Soccer... I just don't get it

Defendant · #1 06-22-06, 12:29 PM

The PK was a questionable call. Heres the deal though: ANYWHERE else on the field, its a clear foul on Onyewu for pushing off/blocking out. The thing is, usually you dont call that in the 18 yard box because youre majorly impacting the outcome of the game. As far as the ref goes, Dr. Markus Merk is widely recognized as the best ref in the world. He has refed countless Champions League, World Cup, and UEFA cup games, 2 world cup finals, and many many huge games in the German Bundesliga and League Cup.
As for stoppage time, thats well warranted because the clock never stops in soccer. If someone is down...clock keeps running. If the ball is out of bounds...clock keeps running. Stoppage time is added to ensure that the proper amount of playtime is granted.
As far as calling soccer players sissies and primadonnas...have you ever played this game? You dont have padding. Shinguards, thats it. Taking a bunch of studs across the back of your leg fucking hurts. Trying to kick a ball, having all your weight on one leg, then that leg being taken out...great way to blow a knee. 95% of the the time when a player is down, its for a damn good reason. Also, unlike american football, you dont get a 40 second break for every 10 seconds of play. You run nonstop. If late in the game you take a hit and you get the chance to catch your breath for a second...by all means, go ahead.
Ill be happy to provide the experience of getting kicked in the ankle while running full speed to anyone insisting soccer players are sissies, just let me know.

Talking Poker · #2 06-22-06, 12:38 PM

I'm with you guys.... I don't get it either. The refs have WAY too much control. And I definitely don't get how they don't have the technology to stop a clock, but would rather just add a handful - some arbitrary and unknown amount - of time to the end of the game. That way, the players will be surprised when the game ends - it could be any second!!! Ohhhh, how exciting is that???

I'm so glad the Simpson clip is on YouTube, because I agree that it perfectly expresses my views towards the game.

Talking Poker · #3 06-22-06, 12:40 PM

I think running a marathon is pretty demanding too. Sure, there is no defense, but that's 26 miles of running with no breaks.

But that doesn't mean it's entertaining to watch. PLAYING soccer is great, but how in the world is it the most popular sport in the world to WATCH???

Boooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iinnnnnnnnnnnng.

Reel Deal · #4 06-22-06, 12:48 PM

I couldn't believe the stat they flashed up about Donovan having not scored in our last 17 national team games!! That's supposedly one of our star players??!?! Why should I care about these players if they only score a goal once every few years??

I respect the guys that play this sport b/c you obviously have to be in good shape, but as far as watching this goes?? Shit, I'd rather watch bowling, at least that can't be completely compromised by some wack official.

PShabi · #5 06-22-06, 12:51 PM

Nike and the media hyped up these players for the Cup. The fact is, the US has no truly "world class" players.

Boobie Lover · #6 06-22-06, 12:56 PM

For all that can be said about soccer being boring, it is made up for the fact that there is never any commercial breaks. With my short attention span, I can't stand watching any major US sport that has forced TV timeouts.

lightfungus · #7 06-22-06, 01:26 PM

I actually got pissed off like the rest of you at this game today. But before this, I had started to understand why the world loves soccer. But todays game...oh man, I seriously wanted to slap all those players with my cock, and say "One more drama moment, and this might as well be in your mouth." I mean for fucks sake, your adrenaline is pumping on top of the fact that you just got brushed by someone, and you still feel the need to fall down and moan.

Please do. And then we can see how much faster I stand up than a world class athlete. They aren't necessarily pussies, more like PUSSIES.

PShabi · #8 06-22-06, 12:48 PM

Dude, the stretcher comes onto the field 15 times a game for kicks to the ankles. Then the player is running down field, full sprint 3 minutes later, 99% of the time.

Save it.

And by stoppage, I meant the fact that play was stopping every 5 minutes to let some dope roll around on the field, get on the stretcher, and then come back 3 minutes later, sprinting full speed down the field.

jillaj · #9 06-22-06, 12:49 PM

Pushing off? With what? His hands never touched him and they were both going after the ball. The guy took "some" contact and flopped to the ground as soccer players do. Thats the thing that turns me off is all the acting. If anyone takes any bit of contact they hit the ground and scream and grimace as if they just took a bullet in the back. I have played soccer and know it hurts to get kicked, elbowed and everything else that happens to player while playing. But seriously be a man, I have seen men get their legs broken and not roll around and scream and cry like some of these people do.

PShabi · #10 06-22-06, 12:50 PM

This is the biggest line of fucking bullshit I've read on here in a very long time. Possibly ever. Seriously.

Tony Cheval · #11 06-22-06, 06:49 PM

Yeah, it sure ain't as bad in most games as it's been in this WC, but 95% is definately too high.

eejit101 · #12 06-22-06, 10:00 PM

Show Me The Money

PShabi · #13 06-22-06, 11:36 PM

Show me the fucking money, bitch.

I call you out on not paying out a bounty you owed me. You tried to deny playing in the tourney at all. Figured out that wouldn't work. So then, you type right in the chat box, "I just sent it."

Guess what? You didn't send shit. Are you seriously that much of a DIPSHIT or do you have ANOTHER EXCUSE? There's an honor system here that should be followed if you're going to run your mouth. $2, $200, or $2,000.

And yeah, I just neg repped you. Don't even think about bouncing some back either. You don't want it with me, eejit.

eejit101 · #14 06-22-06, 11:46 PM

Soo chill the fuck out, ill send it again now to "Pshabi" ons tars. im literally gonna restart, and i just watched a film, and it fucking this up, load stars, and send it.

Talking Poker · #15 06-23-06, 12:31 AM

You need to learn to pay your debts.

You ut a bounty on me 2 tourneys ago. pshabi took me out in the third hand. You were definitely playing in that tourney, AS YOU COLLECTED THE LAST LONGER THAN YOU AND I HAD. You also gave me lots and lots of shit when I got knocked out - how you could forget this is beyond me. I sent the $ I owed you right away. Maybe I should have cut out the $2 you owed shabi, since you SUCK ASS when it comes to paying people what you owe them.

Anyway, moving on the the next tourney. Shabi DID remind you, you went through all the excuses, and finally agreed. I SAW you say that you "sent" (past tense) the money right then, just ask shabi stated. Yet..... the money never got there. Go figure.

I know it's only $2 and it's not even owed to me, but it's annoying as hell when people take bets they can't and won't cover.

Tell me... and try to be honest for a once - had the U.S. won the World Cup, would you have paid anyone a dime??? It's ok to say no if you wouldn't have. Just admit it, and don't ever ask for the money "owed" to you.

PShabi · #16 06-23-06, 12:50 AM

Mess with the bull, get the horns.

Kurn · #17 06-22-06, 05:24 PM

I appreciate what you're saying, but in US sports, no matter how much it actually hurts, the athletes tend to try to underplay how bad the pain is, rather than writhing on the ground like Jack Bauer just shot them through the kneecap. Maybe its a cultural thing.

That being said, I only watch the sport during world cup years and I actually enjoy it. I do think the officiating has been bad, especially the way France got jobbed on Sunday. But our Super Bowl had some pretty pathetic calls, too, so who are we to talk.