dihCould you imagine 648 regular season games determining who makes the playoffs?
OK. I’m trying to give this a chance, in preparation for team USA’s match tomorrow.
I watched the Brazil-Switzerland match in its entirety. From what I can tell, both teams are good. On a scale from 1-10, how good was that match for a seasoned soccer fan?
OK. I’m trying to give this a chance, in preparation for team USA’s match tomorrow.
I watched the Brazil-Switzerland match in its entirety. From what I can tell, both teams are good. On a scale from 1-10, how good was that match for a seasoned soccer fan?
As a casual fan that neither hates or loves the sport, I found it very entertaining. It was a close game, the good guys won, and unlike most sports on tv wasn't constantly interrupted by ad breaks.Thanks for the feedback. And now the follow up: how would you rate todays US-Iran match?
Thanks for the feedback. And now the follow up: how would you rate todays US-Iran match?
11/10Thanks for the feedback. And now the follow up: how would you rate todays US-Iran match?
Thanks for the feedback. And now the follow up: how would you rate todays US-Iran match?
ever watch the NBA?I am amazed at the healing miracles that happen in soccer games. Players fall in severe pain in their shins and ankles. After about 60 seconds they hop up and are at full speed again. Similar to punters in American football falling to get a roughing the punter penalty, but they just fake the fall and don't go writhing in pain acting mode.
I am amazed at the healing miracles that happen in soccer games. Players fall in severe pain in their shins and ankles. After about 60 seconds they hop up and are at full speed again. Similar to punters in American football falling to get a roughing the punter penalty, but they just fake the fall and don't go writhing in pain acting mode.
Not to mention that soccer cleats are very thin on top compared to other sports. I played through a lot of broken toes in HS.I am amazed at the healing miracles that happen in soccer games. Players fall in severe pain in their shins and ankles. After about 60 seconds they hop up and are at full speed again. Similar to punters in American football falling to get a roughing the punter penalty, but they just fake the fall and don't go writhing in pain acting mode.
Two things:
1. Totally agree that diving and play acting needs to be punished.
2. Have you ever stubbed your toe or banged your knee? It can really hurt for a short amount of time and you shake it off.
I‘m not denying it happens and too often but getting your foot stomped on or your shin kicked can hurt like heal.
I don't deny there are true pains and injuries.I am amazed at the healing miracles that happen in soccer games. Players fall in severe pain in their shins and ankles. After about 60 seconds they hop up and are at full speed again. Similar to punters in American football falling to get a roughing the punter penalty, but they just fake the fall and don't go writhing in pain acting mode.
Two things:
1. Totally agree that diving and play acting needs to be punished.
2. Have you ever stubbed your toe or banged your knee? It can really hurt for a short amount of time and you shake it off.
I‘m not denying it happens and too often but getting your foot stomped on or your shin kicked can hurt like heal.
I was going to say the same thing. Getting clipped by a stud on the top of the foot or toe is really painful immediately but you can generally walk it off. There is definitely embellishment and the replays can really show when that happens. However, it doesn't take much on the foot/toe stomp or the knee knockers to be really painful for a short time.2. Have you ever stubbed your toe or banged your knee? It can really hurt for a short amount of time and you shake it off.
I would've picked up a red in pretty much every single game I've played since the age of about 14 if this was a rule.Yellow for any player delaying a restart (kicking ball away after a foul, impeding the restart pass, etc)
Why? Everyone knows you gotta give them space. Why does someone have to ask for it? It's dumb.Someone's gotta make em ask for 10 yards.
Every damn time.I would've picked up a red in pretty much every single game I've played since the age of about 14 if this was a rule.Yellow for any player delaying a restart (kicking ball away after a foul, impeding the restart pass, etc)
Someone's gotta make em ask for 10 yards.
Boxing would be fun. Infinite rounds. Fight till a KO or TKO. 98% death rate.neither should happen. play until someone wins.
In HS I used to just throw in anything regardless of who kicked the ball out until the ref warned not to. It was honestly surprising how often the ref would just let play go on despite the other team’s objections.I would've picked up a red in pretty much every single game I've played since the age of about 14 if this was a rule.Yellow for any player delaying a restart (kicking ball away after a foul, impeding the restart pass, etc)
Someone's gotta make em ask for 10 yards.
I mean he's free to take the kick without asking for 10 if he wants. If you were to change it around and the defender had to be 10 yards before the ball was played, the defending player could take his sweet time meandering to 10 yards away rather than standing right in front of the ball....it's still a delay tactic.Why? Everyone knows you gotta give them space. Why does someone have to ask for it? It's dumb.
This is a really great thought. Never in my life have I thought of it this way. Thanks for something new.The average score of a US football game is 20-17. Convert that to soccer. That's 2TDs to 2 TDs since FGs are nothing more than a team not being able to score. The US public is fooled by TDs being worth 7 points. It's 1 score.
Now I would like to see soccer get to 2 or 3 goals for the winner. 0-0 is no fun.
Thanks to the spray, those days appear to be gone. It used to be very common for a player to just stand in front of the ball, but now that almost never happens since the players have been trained to stand behind the spray. And I think once the spray comes out, you have to wait for a whistle to start the free kick any way so it is fair to everyone.If you win a free kick 30, 35 yards out from my net, and I'm gonna be the 1-man wall, you better believe I'm standing 1 foot away from the ball until you ask the ref for space. I'm not letting you get a quick free kick into a dangerous area before my defense and GK can setup.
I mean he's free to take the kick without asking for 10 if he wants. If you were to change it around and the defender had to be 10 yards before the ball was played, the defending player could take his sweet time meandering to 10 yards away rather than standing right in front of the ball....it's still a delay tactic.Why? Everyone knows you gotta give them space. Why does someone have to ask for it? It's dumb.
If you win a free kick 30, 35 yards out from my net, and I'm gonna be the 1-man wall, you better believe I'm standing 1 foot away from the ball until you ask the ref for space. I'm not letting you get a quick free kick into a dangerous area before my defense and GK can setup.
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Ok then...let's wrap this up and put a bow on it.NFL tiesOMG WHATS WORSE BALL CANCER OR NFL TIES