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I love all these new soccer fans and record ratings but...
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:23 am
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:23 am
Am I the only one who seems to want to guard the sport from these Johnny come latelys?
I'm referring to the guys who are talking about rule changes: stopping the clock, I heard one guy say that red cards should have that player sent off but still allow 11 men, timeouts (which they tried in an u23 cup), etc.
The first WC I watched was 1986 with my dad. We've watched every single one since and have been to 2 of them (USA 94 and SA '10). All of a sudden people want to turn soccer into the NFL. That's not what it is.
I'm referring to the guys who are talking about rule changes: stopping the clock, I heard one guy say that red cards should have that player sent off but still allow 11 men, timeouts (which they tried in an u23 cup), etc.
The first WC I watched was 1986 with my dad. We've watched every single one since and have been to 2 of them (USA 94 and SA '10). All of a sudden people want to turn soccer into the NFL. That's not what it is.
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Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:25 am to RedRifle
Can't see you way up there on your high horse.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:25 am to RedRifle
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Am I the only one who seems to want to guard the sport from these Johnny come latelys?
yes...anyways they will disappear when the world cup ends
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:25 am to RedRifle
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All of a sudden people want to turn soccer into the NFL. That's not what it is.
Eh. It comes from a lack of understanding. My dad always says stupid stuff like that when we watch together (he's not a soccer fan), but it's clear that he just doesn't know what the hell he's talking about.
If they become real fans of the sport, they won't want to change it (much).
But to answer your question, no you are not the only one. Hipsters everywhere are a bit turned off by all of this mainstreaming.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:26 am to RedRifle
We were all JCLs at some point.
I agree with the changes though. I like soccer because it isn't like the other sports. Let's keep it that way.
I agree with the changes though. I like soccer because it isn't like the other sports. Let's keep it that way.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:29 am to RedRifle
Don't be that guy. They'll fade away and return when the Copa Centenario and Euro 2016 return. Then they'll be off again. However, it's the young ones who will remember this as their first World Cup who will be rockin' in the free world with us along the way.
I still remember watching '90 in Hawai'i with my pops. He was so excited that we finally made it back. He kept telling me that I might not see that again for a while
I still remember watching '90 in Hawai'i with my pops. He was so excited that we finally made it back. He kept telling me that I might not see that again for a while
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:32 am to Boomtown
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However, it's the young ones who will remember this as their first World Cup who will be rockin' in the free world with us along the way.
That's how I became a fan. 86 hooked me. 90 was magical. 94 made me cry because I thought we would win it all on home soil (Lalas is still eating off his 94 run). Unfortunately, my 4 year old likes watching "Lebron fly" as he puts it.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:35 am to RedRifle
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Am I the only one who seems to want to guard the sport from these Johnny come latelys?
i hope so
and kindly go frick yourself
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:37 am to RedRifle
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Am I the only one who seems to want to guard the sport from these Johnny come latelys?
I don't mind new fans.
The only thing I hate is that half the people on the board are trolls, that make me suspicious of new fans. Unless it's a legit good new fan question I immediately think they are a troll.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:39 am to RedRifle
Soccer snobs.....hahahaha
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:39 am to RedRifle
Piss off.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:40 am to RedRifle
Your attitude is a really bad one to have. This board has sorta sucked because of the defensiveness of the posters in general. It does get annoying reading really stupid threads but the quality of discussion has been severely watered down this WC. Hopefully it perks back up after the WC.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:40 am to RedRifle
Everyone has to start somewhere. Once they truly fall for the game they will forget about rule changes and appreciate the sport.
But it has to start somewhere.
But it has to start somewhere.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:40 am to FunkasaurusReb
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I don't mind new fans.
The only thing I hate is that half the people on the board are trolls, that make me suspicious of new fans. Unless it's a legit good new fan question I immediately think they are a troll.
This. Half of the people who post those rule changes are just trolling because it drives people nuts here.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:42 am to RedRifle
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All of a sudden people want to turn soccer into the NFL
no I don't think that's what people want.
You have people new to a sport who don't understand some of the rules so they make suggestions on the things they don't get yet.
I think the real problem is that you're just kind of a big floppy wet douche.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:43 am to SouthOfSouth
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Everyone has to start somewhere.
Soccer snobs don't understand this
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:44 am to RedRifle
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I'm referring to the guys who are talking about rule changes:
I agree, some ideas are stupid and not worthy of discussion.
Once upon a time, Professional football had a JCL who suggested they make the football more aerodynamic. The forward pass become more prevelant and the game has become the most popular sport in our nation.
Not all changes are bad, and it would be a disservice to paint with such a broad brush.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:48 am to RedRifle
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Am I the only one who seems to want to guard the sport from these Johnny come latelys?
No you're not the only one, and honestly it's one of the biggest barriers you soccer lifers face with exposure to your sport. You want the sport to grow yet anybody who wants to be a casual fan gets looked down upon like they are uncultured or an outsider.
Why would I want to become a fan of a sport when the people look down on me for not living and breathing it?
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:51 am to RedRifle
You show those johnny come latelys
quote:sweet e-cred bro
The first WC I watched was 1986 with my dad. We've watched every single one since and have been to 2 of them (USA 94 and SA '10).
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:54 am to Tiger1242
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You want the sport to grow yet anybody who wants to be a casual fan gets looked down upon like they are uncultured or an outsider.
Very fair. However when you're at a bar and the person next to you says this sport is "dumb because they don't stop the clock" or have "unlimited subs and force teams to play with 10 men when a guy fouls out" is a bit annoying. Just enjoy it for what it is. I'm not a soccer snob, I don't walk around Round Rock in a Messi jersey like these suburban dads.
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