Rant: Soccer

[AWvsCBsteeeerike3]

I could watch soccer forever and not get bored, even if the score stayed 0-0. I find it to be one of the more entertaining games to watch...seriously. There's always action.

I guess I get your point though, but you have to admit, you don't understand all the intricacies of the game (not saying I do). But, if you were to watch baseball and see a pitcher throw over to keep a guy on 1st close 2-3 times before throwing a pitch, you'd have to htink that's stupid. But, if the score is 2-1 in the bottom of the 8th, and there are no outs with the pitcher up to bat...well, not so stupid.

[JackofDiamonds]

I played for like 18 years and can't stand to watch it unless something big is on the line.

Ties are disappointing but I also think deciding games via shoot out are stupid (this goes for hockey as well). Shoot outs are exciting, but it shouldn't be the end all be all for a hard fought match by both teams.

Jim would you feel the same if the game ended in a 10-10 tie?

0-0 ties are different than other ties. How many sports are 0-0 ties common? One. Soccer.

Also deathball. Lots of 0-0 ties in deathball.

[jim]

I could watch soccer forever and not get bored, even if the score stayed 0-0. I find it to be one of the more entertaining games to watch...seriously. There's always action.

I guess I get your point though, but you have to admit, you don't understand all the intricacies of the game (not saying I do). But, if you were to watch baseball and see a pitcher throw over to keep a guy on 1st close 2-3 times before throwing a pitch, you'd have to htink that's stupid. But, if the score is 2-1 in the bottom of the 8th, and there are no outs with the pitcher up to bat...well, not so stupid.

Action - yeah the same action you got with the Jenny the religious girl in 10th grade. Lot's of kissing, but what did it lead to? Not a damn thing.

[thrill]

I could watch soccer forever and not get bored, even if the score stayed 0-0. I find it to be one of the more entertaining games to watch...seriously. There's always action.

Yep. The constant movement, shifting angles and geometric patterns, exploiting your opponents movement, the manipulation of space and timing, no stoppages in play except halftime, no commercials...it's awesome.

[jim]

Yeah believe me I was dating Jenny there was constant momvement and alot of shifting angles (remember the corollary: The angle of the dangle is in direct proportion to the heat of the meat). I tried to exploit her movements, and definitely did some manipulation of space and time. It was not awesome, it lead to nothing worthwhile. It just caused pain.

[thrill]

Yeah believe me I was dating Jenny there was constant momvement and alot of shifting angles (remember the corollary: The angle of the dangle is in direct proportion to the heat of the meat). I tried to exploit her movements, and definitely did some manipulation of space and time. It was not awesome, it lead to nothing worthwhile. It just caused pain.

Yeah, cuz you and Jenny just didn't have it. Me and Jenny. We got it. I can unlock her defense with a well-timed through ball and a towering header.

[AWvsCBsteeeerike3]

Yeah believe me I was dating Jenny there was constant momvement and alot of shifting angles (remember the corollary: The angle of the dangle is in direct proportion to the heat of the meat). I tried to exploit her movements, and definitely did some manipulation of space and time. It was not awesome, it lead to nothing worthwhile. It just caused pain.

Yeah, cuz you and Jenny just didn't have it. Me and Jenny. We got it. I can unlock her defense with a well-timed through ball and a towering header.

I lauged. And, sig'd.

[jim]

If it's that complicated I'm not interested. I'm a simple man. You can have it. I'm all about me.

[TimeForGuinness]

I could watch soccer forever and not get bored, even if the score stayed 0-0. I find it to be one of the more entertaining games to watch...seriously. There's always action.

Yep. The constant movement, shifting angles and geometric patterns, exploiting your opponents movement, the manipulation of space and timing, no stoppages in play except halftime, no commercials...it's awesome.

Agreed.

[Radbird]

When we were in the UK, I saw the passion of the fans for the game. I think if I were in that environment I could get caught up in the enthusiasm and learn the nuances of the game.

Just don't have that over here.