Is soccer un-American?

[Sibirsky]

I'm more of the belief that 45 + minutes continuous play kills corporate sponsorship, therefore the $$$ were not there.

This too. In American Football, we have a commercial between damn near every drive up the field.

Does it say something about the culture of American Football, when the Superbowl commercials are as much a draw as the game itself?

Just thinking out loud...

They are only a draw because they are new. And specifically filmed to start airing at the Super Bowl. And specifically filmed for the Super Bowl. That's because so many people watch. They've added some viewers. But the majority of them still watch it for the game itself.

If you consider nearly 4 decades of highly priced advertisements "new."

I'm sorry what? The first Super Bowl wasn't even televised. Most commercials shown during the game make their debut at the Super Bowl.

The first popular Super Bowl advertisement was in 1973. So the commercial aspect behind the advertisements has been in place for nearly 40 years. That's all I'm saying. The highly produced advertisements have been going on for as long as I remember.

Due to the fact that it's the big game. That's what I'm saying. You're downplaying the importance of the NFL Championship.

[Drachmar]

Due to the fact that it's the big game. That's what I'm saying. You're downplaying the importance of the NFL Championship.

Not trying to. We're on the same page, and I'm just trying to emphasize that corporate sponsorship (and the opportunity to advertise) and U.S. sports go hand in hand.

Soccer, on the other hand, doesn't allow much opportunity to advertise on the same scale and in the same fashion.

[Shia Majority]

It takes like 10 seconds. I don't mind.

I actually don't mind. After all, that's how the NFL attracts talent. The reason US soccer sucks is because our athletes play other sports in the US. The reason they play the "major" sports is money.

Pretty sad really.

It's one of the things that made actually playing annoying. Too many guys on the team knew "they were gonna go all the way!"

The few folks that played Soccer just seemed to enjoy it. Football was all about scoring chicks and hoping to make big $$$ someday.

[Sibirsky]

Due to the fact that it's the big game. That's what I'm saying. You're downplaying the importance of the NFL Championship.

Not trying to. We're on the same page, and I'm just trying to emphasize that corporate sponsorship (and the opportunity to advertise) and U.S. sports go hand in hand.

Soccer, on the other hand, doesn't allow much opportunity to advertise on the same scale and in the same fashion.

That's why the US team is not on the level of the European or the big two South American teams.

[American Capitalist]

I don't thinks it un-American millions of Americans watch it. I couldn't care less about it then again my favorite sport to watch is good old base ball. I don't see it as particularly sophisticated or complicated. It's just boring to me I would watch a game of golf before I would watch a game of soccer.

P

I reiterate: if I had my way, anyone who claims soccer is boring but somehow is a fan of baseball or cricket would be committed to a mental institute.

At least you score in Baseball plus I'm a Ohioan it's in my blood.

[Sibirsky]

It takes like 10 seconds. I don't mind.

I actually don't mind. After all, that's how the NFL attracts talent. The reason US soccer sucks is because our athletes play other sports in the US. The reason they play the "major" sports is money.

Pretty sad really.

It's one of the things that made actually playing annoying. Too many guys on the team knew "they were gonna go all the way!"

The few folks that played Soccer just seemed to enjoy it. Football was all about scoring chicks and hoping to make big $$$ someday.

Haha. And how many of them actually went "all the way"? I presume that means the NFL. Name names. How many played in college?

[Sun Aut Ex]

At least you score in Baseball plus I'm a Ohioan it's in my blood. Actually I'm surprised Baseball doesn't have a world game we can leave soccer alone and play against Japan.

It does. It's called the World Baseball Classic.

[American Capitalist]

At least you score in Baseball plus I'm a Ohioan it's in my blood. Actually I'm surprised Baseball doesn't have a world game we can leave soccer alone and play against Japan.

It does. It's called the World Baseball Classic.

I realized my stupid mistake after I said it.

[Shia Majority]

It takes like 10 seconds. I don't mind.

I actually don't mind. After all, that's how the NFL attracts talent. The reason US soccer sucks is because our athletes play other sports in the US. The reason they play the "major" sports is money.

Pretty sad really.

It's one of the things that made actually playing annoying. Too many guys on the team knew "they were gonna go all the way!"

The few folks that played Soccer just seemed to enjoy it. Football was all about scoring chicks and hoping to make big $$$ someday.

Haha. And how many of them actually went "all the way"? I presume that means the NFL. Name names. How many played in college?

1 is line up to play in College. He was a Offensive Lineman that is tearing ass in School still (im pretty young.)

Most of the other "Im so damn awesome" players ended up playing Baseball in the end.


We had one guy that we thought would go on someday, but he whines like a Soccer player, and eventually switched to Baseball.


Now.. we had some bad motherfo's in Baseball.

[Sibirsky]

It takes like 10 seconds. I don't mind.

I actually don't mind. After all, that's how the NFL attracts talent. The reason US soccer sucks is because our athletes play other sports in the US. The reason they play the "major" sports is money.

Pretty sad really.

It's one of the things that made actually playing annoying. Too many guys on the team knew "they were gonna go all the way!"

The few folks that played Soccer just seemed to enjoy it. Football was all about scoring chicks and hoping to make big $$$ someday.

Haha. And how many of them actually went "all the way"? I presume that means the NFL. Name names. How many played in college?

1 is line up to play in College. He was a Offensive Lineman that is tearing ass in School still (im pretty young.)

Most of the other "Im so damn awesome" players ended up playing Baseball in the end.


We had one guy that we thought would go on someday, but he whines like a Soccer player, and eventually switched to Baseball.


Now.. we had some bad motherfo's in Baseball.

Much better than I expected. I'm impressed. Most of the "going all the way" crowd end up a bench warmer in college.

[Shia Majority]

It takes like 10 seconds. I don't mind.

I actually don't mind. After all, that's how the NFL attracts talent. The reason US soccer sucks is because our athletes play other sports in the US. The reason they play the "major" sports is money.

Pretty sad really.

It's one of the things that made actually playing annoying. Too many guys on the team knew "they were gonna go all the way!"

The few folks that played Soccer just seemed to enjoy it. Football was all about scoring chicks and hoping to make big $$$ someday.

Haha. And how many of them actually went "all the way"? I presume that means the NFL. Name names. How many played in college?

1 is line up to play in College. He was a Offensive Lineman that is tearing ass in School still (im pretty young.)

Most of the other "Im so damn awesome" players ended up playing Baseball in the end.


We had one guy that we thought would go on someday, but he whines like a Soccer player, and eventually switched to Baseball.


Now.. we had some bad motherfo's in Baseball.

Much better than I expected. I'm impressed. Most of the "going all the way" crowd end up a bench warmer in college.

Yeah, just one that I know of doing well. Give me a bit, and I will try to find his name/stats/bio etc. if you want.

I just remember chilling in the waiting room at the doctors office. Arkansas (I think all states do) has a Magazine showing the high school football up and comers. It was showing that he was one of the best players for his position in the state at the moment. This wasn't too long ago.

[Sibirsky]

It takes like 10 seconds. I don't mind.

I actually don't mind. After all, that's how the NFL attracts talent. The reason US soccer sucks is because our athletes play other sports in the US. The reason they play the "major" sports is money.

Pretty sad really.

It's one of the things that made actually playing annoying. Too many guys on the team knew "they were gonna go all the way!"

The few folks that played Soccer just seemed to enjoy it. Football was all about scoring chicks and hoping to make big $$$ someday.

Haha. And how many of them actually went "all the way"? I presume that means the NFL. Name names. How many played in college?

1 is line up to play in College. He was a Offensive Lineman that is tearing ass in School still (im pretty young.)

Most of the other "Im so damn awesome" players ended up playing Baseball in the end.


We had one guy that we thought would go on someday, but he whines like a Soccer player, and eventually switched to Baseball.


Now.. we had some bad motherfo's in Baseball.

Much better than I expected. I'm impressed. Most of the "going all the way" crowd end up a bench warmer in college.

Yeah, just one that I know of doing well. Give me a bit, and I will try to find his name/stats/bio etc. if you want.

I just remember chilling in the waiting room at the doctors office. Arkansas (I think all states do) has a Magazine showing the high school football up and comers. It was showing that he was one of the best players for his position in the state at the moment. This wasn't too long ago.

Nah I was just curious how many actually went on to play in the NFL or college.

[Drachmar]

Due to the fact that it's the big game. That's what I'm saying. You're downplaying the importance of the NFL Championship.

Not trying to. We're on the same page, and I'm just trying to emphasize that corporate sponsorship (and the opportunity to advertise) and U.S. sports go hand in hand.

Soccer, on the other hand, doesn't allow much opportunity to advertise on the same scale and in the same fashion.

That's why the US team is not on the level of the European or the big two South American teams.

Agreed

[Sibirsky]

It takes like 10 seconds. I don't mind.

I actually don't mind. After all, that's how the NFL attracts talent. The reason US soccer sucks is because our athletes play other sports in the US. The reason they play the "major" sports is money.

Pretty sad really.

It's one of the things that made actually playing annoying. Too many guys on the team knew "they were gonna go all the way!"

The few folks that played Soccer just seemed to enjoy it. Football was all about scoring chicks and hoping to make big $$$ someday.

Haha. And how many of them actually went "all the way"? I presume that means the NFL. Name names. How many played in college?

1 is line up to play in College. He was a Offensive Lineman that is tearing ass in School still (im pretty young.)

Most of the other "Im so damn awesome" players ended up playing Baseball in the end.


We had one guy that we thought would go on someday, but he whines like a Soccer player, and eventually switched to Baseball.


Now.. we had some bad motherfo's in Baseball.

Much better than I expected. I'm impressed. Most of the "going all the way" crowd end up a bench warmer in college.

Yeah, just one that I know of doing well. Give me a bit, and I will try to find his name/stats/bio etc. if you want.

I just remember chilling in the waiting room at the doctors office. Arkansas (I think all states do) has a Magazine showing the high school football up and comers. It was showing that he was one of the best players for his position in the state at the moment. This wasn't too long ago.

So you're from Arkansas? The one state I have seen but not been to. I was across the Mississippi.

[Shia Majority]

So you're from Arkansas? The one state I have seen but not been to. I was across the Mississippi.

Yep.


You ain't missing too much.



Just kidding, you were close to Paradise on Earth.

[EvilDarkMagicians]

At least you score in Baseball plus I'm a Ohioan it's in my blood. Actually I'm surprised Baseball doesn't have a world game we can leave soccer alone and play against Japan.

It does. It's called the World Baseball Classic.

I just looked it up on Wiki and am truly shocked that the U.S haven't won it or even been runners up.
I thought they were the only country to take it seriously.

[Free isam]

no its not its more and more amercian each and ervy day

[S23Nation]

At least you score in Baseball plus I'm a Ohioan it's in my blood. Actually I'm surprised Baseball doesn't have a world game we can leave soccer alone and play against Japan.

It does. It's called the World Baseball Classic.

I just looked it up on Wiki and am truly shocked that the U.S haven't won it or even been runners up.
I thought they were the only country to take it seriously.

Baseball has been un-Americanized for a long time now, 30-40 years

[Christmahanikwanzikah]

At least you score in Baseball plus I'm a Ohioan it's in my blood. Actually I'm surprised Baseball doesn't have a world game we can leave soccer alone and play against Japan.

It does. It's called the World Baseball Classic.

I just looked it up on Wiki and am truly shocked that the U.S haven't won it or even been runners up.
I thought they were the only country to take it seriously.

I'm not sure what time frame the WBC fits into with other baseball leagues, but it starts right around when most baseball teams have their teams report for spring training. It's hard for a ballplayer to tune up his stuff to high-caliber play after getting winter off.

[EvilDarkMagicians]

At least you score in Baseball plus I'm a Ohioan it's in my blood. Actually I'm surprised Baseball doesn't have a world game we can leave soccer alone and play against Japan.

It does. It's called the World Baseball Classic.

I just looked it up on Wiki and am truly shocked that the U.S haven't won it or even been runners up.
I thought they were the only country to take it seriously.

I'm not sure what time frame the WBC fits into with other baseball leagues, but it starts right around when most baseball teams have their teams report for spring training. It's hard for a ballplayer to tune up his stuff to high-caliber play after getting winter off.

Excuses, excuses.

[Soviet Santa Cruz]

The first popular Super Bowl advertisement was in 1973. So the commercial aspect behind the advertisements has been in place for nearly 40 years. That's all I'm saying. The highly produced advertisements have been going on for as long as I remember.

Due to the fact that it's the big game. That's what I'm saying. You're downplaying the importance of the NFL Championship.

But, there isn't an importance, except $$$$

You said it yourself, NFL-players play just for the money, and the ads are for the money, and the SB are just to increase sales and revenues.
Moneymoneymoney, that's all you guys/US/NFL cares about. American "Football" isn't a real sport, it's not driven for the love of the game or the passion, it's just about money.

Where as true Football is played for the passion and glory of winning, and love of the game. Playing for your country and stuff like that. Eventhough many go on and sign huge contracts, but that's after years of playing and hard work, not directly after college or something.

[Dread Lady Nathicana]

Gravedigging is bad, m'kay? *whaps with the rolled-up newspaper*