CobraRover 0 #1 May 3, 2010 Well, the worlds greatest competition for me and most other people in the world - the World Cup. Im curious how you guys in the states rate it, considering that Football is not the number 1 sport over there like it is in most other countries. In England and Spain where I've been living now for 5 years (and the rest of Europe and around 90% of the rest of the countries in the world) it's a MASSIVE thing and the hype surrounding it all is huge. We get ridiculously passionate about it all. The build up to it has been going on for around a year now, and I know myself that I can't wait. I'm really looking forward to our first group game, England vs USA, but are you guys really all that bothered? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 May 3, 2010 QuoteIm curious how you guys in the states rate it . . . The vast majority of US Citizens could not care less. It's not even on their radar.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #3 May 3, 2010 When is it again? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #4 May 3, 2010 Isn't that just a kids sport? (soccer)(gettin the feel for America yet? I seriously have nevr met anyone that watches soccer) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #5 May 3, 2010 Quote When is it again? where is it again ? Sport ?? What sport ?? Oh yeah, LAtex Soccer Moms are OK scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #6 May 3, 2010 I imagin many countries feel the same way about our World series, and The Bowl games! Not an insult, just a regional thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #7 May 3, 2010 QuoteI imagin many countries feel the same way about our World series, and The Bowl games! Not an insult, just a regional thing! Difference is they think we're somehow deficient if we pay no attention to their sport.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CobraRover 0 #8 May 3, 2010 Quote I imagin many countries feel the same way about our World series, and The Bowl games! Not an insult, just a regional thing! Ive never quite understood why you call it the world series when there are only teams from one country participating Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #9 May 3, 2010 Quote Ive never quite understood why you call it the world series when there are only teams from one country participating Same reasons they call it the Mr. or Miss Universe competition. Same reason YOU just called soccer "The worlds greatest competition . . ." It's all about superlatives and the hype.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CobraRover 0 #10 May 3, 2010 Quote Quote Ive never quite understood why you call it the world series when there are only teams from one country participating Quote Same reasons they call it the Mr. or Miss Universe competition. Not quite sure if im right about this one, but doesnt that competition involve people of all different nationalities? If so, then they have no reason not to refer to it as "universe", because as it stands, im not aware of anything living off planet earth to take that given title away from the winner. Quote Same reason YOU just called soccer "The worlds greatest competition . . ." To stay on subject, forget the "greatest" part - the word "worlds" is in there because it involves a lot of countries from all around the world. Sorry to be an arse, but you still havent explained to me why you call something a world series when there is only 1 country directly involved in it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #11 May 3, 2010 At the time the World Series was started America was really the only country that played baseball. It's mostly about the hype, though. See here for history: http://roadsidephotos.sabr.org/baseball/name.htm I really like soccer (association football) and am eager to watch the World Cup this summer but I am definitely in a minority here. It is harder to be a big fan of international sports because the coverage isnt' as good and the times are often inconvenient (games this summer will start very early in the AM)"What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sangi 0 #12 May 3, 2010 Quote Isn't that just a kids sport? (soccer)(gettin the feel for America yet? I seriously have nevr met anyone that watches soccer) lol you dare to call your sport "football", it's more like handball.."Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #13 May 3, 2010 Quote Quote I imagin many countries feel the same way about our World series, and The Bowl games! Not an insult, just a regional thing! Ive never quite understood why you call it the world series when there are only teams from one country participating Toronto Blue Jays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CobraRover 0 #14 May 3, 2010 QuoteAt the time the World Series was started America was really the only country that played baseball. It's mostly about the hype, though. See here for history: http://roadsidephotos.sabr.org/baseball/name.htm I really like soccer (association football) and am eager to watch the World Cup this summer but I am definitely in a minority here. It is harder to be a big fan of international sports because the coverage isnt' as good and the times are often inconvenient (games this summer will start very early in the AM) A bigger is better type of thing? :D Nice to see you're gonna be watching it. Although a lot of people in the USA don't see it as a big sport, you've produced some superb players over the years. One of my personal favorites, probably one of the best Goal Keepers my team (Blackburn Rovers) has ever had - Brad Freidel. Legend - was a sad day for me when he left us :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #15 May 3, 2010 Quote lol you dare to call your sport "football", it's more like handball.. Ok, as long as you guys don't call soccer a sport. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CobraRover 0 #16 May 3, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I imagin many countries feel the same way about our World series, and The Bowl games! Not an insult, just a regional thing! Ive never quite understood why you call it the world series when there are only teams from one country participating Toronto Blue Jays Ok, how about the "two countries series" :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #17 May 3, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote I imagin many countries feel the same way about our World series, and The Bowl games! Not an insult, just a regional thing! Ive never quite understood why you call it the world series when there are only teams from one country participating Toronto Blue Jays Ok, how about the "two countries series" :P Should just call it the Major League Baseball Series. What does Japan call their championship pro baseball series?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #18 May 3, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote I imagin many countries feel the same way about our World series, and The Bowl games! Not an insult, just a regional thing! Ive never quite understood why you call it the world series when there are only teams from one country participating Toronto Blue Jays Ok, how about the "two countries series" :P Oh come on now! There are also plenty of Japanese playing on our baseball teams .. See, totally an international event! (also, a lot of my friends will be watching the World Cup... Soccer seems to be a favorite sport among many of my friends) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #19 May 3, 2010 Bla bla bla... You yanks sush if you aint got nothing to say Its a long shot, but I have to go for Les Bleus... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #20 May 3, 2010 QuoteWhat does Japan call their championship pro baseball series? Nippon Series (their pro league is Nippon Professional Baseball, with the central and pacific leagues within) Their National team won the World Baseball Classic last year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #21 May 3, 2010 Quote Ive never quite understood why you call it the world series when there are only teams from one country participating Toronto Blue JaysOk, how about the "two countries series" :P 27% of major league players are imported from from Latin America which covers a lot of countries. The most American thing about baseball is the capitalism, with the players and teams going where the money is. America likes baseball and has enough money to provide most of $6,600,000,000 in revenues for Major League Baseball over 2009 in spite of the recession. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #22 May 3, 2010 Quote Quote What does Japan call their championship pro baseball series? Nippon Series (their pro league is Nippon Professional Baseball, with the central and pacific leagues within) Their National team won the World Baseball Classic last year. Here's an alternate name for the World Series: North American Fall Classic. Thank God Japan's native spelling isn't NIPPLE. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #23 May 3, 2010 I'm sure the games will be on quite often at my house.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #24 May 3, 2010 Quote I'm sure the games will be on quite often at my house. Of course, you are the ultimate soccer/skydiver mom. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
