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Originally Posted by horst nordfink
what a crazy exaggeration.
your tom foolery has me perplexed.
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Originally Posted by horst nordfink
what a crazy exaggeration.
your tom foolery has me perplexed.
I won't Bootsiuv, don't worry :laugh4:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bootsiuv
Many apologies for my exagerations and tom foolery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spoofa
I am confused by American Football. I do try to watch the Super Bowl every year, but because it's on at such a foolish hour, and because it lasts about a fortnight, I very rarely make it to half time.
I can't bring myself to watch it unless I love the teams, believe it or not. It takes the game 12 hours because they insist on having like a 8 hour halftime show. It is a very big advertising thing....superbowl time costs advertisers several million dollars for one 30 second slot. I don't like it to be honest, it's almost a side show....superbowls in the 90's weren't so bad....I could watch those, without being reminded 47 times in 2 minutes to drive a GM or drink some pepsi. :laugh4:Quote:
Originally Posted by horst nordfink
So don't worry, even some americans can't make it through it. :yes:
I do love the regular season though. I honestly prefer college, where it's still about the game, not the 10 million dollars the dude will make this year. I do have to watch every lions game though, and considering how much they lose, Sundays between sept and dec generally suck. :yes:
At least there doing better this year....:smash:
Millions of people watching college football or basketball baffles me too! Surely they're just kids aren't they? Like an NFL reserve league or something?
Americans seem to be really good at sports, but they persist in playing sports that no-one else in the world plays. You should all play cricket!! That would be a civilising pastime for you all! We kept the largest empire the worlds ever seen in check with cricket :laugh4:
LOL!!
Perhaps I'll past that little tid-bit along to my countrymen....although, isn't baseball akin to cricket? Or am I thinking about something else entirely?
Sorry....I'm clueless sometimes.
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Originally Posted by Bootsiuv
A baseball bat hurts more if you smash it into someones face.
But it depends on whether a European or an American was swinging the bat as to whether it would hurt or tickle.
I think if you smashed someone in the face with a cricket bat it would still bring a tear to your eye!
Actually, I think technically it would be a slap, because it has a smooth flat surface.
Yes, I'm afraid you must be. Cricket is only similar to baseball in the fact that it involves hitting a ball.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bootsiuv
Crickets intricacies are far too numerous to mention here, but I assure you, it is nothing like baseball.
There is a game in Britain for girls called rounders which is almost exactly like baseball. In fact, it is just baseball without the oversized gloves and obscenely tight trousers.
I guess if a toffy from wales came at you in his whites, attempting to knock you down with a cricket bat, you would cry with laughter!
Let it be known I am not a great sports fan however.
Equestrian sports there are, yes, but I do not like to refer to true riding as a sport but an art as I have shown - however, my personal choice of casual riding is very barbaric in itself.
And now, back to the argument on cricket..
Ok. Now that the political argument is over, and we've all moved on to a more serious subject, i will enter back into the tavern.
Talking about baseball (it's a very confusing game for me:dizzy2: ): did you know that the dacians (getae- for us EB players) use to play a similar game named oina? In my country (that being Romania) that game is still played by some (not many-now everyone wants to play football:wall: (soccer for the US)). For me is rugby and equestrian ( i love the crosscountry event):2thumbsup:
And about pizza: make mine a calzone
make mine a calzone....lol. I think that's a pizza hut slogan right now. I don't know if you have pizza hut they're (wonders if pizza hut has gone international :shrug:)
If not, an interesting coincidence. If ya do, go eat there calzones....there the shiznit!!
And sorry for my lack of knowledge on cricket.
Glenn....I think Barry Bonds could show you other-wise, my young and fiery friend....keep the anti-americanism discussions between you and your 'mischevious eques', or at the very least out of my tavern. :laugh4:
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Originally Posted by horst nordfink
Actually, Cricket is the worlds most verbal-offensive game.
Really I was amazed at how rude these guys can be.
Here's an example after an India-England game win by the hindus:
Player from India: Good game. Now you just have to learn to keep your legs closed.
Player from England: So does your mother!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle2178440.ece
Cheers...
Just got in from the pub. Got a rugby match tomorrow, admittedly a night on the lash isn't the best preperation for a game, but screw it.
Well, good luck with the match. Hammer them with all you've got and score four tries on your own...
CHeers...
I didn't score four tries on my own. In fact, I didn't even score one. I was playing prop, so I just trundled the ball in again and again.
I was pleased with the way it went though, my shoulder held up OK and I wasn't too knackered. We won 48-10.
Got shit-faced after the game too, then got a Chinese and fell asleep. A great day all round.
ur all wrong! :whip:
greco-roman wrestling(aka Collegiate wrestling) is the sport! :2thumbsup: :tongue3:
We didn't quite end up graeco-roman wrestling, but there were a few fisticuffs and lost of grappling!
It was my first proper game in about 3 years, and I loved it!!
I'mn still waiting from my premiere...Can't wait!!! That's what I love about rugby. You don't need to score or touch the ball often to make a great match!
While I don't have a real competition, of to the gym to bulk up a little.
Cheers...
You need to remember that it's not all about size! I'm not especially big (about 6ft and 15 stone, give or take) but I ran right over the top of someone who was a good 6 inches taller than me yesterday.
It's more about upper body strength if you play in the forwards. Later on in a match when players start to get tired, they don't tend to tackle properly (ie around the midriff and legs) because they're too tired to bend down. This causes them to try to tackle high (around your chest). If you have a lot of upper body strength, you can just bounce them off and run over the top of them.
If you're a centre or a winger (or even a full back), its more important to be QUICK!! No matter how big the other player is, if you're too quick for him, he can't hurt you.
Good luck in your first match, you'll have to let me know how it goes!
I'm about to watch some American Football; the Miami Dolphins are playing NY Giants in London. I'm willing to let the yanks persuade me that American Football is better than rugby, although I doubt they will.
I know it's not about size. I'm doing right now a "recovery training" so to speak. it's a lot of exercises of medium charge (40~50%) and average repetitions just to get my body used to the work.
Then, I'll do a max power training High charge (85~100%) with few repetitions. then, combine maintenance training with pylometric training low charge (25~30%) with lots of repetitions. this is what gives you speed and stamina. I was advised to do some hypertrofia training but I'm not too much into that stuff so... I'll probably gain 6Kg from this and increase my strenght dramatically.
Cheers...
Nope in Canada too u graduate in Grade 12 ... lol ... yes yes ... im Indo-Canadian :2thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bootsiuv
Prince
I didn't mean to patronise you pal.Quote:
Originally Posted by mAIOR
I hope you enjoy playing rugby. Trust me, there is no feeling in the world as good as hitting someone hard and knowing you've hurt him. It sounds barbaric but that's what rugby does to you, it plays with your base emotions.
I LOVE IT!!!
i enjoy wrestling for the same reasons- it brings out the animal in you. :2thumbsup: :whip:Quote:
Originally Posted by horst nordfink
:croc:
Oh I didn't meant it as I tought you were patronising me:p
I just wanted to show you I did my homework.
And I kinda know what you mean. Even in practices when you throw yourself at an opponent and slam him to the ground it kinda gives a jolt of thrill :p
Cheers...
i'm 17. i'm vegan. i play every instrument practically. i live in Arizona. i love football(American). if you're in Arizona pm me and you can come to one of my band's shows! i'll give a holla to EB! i'm reading atlas shrugged.
my girlfriend made me put these things in order from greatest to least:
Football
Her
EB
Corona Beer
guess my order!
You totally and completely described American Football dude. I especially enjoyed smoking someone in the chest with my shoulder....lay em out real quick.Quote:
Originally Posted by horst nordfink
'Oh you thought you were gonna maintain possession of that pass....I don't think so friend.' :laugh4:
I just noticed my threads have a combined 15,000 views.
I am the view master.
So, do I deserve a shiny prize?
Or a swift kick in the ass?
Who knows....
I watched the Miami vs New York game on Sunday. I must admit I enjoyed it, but it wasn't a touch on rugby! I felt sorry for Miami, I dont think they deserved to lose again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bootsiuv
I would probably watch another game if I had a spare 6 hours again on a Sunday. But I don't think I could watch it sober again, and not on my own.
Like baseball!
more like 2 hours my friend.
Plus all the pre-amble, and the play by play analysis. And all the talking afterwards.
And the time outs to run out the clock! That was a despicable piece of play not worthy of an audience of 90,000 people. Felt like cheating to me.