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

**Donger** · 10-28-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SDChiefs

When did baseball become a contact sport?

Huh?

SDChiefs · 10-28-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Huh?

You said Americans don't like Soccer because its not a contact sport. Baseball is not a contact sport. Yet its Americas pasttime.

**Donger** · 10-28-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SDChiefs

You said Americans don't like Soccer because its not a contact sport. Baseball is not a contact sport. Yet its Americas pasttime.

I'm not sure why it is "America's Pastime" or who declared it as such. Some clever marketer, I'd imagine.

But, let me ask you this: would you be just as rabid a football fan if there were not any contact?

Stinger · 10-28-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

But, let me ask you this: would you be just as rabid a football fan if there were not any contact?

Unfortunately it is getting to that on the offensive side of the ball. And if you think about it now WR are calling for a flag on every missed pass, it is a lot like taking a dive in soccer.

Tactical Funky · 10-28-2009, 04:34 PM

I spent a good portion of my childhood in Spain, so I have an inherent appreciation for fútbol that stems from both watching and playing the sport. I developed finesse, quickness, and endurance that would help out immensely when it came to playing other sports later on in life.

American football, however, is nearest and dearest to my heart. I played in high school and there's nothing quite like strapping on the pads, lowering your shoulder, and legally hitting another human being as hard as you can.

SDChiefs · 10-28-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I'm not sure why it is "America's Pastime" or who declared it as such. Some clever marketer, I'd imagine.

But, let me ask you this: would you be just as rabid a football fan if there were not any contact?

Yes. I love everything about football. Playing it, watching it. Without contact it would still take extreme amounts of talent to play. Would I like it as much as I do now? Probably not. But everyone likes seeing the big hits.

**Donger** · 10-28-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SDChiefs

Yes. I love everything about football. Playing it, watching it. Without contact it would still take extreme amounts of talent to play. Would I like it as much as I do now? Probably not. But everyone likes seeing the big hits.

Okay, then your answer cannot be "Yes."

SDChiefs · 10-28-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Okay, then your answer cannot be "Yes."

You asked basically if I would still love the sport of football. The answer would in fact be yes. I will play 2 hand touch just as quick as I will tackle. Playing it is fun. Kicking a freaking ball around is not.

**Donger** · 10-28-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SDChiefs

You asked basically if I would still love the sport of football. The answer would in fact be yes. I will play 2 hand touch just as quick as I will tackle. Playing it is fun. Kicking a freaking ball around is not.

No, I didn't. I asked if you be just as rabid a fan. You stated "yes," and then went on to acknowledge that you wouldn't enjoy it as much.

SDChiefs · 10-28-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I'm not sure why it is "America's Pastime" or who declared it as such. Some clever marketer, I'd imagine.

But, let me ask you this: would you be just as rabid a football fan if there were not any contact?

Up until the late 80s early 90s baseball was by far the most popular sport in America. And had been since the 1800s. At least of the 4 major team sports. Constant strikes has bittered the country to it and in slipped the NFL to pick up where baseball left off.

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