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Title: favorite sport?
Post by Starbuck on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 10:17am

egon's the real football thread warrants a RO poll.

this should have an american tilt, but sing this all together and see what happens!

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Ade on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 12:48pm

Association Football
Cricket
Rugby League
Track & Field
Swimming

...in that order.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by gimmekeef on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 12:52pm

What? No Pro Bass Fishing?

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by sirmoonie on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 1:09pm

I'm glad your poll recognizes drinking, starbolf. I don't think the public at large understands the hours of practice, dedication, and sacrifice it takes to drink at the professional level. Plus it's the only sport that whitey can compete in head to head with blacks.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Starbuck on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 1:53pm

sirmoonie wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 1:09pm:

the white man is a better hockey player! that and curling.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 3:51pm

Well whoever said the real football/football/futbol was exciting wasn't talking about this Spain/Italy game. I think I found a cure for insomnia. Watch a tape of this game and you'll fall asleep for sure. :interestingstuffronnie

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Sioux on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 3:53pm

Ahhhh, curling....one of my faves... ;)

Ok, I'm going to stick my neck out here.

I love tennis. And I've met a lot of great players over the years.

And I love wussy, American football. College and pro. {Big 12, Pac 10, Packers!!}

I would love Rugby, I'm sure, and probably cricket too, if only America recognized them as sports. ::)

What? No Nascar?? I swear, Nascar has taken over everything. And basketball. And I do not like basketball. And there is a LOT of golf on TV. Professional mens' golf. Professional women's golf. Amateur golf. Celebrity golf. ANYBODY playing golf.... ::) >:(

To be truthful, I can pretty much get into any sport, if I sit down and watch it. I love X-treme sports too. The Dew tour....skateboarding, FMX bikes, BMX bikes.....got into watching hockey this year. Oh, and horse racing. And equestrian events. And the Olympics----track & field, gymnastics, diving....

Yeah, sports are pretty cool. ;) :)

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Pdog on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 4:35pm

I'd like to see Starchild out on the pitch. I bet after 10 minutes he'd be gasping for air and still trying to figure out why the ball keeps hitting him on the face.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Edith Grove on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 4:42pm

Sioux wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 3:53pm:

And I do not like basketball.

I can't stand basketball.
The squeaking of their shoes against the court drives me up the wall as if being subjected to 48 minutes of Yoko Ono's singing.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Sioux on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 4:57pm

Edith Grove wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 4:42pm:

Sioux wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 3:53pm:

And I do not like basketball.

I can't stand basketball.
The squeaking of their shoes against the court drives me up the wall as if being subjected to 48 minutes of Yoko Ono's singing.

Lol. Actually, my reasons are much more elusive...and non-sensical. Back in the early 70's, I met an actress that I admired very much. And she was talking to me about her new made-for-TV movie coming up. I was very anxious to see it, especially since I'd had the chance to talk to her about it! So, the night of the show............ACK! The show was pre-empted for ACC basketball! I'd waited for MONTHS for this movie to come on! I was incensed.

So, maybe it's just ACC basketball that I hate??? >:(

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Sioux on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 4:58pm

Also, intentional fouling drives me crazy. I know that sometimes it's warranted, but it still drives me crazy.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by jdlaw on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 6:22pm

REAL Football.....of the American variety. Baseball is a close second. the real football = :interestingstuffronnie

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 7:29pm

Real Football---- well I don't know why they call it football... foot-ball when they don't touch the ball with the feet? (well only for extra points)

Come on! Football = the real football, American football must hava nother name

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Quique-stone on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 9:06pm

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 7:29pm:

I agree 100% with you Voodoo!

Let's start a move and we the rest of the world don't call "American football" football anymore!
That isn't foot-ball!

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Sioux on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 9:43pm

"Pass and run ball"?
"Tackle ball"?
"First down ball"?
"Run for the goal ball"?

[smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Sioux on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 9:44pm

Seriously, am I the only one who enjoys curling? ::) ;)

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Pdog on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 11:13pm

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 7:29pm:

I call the real football football and the american game I just call the NFL. I love playing out on the pitch and I love playing the american pigskin version. As far as watching goes, The NFL is so fucking boring anymore. games take forever, timeouts galore, it's ironic that Americans snooze at Football, when most have never probably really playing it, at least played it properly.
the MLS in the USa is trying, but the caliber of plsyers is low. Premiere League rocks, as does Europe Cup and World Cup.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Rodney King on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 11:48pm

sirmoonie wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 1:09pm:

son, i don't know what the hell crowd you been hangin round, but the average black man could drink you under the table.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by glencar on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 1:00am

Sioux wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 3:53pm:

If you love tennis so much, why dincha vote for it?

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Edith Grove on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 6:05am

Sioux wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 9:44pm:

Seriously, am I the only one who enjoys curling? ::) ;)

Is that something like Shuffleboard on ice?

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by TenThousandMotels on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 7:05am

What??? No professional wrestling option???

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Sioux on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 8:31am

Edith Grove wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 6:05am:

Sioux wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 9:44pm:

Seriously, am I the only one who enjoys curling? ::) ;)

Is that something like Shuffleboard on ice?

Exactly! lol ;) I like all the "brushing"... :P

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Sioux on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 8:32am

wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 1:00am:

Sioux wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 3:53pm:

If you love tennis so much, why dincha vote for it?

Whoops....cuz I haven't voted yet. ::) I always "talk" before I "vote". So, how many can we vote for?? :P

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Wild Bill on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 9:51am

Starbuck wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 10:17am:

"pussy padded" American Football

Looks like you never played.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Joey on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 10:14am

" whitey can compete in head to head with blacks "

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by sirmoonie on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 10:45am

Rodney King wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 11:48pm:

sirmoonie wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 1:09pm:

son, i don't know what the hell crowd you been hangin round, but the average black man could drink you under the table.

You can't hold your mud. I could outdrink you hungover on goddam Sunday.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Starbuck on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 11:29am

Wild Bill wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 9:51am:

Starbuck wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 10:17am:

"pussy padded" American Football

Looks like you never played.

a tounge in cheek response to angie's dig at football in egon's "fuck" thread.

i went to grad school in britain and tried to convert some of my european friends to football and baseball. baseball was too complex for them...they couldn't see the genious in it....and they laughed at all the padding on the football players. they couldn't grasp the concept that you needed the padding when a 6'3'' 240 lb free safety is barrelling at you at full spead, throwing his entire massive body at you like a javelin in the hopes of knocking you unconsious so he can grab the loose ball and run for six.

check it out...pause at 53 seconds....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PQ1iVRRu6w0

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Sioux on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 10:50am

Starbuck wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 11:29am:

Wild Bill wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 9:51am:

Starbuck wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2008 at 10:17am:

"pussy padded" American Football

Looks like you never played.

Oh, ouch! The knee... :(

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by GotToRollMe on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 10:54am

Boxing
Baseball, sometimes

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by gimmekeef on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 11:21am

TenThousandMotels wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 7:05am:

What??? No professional wrestling option???

Nothin like a good Bra and Panties match or a Paddle on a Pole!.......

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Rodney King on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 11:43am

sirmoonie wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2008 at 10:45am:

You can't hold your mud. I could outdrink you hungover on goddam Sunday.

moonie?

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by robpop on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 5:02pm

I had no idea that Bradshaw was on roids.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 7:56pm

If you want a sport with some tough guys.How about Drag racing. Scott Kalitta,an NHRA Funny Car driver whose family has long been associated with the sport was killed over the weekend at a race in New Jersey when his engine blew up halfway down the run and his chute didn't come out and he crashed into a retaining wall at 300 MPH. Not a pretty site and about the 3rd driver to die in the last 4 years or so.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 8:34pm

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 7:56pm:

Dunno about tough, but it definitely takes some onions to have 8000 nitromethane guzzling horses at your feet. Them folks are a whole 'nother breed.

Been a big fan my whole life, and E-town is my local track.
Can hear the nitro cars from my house - which is several miles away...

Didn't hear anything late Saturday afternoon, and then I found out why on ESPN. :(

RIP Scott.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Riffhard on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 8:40pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 8:34pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 7:56pm:

Wait a minute here. Left Shoe Shuffle, are you saying that you are a Jersey Shore local? I was unaware of that. Do you live in Englishtown?

Riffy

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 8:42pm

Riffhard wrote on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 8:40pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 8:34pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 7:56pm:

Wait a minute here. Left Shoe Shuffle, are you saying that you are a Jersey Shore local? I was unaware of that. Do you live in Englishtown?

Riffy

Not Englishtown, Riffy.
But I did buy my Giants Super Bowl hat there. ;D

Further up 18.
Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey, as it were...

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Riffhard on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 8:54pm

Well close enough really. I guess I always figured that if you're in the Rat Radio listening area you're Down The Shore. However, yes, a bit further up 18. So where ya from? Englishtown? Old Bridge?

Riffy

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by robpop on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 9:27pm

I play friend who works for an NHRA team. I went to an event to check out the scene. After the event, we all went to a bar. John Force showed up. For being the biggest name in his sport, you would never know it. The guy was priceless. He had a great sense of humor and was very down to Earth.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by Riffhard on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 9:42pm

robpop wrote on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 9:27pm:

I hosted an event at Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey (where the driver died the other day) and John Force was at the event. I had the chance to meet him and talk with him for a bit. You're right, the guy is so down to earth. He asked me if we played Elvis at my radio station. I told him that we didn't and he looked hurt! LOL! I quickly gained his trust when I told him that I thought Heartbreak Hotel was one of the greatest rock and roll songs ever written, and that Elvis' performance of it was priceless. He just slapped me on the back and talked about Elvis for the the next twenty minutes. Even when I tried to steer the conversation back to funny cars all he wanted to talk about was Elvis. Very funny and gregarious guy. On another note, at this same event I got to ride in Gravedigger! Very cool, but as I couldn't be strapped in to a five point restraint there was no way that I could crush any cars. Would have loved to have had the chance though!

Riffy

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by robpop on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 9:59pm

Riffhard wrote on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 9:42pm:

robpop wrote on Jun 24^th, 2008 at 9:27pm:

LOL! When I met Force in the bar, he had the DJ play about 10 Elvis songs. He asked me if I liked Elvis, of course I told him yes. I asked him if he liked the Stones, because they are the greatest ever....he said yeah, they are pretty good.

Title: Re: favorite sport?
Post by corgi37 on Jun 25^th, 2008 at 5:47am

Australian Rules Football rules! Though i have to admit, i am losing interest. Doesnt mean as much to me as it used to. My team not doing as well as expected doesnt faze me. I just have other interests now. I still like to watch footy though, as it's not as boring as so-called other "football" games.