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Posted on 6/17/14 at 6:55 pm to Alabama Slim
Does the ref's whistle have magical healing powers?? Because it seems to be the only thing that makes the pain go away.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 6:56 pm to HollierThanThou
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Because it seems to be the only thing that makes the pain go away.
Yeah, Jozy totally felt fine after the ref blew his whistle yesterday.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 6:58 pm to HollierThanThou
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I find flopping/diving a big turnoff as I'm sure many other casual fans do.
We all hate it. The problem is a lot of casual fans or new fans don't know when someone is diving or actually in pain. For instance, let somebody rake your leg with their studs and see what you do. That isn't flopping.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 6:58 pm to bbap
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It doesn't hurt like they act
Do these?
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And every 50/50 ball someone is grabbing their face
Silver needs to get on it.
This post was edited on 6/17/14 at 7:01 pm
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:00 pm to Broski
A non contact injury that ended with a player being carted off the field doesn't really seem to belong in a flopping convo now does it?
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:01 pm to HollierThanThou
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HollierThanThou
You claim to not be trolling, but once it was pointed out that there is a punishment for diving, you have continued arguing.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:02 pm to HollierThanThou
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A non contact injury that ended with a player being carted off the field doesn't really seem to belong in a flopping convo now does it?
Ok, how about Clint? Total flop, right?
You are acting as if every time some one goes down, it's a flop. And that simply isn't the case. Sure, some soccer players are more dramatic with their flopping (particularly in south and central america), but if you honestly think it is more rampant in soccer than it is in football and basketball, well, you would be sorely mistaken.
Flopping sucks, I hate it. But anybody that uses it as a reason to hate on soccer, is just looking for a reason to hate on soccer.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:03 pm to Bho
It's rarely legitimate. I played soccer my entire life. I've never rolled on the ground ever. I once ran with a chipped shin. Almost shite my pants but I didn't roll around. I think it's a culture thing. In America men don't want to look like they are in pain.
The only caveat is all these basketball players trying to recreate the damn Willis Reed moment and over embellishing injuries so they can look like heroes(I'm looking at you Paul pierce)
The only caveat is all these basketball players trying to recreate the damn Willis Reed moment and over embellishing injuries so they can look like heroes(I'm looking at you Paul pierce)
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:04 pm to Broski
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You are acting as if every time some one goes down, it's a flop. And that simply isn't the case. Sure, some soccer players are more dramatic with their flopping (particularly in south and central america), but if you honestly think it is more rampant in soccer than it is in football and basketball, well, you would be sorely mistaken.
It just looks bad. You rarely get into a full sprint in basketball. In soccer that's usually when 'flops' happen. You bet your arse if you're in a dead sprint and get tripped up, you're going to flop around like a fish out of water trying to catch yourself.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:05 pm to Bho
I'm not arguing against there being legitimate injuries in soccer. I'm just curious if FIFA has of is looking into deterrents for diving.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:05 pm to TN Bhoy
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You claim to not be trolling,
There are a few trolls running around this board. Do the actual soccer fans have some sort of panic room where we all could go?
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:06 pm to HollierThanThou
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I'm just curious if FIFA has of is looking into deterrents for diving.
We answered yes, but you're still arguing.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:06 pm to HollierThanThou
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I'm just curious if FIFA has of is looking into deterrents for diving.
I don't understand why you keep asking this when it's been pointed out (multiple times in this thread) that there is a punishment for diving.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:07 pm to HollierThanThou
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I'm just curious if FIFA has of is looking into deterrents for diving.
They have/are, but it's a huge judgement call in a fast paced sport, and considering the amount of backlash refs get in soccer, they are gun shy to make the call.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:07 pm to HollierThanThou
People like basketball, the players are far bigger bitches, and this doesn't get covered nearly as much as when it happens in footy.
Americans (namely the 'I only like football, frick everything else' kind of Americans) have just been trained to find something to hate about the sport.
(Not directing this at you, just in general)
Americans (namely the 'I only like football, frick everything else' kind of Americans) have just been trained to find something to hate about the sport.
(Not directing this at you, just in general)
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:11 pm to AirRaidTT
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namely the 'I only like football, frick everything else' kind of Americans
I have never understood why a lot of Americans act like you can't like multiple sports. I love football, golf, baseball, basketball, and soccer. It doesn't have to be one way or the other.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:16 pm to AirRaidTT
And I can't stand basketball players that are known flippers ie Wade, Paul, etc.
But I do see the difficulty of trying to make these types of calls during a live match.
But I do see the difficulty of trying to make these types of calls during a live match.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:23 pm to HollierThanThou
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And I can't stand basketball players that are known flippers ie Wade, Paul, etc.
But I do see the difficulty of trying to make these types of calls during a live match.
So what do you do with basketball? Does it deter you from watching games? Has it made you question the integrity of the league? Or have you just learned to live with it?
Same deal.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:33 pm to Srbtiger06
Yes to all three. I try to avoid known flippers, foul calls/free throws most certainly affect the outcome of games, and I skip out when it's ridiculous.
I've never seen a yellow card handed out for diving during a match. Are there post match reviews for them as well?
I've never seen a yellow card handed out for diving during a match. Are there post match reviews for them as well?
This post was edited on 6/17/14 at 7:35 pm
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