though the greatest thing about the game is that there are so many levels of competition, from the domestic titles to the Champions League to the World Cup. Right now is the best time to watch soccer because the World Cup is right around the corner! Players are churning in order to make their teams squads. In November there will be Qualifier-playoffs for some big European teams like France and Portugal, win you're in lose you're out.

I do enjoy watching football though, maybe it has lost some of its burst because the chiefs have been terrible..

US Football > football, in the eyes of this limey.

It'll never catch on in the mainstream here because of the stigma attatched to the sport's name though. Shame really, since the game has a massive cult following.

They still haven't gotten over losing their "empire". F Limeys. go play succer.

Another reason soccer is so popular throughout the world is because it is a poor man's sport; it only takes one ball to play it.

While I'd like to agree with you, I must say the following.

American Football - 1 ball and no special equipment (you can play tackle bare, or you can play touch)

Soccer bundle of stickss.

That explains a lot...

ROFL

:LOL: Awesome, thanks Zach. :LOL:

One of my grandaughters plays soccer. One of my grandsons plays football - the real football.

Soccer - Yuck, though they are some of the best athletes in the world. The game is just too slow paced and boring

Baseball can be boring...and I grew up playing it. But there are a lot of games, 162 of them a season. IMO that's too much. Playoff baseball on the other hand is VERY fun to watch.

To each his own I suppose...

Lumpy and I have had the soccer discussion already regarding our boy. If he wants to play the "sport" I will send him to millitary school.
Soccer is a sport for people that have no actual athletic abillity except for running fast and not using their hands.

There are way, way, WAY too many commercials in NFL games. Nothing but spots for shitty beer and boner pills, like we really need to see any more of those. It is absolutely ridiculous. This is another reason I'm starting to watch football more on Saturdays than Sundays.

However, I'd rather watch the commercials of a football game than soccer. **** soccer. Leave that shit to the third world goat herders.

ROFL:thumb:

This

Third world goat herders don't get to watch any sports, dumbass.

Rugby. . .

See this is so stupid. Elite world class soccer players are far and away better athletes than NFL players.

I don't think everyone should like Soccer, its no big deal...I get it. What I don't understand is why people have to make up stupid shit like the bolded comment instead of saying they simply don't like it.

I REFUSE to have a soccer sticker on the back of my SUV!

I always hated the argument of "I'd like to see an (insert various sport here) play soccer." It's not a real argument. It could easily be said for anything. Golf, basketball, tennis, whatever.

I won't argue that it takes a tremendous amount of talent, finesse, and toughness to play soccer. And I'll never make fun of anyone who plays any sport; because I know how difficult it is to get to a competitive level at any sport. However, I will say that soccer fans are the most vocal fans I've ever met. Any criticism, or even "meh" attitude, when it comes to their sport is met with confrontation and "you don't get it because you don't know what you're looking at."

I think soccer gets a bad rep for the most part. Much of it has to do with all the flopping and feigning of injuries that is so prevalent. Part of it has to do with it being such a low-scoring affair (and the fact that it can end in a tie) after both teams put forth so much effort. Much of the time, what's to show for it? A 0-0 tie.

Regardless, I have the utmost respect for soccer players. It's a difficult game to play. I just wish soccer fans wouldn't get so defensive when someone says, "I don't like it."

People don't say they "don't like it" they go on and on with baseless stupid shit about soccer.

I have to say I pretty much disagree with your entire post. It has been my experience the anti soccer crowd goes a lot more out of their way than the pro soccer crowd. Just look at this thread...the soccer crowd talks about how they like the game and why. Whereas the other side just makes up gay shit, and posts stupid pictures.

I don't like it.

Soccer is for commies.

Well, your experiences have been different than mine. I have a couple of friends that just love soccer. I don't hate it, I'm just kind of "whatever" about it. And they get all pissy when I don't get excited like they do.

It's the same way on another message board I frequent. There are tons of soccer posts that kind of get irritating to have to weed through.

You play to win the game, not a tie. That's what's great about baseball, no ties! No sport should end in a tie. Play til you win or die trying!

Holy shit, I really enjoy your takes for the most part, but that has got to be the dumbest f***ing thing I have read in the past couple months. Jesus.

Wouldn't it be funny if he learned to play soccer at the military school? LMAO

Not really, it's a point based system in regular season (group stages of tournaments) as opposed to winning percentage (like all U.S. team based sports). It's not like a tie doesn't achieve anything. There are no ties in knock out stages, though.

I don't like soccer and I never have. Growing up, I was pretty much forced to play. But, I played goal keeper. That was easy. I would just verbally harass the other team to the point that they would kick the ball right at me in order to try to hurt me.

You, sir, are unAmerican and should be tried on terrorist charges. Soccer over Americas pasttime? Blasphemy.

Goal keepers use their hands. In fact, I think the Chiefs could use a few goal keepers.

Thats because they yell everything. Seriouslly. Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! Followed by 3 more times of saying it. Maybe its just cause the announcers might see a goal a decade so they get really excited.

I would like it if the announcers the English (english Us. Or UK) would do a better job giving me a feeling of if something or important. I remember someone in a world cup getting a red card and it was like the teams best player out for the game + 1 and they were like "for shame" for so and so and didn't mention it again. The people falling down suck, I don't have much beef with the actual game. I like the video games (fifa EA sports has great announcers) I would also like to have more stats or something I can grasp. I guess they may have (tackle stats?) just hard to for a stat head like me to have a tournament and the leading scorer have 2 goals and assist and have that be a "legendary preformance"

I don't like soccer cause it sucks.

dumb parents, dumb conversation, dumb kids, a whole generation of left lane drivers.

They kick a freakin ball, run after it and kick it again. It takes coordination thats all. And lots of running. Football encompases so much more. Throwing, catching, kicking, running etc. And they don't even need to score in soccer and its acceptable. Well, we don't have a lot of talent so one score should suffice. If not, its okay. Hell, the Redskins scored twice against us. They would be world champions if they were a soccer team.

Pretty well sums it up.
It is a poor countries sport, all you need is one ball and a big ass field, with a fish sein at each end.

Do you know how much harder it is to receive a ball crossed to you from 20 meters out without using your hands than it is to catch one thrown to you from 50 meters out? Do you know how hard it is to put precise spins on balls when you pass/cross them so it reaches your target without being intercepted? Do you know how hard it is to control the ball on the run when a dude is trying to take it away from you? I mean, these are some ludicrous comments you guys are making.

Every professional sport takes insane amounts of skill and groomed talent, quit being ignorant. I have the same argument about baseball with foreign people who don't get it and think it's some talentless hacks hitting and catching the ball when in reality it's probably the hardest of all sports to be "pro" good at.

It really has nothing to do with the above. Some Americans don't consider it good "sport" unless it is full-contact. That's pretty much it.

I'm 100% cool with that. What I, like some others here defending soccer, DON'T get is people saying it's a game that requires no skill/talent.