American Football>>Any sport in the world

[Desperado34]

Late night n got in an arguement with some guys about what the greatest sport is. I said no doubt in my mind American football is the most intense euphoric crazy sport in the world. I had the usual bandwagon hockey fabs bitching that hockey is the best (95% of hawks fans r on their phone over half the game), soccer fans lol( bc its Popular) and a rugby fan( bc its tough).

I honestly laughed at everyone. Hockey fans are fad fans, did anyone even give a crap abot the blackhawks 10 yrs ago? One of my friends did n to this day I say he's the only real fan I know. Soccer? They chant n wave flags half the game bc they.are bored n need to stay.occupied.

There is not one sport(maybe ping pong) where something can happen so swiftly to change the dynamic of the game. Football is a game od chess, which is one of the many reasons I love it. Such a great game.

Go bears. Thoughts? Opinions? Disagreements?

 

[ClydeLee]

did anyone even give a crap abot the blackhawks 10 yrs ago??

Yes.

Soccer is also a game of team chesswork. Also both soccer and hockey also can turn around in a single snap play.

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[1COBearsfan]

In the US its football for sure. The rest of the world is futbol, or soccer for the layperson.

I love both but only love watching football. I could play soccer for an entire day but can only stand to watch about 35 minutes unless it's a really intense match.

What are you defining as best? I saw you laughed at soccer because it's popular. Well, it's popular because so many people in the world love it and think it's the best sport in the world.

 

[Zhang Liao]

I enjoy watching all kinds of sports: Football, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Ping Pong, Darts (I do not like Baseball and Hockey though)

The difference is: Football is the only sport where I´m highly emotional (probably way too much) and can easily turn into freak out mode. I´m pretty calm in all other sports unless I placed a bet. (in that case even watching ballet could turn into a nerve killer )

 

[X]

the thread title is hilarious. "AMERICAN football > any sport in the WORLD."

Clearly that's not the case. We play the universal game (soccer), and no one else plays american football.

Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, even rugby are played all over the world. American football may be > any sport in America (in our eyes), but saying it is > any sport in the world is just silly.

 

[airtime143]

I believe it is the greatest sport in the world.
BUT, since there are only 32 teams, and since the game is so brutal that there are only 16 games per year, I can see why it does not translate well around the world.

 

[TheWinman]

This argument(discussion) is always goofy and there is no "right" answer. Hockey, Soccer(futbol) and American football all can make a great case. It's just silly to argue with people that have their own preference.

 

[bearmick]

Thoughts? Opinions? Disagreements?

It's all subjective. Personally I love both football games (American football and what the rest of the world calls football) more than any other sports. I can't put one above the other, they're both awesome to me. I can't stand baseball but I'm not going to tell a baseball fanatic that their sport sucks, because obviously it doesn't since it's giving it's hardcore fans just as much excitement and joy as football and soccer give me.

I'm unsurprised that you see it as something objective though, desperado. If your arguments to your friends were anything close to as inane as your arguments on here, I'd be surprised if they didn't tie you up to a street light and drive away.

 

[ThaGator]

Don't forget basketball...the sport has exploded globally since the 90s, much of which is because of Jordan. (Cue the "That's a pussy sport" false narrative)

 

[Space Invader]

Late night n got in an arguement with some guys about what the greatest sport is. I said no doubt in my mind American football is the most intense euphoric crazy sport in the world.

You've obviously never left the United States.

 

[KittiesKorner]

What is this, your diary?

Mocking other sports makes you sound insecure and immature.

People like what they like. What difference should it make to you?

 

[ijustposthere]

Late night n got in an arguement with some guys about what the greatest sport is. I said no doubt in my mind American football is the most intense euphoric crazy sport in the world. I had the usual bandwagon hockey fabs bitching that hockey is the best (95% of hawks fans r on their phone over half the game), soccer fans lol( bc its Popular) and a rugby fan( bc its tough).

I honestly laughed at everyone. Hockey fans are fad fans, did anyone even give a crap abot the blackhawks 10 yrs ago? One of my friends did n to this day I say he's the only real fan I know. Soccer? They chant n wave flags half the game bc they.are bored n need to stay.occupied.

There is not one sport(maybe ping pong) where something can happen so swiftly to change the dynamic of the game. Football is a game od chess, which is one of the many reasons I love it. Such a great game.

Go bears. Thoughts? Opinions? Disagreements?

I love football. It is my favorite sport. I loathe soccer, at least watching. However, if we're talking world, it's gotta be soccer. Anyone who denies it is proving why other countries think America is a bunch of self-centered elitists.

 

[ijustposthere]

It's all subjective. Personally I love both football games (American football and what the rest of the world calls football) more than any other sports. I can't put one above the other, they're both awesome to me. I can't stand baseball but I'm not going to tell a baseball fanatic that their sport sucks, because obviously it doesn't since it's giving it's hardcore fans just as much excitement and joy as football and soccer give me.

I'm unsurprised that you see it as something objective though, desperado. If your arguments to your friends were anything close to as inane as your arguments on here, I'd be surprised if they didn't tie you up to a street light and drive away.

LMAO, sometimes I feel I'm the only one that loves baseball. I have a more difficult time keeping up with it like I used to, but baseball is my second favorite sport, and used to be my first until I discovered football.

 

[BringBackDitka54]

Rice is the most popular food in the world. That doesn't make it the best food in the world.

 

[dweebs19]

The fact that you made this a thread shows that you are pretty insecure about this. I love football, but I love soccer just as much. I like college bball too. I don't care that much about the NBA, but I get as emotionally invested in Illinois basketball as I do the Chicago Bears. Same with my soccer teams. I don't really like baseball, but won't bash the ones who still like it. I honestly would rather watch and play golf than be involved with baseball. I would like to see the Cubs win a world series though.

 

[ijustposthere]

Rice is the most popular food in the world. That doesn't make it the best food in the world.

Except he contends american football is the most "intense, crazy, euphoric" sport in the world. With all the soccer hooligans and riots that break out at soccer games, I'd have to disagree. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it isn't the truth.

 

[KittiesKorner]

'Cricket is for losers!'

 

[BearDownUnder]

I play rugby and the difference between rugby and american football is football each position is really specific. In rugby you play offense and defense and you also need a lot more aerobic fitness because the game doesnt stop for 40 seconds between each play. American football you need more explosive speed and power rather than aerobic fitness. The debate about which is tougher is a stupid one, American football you can hit players without the ball which is illegal in rugby and so is blocking. Some hits in American football would also be classed as illegal in rugby such as shoulder charges. In rugby you must wrap your arms when you tackle and you cant tackle above the neck. Obviously rugby uses minimal pading and no helmets

p.s I wouldnt mind some rugby players teaching the Bears defense how to tackle, whenever I watch NFL I always comment on how bad tacklers are in the NFL

 

[HeHateMe]

you guys better stop giving desperado shit about this, he may end up being right.

 

[ijustposthere]

I play rugby and the difference between rugby and american football is football each position is really specific. In rugby you play offense and defense and you also need a lot more aerobic fitness because the game doesnt stop for 40 seconds between each play. American football you need more explosive speed and power rather than aerobic fitness. The debate about which is tougher is a stupid one, American football you can hit players without the ball which is illegal in rugby and so is blocking. Some hits in American football would also be classed as illegal in rugby such as shoulder charges. In rugby you must wrap your arms when you tackle and you cant tackle above the neck. Obviously rugby uses minimal pading and no helmets

p.s I wouldnt mind some rugby players teaching the Bears defense how to tackle, whenever I watch NFL I always comment on how bad tacklers are in the NFL

I think it has more to do with the downsize of full contact practices nowadays.