sa1177

Nah I am not Italian...

Funny that most of the world thinks differently then you...I wonder whose right?

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I think they were only down 4 at that point too... maybe with a little less than a minute? Anyone?

mediocre man

The world of course. I realize soccer is a sport, just a boring one. I say pick up the ball and throw it, or slam someone into the ground....now you have a sport.

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Soccer is only boring if you're obsessed with scoring.

Hmmm... good rhyme, maybe there's a song in there somewhere.

Hap?

sa1177

Ok fair enough...you would find many people in Europe and South America who would say American Football isn't a sport...just a bunch of fat guys running into each other. Of course we know this to be untrue but if you didn't know/understand the nuances of the game you can certainly see how it could appear this way.

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mediocre man

Not true, I like hockey and it's not a high scoring sport.


I'm thinking a country ditty for your song is perfect.

Soccer's only boring, if you're obsessed with scoring
but grandpa's always snoring during the gaaaaaaaame.

I don't wish I had a nickle, for every net that's tickled
cause not even a dill pickle could I buuuuuuuuuy



Eh......it's a start

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TomBoerwinkle#1

I know I'm a Bulls fan, but I don't think the Jordan push-off was a bad no-call. Watch the last 2 minutes of the game and all the no-calls the other way that kept Utah in the game. I remember clearly being purple in the face right up to that shot, and then saying, right after, for the next 20 years, all we'll see is that clip and people will be talking about B. Russell and nobody will remember the horrible officiating and no-calls going Utah's way that preceded it. And so it has come to pass.

When I saw this thread, I immediately thought of the '72 Olympics basketball game, which has been previously mentioned.

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My wife thinks that way, so I understand that thinking. Part of my problem is that I played hockey growing up instead of soccer like a lot of kids. I understand it, but don't think it's exciting in the least. Probably also why I am so disapointed in Nate's system and the way the Blazers have and will be playing. I like fast paced games. Most people do I think. It's why the NFL merged with the AFL. The AFL was exciting and fans liked it, or why sporting events that are more fast paced are usually viewed more by people. . I prefer small baseball instead of waiting for the 3 run home run as well.

I've said this before, and I truly believe it. Sports are an entertainment, and when I spend my money on an event I want to be entertained. Watching a soccer game and seeing a 5-4 game with only 9 shots on goal wouldn't be as exciting as seeing a 0-0 game with 20 shots on goal. I guess it's more the attempts than the results. Again, back to basketball, knowing the Blazers will be slowing it down is frusterating because to me it's a little boring. Watching a team consistantly post up a player while everyone stands around is not worth my hard earned money. At the same time I wouldn't want to watch the Blazers try and run like Phoenix because they aren't good enough and would just turn the ball over. Adelman IMO had a great tempo when he was coaching us and the Kings. They would run when they could, but then had a nice motu=ion offense that kept everyone involved.


Ugh....I've rambled and don't know that I've said anything.

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The Jordan push off was a horible no call. However there were a lot of calls that went against the Bulls leading up to that point. Doesn't make up for the push though. Jordan's strip of Karl Malone....although clean.....has been called a foul by every official on every player in the history of the NBA, but they let that one slide?

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Perfect!

Stefan Nellemoes

This is part of why I love soccer..- the crowd is always entertaining: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB4lYNN5y_0 (my fav. team - FC Copenhagen, playing their first Champions League match one week ago)

I have been playing soccer since my 4th birthday, and began playing basketball at the age of 13..

And I must tell you - soccer is way more physical than basketball.

The game itself can be boring, but so can a 74-70 Spurs @ Pistons game.. It depends on the teams playing.

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loyalty4life

I remember the Steve-Smith-Getting-Slamed-By-Shaq no call. Ugh..! That was painful to watch. What does a guy need to do to get to the free throw line? I guess the referee was scared of beer bottles being throw at him by angry Laker fans if he would have called the foul.

But hey - the Ducks won off some blown calls in the Ducks' favor, so I shouldn't be complaining too much...

mediocre man

I would get used to those 74-70 games this year in the Rose Garden.

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