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Feb 17^th, 2009 at 2:40pm

I have often wonderd about the popularity of the various different major sports in the United States. The impression I have, is that NFL is by far, the most popular sport and of the 'big games', the real football is the least popular. However, I really cannot be 100% certain and just thought it would be a bit of fun to get the opinions of everyone here.

So, what is your favourite?

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Ten Thousand Motels Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 1,797 Gender:	Re: Favourite US Sport Reply #2 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 2:48pm I voted NFL, but I think baseball is the most popular here.
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Reply #3 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 3:02pm

I spend as little time as possible watching sports. All the money has ruined everything.

I was given courtside tickets to a few basketball games a few years ago. I'm not just talking about on the floor level. My feet were on the damn hardwood. I was thinking it would be the most exciting experience ever. Instead, I was just disillusioned. The only people nearby were those with big money to burn. Not necessarily big fans. Wine sipping, arriving late, leaving early, talking on the phone, etc.. I should have known better. It kind of reminds me of what I see at concerts too.

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Reply #5 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 4:58pm

i love the world cup

htm...baseball and football and basketball are all insanely popular here in the us. hockey probably being the least popular. i do not watch every game from the home teams but when it comes to the playoffs from baseball/football and basketball i pretty much watch all the playoff games.

hope that answers your question.

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left shoe shuffle Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 4,141	Re: Favourite US Sport Reply #6 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 6:05pm Most popular team sport is football. One need look no further than TV ratings of the Super Bowl for validation. NASCAR isn't a team sport, but the number of live spectators is huge. Lots of big tracks with attendances of 150,000 +. My favorite is baseball.
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Sioux Rocks Off Regular Offline Brian Jones---Foundation Stone--Golden Stone Posts: 4,176 Virginia, U.S.A. Gender:	Re: Favourite US Sport Reply #7 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 6:18pm Well, of the choices there, it's definitely NFL football {although I love college football as well---Big 12, Pac 10}. I also love tennis {which was HUGE in the 70's}, and I got to hang out with a lot of famous players, but it wasn't on the list...
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Reply #8 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 6:31pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 6:05pm:

NASCAR isn't a team sport

Try telling that to the guys who prep the cars all year, and especially the drivers & crewmen who literally risk their lives TOGETHER to field a competitive team.

Motorsports is it for me, just wish I could vote for it. Drag racing, IndyCar & Nascar in that order.

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Reply #10 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 7:45pm

Edith Grove wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 6:31pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 6:05pm:

NASCAR isn't a team sport

Try telling that to the guys who prep the cars all year, and especially the drivers & crewmen who literally risk their lives TOGETHER to field a competitive team.

Motorsports is it for me, just wish I could vote for it. Drag racing, IndyCar & Nascar in that order.

True enough, EG.
However, in the "team" sport context, NASCAR still doesn't count.

BTW, love me some nitro guzzlin', ground poundin' NHRA action, too.
Hope they get the fuel cars back up to 1320 soon...

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Reply #11 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 7:59pm

as genesis tells us, baseball was created by god on the 7th day. and he saw it and said it was damn fine...

however, football is by far the most popular sport in the US. the real football isn't even a real sport here, so it being on the list is a bit odd. i wonder who the loser that voted for it is?!!

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left shoe shuffle Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 4,141	Re: Favourite US Sport Reply #12 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 8:04pm Starbuck wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 7:59pm: as genesis tells us, baseball was created by god on the 7th day. and he saw it and said it was damn fine... God was unavailable for comment after he saw it being played on plastic grass under a Hefty bag...
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Edith Grove Agent Provocateur Offline Disco STILL sucks! Posts: 12,336 New Orleans Gender:	Re: Favourite US Sport Reply #13 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 8:08pm left shoe shuffle wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 7:45pm: BTW, love me some nitro guzzlin', ground poundin' NHRA action, too. Hope they get the fuel cars back up to 1320 soon... I love the smell of nitromethane in the morning! BTW, NHRA has announced they will continue 1000-foot racing through 2009.
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Reply #15 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 8:39pm

Edith Grove wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 6:31pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 6:05pm:

NASCAR isn't a team sport

Try telling that to the guys who prep the cars all year, and especially the drivers & crewmen who literally risk their lives TOGETHER to field a competitive team.

Motorsports is it for me, just wish I could vote for it. Drag racing, IndyCar & Nascar in that order.

Yeah that's kind of the wierd thing about NASCAR. It's more of a team sport off the track,then on. When you have sponsors and owners with deep pockets and share info among teams. That's actually what is kind of ruining the sport. Their are only about 3-4 big teams that dominate. Yet,their are 43 cars that start each week. Half of which have NO chance of winning.

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Reply #16 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 9:51pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 6:05pm:

Most popular team sport is football.
One need look no further than TV ratings of the Super Bowl for validation.

A big part of the ratings are probably people...

Watching the new commercials
Watching the half-time show
Just having it on in the background as an excuse to have a Super Bowl party!

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Reply #17 - Feb 18^th, 2009 at 5:40am

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 8:39pm:

Yeah that's kind of the wierd thing about NASCAR. It's more of a team sport off the track,then on. When you have sponsors and owners with deep pockets and share info among teams. That's actually what is kind of ruining the sport. Their are only about 3-4 big teams that dominate. Yet,their are 43 cars that start each week. Half of which have NO chance of winning.

Anyone remember this guy?

Dave Marcis, probably the last of the great independent drivers.
Had to finally give it up maybe due to age, but I think mostly due to the current "corporate" situation of racing today.
Famous for driving in his wingtip shoes and kept on wearing them until he retired.
He ran his last few races with the help of Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s team.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Marcis

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Reply #18 - Feb 18^th, 2009 at 7:34am

As a couple here have mentioned it, I have decided to include NASCAR. I don't see why motorsport cannot be included in this poll.

I'll draw the line at F1 etc however, as it is not unique to North America.

btw, I am also aware that the sports included in the poll are also played outsise North America, but the purpose is discuss the favourites in the States, hence NBA, NFL, MLS etc

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Reply #19 - Feb 18^th, 2009 at 12:29pm

Honky Tonk Man wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 2:40pm:

I have often wonderd about the popularity of the various different major sports in the United States. The impression I have, is that NFL is by far, the most popular sport and of the 'big games', the real football is the least popular. However, I really cannot be 100% certain and just thought it would be a bit of fun to get the opinions of everyone here.

So, what is your favourite?

You forgot college football. It's much more enjoyable than pro. College football has all the traditions of the schools and the guys do it mostly for the love of it - not money. Go Huskers!

So that's my favorite spectator sport. My favorite sport in which I participate is hunting - especially duck hunting.

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Wild Bill Rocks Off Regular Offline Peace, love y abrazos Posts: 447 East Ozarks Gender:	Re: Favourite US Sport Reply #20 - Feb 18^th, 2009 at 12:42pm Greatest Video Ever! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu82zQo39hk Or if you can't watch YouTube from work: http://www.studio425.com/video.php?vid_id=24 "From the outside looking in, you don't understand it. From the inside lookiing out, you can't explain it." Bring that trophy back to Lincoln!
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Reply #21 - Feb 18^th, 2009 at 1:05pm

Wild Bill wrote on Feb 18^th, 2009 at 12:42pm:

Greatest Video Ever!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu82zQo39hk

Or if you can't watch YouTube from work:

http://www.studio425.com/video.php?vid_id=24

"From the outside looking in, you don't understand it. From the inside lookiing out, you can't explain it."

Bring that trophy back to Lincoln!

bill wins the award for "most annoying font 2009". congrats.

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Reply #22 - Feb 18^th, 2009 at 1:07pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 8:04pm:

Starbuck wrote on Feb 17^th, 2009 at 7:59pm:

as genesis tells us, baseball was created by god on the 7th day. and he saw it and said it was damn fine...

God was unavailable for comment after he saw it being played on plastic grass under a Hefty bag...

sheeeaaat, son! god used to live in the metrodome back in the late 80s and early 90s. he lifted kirby up on his back to rob gant of that liner....as well as filled his bat with the strength of ten men in the bottom of the 11th....

and we all know what he did for morris in game 7.

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Question: Your Favourite Sport In The US
National Football Leauge 15 (44.1%) Major Leauge Basebal 13 (38.2%) National Basketball Association 2 (5.9%) National Ice Hockey 1 (2.9%) Major Leauge the real football 1 (2.9%) NASCAR 2 (5.9%) Total votes: 34 « Last Modified by: Honky Tonk Man on: Feb 18^th, 2009 at 7:30am »