That's why it shocks me how popular it is here. There is so much down time during a game.
- hscesq

i don't think NFL is popular because of the action (like hockey in Canada) or the charm (baseball in the US). it's pure hype. it's the weekly buildup, the smorgasbord of action on Sundays, fantasy football, excuse to drink/eat all day, etc.

i don't think NFL is popular because of the action (like hockey in Canada) or the charm (baseball in the US). it's pure hype. it's the weekly buildup, the smorgasbord of action on Sundays, fantasy football, excuse to drink/eat all day, etc.
- DoubleDown

#1 reason is betting.

#1 reason is betting.
- BingoLady

yes, forgot to mention that. it's in line with fantasy.

yes, forgot to mention that. it's in line with fantasy.
- DoubleDown

yes basically fantasy has taken it to new heights but just betting and props were even big in the 70's with Jimmy the Greek.

keep me posted on that
- Fountain-San

i can just hear your accent
- Fountain-San

Do you like it ?

Another solid performance by the Jays last night!
- Pecafan Fan

another walk off home run winner for the red sox last night

i don't think NFL is popular because of the action (like hockey in Canada) or the charm (baseball in the US). it's pure hype. it's the weekly buildup, the smorgasbord of action on Sundays, fantasy football, excuse to drink/eat all day, etc.
- DoubleDown

The fact that it's basically only played once a week (yes Bingo I know about Mondays and Thursdays) with most of the teams playing makes for great TV also.

The networks do a great job of hyping up the day and the action.

Yes well cheese and ice cream seemed like a better fit for you.
- Scabeh

So yeah, I liked the play yesterday.

The fact that it's basically only played once a week (yes Bingo I know about Mondays and Thursdays) with most of the teams playing makes for great TV also.

The networks do a great job of hyping up the day and the action.
- Stormeysuperego

thanks tips

Thank god last day of construction vacation

The fact that it's basically only played once a week (yes Bingo I know about Mondays and Thursdays) with most of the teams playing makes for great TV also.

The networks do a great job of hyping up the day and the action.
- Stormeysuperego

And that's why it's hard for those who do not really follow the hype and just want to watch a game here and there to get into the games.

Do you like it ?
- BashCH

very much.

fodder for you all to make fun of me: buying tickets to see the Pet Shop Boys in concert.

very much.
- Fountain-San

I make very good breakfast sandwiches, you know ?

I make very good breakfast sandwiches, you know ?
- BashCH

i'm starting to have serious feelings for you

fodder for you all to make fun of me: buying tickets to see the Pet Shop Boys in concert.
- Fountain-San

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The news of the possible great white sighting represented the second time in two days that sharks stole headlines in Maine, as an unconfirmed shark report off Wells Beach attracted police attention Wednesday and Thursday.


Stay out of the water Geoff.

i don't think NFL is popular because of the action (like hockey in Canada) or the charm (baseball in the US). it's pure hype. it's the weekly buildup, the smorgasbord of action on Sundays, fantasy football, excuse to drink/eat all day, etc.
- DoubleDown

A well executed play is sweet...and sometimes it's just the anticipation of that one play that'll get someone to sit through a whole game...hoping to see those few plays.

That's also why no one watches the browns or cards...'cos there's no chance in hell they'll ever execute a sweet play...

Personally, I think the charm of football is the strategy...it is the most strategic of all the sports...

And that's why it's hard for those who do not really follow the hype and just want to watch a game here and there to get into the games.
- _nay_

So what you're saying is, the sport, in itself, combined with all the advertising isn't really all that good in the first place?

And that's why it's hard for those who do not really follow the hype and just want to watch a game here and there to get into the games.
- _nay_

You can't just watch "here and there" and expect to enjoy it...I find. NFL Redzone appeals to that slice of the population, but then you're missing the point...and also, with TV, you miss a lot of the action that goes on in the trenches...which is totally underrated...and fun to watch too!

So what you're saying is, the sport, in itself, combined with all the advertising isn't really all that good in the first place?
- Pecafan Fan

Exactly.

I make very good breakfast sandwiches, you know ?
- BashCH

How much do you charge for those?

So what you're saying is, the sport, in itself, combined with all the advertising isn't really all that good in the first place?
- Pecafan Fan

...says the guy who watches soccer...

You can't just watch "here and there" and expect to enjoy it...I find. NFL Redzone appeals to that slice of the population, but then you're missing the point...and also, with TV, you miss a lot of the action that goes on in the trenches...which is totally underrated...and fun to watch too!
- number_23

I'm with you on this buddy !







*enterre la hache de guerre

EDIT : *just noticed I did it too quickly