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bobbything · 10-27-2009, 10:59 AM

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."

|Zach| · 10-27-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbything

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.

bobbything · 10-27-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

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.

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.

Goldmember · 10-28-2009, 02:44 PM

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!

Pants · 10-28-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldmember

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!

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.

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bobbything Distributor of Pain Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $8644900	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." __________________ "It is not enough that I succeed; everyone else must fail."
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10-28-2009, 02:44 PM	#4
Goldmember You GOTTA get it done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Casino cash: $9856738	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!
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