The Sports Thread... - Page 2

Wump · 07-26-2007, 12:33 PM

I actually lost interest when they started to crack down on the thugs.

Although that was about the same time the Bruins started to suck hard on a regular schedule. When it comes to hockey I guess I'll have to admit I'm a fair weather fan. I love it when my team is dominant but I'd rather watch CNN when they suck.

When it comes to baseball and Football though I'm a true fan. I've had season tickets for the Pats since the Rod Rust era. And can always watch a Red Sox game ...unless they Yankees are pounding them for some odd reason then I must change the channel.

I think Jeter and A-knob start to french kiss in the dugout between innings when they get a 5+ run lead over the red sox.

Morara · 07-26-2007, 12:34 PM

I really miss Matthew Barnaby at a Pens/Flyers game. That was the best entertainment you could get.

Laodaron · 07-26-2007, 12:37 PM

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/agree...Let's talk Curling

Lets talk baseball, golf, basketball, tennis, etc. Talent is important to me. There are players in the sports I hate that are natural born athletes. They are incredible to watch. I like those guys, and I'll watch their games. I just won't watch some retards slamming into each other, and the stronger of the 2 gets rewarded. Its like a variation of Sumo, without any skill again.

Rizam · 07-26-2007, 12:38 PM

I've lost interest in baseball due to the lackluster management and ownership of my hometown team, the :ahem: Pirates... but I do enjoy going to games much more than watching them on TV. My favorite way to spend time watching baseball is going to the local Minor League games for the Altoona Curve or Washington Wildthings here in Western PA. Other than that I don't really follow baseball.

Rizam · 07-26-2007, 12:42 PM

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Lets talk baseball, golf, basketball, tennis, etc. Talent is important to me. There are players in the sports I hate that are natural born athletes. They are incredible to watch. I like those guys, and I'll watch their games. I just won't watch some retards slamming into each other, and the stronger of the 2 gets rewarded. Its like a variation of Sumo, without any skill again.

I can talk golf or tennis for the most part, I have watched Golf for the past few years, but Tennis only recently and I'm a big Roger Federer fan...love the guy and I hope he keeps doing well. Nadal on the other hand, while an excellent player just creeps me the fuck out with his grunting and sex noises while he's playing.

As far as golf goes, I enjoy watching golf tournaments on the weekend because it is quiet, calm and takes some serious skill. A perfect example of why Golf is tough is this passed weekend at The Open and what happened to Sergio Garcia after he had a pretty good lead going into the Final Round on Sunday...

Wump · 07-26-2007, 12:45 PM

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I revere hockey the same as I do soccer. No goalie, and no contact. At all. That's a sport. That takes talent. And the score is above 1-0.

I would also throw in that American Football is easily the worst and lamest sport that there is. I don't understand that you can make millions by just lifting weights. Other sports require natural skill, football only requires that you are strong.

I couldn't disagree more. You may exsist for a short time in Pro Football just because you are big or have a strong arm or can run fast but if you fail to develope and grasp the mental aspects of the game you will not last long at all.

A perfect example of this would be Brian Bosworth.

Rizam · 07-26-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wump

I couldn't disagree more. You may exsist for a short time in Pro Football just because you are big or have a strong arm or can run fast but if you fail to develope and grasp the mental aspects of the game you will not last long at all.

A perfect example of this would be Brian Bosworth.

Or last years Steelers who were just absent somewhere...

Tion · 07-26-2007, 12:48 PM

Screw the rangers, I'm very bitter about losing Drury.

Rizam · 07-26-2007, 12:48 PM

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Screw the rangers, I'm very bitter about losing Drury.

What about Briere and Biron...to the Flyers

Jonny · 07-26-2007, 12:49 PM

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Ok Rizam...so we agree that Jagr has skills and passion but is too whiney....but still the question is....can he lead NY back to another Stanley Cup or will they go another fifty years before winning again?

And even IF they manage to top the Eastern Conference how will they stack up to the teams from the Western Conference? ....speculations on my part go to Coloradao...or maybe to California...or Phoenix..

Fuck that, no way Rangers take the cup this year. This is yet another in year in which the Rags attempt to buy themselves a cup and will fail once again. To many big names with no chemistry. You shall see...

Islanders will continue to open eyes once again. Theyll predict us to fall into the 29/30 spot as usual, but we will prevail and shine into a 7/8 spot.

The Devils this season will be a bigger story by not making the playoffs. I know Marty can carry this team, but with all they lost, I dont see them having the offense to bring in the W's.

Philly, another team thats gone out and bought themselves alot. Will the chemstry work? No one knows for sure, but I expect them to actually compete this season.

Buffalo.. This will be the first time in a few years they fail to take the East. They have alot on the farm, but not sure if those guys are ready to take the helm.

Boston, I expect a repeat of last season.

Pitts will have another good season finishing in a 5 or 6 spot if they can keep their goaltending on par. Not to sure about that tho.. Fleury isnt as great as everyone seems to think..

will write more when I get time later..