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Post by Paul Da Part on Feb 5, 2017 20:05:54 GMT
Any NFL fans here? I must admit it's a sport that I've only recently got into. Once you watch a few games and get to know the basics, then its quite an intriguing sport.
As for the Superbowl, it takes place tonight (incase you haven't heard!) with the New England Patriots taking on the Atlanta Falcons in Houston.
Personally, I think the Patriots will take this. Tom Brady (one of the best quarterbacks to grace the sport) has plenty of experience of playing in a Superbowl and I think it's going to be his influence that will see them edge it. Talking of quarterbacks, Atlanta's Matt Ryan won the NFL's MVP award this season, and that is why it's so hard to call.
For music fans out there, Lady Gaga is performing the Half Time show (well, I say music fans, I wouldn't say she's a great singer or performer, but she sells newspapers doesn't she?)
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Feb 5, 2017 20:58:11 GMT
Can't be interested in a sport as insanely stop-start as this, I'm afraid. It must be an absolute pain to watch in person but then I suppose it's all about the corn dogs, pretzels and gnat-urine beers rather than the action unfolding in front of them.
I don't get the hype of half my social media timeline being so into it either. What affinity does Rob, 32, Mickle Trafford have with an American Football team? What affinity does Chris, 24, Deeside have with a different American Football team? These people have actually picked a team to "support" throughout a season. Beggars belief.
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Post by marner93 on Feb 5, 2017 21:02:22 GMT
I got into ice hockey as I was bored with football, when you put the hours in staying up to watch the team, learning the history etc, even going over twice to watch them. You can grown an affinity with them.
As for American Football, it's just rugby league, but shitter. The ball is in play for 6-11 minutes per match. Says it all really.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 21:03:02 GMT
American Football looks great in films (Any Given Sunday, The Replacements, Longest Yard, Waterboy) but that's it. Tedious sport to watch live.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Feb 5, 2017 21:27:47 GMT
Not for me. Too complicated and rubbish.
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Post by Buckley Blue on Feb 5, 2017 22:39:26 GMT
I like Ice Hockey, regularly go down and watch Deeside Dragons but American footy just drags on too long
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Post by marner93 on Feb 5, 2017 22:42:58 GMT
I watch every Toronto Maple Leafs game, if it's doable live, if not on demand. Since Manchester Phoenix went tits up. I'm not to sure on the UK scene. Probably do a mix of Deeside, Widness and Gosport (I'm an exile)
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Post by Rio Doherty on Feb 5, 2017 22:55:48 GMT
I like Ice Hockey, regularly go down and watch Deeside Dragons but American footy just drags on too long Ha. I went ice skating there yesterday. |
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Post by Rio Doherty on Feb 5, 2017 22:56:52 GMT
I used to watch some Cheshire Phoenix basketball matches.
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Post by brettpaton23 on Feb 6, 2017 1:11:01 GMT
Falcons up 21 - 3 at HT
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Post by Paul Da Part on Feb 6, 2017 6:05:33 GMT
Think I'll avoid the subject from now on then haha!
For anyone might be interested, The Patriots win 34-28 in overtime. They overturned a 25 point deficit.
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Post by Lobster on Feb 6, 2017 6:40:19 GMT
Am I right in thinking that they have a player who is only brought onto the pitch to take the 'field goals' (forgive me if I'm using the wrong term)? Imagine that being your job - no tactics, no opposition to worry about, just pick up a handsome wage for being very good at kicking an egg-shaped ball over a big H. What does that player do while the rest of them are training, just take kicks again and again and again, from different angles, different distances, the odd one with his left foot? With that sort of time on his hands, you wonder how he ever misses.
Maybe I shouldn't talk about what I don't understand, but American football for me pretty much sums up how they get everything wrong in that country. It's almost entirely dictated from the sidelines, leaving very little room for creativity or improvisation on the pitch. It seems less a sporting event, and more a celebration of American commercialism, with one of the most anticipated parts of the affair being the advert break. That's right, while those of us with any sense use the adverts as an opportunity to put the kettle on, play with our phones or whatever, they actually make a point of sitting there attentively while multinational corporations try and sell them stuff.
Americans love following instructions and doing as they're told. Maybe that's why they elected an authoritarian billionaire as president.
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Post by Al on Feb 6, 2017 9:58:06 GMT
I got into ice hockey as I was bored with football, when you put the hours in staying up to watch the team, learning the history etc, even going over twice to watch them. You can grown an affinity with them. As for American Football, it's just rugby league, but shitter. The ball is in play for 6-11 minutes per match. Says it all really. Nah it's not like Rugby League.
Rugby League the ball is constantly in play, constantly moving. It is the single toughest sport I have ever tried my hand at. Far more physically demanding than Football.
Watching American Football is quite similar to Sex.
All that build up for about 30 seconds of action, followed by 10min of nothing.
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Post by marner93 on Feb 6, 2017 16:50:28 GMT
I got into ice hockey as I was bored with football, when you put the hours in staying up to watch the team, learning the history etc, even going over twice to watch them. You can grown an affinity with them. As for American Football, it's just rugby league, but shitter. The ball is in play for 6-11 minutes per match. Says it all really. Nah it's not like Rugby League.
Rugby League the ball is constantly in play, constantly moving. It is the single toughest sport I have ever tried my hand at. Far more physically demanding than Football.
Watching American Football is quite similar to Sex.
All that build up for about 30 seconds of action, followed by 10min of nothing.
You must be very shit at sex then.. |
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Post by brettpaton23 on Feb 6, 2017 21:23:37 GMT
Yep you're right that's the "Kicker" they also have a "Punter" who just boots the ball as high and far as possible after 3 downs on most plays Am I right in thinking that they have a player who is only brought onto the pitch to take the 'field goals' (forgive me if I'm using the wrong term)? Imagine that being your job - no tactics, no opposition to worry about, just pick up a handsome wage for being very good at kicking an egg-shaped ball over a big H. What does that player do while the rest of them are training, just take kicks again and again and again, from different angles, different distances, the odd one with his left foot? With that sort of time on his hands, you wonder how he ever misses. Maybe I shouldn't talk about what I don't understand, but American football for me pretty much sums up how they get everything wrong in that country. It's almost entirely dictated from the sidelines, leaving very little room for creativity or improvisation on the pitch. It seems less a sporting event, and more a celebration of American commercialism, with one of the most anticipated parts of the affair being the advert break. That's right, while those of us with any sense use the adverts as an opportunity to put the kettle on, play with our phones or whatever, they actually make a point of sitting there attentively while multinational corporations try and sell them stuff. Americans love following instructions and doing as they're told. Maybe that's why they elected an authoritarian billionaire as president |
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