Inside: U.S. Soccer's March to Brazil
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It is not the most popular sport at all in the two largest Democracies in world....the USA and India.
Alright?
You claimed it us a "regional" sport. That isn't true. But you seem two consider the USA one region, and the rest of the world another, equal region.
It is the most popular sport in the world. That's a fact. I'm sorry you don't understand the game and don't enjoy it. That doesn't make what you're saying true. Either about the popularity of the sport or the tactics used within the game
Alright?
You claimed it us a "regional" sport. That isn't true. But you seem two consider the USA one region, and the rest of the world another, equal region.
Sounds about right to me, no?
It is the most popular sport in the world. That's a fact. I'm sorry you don't understand the game and don't enjoy it.
I do understand it. That is precisely why it is not as enjoyable.
That doesn't make what you're saying true. Either about the popularity of the sport or the tactics used within the game.
I said that I think the tactics are similar to hockey. That is a basic truth....even if perhaps you are too close so you can't see the forest for the trees.
As for popularity...as we noted elsewhere, that is apparently an economic issue, as I guess you can play soccer in a landfill if you have a ball..
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From your previous posts it is clear you do not understand the sport.
You can claim that the sport is only popular worldwide because of its ease to play for the poorer countries. That obviously doesn't work in a lot of countries, but you seem to be jumping around to try to prove the sport as inferior or something. You want to just call it an "economical issue"... That's stupid.
Its the most popular sport in the world. Its growing in popularity in the US and will continue to do so. And the US is just one country in the world. It doesn't determine the popularity of a sport.
Ja.brill Peppers - Cleveland Brown OldBrownsFan, on 02 Jun 2017 - 5:09PM said: "No you are not the work of the devil but you are deceived by the devil." Who's got it better than us? Nooooobody! -
In what way is it an economic issue? It's by far the most popular sport in western Europe, which is one of the wealthiest parts of the world.
You could play gridiron football in any place you can play association football, you just need a ball. So why isn't it so popular in China?
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From your previous posts it is clear you do not understand the sport.
You can claim that the sport is only popular worldwide because of its ease to play for the poorer countries. That obviously doesn't work in a lot of countries, but you seem to be jumping around to try to prove the sport as inferior or something. You want to just call it an "economical issue"... That's stupid.
Its the most popular sport in the world. Its growing in popularity in the US and will continue to do so. And the US is just one country in the world. It doesn't determine the popularity of a sport.
From your previous posts it is clear you do not understand the sport.
You clearly misunderstand what I say. I understand the sport. YOU just disagree with my opinion about it. The next thing you are going to say is that I don't understand Michigan football. Let me make this clear: FUCK Michigan. And FUCK Soccer. Equate the two. Do I make myself clear now that you don't misunderstand me?
You can claim that the sport is only popular worldwide because of its ease to play for the poorer countries.
I say that based on what you told me. If there is a misimpression, it is your own fault.
That obviously doesn't work in a lot of countries, but you seem to be jumping around to try to prove the sport as inferior or something. You want to just call it an "economical issue"... That's stupid.
Soccer IS an inferior sport. That has nothing to do with economics. But, its popularity around the world very well may have to do with economics.
Its the most popular sport in the world. Its growing in popularity in the US and will continue to do so. And the US is just one country in the world. It doesn't determine the popularity of a sport.
Lacrosse is growing in popularity..and may be a superior sport, though it has a lot of soccer/hockey elements to it.. Jarts is growing in popularity. Bocce Ball is too. X games are growing in popularity. Football, baseball, and basketball are growing in popularity as well even thought they were already popular...and probably at a pace outstripping soccer.
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In the US, baseball is growing in popularity?
Ja.brill Peppers - Cleveland Brown OldBrownsFan, on 02 Jun 2017 - 5:09PM said: "No you are not the work of the devil but you are deceived by the devil." Who's got it better than us? Nooooobody! -
In what way is it an economic issue? It's by far the most popular sport in western Europe, which is one of the wealthiest parts of the world.
You could play gridiron football in any place you can play association football, you just need a ball. So why isn't it so popular in China?
In what way is it an economic issue? It's by far the most popular sport in western Europe, which is one of the wealthiest parts of the world.
You could play gridiron football in any place you can play association football, you just need a ball. So why isn't it so popular in China?
He's trying to find "excuses" for it being the most popular sport in the world. Mainly because he doesn't like it (and frankly it doesn't seem he understands the game).
But this is the dude that equated Akron engineering to Michigan engineering so really all logic is lost on him
Ja.brill Peppers - Cleveland Brown OldBrownsFan, on 02 Jun 2017 - 5:09PM said: "No you are not the work of the devil but you are deceived by the devil." Who's got it better than us? Nooooobody! -
In what way is it an economic issue? It's by far the most popular sport in western Europe, which is one of the wealthiest parts of the world.
You could play gridiron football in any place you can play association football, you just need a ball. So why isn't it so popular in China?
He's trying to find "excuses" for it being the most popular sport in the world. Mainly because he doesn't like it (and frankly it doesn't seem he understands the game).
But this is the dude that equated Akron engineering to Michigan engineering so really all logic is lost on him
He's trying to find "excuses" for it being the most popular sport in the world. Mainly because he doesn't like it (and frankly it doesn't seem he understands the game).
But this is the dude that equated Akron engineering to Michigan engineering so really all logic is lost on him
It's a lost cause my man. The older generation will never respect soccer since they more than likely didn't play the game growing up (as our generation did) to see and appreciate the amount of skill necessary to play the game, and the US isn't a powerhouse, which I'm upset about as well although I understand the reasoning behind it.
Plus Gipper is in law so he'll bullshit semantics until he proves his point.
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Amen Taco.
I had another argument with Gipper before on something where his responses were along the same lines as here. I'm not surprised he's in law.
Some of the older generation are just a lost cause when it comes to soccer. At least they'er the older generation...
We need more soccer on TV so kids can experience it growing up. It looks like there is a very good line up the next few years too, so hopefully it creates a new generation of fans.
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In what way is it an economic issue? It's by far the most popular sport in western Europe, which is one of the wealthiest parts of the world.
You could play gridiron football in any place you can play association football, you just need a ball. So why isn't it so popular in China?
In what way is it an economic issue? It's by far the most popular sport in western Europe, which is one of the wealthiest parts of the world.
You could play gridiron football in any place you can play association football, you just need a ball. So why isn't it so popular in China?
I apologize, the economic view was my doing within another thread regarding the American football World Cup. My intent wasn't to put down soccer but to justify why football isn't likely to spread worldwide such as other American exports like Basketball and Baseball.
You can check my post in that thread for an answer to your questions.
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Amen Taco.
I had another argument with Gipper before on something where his responses were along the same lines as here. I'm not surprised he's in law.
Some of the older generation are just a lost cause when it comes to soccer. At least they'er the older generation...
We need more soccer on TV so kids can experience it growing up. It looks like there is a very good line up the next few years too, so hopefully it creates a new generation of fans.
Well you have to give them credit where it is due, they allowed our generation to play soccer which has raised its profile here, both as entertainment and a legit skill. It can only grow from here.Amen Taco.
I had another argument with Gipper before on something where his responses were along the same lines as here. I'm not surprised he's in law.
Some of the older generation are just a lost cause when it comes to soccer. At least they'er the older generation...
We need more soccer on TV so kids can experience it growing up. It looks like there is a very good line up the next few years too, so hopefully it creates a new generation of fans.
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Its very big where I'm from. When my mom was young there weren't even teams for girls (same are, NEO). Now, there are indoor facilities and leagues all over the place, plus or town holds the Adidas High School Showcase. Girls not only have rec, travel and premier, but club teams as well. I hope it continues to grow. I'd love to have a Cleveland MLS team
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In the US, baseball is growing in popularity?
Yes, it has set attendance records several years in a row. The only segment that it seems to be waning in is amongst African-Americans.
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In what way is it an economic issue? It's by far the most popular sport in western Europe, which is one of the wealthiest parts of the world.
You could play gridiron football in any place you can play association football, you just need a ball. So why isn't it so popular in China?
He's trying to find "excuses" for it being the most popular sport in the world. Mainly because he doesn't like it (and frankly it doesn't seem he understands the game).
But this is the dude that equated Akron engineering to Michigan engineering so really all logic is lost on him
He's trying to find "excuses" for it being the most popular sport in the world. Mainly because he doesn't like it (and frankly it doesn't seem he understands the game).
But this is the dude that equated Akron engineering to Michigan engineering so really all logic is lost on him
My son's best friend in HS just graduated with an engineering degree from Akron U. just like you did from Michigan.
And I will take him any day over you for his knowledge and intellect.
(as for comparative skills at engineering....I wouldn't know how to measure that).
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He's trying to find "excuses" for it being the most popular sport in the world. Mainly because he doesn't like it (and frankly it doesn't seem he understands the game).
But this is the dude that equated Akron engineering to Michigan engineering so really all logic is lost on him
It's a lost cause my man. The older generation will never respect soccer since they more than likely didn't play the game growing up (as our generation did) to see and appreciate the amount of skill necessary to play the game, and the US isn't a powerhouse, which I'm upset about as well although I understand the reasoning behind it.
Plus Gipper is in law so he'll bullshit semantics until he proves his point.
It's a lost cause my man. The older generation will never respect soccer since they more than likely didn't play the game growing up (as our generation did) to see and appreciate the amount of skill necessary to play the game, and the US isn't a powerhouse, which I'm upset about as well although I understand the reasoning behind it.
You are right. Nobody played soccer when we were growing up.....no one but girls that his. But, I admit it is a good way to get a cardio workout.
Though you are wrong about not understanding the tactics. I enjoyed the indoor soccer game. I know it is a bastardized version of the sport, but in that version you got right into the tactics of scoring...and there is no offsides. Not time for all the fiddlying about in the center of the pitch.
Plus Gipper is in law so he'll bullshit semantics until he proves his point.
My point is usually proven right off the bat in most threads. All the rest is just garnishment and fuckin' wichya.
Its like me saying futbol may not be the most popular sport in the world. It may be....and maybe in some areas it is popular n/w/s that those areas may be wealthy. Popularity and superiority do not necessarily equate. In this case, definitely not.
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Indoor/small sides football is quite different to actual football. You play on a much smaller court, meaning that you have very different tactics - there's more emphasis on close control and dribbling, if you take the ball past an opponent then you're maybe 2-on-1 or 3-on-2 rather than being 7-on-6, and less emphasis on retaining possession and shifting the angle of attack to move the defence around (that 'boring' stuff you don't understand).
Which point did you make right off the bat in this thread? I mean, one that hasn't been categorically shut down by multiple people.
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Indoor/small sides football is quite different to actual football. You play on a much smaller court, meaning that you have very different tactics - there's more emphasis on close control and dribbling, if you take the ball past an opponent then you're maybe 2-on-1 or 3-on-2 rather than being 7-on-6, and less emphasis on retaining possession and shifting the angle of attack to move the defence around (that 'boring' stuff you don't understand).
Which point did you make right off the bat in this thread? I mean, one that hasn't been categorically shut down by multiple people.
Indoor/small sides football is quite different to actual football. You play on a much smaller court, meaning that you have very different tactics - there's more emphasis on close control and dribbling, if you take the ball past an opponent then you're maybe 2-on-1 or 3-on-2 rather than being 7-on-6, and less emphasis on retaining possession and shifting the angle of attack to move the defence around (that 'boring' stuff you don't understand).
Which point did you make right off the bat in this thread? I mean, one that hasn't been categorically shut down by multiple people.
You misunderstand the difference between comprehension and "boring". I know all about it, ergo, it bores me. Indoor soccer is more like hockey...and yes, all the boring stuff is for the most part eliminated. Huzzah!
I recognize that there may be "boring parts" of sports that I like a lot more than soccer...like baseball and even football. But because I view the balance of those sports far more superior, I tolerate the boring parts.
What is it about all of that that all y'all cannot understand?
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I don't think you don't understand the sport because you think it is boring.
I think you don't understand thhe sport because of comments you made about the tactics of the game.... which weren't true.
Ja.brill Peppers - Cleveland Brown OldBrownsFan, on 02 Jun 2017 - 5:09PM said: "No you are not the work of the devil but you are deceived by the devil." Who's got it better than us? Nooooobody! -
I'm sure your son's friend is a great guy. I can't say anything for or against that.
But the Akron Engr = Michigan Engr thing.... my god, lol. I find that pretty damn hilarious. Like the Miami of Ohio = Michigan as a whole thing... lol. Yes, great people come from everywhere, I got that. But in no universe are these colleges comparable.
Ja.brill Peppers - Cleveland Brown OldBrownsFan, on 02 Jun 2017 - 5:09PM said: "No you are not the work of the devil but you are deceived by the devil." Who's got it better than us? Nooooobody! -
Bragging about your school is getting tiresome. Going to Michigan does not make you intrinsically more valuable than a graduate of case engineering school or even Akron.
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I don't think you don't understand the sport because you think it is boring.
I think you don't understand thhe sport because of comments you made about the tactics of the game.... which weren't true.
I don't think you don't understand the sport because you think it is boring.
I understand the sport....it is a boring sport. See, your comprehension is clearly lacking. Must be that Michigan education.
I think you don't understand thhe sport because of comments you made about the tactics of the game.... which weren't true.
My comments were absolutely true.
Which part do you say are not true? That soccer is played on a rectangular field? That it is played with a goal and a goalie? That like hockey there are somewhat similar maneuverings that have to take place to get an opportunity to score?
These are the generalizations that I made. Otherwise some of the tactics involved in the game I find boring. That is an opinion....unlike you, I only have one asshole, and I have my opinions. I get it, you cannot handle a differing opinion.
Grow the fuck up.
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