Angelic Marge Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 American football is just a group of men in padding standing around doing nothing, thats all they seem to do whenever I've seen it on telly :blink: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593141854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT 13 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I used to play rugby... But now I don't find it interesting at all... and american football is even more boring IMHO... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593141874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorak Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Hahaha, I upset the Americans. "Mission Accomplished" Silly mister, I am not upset at all. :) Want a hug? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593141876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alladaskill17 Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 American football is just a group of men in padding standing around doing nothing, thats all they seem to do whenever I've seen it on telly :blink: You should probably keep watching then, its obviously not as paced as soccer, but you can hardly say football is standing around. You get as in shape as they are and spend 60 minutes going full force against someone pushing full force right back at you. Constant contact. I like soccer - takes tons of skill and stamina but they do bitch and moan whenever they get scratched; complete opposite of football. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593141990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelic Marge Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 You should probably keep watching then, its obviously not as paced as soccer, but you can hardly say football is standing around. You get as in shape as they are and spend 60 minutes going full force against someone pushing full force right back at you. Constant contact. I like soccer - takes tons of skill and stamina but they do bitch and moan whenever they get scratched; complete opposite of football. One rule of football/soccer....don't touch the hair :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593142060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I started following NFL over the past three years. i really like it BUT it is not something i can watch at once. i normally watch something else and switch to it everynow and then . There are also alot of pet hates hat i have with it. I also cant justify watching an 80( or is it 60) minute game over three hours. If any american gets to watch the NRL or AFL finals series in aus. you will see why NFL, imo is inferior but still is fun to watch. I watched most of the redskins and cowboys game yesterday and for the most part it was boring, so i was watching something else. The only decent parts were near end of the first half and also after the two minute warning. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593147566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I started following NFL over the past three years. i really like it BUT it is not something i can watch at once. i normally watch something else and switch to it everynow and then . There are also alot of pet hates hat i have with it. I also cant justify watching an 80( or is it 60) minute game over three hours. If any american gets to watch the NRL or AFL finals series in aus. you will see why NFL, imo is inferior but still is fun to watch. I watched most of the redskins and cowboys game yesterday and for the most part it was boring, so i was watching something else. The only decent parts were near end of the first half and also after the two minute warning. australian rules football is for psychos... seriously. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593147918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 australian rules football is for psychos... seriously. you have to be fit as opposed to big for afl. on that note. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593147960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted September 14, 2010 Veteran Share Posted September 14, 2010 The Bills aren't doing very well for their Toronto dates. Empty seats and one good quarter not enough http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/nfl/article/850326--empty-seats-and-one-good-quarter-not-enough Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593148010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted September 14, 2010 Supervisor Share Posted September 14, 2010 Can't understand it, can't stand watching it. I feel the same way about all sports though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593148106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken-royal Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Yep :) Not as much as baseball though. Baseball is slower I guess, but there's less commercial breaks so it's easier to watch imo. That and I know all the rules to baseball better. ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593149510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulsiphon Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I love NFL Football...wait, does it matter if I'm in the US? Basketball comes in a close 2nd, Baseball is just too much of a yawner for me. And that 'soccer' game? heh Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593149544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshBluebird Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Its too slow, and just seems like a wimps version of rugby really. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593149554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulsiphon Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Its too slow, and just seems like a wimps version of rugby really. I know it's easy to think that right? I mean, until some guy gets hit by a 300 lb., finely conditioned and well muscled cruise missile at a full run and is laying there flopping around on the ground unconscious, AND with full padding and a helmet on. I mean, those rugby and aussie rules comparisons don't hold water, but I understand it's the closest thing you guys have to a real man's game like American football. Edit: I wonder, if your rugby players are so tough, how come I never see them recruited into the NFL? Granted some probably just hate the US and wouldn't live or play here, but really, given the insane salaries that are paid in the NFL...I believe that could change anyone's mind and convert them to the NFL dontcha too? Could be they're just fit for a less physically demanding and lighter technical sport like rugby ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593149572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Not a fan of it at all, very slow and they wear padding. Rugby used to be played in America until Roservelt banned it deeming it too brutal, they went away changed the rules and added padding thus American football was born, shame really i think you Americans would be good at it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593149602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 football may be slow at time, but it's a thinking man's game. you can't be an idiot and play pro football, i'm sorry it's just impossible. (except for plaxico burres) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593150558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I know it's easy to think that right? I mean, until some guy gets hit by a 300 lb., finely conditioned and well muscled cruise missile at a full run and is laying there flopping around on the ground unconscious, AND with full padding and a helmet on. I mean, those rugby and aussie rules comparisons don't hold water, but I understand it's the closest thing you guys have to a real man's game like American football. Edit: I wonder, if your rugby players are so tough, how come I never see them recruited into the NFL? Granted some probably just hate the US and wouldn't live or play here, but really, given the insane salaries that are paid in the NFL...I believe that could change anyone's mind and convert them to the NFL dontcha too? Could be they're just fit for a less physically demanding and lighter technical sport like rugby ;) ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha . lol. ignorance is bliss. Besides punters there is no point for an afl player to go to NFL. In NRL, with a completely different skill set why would they go NFL. i explained ages ago, the differences between the sports, i cbf doing it again. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593151200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 No...its terribly boring and only has about 10-15 minutes of total actual play time. Most of the time it is people standing around. The only thing worst than American Football in this country is American Baseball. Honestly, more action happens in golf than in either of these two "sports". Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593151244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixilEyes Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Have any of you even tried to play the game your self? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593151252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Have any of you even tried to play the game your self? Yes. But playing is different than watching. I enjoy playing Pool, but loath watching others... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593151260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixilEyes Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Yes. But playing is different than watching. I enjoy playing Pool, but loath watching others... I was more directed to the "Padding" people in here. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593151264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Yes. But playing is different than watching. I enjoy playing Pool, but loath watching others... +1. gridiron very fun to play. name me a sport that is not fun to play. we are talking about watching the NFL i believe. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593151282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCheese Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I also cant justify watching an 80( or is it 60) minute game over three hours. This... I've tried watching the superbowl and it's just painful. All American sports seem to be based around convenient breaks for TV advertising and it's incredibly frustrating to see maybe 30 seconds of gameplay take 5 minutes and then be smacked with another set of adverts. The pacing is just awful. Have any of you even tried to play the game your self? I'm sure it's fun to play but then so are a lot of other sports that are boring for spectators. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593151288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Punk Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I've watched the superbowl a couple of times. Can't really get into it. IMO, rugby is more entertaining to watch in probably every possible aspect. American football is too stop-start, has too many ad breaks and too much padding. Real football (ie, soccer) is bloody annoying these days, especially in higher leagues. There's no doubt the players are fit and skilful, but the fact they fall over over the slightest thing annoys me. Penalties used to be conceded. Now they're won. Lower league teams tend to stay on their feet better - but they don't have the skill that makes higher league stuff interesting. I know it's easy to think that right? I mean, until some guy gets hit by a 300 lb., finely conditioned and well muscled cruise missile at a full run and is laying there flopping around on the ground unconscious, AND with full padding and a helmet on. You're kinda missing the point. American football players can run into people that hard because they wear so much padding. If they didn't, they'd injure themselves. The padding isn't just to protect you if you're the victim - it's also to protect you if you're the attacker (I don't know the real NFL terminology, but you get my point :p) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593151316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted September 15, 2010 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2010 (I don't know the real NFL terminology, but you get my point :p) Offense vs Defense. Although, the offensive players do defend the ball from the defense players who try and attack the ball carrier. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_football_positions Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/937218-what-do-you-think-of-the-nfl-across-the-pond/page/2/#findComment-593151742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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