The Only Day of the Year
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I agree with Woody, I need personal connections to follow a team, I mainly follow 3 teams, the Browns in the NFL, the Tennessee Vols in college, and Bayern Munich in soccer. I was pretty much born into being a Browns and Tennessee fan because of my dad, when my dad was in the Army he was stationed in Grafenwöhr, Germany so while I lived there we went into Munich quite often and one day we decided to go to a Bayern Munich game and after that first game I was hooked. I love American Football and it will always be number 1 in my heart but nothing in the world compares to a World Cup. American Football will always be the most popular in the US but I think in the next 5-10 years soccer will be right up there with the MLB, or NBA, if not more popular. I love that soccer is growing here
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It could be your opinion that the Jags are historically a better team than the Steelers, but you'd be wrong.
It could be your opinion that the Jags are historically a better team than the Steelers, but you'd be wrong.
Or you could have an opinion about anything that can be proven statistically wrong- the Super Bowl is not- and look it up Gip- the Super Bowl is not the most viewed Sporting event on the planet- the World Cup final is.
I don't care if you don't give a rats ass about it- but those the facts jack.
Soccer may not ever catch up to the NFL in the USA- but I'd lay some serious coin it will surpass MLB in the not too distant future in TV ratings, if it hasn't already.
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I agree with Woody, I need personal connections to follow a team, I mainly follow 3 teams, the Browns in the NFL, the Tennessee Vols in college, and Bayern Munich in soccer. I was pretty much born into being a Browns and Tennessee fan because of my dad, when my dad was in the Army he was stationed in Grafenwöhr, Germany so while I lived there we went into Munich quite often and one day we decided to go to a Bayern Munich game and after that first game I was hooked. I love American Football and it will always be number 1 in my heart but nothing in the world compares to a World Cup. American Football will always be the most popular in the US but I think in the next 5-10 years soccer will be right up there with the MLB, or NBA, if not more popular. I love that soccer is growing here
I was pretty much born into being a Browns and Tennessee fan because of my dad...
Jimmy Haslam IV?
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And we've been through the olympics vs world cup before, and you were wrong then as well. But just for the fun of it - why would you rather an olympics win than world cup?
Because it is the Olympics, the premier sporting event on Planet Earth. And I am not wrong at all. I cannot be wrong about a matter of opinion. I don't know why you all don't see that. Perhaps because the USA dominates the Olympics. (but clearly US Men's soccer is not a sport they are dominant in....thus it would mean even more.
Because it is the Olympics, the premier sporting event on Planet Earth. And I am not wrong at all. I cannot be wrong about a matter of opinion. I don't know why you all don't see that. Perhaps because the USA dominates the Olympics. (but clearly US Men's soccer is not a sport they are dominant in....thus it would mean even more.
The olympics is great for track and field, not other sports. You'd presumably rather your american guy (whoever) wins the olympic tennis gold than wimbledon, flushing meadows or any of the other majors?
Also, and we've been through it before, the olympics is an age restricted tournament, for players under 23 (with three over 23 players). If you win, I'm sure it's great, but it really does not even come close to the world cup.
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It could be your opinion that the Jags are historically a better team than the Steelers, but you'd be wrong.
It could be your opinion that the Jags are historically a better team than the Steelers, but you'd be wrong.
But if someone from Jacksonville said they liked the Jags better than the Steelers.....by your way of thinking they too would be wrong.
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It could be your opinion that the Jags are historically a better team than the Steelers, but you'd be wrong.
Or you could have an opinion about anything that can be proven statistically wrong- the Super Bowl is not- and look it up Gip- the Super Bowl is not the most viewed Sporting event on the planet- the World Cup final is.
I don't care if you don't give a rats ass about it- but those the facts jack.
Soccer may not ever catch up to the NFL in the USA- but I'd lay some serious coin it will surpass MLB in the not too distant future in TV ratings, if it hasn't already.
Or you could have an opinion about anything that can be proven statistically wrong- the Super Bowl is not- and look it up Gip- the Super Bowl is not the most viewed Sporting event on the planet- the World Cup final is.
I am not really even arguing what is most watched....but I would ask that you go back and compare the WC to the Olympics re most viewed sporting event.
I don't care if you don't give a rats ass about it- but those the facts jack.
Soccer may not ever catch up to the NFL in the USA- but I'd lay some serious coin it will surpass MLB in the not too distant future in TV ratings, if it hasn't already.
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Because it is the Olympics, the premier sporting event on Planet Earth. And I am not wrong at all. I cannot be wrong about a matter of opinion. I don't know why you all don't see that. Perhaps because the USA dominates the Olympics. (but clearly US Men's soccer is not a sport they are dominant in....thus it would mean even more.
The olympics is great for track and field, not other sports. You'd presumably rather your american guy (whoever) wins the olympic tennis gold than wimbledon, flushing meadows or any of the other majors?
Also, and we've been through it before, the olympics is an age restricted tournament, for players under 23 (with three over 23 players). If you win, I'm sure it's great, but it really does not even come close to the world cup.
The olympics is great for track and field, not other sports.
That is complete BS. The Olympics is THE premiere sports competition for every sport that is played in them, except perhaps a few. (and maybe soccer is one of those...to most people)
You'd presumably rather your american guy (whoever) wins the olympic tennis gold than wimbledon, flushing meadows or any of the other majors?
Actually, absolutely yes. When they win tennis gold for the Olympics they win for their country. When they win Wimbledon etc. they just win for themselves.
Also, and we've been through it before, the olympics is an age restricted tournament, for players under 23 (with three over 23 players). If you win, I'm sure it's great, but it really does not even come close to the world cup.
Well, I disagree with the age restriction....why in hell would that be put in there? (afraid that it will surpass the WC? ) Nevertheless I still prefer a gold medal.
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About 900 million watched the olympic opening ceremony in 2012 (apparently the yardstick for the olympics), compared to between 900 million to 1 billion for the world cup final 2014. Comparable at least, and I would expect the WC to have the higher numbers.
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About 900 million watched the olympic opening ceremony in 2012 (apparently the yardstick for the olympics), compared to between 900 million to 1 billion for the world cup final 2014. Comparable at least, and I would expect the WC to have the higher numbers.
About 900 million watched the olympic opening ceremony in 2012 (apparently the yardstick for the olympics), compared to between 900 million to 1 billion for the world cup final 2014. Comparable at least, and I would expect the WC to have the higher numbers.
Everyone watches the opening ceremony though. It drops off after that I'd imaginev
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It could be your opinion that the Jags are historically a better team than the Steelers, but you'd be wrong.
But if someone from Jacksonville said they liked the Jags better than the Steelers.....by your way of thinking they too would be wrong.
But if someone from Jacksonville said they liked the Jags better than the Steelers.....by your way of thinking they too would be wrong.
You said you'd rather have a gold medal than a WC final. It is a fine opinion to like one more than the other. But you're basically saying you'd rather have $5 than $50. Technically you can have any opinion you want, but realistically you're wrong.
Anyone that knows anything about soccer would rather have a WC
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! -
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I was pretty much born into being a Browns and Tennessee fan because of my dad...
Jimmy Haslam IV?
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The world cup is really not very big at all here. I know you guys love soccer. For the love of all that's holy I don't get why but I know you love it.
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The world cup is really not very big at all here. I know you guys love soccer. For the love of all that's holy I don't get why but I know you love it.
The world cup is really not very big at all here. I know you guys love soccer. For the love of all that's holy I don't get why but I know you love it.
That's fair enough. I don't understand the love of basketball - which strikes me as super repetitive - but I know some people go crazy about it. NBA might even be bigger than NFL over here.
Also, I read a stat yesterday that the WC final (2014) had higher viewing figures than the 2013 world series (per game I guess?) and the 2014 NBA championship game, IIRC. Can't find the link now, but this is illuminating nonetheless;
http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/07/07/7-most-revealing-facts-about-world-cup-tv-viewing-numbers/
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But if someone from Jacksonville said they liked the Jags better than the Steelers.....by your way of thinking they too would be wrong.
You said you'd rather have a gold medal than a WC final. It is a fine opinion to like one more than the other. But you're basically saying you'd rather have $5 than $50. Technically you can have any opinion you want, but realistically you're wrong.
Anyone that knows anything about soccer would rather have a WC
You said you'd rather have a gold medal than a WC final. It is a fine opinion to like one more than the other. But you're basically saying you'd rather have $5 than $50. Technically you can have any opinion you want, but realistically you're wrong.
That statement is about as fucking dumb as it has ever gotten for you. To me, the Gold medal represents the $50.00 and the WC the $5.00.
Its a good thing you are an engineer. Your math may be OK, but your logic is Retarded.
Anyone that knows anything about soccer would rather have a WC.
Knowing about soccer doesn't have a goddamn thing to do with it. It is what someone prefers....it is what someone values. I value an Olympic Gold Medal more than a WC title.
Maybe I can put it in terms your simple mind can understand: To me, the Gold Medal is the Ohio State of the Sport......and the WC is the Michigan of the sport.
Now do you get it?
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Well in a 3 hour football game the ball is actually moving for about 5 of those minutes. Soccer has it right...manageable time...great action, the flopping is a drag but getting better.
Well in a 3 hour football game the ball is actually moving for about 5 of those minutes. Soccer has it right...manageable time...great action, the flopping is a drag but getting better.
Of course, 10 times more action happens in those 5 minutes of football than what happens in 90 minutes of soccer. (Yes, that's right.....in 90 minutes of soccer there are maybe what 90 seconds of goal attacking action).
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And we're back to you not knowing what you're talking about haha
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! -
The world cup is really not very big at all here. I know you guys love soccer. For the love of all that's holy I don't get why but I know you love it.
The world cup is really not very big at all here. I know you guys love soccer. For the love of all that's holy I don't get why but I know you love it.
I wouldn't say that. The world cup is a big deal until the USA gets knocked out. Then people care much, much less.
Just like a lot of people watch the SB because its the SB, a lot of Americans watch the WC for America. Which is great, but it means the actual sport I secondary to them.
As soccer grows that will start to change. Hopefully it can swap with the MLB as it slowly dies
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! -
The world cup is really not very big at all here. I know you guys love soccer. For the love of all that's holy I don't get why but I know you love it.
I wouldn't say that. The world cup is a big deal until the USA gets knocked out. Then people care much, much less.
Just like a lot of people watch the SB because its the SB, a lot of Americans watch the WC for America. Which is great, but it means the actual sport I secondary to them.
As soccer grows that will start to change. Hopefully it can swap with the MLB as it slowly dies
I wouldn't say that. The world cup is a big deal until the USA gets knocked out. Then people care much, much less.
Just like a lot of people watch the SB because its the SB, a lot of Americans watch the WC for America. Which is great, but it means the actual sport I secondary to them.
As soccer grows that will start to change. Hopefully it can swap with the MLB as it slowly dies
A lot of people have foot fetishes I wouldn't say it's a big thing though.
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