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Feb 28, 2010 1:37 PM
UA5straightin2008 wrote: FALSE

lacrosse=hockey, basketball, soccer

way more scoring and way more hitting in lacrosse than soccer
Face it. Lacrosse sucks. :p
Feb 28, 2010 1:37pm
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Feb 28, 2010 1:38 PM
I voted for soccer but baseball should be the list too.
Feb 28, 2010 1:38pm
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Feb 28, 2010 1:45 PM
BTW... I voted for bowling because I don't know how anybody could watch that on TV.
Feb 28, 2010 1:45pm
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Feb 28, 2010 1:45 PM
I drain 3's wrote: I feel a lot of people that hate soccer hate it simply because they don't understand it. Sure they may not score much, but when they do it's usually because of a damn good play was made. The goals that are scored usually get the highlights and stuff, but it's the play that leads up to that that makes it exciting as well.
What is there not to understand about soccer? You kick the ball into a goal. There is no cherry picking. Only goalies can use their hands.
Feb 28, 2010 1:45pm
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Feb 28, 2010 1:50 PM
UA5straightin2008 wrote:
GoChiefs wrote:
Lacrosse = Soccer with sticks. :p
FALSE

lacrosse=hockey, basketball, soccer

way more scoring and way more hitting in lacrosse than soccer

:D
I dont know if Id say way more hitting that soccer. Its a more physical sport by nature I guess, but people underestimate the physicality of soccer all the time.

BTW, I dont think Lacrosse is tops on this list. I think Fishing, Bowling, Nascar, Golf (outside of weekends of Majors and big events) are painful to watch on TV. Lacrosse is just boring because, but it may also be because I NEVER have a rooting interest. I think that plays a huge role in how people view sports as well.

Soccer to me I love, but I am a coach and player of soccer so I appreciate every pass as it happens because of the way it sets up the scoring chances. I can see why it is boring because of the low scores, but I appreciate it as a player.

Tennis I think is the biggest outlier in this whole group. Every point matters (in theory, winning a point on someone's serve down 40-0 doesnt typically end up mattering). But tennis has quick points, big hitting, scoring, and incredible skill. I think tennis is one of the best TV sports....but again, I played extensively throughout my life.
Feb 28, 2010 1:50pm
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Feb 28, 2010 1:52 PM
Soccer

Hockey on TV for me is hard to watch, but if I am actually at a game it is very enjoyable.
Feb 28, 2010 1:52pm
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Feb 28, 2010 1:53 PM
I'll watch the World Cup, so soccer can't be at the top of my list, but I would never be able to watch EPL or MLS. Every year I will find myself watching the finals of Wimbledon, so I guess tennis can't be at the top, but I never watch it any other time. I enjoy watching golf. I can't stand hockey. I couldn't tolerate even a minute of NASCAR or fishing. I guess my list would be:

NASCAR
Fishing
Hockey
Bowling
Lacrosse

Tennis
Soccer
Feb 28, 2010 1:53pm
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Feb 28, 2010 1:54 PM
Laley23 wrote:
UA5straightin2008 wrote:
GoChiefs wrote:
Lacrosse = Soccer with sticks. :p
FALSE

lacrosse=hockey, basketball, soccer

way more scoring and way more hitting in lacrosse than soccer

:D
I dont know if Id say way more hitting that soccer. Its a more physical sport by nature I guess, but people underestimate the physicality of soccer all the time.

BTW, I dont think Lacrosse is tops on this list. I think Fishing, Bowling, Nascar, Golf (outside of weekends of Majors and big events) are painful to watch on TV. Lacrosse is just boring because, but it may also be because I NEVER have a rooting interest. I think that plays a huge role in how people view sports as well.

Soccer to me I love, but I am a coach and player of soccer so I appreciate every pass as it happens because of the way it sets up the scoring chances. I can see why it is boring because of the low scores, but I appreciate it as a player.

Tennis I think is the biggest outlier in this whole group. Every point matters (in theory, winning a point on someone's serve down 40-0 doesnt typically end up mattering). But tennis has quick points, big hitting, scoring, and incredible skill. I think tennis is one of the best TV sports....but again, I played extensively throughout my life.
i know soccer can be very physical, but lacrosse is just as physical as hockey, especially indoor lacrosse..its comes with fights and all...you get beat up by sticks and you put people on their ass multiple times a game
Feb 28, 2010 1:54pm
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Feb 28, 2010 1:56 PM
I love watching European soccer but I think it gets a bad rap for all the flops and whining. If they made an effort to cut back on that then I think it would be much more enjoyable to watch.
Feb 28, 2010 1:56pm
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Feb 28, 2010 1:56 PM
baseball

unless it's the WS
Feb 28, 2010 1:56pm
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Feb 28, 2010 1:58 PM
stroups wrote: I love watching European soccer but I think it gets a bad rap for all the flops and whining. If they made an effort to cut back on that then I think it would be much more enjoyable to watch.
I was thrilled when the ref gave Diego Milito the yellow card for diving vs Chelsea in the CL last week. We need more of that type of gusto from refs.
Feb 28, 2010 1:58pm
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Feb 28, 2010 1:59 PM
After seeing Lacrosse on this list, I would say that would be on the top of the list (Didnt even know if was ever televised on any network in America)
Feb 28, 2010 1:59pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:00 PM
final 4 and championship are on ESPN

many regular season games on ESPNU and CSTV
Feb 28, 2010 2:00pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:01 PM
Golf-The worst. I have golfed three times in my life. I'm turning the channel if I see golf is on.
Bowling-I'm not even sure I call this a sport. It is up there with Poker as far as hobbies that are televised on ESPN. Not watching it.
Fishing-See my above post on Bowling.
Lacrosse-Probably not going to watch this either. I didn't grow up watching it or playing it. No real interest for me.
Tennis-Boring, repetitive.
Baseball-Takes forever to play a game. Plus, I root for the Pirates.

On to sports that I will watch:
Soccer-Never used to like it, but the more I watch, the more I get it and like it. I'll watch the World Cup, and I don't mind watching MLS if there is nothing else on.
Hockey-The Olympic games are great. I really like the NHL too. I'll watch about any team play.
Feb 28, 2010 2:01pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:03 PM
Emmett Brown wrote:
I drain 3's wrote: I feel a lot of people that hate soccer hate it simply because they don't understand it. Sure they may not score much, but when they do it's usually because of a damn good play was made. The goals that are scored usually get the highlights and stuff, but it's the play that leads up to that that makes it exciting as well.
What is there not to understand about soccer? You kick the ball into a goal. There is no cherry picking. Only goalies can use their hands.

For one, I doubt many understand the rules, the different formations, certain players responsibilities, certain plays such as corner kicks, free kicks, etc. I mean hell I could say the same thing you did for most other sports. Take hockey for example, you skate on ice and shoot a puck with a stick into a net. But for people that know and love the game, it's a lot more complex than that. People get to caught up in the scores of games. Instead of just waiting for someone to score, how about they take the time to appreciate all the little things that are done that lead up to that goal.
Feb 28, 2010 2:03pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:03 PM
UA5straightin2008 wrote:

i know soccer can be very physical, but lacrosse is just as physical as hockey, especially indoor lacrosse..its comes with fights and all...you get beat up by sticks and you put people on their ass multiple times a game
Well thats my point, it is more physical by nature. It is allowed in the rules. But it amazes me that people think (not saying you) that soccer isnt physical because technically it is a "foul".

I was watching the Arsenal vs Stoke City game yesterday. Two players went for the ball and this was the end result:



Granted its a rarity, and Lacrosse is more physical than soccer for sure...but soccer is one of the most grueling sports to play (along with Rugby, Lacrosse, Hockey, and Football)
Feb 28, 2010 2:03pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:03 PM
Are you sure it's not on ESPN 8 The Ocho?

I kid, I kid.

Maybe I will check it out one day just to give it a chance.
Feb 28, 2010 2:03pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:06 PM
Dont mind watching college basketball but the NBA is just god awful to watch.
Feb 28, 2010 2:06pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:07 PM
you really should, but if you could make it to ohio state to catch a game in person, that would be even better!

i think we can all agree that any sport is better to watch in person than on t.v.
Feb 28, 2010 2:07pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:15 PM
UA5straightin2008 wrote: you really should, but if you could make it to ohio state to catch a game in person, that would be even better!

i think we can all agree that any sport is better to watch in person than on t.v.
Not the NFL. I would much prefer to watch on TV and have the replays and angles of TV. The atmosphere just isnt enough to overcome those TV advantages. A MNF/TNF is the exception to this however.
Feb 28, 2010 2:15pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:32 PM
GoChiefs wrote:Face it. Lacrosse sucks. :p
You have a NASCAR avatar

Feb 28, 2010 2:32pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:35 PM
2kool4skool wrote:
GoChiefs wrote:Face it. Lacrosse sucks. :p
You have a NASCAR avatar

YES!! LOL
Feb 28, 2010 2:35pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:43 PM
Ari Gold...on of the best characters in TV history!
Feb 28, 2010 2:43pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:45 PM
^^True that...i love jeremy piven
Feb 28, 2010 2:45pm
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Feb 28, 2010 2:58 PM
How in the hell is baseball not on this list???
Feb 28, 2010 2:58pm