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World Cup

Unread post by Cro-Magnon App » Sat Nov 19, 2022 10:03 pm

It’s not for everybody, but if you’re gonna watch, who you got?

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Re: World Cup

Unread post by Rekdiver » Sat Nov 19, 2022 10:36 pm

Cro-Magnon App wrote:
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It’s not for everybody, but if you’re gonna watch, who you got?
England…possible Belgium

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Unread post by BambooRdApp » Sat Nov 19, 2022 10:56 pm

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Unread post by App_in_Maiden » Sat Nov 19, 2022 11:55 pm

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Re: World Cup

Unread post by MrCraig » Sun Nov 20, 2022 7:31 am

Soccer IS for everybody. The only people who like sports but don’t like soccer have never given soccer a real chance. I was one of those people. Once I started watching, I fell in love with the game. It’s exciting, tactically interesting, and simple to understand. You just have to get your mind set right about what you are watching. Just like you can’t go into a baseball game with the same mindset as watching a basketball game.

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Re: World Cup

Unread post by appstate24 » Sun Nov 20, 2022 8:40 am

Kick ball? :lol: :lol:

I’m kidding. I hate soccer, but I’ll admit, it’s pretty cool when the whole world locks in on a tournament. In the past, I’ve been in other countries when it’s going on, and it’s cool to see how intense people get.
It’s not possible for me to care any less, and I won’t be watching or keeping up with it… but of course go USA.

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Re: World Cup

Unread post by ASUTodd » Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:05 am

Germany!!!!!!!!! Deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft all the way!!!! I live and breath world cup. I am sooo excited.

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Unread post by appdaze » Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:16 am

It's one of those sports I have to be playing or coaching, otherwise I just get bored watching. I've always thought the field was too long. Take 20 yards off for a little more action towards the goals.

I tend to pull for non-european nations.

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Unread post by bigdaddyg » Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:21 am

Most soccer games are like a 3-0 (last second FG) football game where neither team gets into scoring range. One of my sons loves it and when he's home there might be a game on. I've stepped out of the room for long stretches of time and returned to the same nil-nil game. That being said the big tournaments can be exciting with the stakes involved. Go USA!

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Unread post by Saint3333 » Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:25 am

This thread has turned into telling me you’re bored and don’t understand soccer.

USA’s first match vs Wales is critical to advancing, we need 3 there.

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Unread post by BeauFoster » Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:25 am

I’ll cheer for the U.S.A. until they bow out of the group stage. From that point on…it’s coming home.
Give 'em hell!

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Re: World Cup

Unread post by appdaze » Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:31 am

Saint3333 wrote:
Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:25 am
This thread has turned into telling me you’re bored and don’t understand soccer.

USA’s first match vs Wales is critical to advancing, we need 3 there.
I think plenty of people understand soccer, doesn't mean it's not still mostly boring.

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Re: World Cup

Unread post by Saint3333 » Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:58 am

appdaze wrote:
Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:31 am
Saint3333 wrote:
Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:25 am
This thread has turned into telling me you’re bored and don’t understand soccer.

USA’s first match vs Wales is critical to advancing, we need 3 there.
I think plenty of people understand soccer, doesn't mean it's not still mostly boring.
nah you don’t understand it.

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Re: World Cup

Unread post by goapps93 » Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:03 am

American Football - six seconds of rah, rah, bang 'em up, big hit, etc. Then 25-40 seconds of ho-hum, what play will we run next, why didn't we run it, why didn't we throw it, I need another beer, etc.

Soccer - constant movement, passing, dribbling, shifting, pressure, turnovers, slide tackles, etc. When a goal is scored it is exciting because of all that led up to it. It's not about the number of goals, it's what goes on in between. A beautiful game.

I love both.
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Unread post by diehardapp18 » Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:03 am

Brazil are the strongest team especially with all the injuries to France. Honestly I’d love to see Portugal or Argentina to win it. As one that’s always kind of refused to take a side in the debate to enjoy the greatness of both, it would be neat to see either cap off their historic careers with a World Cup.

I’m also a massive Luis Suarez fan so I’d like to see Uruguay make a little run.

I’ll be thrilled if the US makes it out of this group. Second youngest team in the field.

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Re: World Cup

Unread post by diehardapp18 » Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:04 am

goapps93 wrote:
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American Football - six seconds of rah, rah, bang 'em up, big hit, etc. Then 25-40 seconds of ho-hum, what play will we run next, why didn't we run it, why didn't we throw it, I need another beer, etc.

Soccer - constant movement, passing, dribbling, shifting, pressure, turnovers, slide tackles, etc. When a goal is scored it is exciting because of all that led up to it. It's not about the number of goals, it's what goes on in between. A beautiful game.

I love both.
Yeah football and American football are by far my two favorite sports at this point in my life.

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Re: World Cup

Unread post by AppStateNews » Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:18 am

What's the over under on players getting their left shoulder grazed, falling down to and writhing in pain holding their right foot, stopping the entire flow of the game to get carted off, and then jumping off said cart like nothing happened as soon as they're on the sidelines?

Oh, and all of this happening with an arbitrary game clock. "uh, I think he was down for about 5 minutes, but I really like the other team... So, let's add 8 minutes to give them a chance"
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Re: World Cup

Unread post by BambooRdApp » Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:25 am

AppStateNews wrote:
Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:18 am
What's the over under on players getting their left shoulder grazed, falling down to and writhing in pain holding their right foot, stopping the entire flow of the game to get carted off, and then jumping off said cart like nothing happened as soon as they're on the sidelines?

Oh, and all of this happening with an arbitrary game clock. "uh, I think he was down for about 5 minutes, but I really like the other team... So, let's add 8 minutes to give them a chance"
This is why I do not "love" futbol...just like it during World Cup. Personally, feel like there should be penalty kicks for these shenanigans. Let the game play on while the booth reviews. Next throw in....they can have the penalty kick....and ...on to the "sideline throw ins" (or whatever called). You got 5 seconds or less or other team gets thrown in. If your player cannot fight to get throw in..you do not deserve the ball.

But your main point above is why I will not watch futbol for an extended period of time. It ruins the game and no one can convince me otherwise..
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Re: World Cup

Unread post by appstate24 » Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:39 am

One thing that never ceases to amaze me is how sensitive soccer fans are when someone says they don’t like, or hate the sport. Blows my mind.

I love baseball, some people hate baseball, and say it’s boring. Does it bother me? No, it is what it is.

Tell a soccer fan you hate soccer, watch them get bent all out of shape telling you, “you don't understand the game” and “Whats wrong with you?!? It’s the most popular sport in the world!!” As if that is supposed to change my mind.

Anyways…

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Re: World Cup

Unread post by bigdaddyg » Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:50 am

If you ever DVR'd or taped a football game on your old VCR and watched it back later to include fast forwarding through the downtime between plays and the commercials you really get a sense of how little action there really is. I remember doing this many years ago and I watched the whole game in like 20 minutes (or less). It's brutal being at a game and seeing the time out clock guy flash up the 3:00 deal. All sports have their boring aspects. I've gotten a little more into hockey but I think I prefer a 5-4 game or any win by the Canes. Hockey probably has the best overtime method.

At least soccer has the running clock and the game generally won't last forever.

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