The Worst Things in Sport
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Do away with refs and umps altogether. Let the players call the games as they play. They all know when they have been fouled, held, thrown out, or clipped. Players would all simply be on the honor system to call only the obvious fouls. In baseball, catchers would call balls and strikes and i am sure they would be more accurate and consistent.
Do away with refs and umps altogether. Let the players call the games as they play. They all know when they have been fouled, held, thrown out, or clipped. Players would all simply be on the honor system to call only the obvious fouls. In baseball, catchers would call balls and strikes and i am sure they would be more accurate and consistent.
Chaos and Anarchy. Maybe not for our current major sports....but you are free to invent a sport that does that.
Maybe like Rollerball...or something.
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Soccer needs shootouts. After 90+ minutes of continuously running, and an additional 30+ minutes of overtime it starts to get dangerous. This is coming from a lifelong competitive soccer player.
Don’t know enough about hockey to comment on it.
I played competitive hockey and no offsides would be worse there than in soccer. I'll explain later.
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I don't understand why a tie can't be a valid outcome. Sure it sucks. Losing sucks too. Some kids play sports without keeping score. Then they're taught that there MUST be a winner or loser.
No wonder people get confused easily anymore.
I don't understand why a tie can't be a valid outcome. Sure it sucks. Losing sucks too. Some kids play sports without keeping score. Then they're taught that there MUST be a winner or loser.
No wonder people get confused easily anymore.
Well....there IS the occasional tie in the NFL.....and I believe there are frequent ties in the NHL.
It is a reason that I hate the freaking college OT rules. Sometimes a tie is not terrible. But you cannot have them in playoffs.
The NHL in their playoffs play hockey until someone wins.
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The dumbest thing about soccer - and the list is impressive - is that they still can't figure out how to keep accurate time.
"And that ends another thrilling 1-0 soccer match... oh wait... no, there's 'extra time' being added on! The clock was at triple zeros, but magically we've pulled three minutes out of our asses! I know every other sport in the world with a clock can keep up-to-date time, but not us!"
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I will tell you what pisses me off. The schidt coverage of the Olympics. These coxsucker announcers don;t want to give us a picture of the Olympics, they want to spread narratives, sensationalism and agendas. In doing so, they are treating the Olympics like a fukcing NBA thug event.
Case in point, last night there was a woman's skiing event, and with 20 or so other women to ski, all the network was showing and talking about was Lindsey Vonn. WTF? The event is still going on, there are athletes that worked just as hard as Vonn, and instead of showing them, letting their families and loved ones see them, they show nothing but Vonn. As if she is bigger than the games. As if the Olympics are just not as wonderful without her winning a medal.
WTF? I dont' want to hear a reporter tell me what to think about an athlete. Just show the fukcing event and give all the athletes equal time and respect.
The Olympics today is a joke. The whole thing blows.
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I don't understand why a tie can't be a valid outcome. Sure it sucks. Losing sucks too. Some kids play sports without keeping score. Then they're taught that there MUST be a winner or loser.
No wonder people get confused easily anymore.
Well....there IS the occasional tie in the NFL.....and I believe there are frequent ties in the NHL.
It is a reason that I hate the freaking college OT rules. Sometimes a tie is not terrible. But you cannot have them in playoffs.
The NHL in their playoffs play hockey until someone wins.
Well....there IS the occasional tie in the NFL.....and I believe there are frequent ties in the NHL.
It is a reason that I hate the freaking college OT rules. Sometimes a tie is not terrible. But you cannot have them in playoffs.
The NHL in their playoffs play hockey until someone wins.
I agree. Playoffs are different and should be played out. First score after regulation wins. It becomes a game of attrition then
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I don't understand why a tie can't be a valid outcome. Sure it sucks. Losing sucks too. Some kids play sports without keeping score. Then they're taught that there MUST be a winner or loser.
No wonder people get confused easily anymore.
"A tie is like kissing your sister"
At various times attributed to Duffy Daugherty, Bear Bryant and Darrell Royal
(Of course in Arkansas this is a turn on)-
"A tie is like kissing your sister"
At various times attributed to Duffy Daugherty, Bear Bryant and Darrell Royal
(Of course in Arkansas this is a turn on)-
Don't have sisters so I wouldn't know about that. I disagree with that though. A tie simply means an equal outcome. It's neither the beginning or the end of the world. It's just a tie.
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I will tell you what pisses me off. The schidt coverage of the Olympics. These coxsucker announcers don;t want to give us a picture of the Olympics, they want to spread narratives, sensationalism and agendas. In doing so, they are treating the Olympics like a fukcing NBA thug event.
Case in point, last night there was a woman's skiing event, and with 20 or so other women to ski, all the network was showing and talking about was Lindsey Vonn. WTF? The event is still going on, there are athletes that worked just as hard as Vonn, and instead of showing them, letting their families and loved ones see them, they show nothing but Vonn. As if she is bigger than the games. As if the Olympics are just not as wonderful without her winning a medal.
WTF? I dont' want to hear a reporter tell me what to think about an athlete. Just show the fukcing event and give all the athletes equal time and respect.
The Olympics today is a joke. The whole thing blows.
I will tell you what pisses me off. The schidt coverage of the Olympics. These coxsucker announcers don;t want to give us a picture of the Olympics, they want to spread narratives, sensationalism and agendas. In doing so, they are treating the Olympics like a fukcing NBA thug event.
Case in point, last night there was a woman's skiing event, and with 20 or so other women to ski, all the network was showing and talking about was Lindsey Vonn. WTF? The event is still going on, there are athletes that worked just as hard as Vonn, and instead of showing them, letting their families and loved ones see them, they show nothing but Vonn. As if she is bigger than the games. As if the Olympics are just not as wonderful without her winning a medal.
WTF? I dont' want to hear a reporter tell me what to think about an athlete. Just show the fukcing event and give all the athletes equal time and respect.
The Olympics today is a joke. The whole thing blows.
Well...I don't think the whole Olympics is s joke.....but I agree that the coverage was fawning all over Vonn.....and for what? Getting a single bronze medal....when she was supposed to be favored to win 2 Golds? I mean...she is kind of hot...and has gone through some serious injuries.....but as you say....so hasn't every other athlete practically. I mean....look at the other skier: Shifrin. She won both a Gold and Silver....and hardly got any attention from the network.
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"A tie is like kissing your sister"
At various times attributed to Duffy Daugherty, Bear Bryant and Darrell Royal
(Of course in Arkansas this is a turn on)-
Don't have sisters so I wouldn't know about that. I disagree with that though. A tie simply means an equal outcome. It's neither the beginning or the end of the world. It's just a tie.
Don't have sisters so I wouldn't know about that. I disagree with that though. A tie simply means an equal outcome. It's neither the beginning or the end of the world. It's just a tie.
Yes, like I said, occasional ties are not totally objectionable. But if you have any kind of tie....and want OT....still play the game, like the NFL does...or basketball, or baseball, or hockey.
But, correct me if I am wrong....oftentimes in the MSL....do not some teams actually come away with more ties than either wins or losses? That is bad. (but not as bad as using a "shootout" to decide a game.
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"A tie is like kissing your sister"
At various times attributed to Duffy Daugherty, Bear Bryant and Darrell Royal
(Of course in Arkansas this is a turn on)-
Don't have sisters so I wouldn't know about that. I disagree with that though. A tie simply means an equal outcome. It's neither the beginning or the end of the world. It's just a tie.
Don't have sisters so I wouldn't know about that. I disagree with that though. A tie simply means an equal outcome. It's neither the beginning or the end of the world. It's just a tie.
5 boys, 0 girls here too, as far as a tie I call it as an undesirable outcome. Going for two should be mandatory in the late 4th quarter.
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I will tell you what pisses me off. The schidt coverage of the Olympics. These coxsucker announcers don;t want to give us a picture of the Olympics, they want to spread narratives, sensationalism and agendas. In doing so, they are treating the Olympics like a fukcing NBA thug event.
Case in point, last night there was a woman's skiing event, and with 20 or so other women to ski, all the network was showing and talking about was Lindsey Vonn. WTF? The event is still going on, there are athletes that worked just as hard as Vonn, and instead of showing them, letting their families and loved ones see them, they show nothing but Vonn. As if she is bigger than the games. As if the Olympics are just not as wonderful without her winning a medal.
WTF? I dont' want to hear a reporter tell me what to think about an athlete. Just show the fukcing event and give all the athletes equal time and respect.
The Olympics today is a joke. The whole thing blows.
Well...I don't think the whole Olympics is s joke.....but I agree that the coverage was fawning all over Vonn.....and for what? Getting a single bronze medal....when she was supposed to be favored to win 2 Golds? I mean...she is kind of hot...and has gone through some serious injuries.....but as you say....so hasn't every other athlete practically. I mean....look at the other skier: Shifrin. She won both a Gold and Silver....and hardly got any attention from the network.
Well...I don't think the whole Olympics is s joke.....but I agree that the coverage was fawning all over Vonn.....and for what? Getting a single bronze medal....when she was supposed to be favored to win 2 Golds? I mean...she is kind of hot...and has gone through some serious injuries.....but as you say....so hasn't every other athlete practically. I mean....look at the other skier: Shifrin. She won both a Gold and Silver....and hardly got any attention from the network.
I love the Olympics Gip. I really do. I am proud when America wins, but I am just as happy to see the many different people, from so many different walks of life, coming to perform. My God, can you imagine being able to compete in the Olympics? I detest the lousy coverage from that aspect. But it has been that way for awhile. Do ou remember that Tomba Skier guy who was hitting on Katarina Witt? They kept talking about that crap over and over and over.
I like the days of McKay and Shenkel, and black and white TV. Those guys introduced us to so many new people, cultures and stories.
All I am saying is, the Olympics deserves 1000 times better coverage. I want to hear the stories of the many who go nameless.
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Well...I don't think the whole Olympics is s joke.....but I agree that the coverage was fawning all over Vonn.....and for what? Getting a single bronze medal....when she was supposed to be favored to win 2 Golds? I mean...she is kind of hot...and has gone through some serious injuries.....but as you say....so hasn't every other athlete practically. I mean....look at the other skier: Shifrin. She won both a Gold and Silver....and hardly got any attention from the network.
I love the Olympics Gip. I really do. I am proud when America wins, but I am just as happy to see the many different people, from so many different walks of life, coming to perform. My God, can you imagine being able to compete in the Olympics? I detest the lousy coverage from that aspect. But it has been that way for awhile. Do ou remember that Tomba Skier guy who was hitting on Katarina Witt? They kept talking about that crap over and over and over.
I like the days of McKay and Shenkel, and black and white TV. Those guys introduced us to so many new people, cultures and stories.
All I am saying is, the Olympics deserves 1000 times better coverage. I want to hear the stories of the many who go nameless.
I love the Olympics Gip. I really do. I am proud when America wins, but I am just as happy to see the many different people, from so many different walks of life, coming to perform. My God, can you imagine being able to compete in the Olympics? I detest the lousy coverage from that aspect. But it has been that way for awhile. Do ou remember that Tomba Skier guy who was hitting on Katarina Witt? They kept talking about that crap over and over and over.
I like the days of McKay and Shenkel, and black and white TV. Those guys introduced us to so many new people, cultures and stories.
All I am saying is, the Olympics deserves 1000 times better coverage. I want to hear the stories of the many who go nameless.
Good stuff Ghoolie! Olympics are an ideal opportunity for journalists and broadcasters and they just missed it by a country mile over-hyping Lindsay Vonn and the other US female downhill skier who was supposed to win multiple medals. And that freakin shuffle board game on ice they call curling? Are you FREAKIN kidding me and I don't feel like saying FREAKIN if you know what I mean? Good Lord! My company had the Olympics on and that boring event dominated coverage the last 3 days. Shuffleboard is fun to play but who in the right mind wants to watch it?
Want a good story? How about Germany beating Canada in ice hockey?
I taped the girls hockey game vrs Canada and I think after 1 OT period - the shootout was a great idea. BTW, there was some killer good fake shots put on that Canadian Goalie that I felt EARNED our girls the Gold as well as some nice saves from our Goalie. Good stuff!
When it comes to soccer and ice hockey, we look to our females to be the best in the world. When it comes to football or basketball, we don't have to. IMO, we should do more with football than we do. Every now and then I'll catch good sports journalism on television and see a special where Ricky Williams went overseas and worked a bunch of Asian kids at teaching them football well enough to where they enjoyed playing it regardless if they won or lost.
Much to my surprise, the event I enjoyed watching the most was the snow boarding. That takes some serious guts... Having said that, it was pretty cool watching the Women's Hockey Team earn the gold.
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Well...I don't think the whole Olympics is s joke.....but I agree that the coverage was fawning all over Vonn.....and for what? Getting a single bronze medal....when she was supposed to be favored to win 2 Golds? I mean...she is kind of hot...and has gone through some serious injuries.....but as you say....so hasn't every other athlete practically. I mean....look at the other skier: Shifrin. She won both a Gold and Silver....and hardly got any attention from the network.
I love the Olympics Gip. I really do. I am proud when America wins, but I am just as happy to see the many different people, from so many different walks of life, coming to perform. My God, can you imagine being able to compete in the Olympics? I detest the lousy coverage from that aspect. But it has been that way for awhile. Do ou remember that Tomba Skier guy who was hitting on Katarina Witt? They kept talking about that crap over and over and over.
I like the days of McKay and Shenkel, and black and white TV. Those guys introduced us to so many new people, cultures and stories.
All I am saying is, the Olympics deserves 1000 times better coverage. I want to hear the stories of the many who go nameless.
I love the Olympics Gip. I really do. I am proud when America wins, but I am just as happy to see the many different people, from so many different walks of life, coming to perform. My God, can you imagine being able to compete in the Olympics? I detest the lousy coverage from that aspect. But it has been that way for awhile. Do ou remember that Tomba Skier guy who was hitting on Katarina Witt? They kept talking about that crap over and over and over.
I like the days of McKay and Shenkel, and black and white TV. Those guys introduced us to so many new people, cultures and stories.
All I am saying is, the Olympics deserves 1000 times better coverage. I want to hear the stories of the many who go nameless.
The Miracle on Ice and Jesse Owens sticking it to hitler were probably the greatest moments in US Olympic history. It's a shame I hadn't been born yet to see either one live, but even watching the replays still gives me goosebumps
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I love the Olympics Gip. I really do. I am proud when America wins, but I am just as happy to see the many different people, from so many different walks of life, coming to perform. My God, can you imagine being able to compete in the Olympics? I detest the lousy coverage from that aspect. But it has been that way for awhile. Do ou remember that Tomba Skier guy who was hitting on Katarina Witt? They kept talking about that crap over and over and over.
I like the days of McKay and Shenkel, and black and white TV. Those guys introduced us to so many new people, cultures and stories.
All I am saying is, the Olympics deserves 1000 times better coverage. I want to hear the stories of the many who go nameless.
The Miracle on Ice and Jesse Owens sticking it to hitler were probably the greatest moments in US Olympic history. It's a shame I hadn't been born yet to see either one live, but even watching the replays still gives me goosebumps
The Miracle on Ice and Jesse Owens sticking it to hitler were probably the greatest moments in US Olympic history. It's a shame I hadn't been born yet to see either one live, but even watching the replays still gives me goosebumps
I was sitting in a Youngstown bar called Town Tavern on Mahoning avenue when the miracle on ice happened. My god, how sports can freeze us in time forever. Have no fear jb ........... you will get to see spectacular events after I am gone. It all works out.
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I love the Olympics Gip. I really do. I am proud when America wins, but I am just as happy to see the many different people, from so many different walks of life, coming to perform. My God, can you imagine being able to compete in the Olympics? I detest the lousy coverage from that aspect. But it has been that way for awhile. Do ou remember that Tomba Skier guy who was hitting on Katarina Witt? They kept talking about that crap over and over and over.
I like the days of McKay and Shenkel, and black and white TV. Those guys introduced us to so many new people, cultures and stories.
All I am saying is, the Olympics deserves 1000 times better coverage. I want to hear the stories of the many who go nameless.
Good stuff Ghoolie! Olympics are an ideal opportunity for journalists and broadcasters and they just missed it by a country mile over-hyping Lindsay Vonn and the other US female downhill skier who was supposed to win multiple medals. And that freakin shuffle board game on ice they call curling? Are you FREAKIN kidding me and I don't feel like saying FREAKIN if you know what I mean? Good Lord! My company had the Olympics on and that boring event dominated coverage the last 3 days. Shuffleboard is fun to play but who in the right mind wants to watch it?
Want a good story? How about Germany beating Canada in ice hockey?
I taped the girls hockey game vrs Canada and I think after 1 OT period - the shootout was a great idea. BTW, there was some killer good fake shots put on that Canadian Goalie that I felt EARNED our girls the Gold as well as some nice saves from our Goalie. Good stuff!
When it comes to soccer and ice hockey, we look to our females to be the best in the world. When it comes to football or basketball, we don't have to. IMO, we should do more with football than we do. Every now and then I'll catch good sports journalism on television and see a special where Ricky Williams went overseas and worked a bunch of Asian kids at teaching them football well enough to where they enjoyed playing it regardless if they won or lost.
Much to my surprise, the event I enjoyed watching the most was the snow boarding. That takes some serious guts... Having said that, it was pretty cool watching the Women's Hockey Team earn the gold.
Good stuff Ghoolie! Olympics are an ideal opportunity for journalists and broadcasters and they just missed it by a country mile over-hyping Lindsay Vonn and the other US female downhill skier who was supposed to win multiple medals. And that freakin shuffle board game on ice they call curling? Are you FREAKIN kidding me and I don't feel like saying FREAKIN if you know what I mean? Good Lord! My company had the Olympics on and that boring event dominated coverage the last 3 days. Shuffleboard is fun to play but who in the right mind wants to watch it?
Want a good story? How about Germany beating Canada in ice hockey?
I taped the girls hockey game vrs Canada and I think after 1 OT period - the shootout was a great idea. BTW, there was some killer good fake shots put on that Canadian Goalie that I felt EARNED our girls the Gold as well as some nice saves from our Goalie. Good stuff!
When it comes to soccer and ice hockey, we look to our females to be the best in the world. When it comes to football or basketball, we don't have to. IMO, we should do more with football than we do. Every now and then I'll catch good sports journalism on television and see a special where Ricky Williams went overseas and worked a bunch of Asian kids at teaching them football well enough to where they enjoyed playing it regardless if they won or lost.
Much to my surprise, the event I enjoyed watching the most was the snow boarding. That takes some serious guts... Having said that, it was pretty cool watching the Women's Hockey Team earn the gold.
Tom, I don't mind curling, I really like all of the Olympics. But it is (not to sound corny) the collection of hopes, dreams, disappointments, victories, and the journey different athletes have taken to arrive. I want to learn about the hometowns of some losers, nincompoops, mediocre atheletes. I want to know what it feels like to be there, to compete, to schmooze. Local bars, hometowns. The winners are just a small part of the Olympics.
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Don't have sisters so I wouldn't know about that. I disagree with that though. A tie simply means an equal outcome. It's neither the beginning or the end of the world. It's just a tie.
5 boys, 0 girls here too, as far as a tie I call it as an undesirable outcome. Going for two should be mandatory in the late 4th quarter.
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Don't have sisters so I wouldn't know about that. I disagree with that though. A tie simply means an equal outcome. It's neither the beginning or the end of the world. It's just a tie.
Yes, like I said, occasional ties are not totally objectionable. But if you have any kind of tie....and want OT....still play the game, like the NFL does...or basketball, or baseball, or hockey.
But, correct me if I am wrong....oftentimes in the MSL....do not some teams actually come away with more ties than either wins or losses? That is bad. (but not as bad as using a "shootout" to decide a game.
Yes, like I said, occasional ties are not totally objectionable. But if you have any kind of tie....and want OT....still play the game, like the NFL does...or basketball, or baseball, or hockey.
But, correct me if I am wrong....oftentimes in the MSL....do not some teams actually come away with more ties than either wins or losses? That is bad. (but not as bad as using a "shootout" to decide a game.
Ya, but in soccer, isn't it common to kiss one's sister??
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Don't have sisters so I wouldn't know about that. I disagree with that though. A tie simply means an equal outcome. It's neither the beginning or the end of the world. It's just a tie.
5 boys, 0 girls here too, as far as a tie I call it as an undesirable outcome. Going for two should be mandatory in the late 4th quarter.
5 boys, 0 girls here too, as far as a tie I call it as an undesirable outcome. Going for two should be mandatory in the late 4th quarter.
What if going for the tie was not allowed in the last 2 minutes of a football game? Going for 2 could result in a tie. Go for the win or go home. Why even play for overtime anyway if you're playing to win. But winning is a concept thing around here anymore.
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