ITALY VS. FRANCE IN FIFA WORLD CUP '06 FINALS, this outta be nuts Options

[flatliner]

Basically, what I'm reading here is that there are a lot of people that were brought up watching a specific sport and are not completely knowledgable on the others in question on this thread. I get it already... those of you that grew up playing US football think it's the best thing since sliced bread. I like playing/watching football as well. When I was young, I looked to my roots and got involved with soccer. My family is from all over Europe(Wales, England, Germany, Netherlands) so we were into soccer. This didn't make me hate football and after learning the rules and history I played in high school. Something you football guys might want to know is soccer is 50 times rougher and tougher than football. I spent most of my years playing hockey and I'd have to say soccer is tougher than hockey too. Minimal pads, running the whole time, too many collisions, etc. All and all, I think you guys need to watch the game and try to embrace it before you come into the thread and knock it down. There are several knocks that could be said about US football but I don't see too many people getting into that. Please try to respect other people's passions instead of pissing on them. I'm sure you wouldn't want the tables to be turned.

Fundamentally I totally agree with what you say, but don't be so pompous about it!
What's the harm in a bit of a wind-up and some light hearted banter?....lets not get too serious here eh?:

both very well put, but i did not find pez's post to be pompous.

there are only two people on a football field who have to beat 11. the running back and the quarterback. Randy moss will only have to beat 2 at most on a good rout. I am not going to directly compare sports anymore, because if you are not intelligent enough to find atheticism in any sport, you are not intelligent enough about sports. American football is one of my favorite and most looked forward to times of the year, like most americans, i own more ncaa & nfl clothing than I need. I respect the game even at a youth level, but... there are some changes that younger people might not see. The game is changing. My father was all state on BOTH sides of the ball. Ironman football is gone. Unthought of unless you are in highschool. 30 years ago, clothesline tackles were allowed as well as holding onto eachothers belts on a kickoff to form a better wedge. No more spearing, and the rules for holding are getting more strict. The quarterback is more protected now than ever. Now no horse collar tackles. More changes will happen in the next decade. It is a difficult game no doubt. But, what you see on tv is entertainment, dont forget that. when you get old enough you will inderstand. Ha ha harry you whippersnapper!!!! talk to me when you can friggin vote!

Flat out, but not for long...

[HarryCaray]

flat your tumors are starting to smell.

[flatliner]

lemme go give em a good scrubbin'

[HarryCaray]

Yes flat, I know all this. Wide Recievers actually had to fight with the corner back to get the ball. Penalties were scarce back then. I've watched so many NFL Films shows so I know. Like when Theismann broke his leg after being clobbered by LT. I know the game has changed alot producing the superstar atheletes who do the same us "kids" as you call us flat can do. Back then it was more diffulcult and took more skill to play. But that doesn't change the love for the game.

[flatliner]

But that doesn't change the love for the game.

that is the smartest thing you have ever said..