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cause it is. I dont see the point to get the ball over there and being tackled and shit like that.
You have to stop like every 20 seconds for another play. Its just so gay.
Mostly to take the piss, I think.
It's a bit like rugby, tho', but with protection.
So maybe it's gay 'cos they've got helmets n' stuff, which would make them wusses compared to rugby players, from a certain type of person's point of view :unsure:
Or it's the toit pants.
I dunno', not interested in the game anyhow.
It is a tad dull - at least the TV version with Lord knows how many breaks is. The live Saturday version presumably has more continuous action and plays like a real game. (The version we never see)
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Originally Posted by SnnY
They are a bit 1920s
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SnnY is right, it's to take the pish. Merkins are so protective about their sports that no-one else plays and it's fun to watch them react.
Actually, I quite enjoy watching it - not live, obviousement - but the highlight shows are pretty good and the whole Superbowl competition format is exciting.
noobs in spandex hugging eacother. not gay at all
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Originally Posted by GepperRankins
I like American Football. I have gone to watch the Gridiron live on several occasions, albeit only the NFL Europe. I saw the Claymores several times the year they won the World (Europe) Bowl.
I used to like it a lot and watched it on telly whenever it was on. I had a Superbowl party every year, with the drinking of buds and the eating of cheeseburgers and hotdogs.
I just don't watch it as much now.
That's the same way some Americans feel about Baseball. It sucks during the regular season but they watch the playoffs.Quote:
Originally Posted by manker
Even American's don't actually like the stops and starts but I do realize that NFL has to have it to set up plays. To watch a play like a counter tray, or HB option being pulled off is just amazing.
America is so large that I guess whether other countries play it probably doesn't matter alot.
Busyrod?:unsure:Quote:
Originally Posted by Busyman
What's the "live Saturday version"?Quote:
Originally Posted by Biggles
Also tell me, does cricket have breaks?
Does a person watching soccer ever get up to do something else while the game is on?
When me and wifey hit a commerical during football, that's our chance to take a piss, get food or drink, or whateverfuck without missing any action.
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Busyman
If someone gets up to take a piss then a goal will be scored. It's like a law of nature or something. My weak bladder has helped many a team to victory.
So basically you don't know the rules?Quote:
Originally Posted by twisterX
No way - are you mental :blink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Busyman
The footie is on.
I meant just ordinary local matches.Quote:
Originally Posted by Busyman
Cricket obviously breaks for lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals. It would be a bit harsh to make them play the 30 hours non stop :lol:
Football and Rugby have half time and that is the time to go to the loo or get more beer. The rest is played straight through unless there is a serious injury and they have to cart someone off.
That's exactly what I was thinking.:lol: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cheese
I was watching my Redskins play Tampa Bay and went to take a piss and the game came back on and we got an interception. :dog: Run-On :dog:
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...or someone fakes an injury.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biggles
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In football almost a certainty - in Rugby rarely - too busy trying to punch the other guys lights out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Busyman
5% of the world's population.Quote:
Originally Posted by ziggyjuarez
It would be interesting to see a "hard hitting linebacker hailing from....England.":lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by ziggyjuarez
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Originally Posted by Chewie UK
To be fair, soccer can be pretty gay as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chewie UK
http://media.funny.co.uk/files/2752.jpg
Americans might recognise the "grabber" as Vinnie Jones. Actor in such films as Gone in 60 Seconds and the upcoming X-Men 3.
where do you think white people come from?:huh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Busyman
Although there is a difference between a loving pat and a full circumcisionQuote:
Originally Posted by Cheese
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Originally Posted by ziggyjuarez
So Joe Namath's from Engerland?
Well, yeah, but the look on Vinny's face indicates it's not exactly friendly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cheese
My god, the shorts were short in those days.
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Was looking for something else, but this is football for you :pinch:
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Originally Posted by Busyman
If it was a rugby player, since England don't tend to have a lot of linebackers, he'd be a lot fitter than the hard hitting line backer from the NFL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Busyman
Fact.
As much as many seem forget. The white Americans are Europeans who have simply spread their wings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Busyman
:lol: :lol: The first 2 are ball jarring. The last is ball stamping.Quote:
Originally Posted by SnnY
Ehhh that depends on whether he's a fat-fuck linebacker or a super fast one like Simeon Rice from Tampa Bay.Quote:
Originally Posted by manker
NFL is about speed AND size.
The Redskins happen to have a free safety named Sean Taylor (the spitter) who is 250+ lbs.
I think what you are referring to when you say fit is endurance.
In the NFL you have to basically sprint your hardest for that play.
Tho' fitness isn't necessary.Quote:
Originally Posted by Busyman
You put any linebacker in a game of rugby at, say, flanker, and he would be absolutely fecked after about fifteen minutes. They're not used to constant running and simply haven't been trained to the level of fitness needed to play rugby.
Put any top level flanker as linebacker in a game of American football and he would hardly break sweat.
That is undisputable.
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Originally Posted by manker
Take a look at my edit. You were posting at the same time.
That top level flanker will probably get ran over though.:happy:
Oh yeah :lol:
Don't reckon the flanker would get run over - his mobility and tackling skills would pwn a fat bloke. Google a pic of Lawrence Dallaglio, he's a right big, fit horrible bar-steward of a back row forward.
He is also a git but you did ask specifically for an English linebacker. The Welsh back row would, obviously, steamroll the whole NFL - with or without English rugby players in their ranks :snooty:
All our linebackers aren't fat fucks though. Some of them like the center have to be big fat fucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by manker
An example would be the defensive line. They have to be mobile and fast 'cause they're going after the QB. The offensive line need not be fast at all. They don't have to run after anyone; just protect the QB.
This is partly why interception are very dangerous. Offense has to suddenly become defense and they are out of their roles, so to speak.