Why is football so popular? - Page 2

chuckstacamaro · 02-04-2015, 08:30 AM

Played Football back in the days, I used to Eat, Sleep and Think Football all the time. Until a knee injury sidelined me from playing Football. To this day it is still the only Real Ball Sport that I enjoy watching. Closest thing to Modern Day Gladiators. Baseball is too long of a season, so is Basketball and Hockey. However, I do enjoy a good Hockey game because of the roughness. Maybe I enjoy Football so much because it is like Military Strategy without any killing. Oh well, to each his own.

jrhagen · 02-04-2015, 08:57 AM

Football is for the ADHD crowd. 4-5 seconds of something and then endless repeats of what you just saw in case you missed it.

Emig5m · 02-04-2015, 09:26 AM

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pickwithaustin · 02-04-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Emig5m

I hate ball sports, especially football. I don't understand why people like it so much?

Why do people like it so much?
BECAUSE THEY WERE TOLD TO.

It's "the thing" to do. People are basically sheep. I can't tell you how many people I know tell me they are doing a Superbowl get together or party and then they admit they aren't really watching the game anyways. It's just being part of the crowd. Keeping up with the Jones.

Many watch it just for the half time show... which is always a big hoop-la that is so unrelated to the sport it isn't even funny. (dancing sharks, seems more like Disney Channel)

Why are people told they must watch it? Bottom line: ADVERTISING DOLLARS

(to true football fans, I'm not referring to you and I'm not dissing football... I'm just stating why there are SOOOOO many that are SOOOOO into it these days)

ZED SLED · 02-04-2015, 10:32 AM

Where else are you going to see a bunch of illiterate, dim-witted, and otherwise useless specimens actually make a living for themselves entertaining you so that you don't have to support them with your tax dollars? Well, there is also Hollywood, lol.

Dirtdog · 02-08-2015, 04:45 AM

Ball sports? If there is no team and a ball involved, its not a sport. motorcross is not a sport, its an event.

102SS · 02-08-2015, 06:38 AM

Because every kids parents can't afford to buy them a go cart or dirt bike.

I loved Motorsports but the price was out of reach,my friends older brother took us to Cayuga a few times to watch the drag racing when we were 10-12 yrs old.

So here is why stick and ball sports are popular:

One basketball keeps 10+ kids happy.

One football 22+

One soccer ball 20+

One bat, ball and 6-7 gloves gets a baseball game going.

BTW I delivered papers on a 150+ customer route for 2 years to buy my first used hockey equipment so I could join a league when I was 11.

ChrisBlair · 02-08-2015, 10:22 AM

Football, especially NFL football, is tailor-made for TV. It is an entertainment event that lasts 3 or more hours. Americans LOVE television. The staccato pacing of football is a television exec's wet dream. The ability to have regular commercial breaks on a pace that TV can dictate must be something like a perpetual orgasm for them.

Plus, the NFL marketed itself perfectly when sports became big TV business.

ChrisBlair · 02-08-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtdog

Ball sports? If there is no team and a ball involved, its not a sport. motorcross is not a sport, its an event.

Correction- if there is no team involved, it is not a sporting team competition. Your definition also excludes hockey, since there is no ball. Hockey is absolutely a sport despite the lack of a ball. Singles tennis is a sport, yet it has no team. Racing is a sport, also called 'motorsport'. Sports require athletes.

ChrisBlair · 02-08-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

The big hits, amazing catches, and ankle snapping moves are like a drug. Just need more!

Then you want to watch hockey.

SS Blinder · 02-08-2015, 10:42 AM

While I love seeing them plays happen in sports, you know ankle breaking jukes, one handed stick save, full out dive from an outfielder, half court buzzer beating shot, bumper nudge to loosen them up on the last turn, I HATE THE ADVERTISING. I mean how many times do I have to try an explain what Viagra is and how it is different from Cialis. Seriously. Its a smorgasbord of beer commercials. Refreshing bottle of crap shoved down your throat. Then, specifically football, the TV timeouts! Really! Feel surprisingly better now. Thank you for letting me rant

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-08-2015, 11:03 AM

Hockey....

Tcnj80 · 02-08-2015, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Where else are you going to see a bunch of illiterate, dim-witted, and otherwise useless specimens actually make a living for themselves entertaining you so that you don't have to support them with your tax dollars? Well, there is also Hollywood, lol.

Spot on.

ragzl1 · 02-08-2015, 11:38 AM

My opinion/predicition is that the begining of the end of football as we know it has begun. The lawyers and polictical correct movement ( I do not have to take responsibility for my actions / some one should have told me ) has already started.

As technology advances, they should always find ways to better protect from injuries. But, thats not what is happening now.

Any person that suits up to play football and says they did not know the risks is either a liar or stupid. Neither one is ever a good thing and should never be rewarded.

A sad time we live in. At least we can still own a great cars.

JOHN

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102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,143	Because every kids parents can't afford to buy them a go cart or dirt bike. I loved Motorsports but the price was out of reach,my friends older brother took us to Cayuga a few times to watch the drag racing when we were 10-12 yrs old. So here is why stick and ball sports are popular: One basketball keeps 10+ kids happy. One football 22+ One soccer ball 20+ One bat, ball and 6-7 gloves gets a baseball game going. BTW I delivered papers on a 150+ customer route for 2 years to buy my first used hockey equipment so I could join a league when I was 11. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

02-08-2015, 10:22 AM	#22
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Football, especially NFL football, is tailor-made for TV. It is an entertainment event that lasts 3 or more hours. Americans LOVE television. The staccato pacing of football is a television exec's wet dream. The ability to have regular commercial breaks on a pace that TV can dictate must be something like a perpetual orgasm for them. Plus, the NFL marketed itself perfectly when sports became big TV business. __________________

02-08-2015, 10:42 AM	#25
SS Blinder Drives: 2011 SS (Sparrow Spearer???) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South of OKC, OK Posts: 707 View My Garage	While I love seeing them plays happen in sports, you know ankle breaking jukes, one handed stick save, full out dive from an outfielder, half court buzzer beating shot, bumper nudge to loosen them up on the last turn, I HATE THE ADVERTISING. I mean how many times do I have to try an explain what Viagra is and how it is different from Cialis. Seriously. Its a smorgasbord of beer commercials. Refreshing bottle of crap shoved down your throat. Then, specifically football, the TV timeouts! Really! Feel surprisingly better now. Thank you for letting me rant __________________ Black magic woman, don't turn your back on me baby!

02-04-2015, 08:30 AM	#15
chuckstacamaro Drives: 2014 2SS/RS BRM Purchase 03/19/2014 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 538 View My Garage	Played Football back in the days, I used to Eat, Sleep and Think Football all the time. Until a knee injury sidelined me from playing Football. To this day it is still the only Real Ball Sport that I enjoy watching. Closest thing to Modern Day Gladiators. Baseball is too long of a season, so is Basketball and Hockey. However, I do enjoy a good Hockey game because of the roughness. Maybe I enjoy Football so much because it is like Military Strategy without any killing. Oh well, to each his own.

02-04-2015, 08:57 AM	#16
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Football is for the ADHD crowd. 4-5 seconds of something and then endless repeats of what you just saw in case you missed it.

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Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	This actually went much smoother than expected, I'm proud of you guys, lol...

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02-08-2015, 11:38 AM	#28
ragzl1 JOHN Drives: 13 ZL1, 69 RS, 19 Z06, 57 Vette Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 424 View My Garage	My opinion/predicition is that the begining of the end of football as we know it has begun. The lawyers and polictical correct movement ( I do not have to take responsibility for my actions / some one should have told me ) has already started. As technology advances, they should always find ways to better protect from injuries. But, thats not what is happening now. Any person that suits up to play football and says they did not know the risks is either a liar or stupid. Neither one is ever a good thing and should never be rewarded. A sad time we live in. At least we can still own a great cars. JOHN __________________ MY WIFE AND MY FIRST CAMARO. KEPT THE GIRL AND TRADED THE CAR.