Anybody watching?

[bduff54]

Hey guys, just wondering if any of you hockey guys are watching the world cup at all. It has been a great tourney thus far, Argentina look incredible.

Who are you guys cheering for?

[BuffaloMassacre]

Soccer? How does a hockey fan put up with soccer?

75 to a hundred guys running amok on a field 1/2 a mile long and games that end 0-0.

Woohoo!

I think bowling might have more action.

[TRIPLE P]

What?!?! Soccer and hockey are very similar...

They both require patience, they both require an appreciation for physical effort, and an appreciation for scoring chances.....thats what makes goals so rewarding.....

and the emotion and excitment generated by the biggest sporting event in the world....yeah that sucks :puh:

[TRIPLE P]

And i'm obviously cheering for the USA

[bduff54]

cool, no need to get worked up here guys. For the guys that are interested i would just like to have a little chat here about it with my hockey buddies.

WXP, what happened to the states, they got hammered in that game. so far argentina looks really strong, they just won 6-0. I am cheering for the african teams and i would like to see England do well because i am a massive liverpool fan.

[beTough54]

What the ****, seriously. Get this shit off of the SABRES CENTER ICE FORUM. It doesn't even have a place on the Red Line. Go to menplayingwithballs.com if you want to talk about it.

[matthew94]

I have a hard time getting into it.

There is no motivation for me to watch the whole game when I can easily watch the highlights on sportcenter

I think the skill and endurance of the players is awesome...but it's just not exciting to watch for americans

[BuffaloMassacre]

Yeah!

To the ....uh, Red Line with you!





(whats the Red Line?)

[Bosco]

Watching ??? Are you kidding me !

Soccer is without a doubt the most over-rated, boring sport there is. People used to tell me that to be a soccer player you must be a real athlete because there is NO timeouts... Well the sure stand around alot and don't run up and down the field all the time. Then there is the "fake" wrestling like injuries...what a joke. What a bunch of wussies !

Besides any sport that on a lower levels allows boys and girls to play together on the same team at the same time against others cannot be a real sport!

I have deceided to spent my time watching something more exciting...the paint drying on my livingroom wall.

[BuffaloMassacre]

I personally like the cute little colored cards the refs hold up!

Thats neato!

"Bad, bad, player, I flash you with this pretty yellow card! Take that!!"

[TRIPLE P]

WXP, what happened to the states, they got hammered in that game. so far argentina looks really strong, they just won 6-0. I am cheering for the african teams and i would like to see England do well because i am a massive liverpool fan.


They couldn't finish.... they hit a post, and they didn't really have chances..... the game didn't seem that one sided...but the Czechs converted when they got the chance......

I don't have high hopes for tomorrow.....Italy is probably gonna mop the floor with us.....there is a chance that Team USA comes out fired up because they got pounded the last game...but i don't know if thats gonna matter.

[stuuuuuuuuuuu]

the endurance and skill is good but its always one team kicking the ball up the field for like ten minutes only to get it kicked back the other way. If it were like Shaolin soccer, that'd be coool

[Smapdi]

80% of the players I see go down are just faking injuries. It is absolutely disgraceful and pathetic. I like watching the game of soccer but these prima donnas make me ill. I wish someone would go out there and kick their ass for real because they deserve it.

[BuffaloMassacre]

I bet Darcy Tucker, Derek Roy, and Cindy Crosby played soccer...

[bduff54]

ok cool, no need to post on it if you are not watching or don't enjoy the game.

What about england? Think they have a shot?

[beTough54]

Yeah, that would apply if you named it "GAY CHAT CENTRAL FOR WORLD CUP TALK WITH MY BUDDIES THAT DON'T EXIST" so I could avoid it. As it is it could theoretically apply to something that isn't a complete waste of my time.

[Ralonzo]

Soccer is wonderful in the third world where a village can pool their annual income to buy a ball and send all their kids out to a field to get them out of the way so mum and dad can pop out a few more malnourished urchins.

Hey, I got a great idea. The thing that sets humanity above the beasts of the earth is our intellect, opposable thumbs, and ability to use tools. Let's invent a sport that uses none of these and call it 'soccer'.

Yo bduff, I was just up in Toronto and everybody has the flag of some pissant nation with a GDP less than the block I live on hanging off their piece of crap Aries K. Is anyone there actually from Canada?

[bduff54]

Soccer is wonderful in the third world where a village can pool their annual income to buy a ball and send all their kids out to a field to get them out of the way so mum and dad can pop out a few more malnourished urchins.

Hey, I got a great idea. The thing that sets humanity above the beasts of the earth is our intellect, opposable thumbs, and ability to use tools. Let's invent a sport that uses none of these and call it 'soccer'.

Yo bduff, I was just up in Toronto and everybody has the flag of some pissant nation with a GDP less than the block I live on hanging off their piece of crap Aries K. Is anyone there actually from Canada?

wow that is a pretty ignorant statement, its ok, i guess you don't like the sport or the culture involved. I am not a big fan of american culture, i would take a trip to italy or portugal over the states any day of the week.

[bduff54]

just ignore it if you are not interested, its not that hard. It is a huge deal here in toronto, maybe most of you don't care at all and thats fine. i was just trying to find out. There are billions around the world who do give a crap.

[TRIPLE P]

As it is it could theoretically apply to something that isn't a complete waste of my time.


The laws of logic prevent you from bitching about wasting your time when you take time for posts like that....

You could avoid it......you could never read BDuffs threads again.....and you've already posted once, and now again after already knowing the contents...... you are bringing this on yourself......

Go outside, read a book, braid the hair of your Taylor Pyatt action figure ;)

you are hereby banned from this thread.

[bduff54]

wow, all i want to do is a have nice chat about the biggest sporting event in the world right now and it had to turn into this.

[shasta]

i miss lala.

[г]

Don't go there, unless you want him to come over and poop in your parking lot ;)

[emangor]

hockey and soccer are my two favorite sports.

unfortunately I haven't been able to watch alot of the games because I've been at work. I did see England play though. They look extremely soft, I think they are over-rated due to the extremely high media attention they receive in English speaking countries.

As far as diving in Soccer, I hate it too... it is ridiculous. I do like the new rules in hockey but it does make me nervous that there will be alot more diving like there is in soccer.

[Ralonzo]

There are billions around the world who do give a crap.

There are billions around the world who believe in Islam too. Mostly from places that give a crap about soccer. I wonder why that is?

[buffalofan19]

Hey, I got a great idea. The thing that sets humanity above the beasts of the earth is our intellect, opposable thumbs, and ability to use tools. Let's invent a sport that uses none of these and call it 'soccer'.


That might be the best argument against soccer I have ever heard. Nice job.

[Papaduke]

I am following it, can't say I am watching because I am working and I was traveling during the opening weekend. Tomorrow is my first chance to catch a couple games, I am rooting for the US but if they lose to a team I am ok with Italy.

[bduff54]

There are billions around the world who believe in Islam too. Mostly from places that give a crap about soccer. I wonder why that is?

whats wrong with islam? where are you going with this man.

[Papaduke]

Unfortunately if the US loses tomorrow ESPN & ABC will try and give OLN and NBC the rights to the rest of the games.

[BanditsRock11]

There are billions around the world who believe in Islam too. Mostly from places that give a crap about soccer. I wonder why that is?


Really? How many people in Mexico, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Sweeden, Argentina, and Brazil, just to name a few, are actually Islam?

The only really middeleastern team is Iran. They suck.


Your point is stupid.

[Iggy72]

Hey guys, just wondering if any of you hockey guys are watching the world cup at all. It has been a great tourney thus far, Argentina look incredible.

Who are you guys cheering for?

I'm cheering for Spain, since I think they're due, but the Czechs really intrigue me, especially with that 6'7" striker of theirs.

What about you, duff?

Pax.
Iggy72

[SabreNasty2630]

I understand this the Sabres part of the Range and I havent been posting in these neck of the woods for too long now, but why does it seem no matter what BDuff posts some of you people just wont give the guy a break and just constantly want to cause problems? Lay off of him a little bit geez, I mean maybe I missed something before I started posting in the Sabres forum, but I just dont understand it

Now to stay on topic, I'm not really a huge soccer fan persay, but I have been following and watching as many world cup games as possible. I'm obviously rooting for the US, but after that I'll be rooting for the underdogs.

[The REAL Sabres]

I was watching it. And then I fell asleep (no joke).

I do, however, find it ironic that you post this after you posted the Kevyn Adams thread.

[ckg68]

The only really middeleastern team is Iran. They suck.


You forgot Saudi Arabia. And they suck less than Iran does...at least THEY have 1 point.

[bduff54]

your right jeff, diving is a out of control in soccer, thas why i am so passionate about it in hockey, i don't want hockey to let this problem get as bad as soccer has allowed it.

[Iggy72]

...but the Czechs really intrigue me, especially with that 6'7" striker of theirs.

Of course, the day after I type this, Ghana defeats the Czechs 2-0. Apparently they had to deal with a bunch of injuries, including that 6'7" striker; where have I seen that before? ;)

By the way, this tournament is a huge deal at our school. We had a non-uniform day last week, and all the kids came in with World Cup jerseys. and the games are on the screens in the hallways and the staff room. We have a lot of ethnic diversity here in Vancouver, and it's fun to see.

Pax.
Iggy72

[CupCrazy]

Hey guys, just wondering if any of you hockey guys are watching the world cup at all. It has been a great tourney thus far, Argentina look incredible.

Nope. Just can't get into it...and I've tried...I really have.

Golf is more interesting...and that shit puts me to sleep after just an hour or two.

[bduff54]

Nope. Just can't get into it...and I've tried...I really have.

Golf is more interesting...and that shit puts me to sleep after just an hour or two.

totally cool man, it all depends on how you were brought up and what your passions are. I was brought up in ireland and soccer was pretty popular. My Dad can't watch baseball, he finds it to be the most boring sport in the world.I love it though.

[Denverbillsfan]

I would rather watch a snail cross the street than watch soccer. What a horrible sport.

[buffalofan19]

Here is another reason I hate the World Cup of Soccer. Not only do I hate the sport, but the setup of the tournament has to be the most retarded thing I have seen. I heard this on the radio earlier and found this online:


For the Americans to advance, they must defeat Ghana. In addition, the U.S. team needs one of these scenarios to take place:

1. Italy defeats the Czech Republic.

2. Italy ties the Czech Republic 0-0 or 1-1 AND the United States beats Ghana by at least four goals.

3. Italy ties the Czech Republic 2-2 or with a higher score AND the United States beats Ghana by five or more goals.

4. Italy ties the Czech Republic 2-2 or with a higher score AND the United States beats Ghana by four goals AND the U.S. team scores at least three goals more than the Czechs do in their tie.

5. The Czech Republic beats Italy AND the total combined margin of victory for the Americans and Czechs is six or more.

6. The Czech Republic beats Italy AND the total combined margin of victory for the Americans and Czechs is five AND the U.S. team scores at least three goals more than the Italians do in their loss.

7. The Czech Republic beats Italy AND the total combined margin of victory for the Americans and Czechs is five AND the U.S. team scores exactly two more goals than the Italians do in their loss AND the Americans win a drawing of lots by FIFA.


http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003068604_cupscenarios18.html


I'm sorry, but that is the most retarded setup I have ever seen, especially #7. I realize that it is highly improbable that it will come down to it but "drawing of lots"? Are you kidding me?

[BanditsRock11]

Basically we need to win and have Italy win also. I think we have a better chance of winning than Italy does. It'll be close.

[CupCrazy]

Seeing as how there's something like 599.3 BILLION people on the planet who are "futbol" fans, there must be something to it. But, being the hockey fan that I am, I can only compare it to MY favorite sport...and it just does not measure up.

Significantly larger playing surface + significantly slower player speed = significantly less excitement.

I think most people's attention spans are too short to really follow hockey. It's 60minutes of chaos, with stuff happening constantly and all over the ice. Sports like soccer, baseball, and football are brief moments of excitement followed by long stretches of nothing.

The only thing soccer has going for it is it's easy to see the ball. That makes it much easier for all those drunken fans to focus on the action when something actually does happen. :)

[Iggy72]

Seeing as how there's something like 599.3 BILLION people on the planet who are "futbol" fans, there must be something to it. But, being the hockey fan that I am, I can only compare it to MY favorite sport...and it just does not measure up.

Significantly larger playing surface + significantly slower player speed = significantly less excitement.

I think most people's attention spans are too short to really follow hockey. It's 60minutes of chaos, with stuff happening constantly and all over the ice. Sports like soccer, baseball, and football are brief moments of excitement followed by long stretches of nothing.

The only thing soccer has going for it is it's easy to see the ball. That makes it much easier for all those drunken fans to focus on the action when something actually does happen. :)

I think you meant 5.993 billion futbol fans, unless a lot of women had a lot of babies recently. :)

I like both sports, and I turned more of my attention to the World Cup when the Sabres lost Game 7. The cultural dynamic to the World Cup fascinates me.

Pax.
Iggy72

[DropTheGloves]

Goal Diff. is "retarded"? ORLY?


Yes I'm watching, hopefully Italy wins and the US follows suit. If not, I'd like to see England or Brazil win.

[BanditsRock11]

Yeah the World Cup is set up so stupid. I mean maybe they should somehow make it so when you LOSE a game in regulation or after extra time you get a point. I mean you should get points for losing games, that makes sense right? LOL.



The setup is fine, its work for as long as the World Cup as been around, and its never been a problem. Dont fix it if it isnt broken.

[DropTheGloves]

Yeah the World Cup is set up so stupid. I mean maybe they should somehow make it so when you LOSE a game in regulation or after extra time you get a point. I mean you should get points for losing games, that makes sense right? LOL.



The setup is fine, its work for as long as the World Cup as been around, and its never been a problem. Dont fix it if it isnt broken.

Great Post.

[Iggy72]

While we're on the topic, what do you Team USA supporters think of that ref from Uruguay? I was going back and forth from the TSN/Sportsnet coverage to the ABC coverage, which was about 5 secs. behind.
(If you're wondering, TSN, Sportsnet, CBC, and CTV have joint coverage of the World Cup in Canada, and they borrow from the British telecasts; watching the games with British commentating is nifty; you guys that have access to TSN and Sportsnet should give it a try.)
Anyways, the British commentator was equally as questioning of the ref's performance (while not as infuriated as the ABC commentators, but that's understandable). Three red cards?

By the way, non-soccer/futbal guys, feel free to ignore this post. ;)

Pax.
Iggy72

[LALAFONTAINE]

Hey guys, just wondering if any of you hockey guys are watching the world cup at all. It has been a great tourney thus far, Argentina look incredible.

Who are you guys cheering for?

I am straight, so I wouldn't watch soccer.

Please discuss this crap with your friends instead of posting this irrelevant, off-topic crap elsewhere.

[LALAFONTAINE]

ok cool, no need to post on it if you are not watching or don't enjoy the game.

What about england? Think they have a shot?

THIS IS A GODDAMN SABRES BOARD, not your personal board because you have no friends to converse about some queer sport like soccer. Move this shit.

No need to post this crap here, indeed, you self-righteous ass.

[LALAFONTAINE]

wow that is a pretty ignorant statement, its ok, i guess you don't like the sport or the culture involved. I am not a big fan of american culture, i would take a trip to italy or portugal over the states any day of the week.

So stay the hell out of this piece of American culture, talking about an American team.

Hypocrite.

This thread is completely off topic. Move it. Nobody cares, except you.

[LALAFONTAINE]

just ignore it if you are not interested, its not that hard. It is a huge deal here in toronto, maybe most of you don't care at all and thats fine. i was just trying to find out. There are billions around the world who do give a crap.

So should this Sabres board become a place to talk about Islam as well? Well over a billion people care, and those billion care more about that than they do soccer. And it is a huge deal in Toronto as well.

And on that topic, what does everyone think of Ali ibn Abi Talib? Does the cousin of Muhammad marrying in order to also become Muhammad's son in law raise any eyebrows?

[LALAFONTAINE]

There are billions around the world who believe in Islam too. Mostly from places that give a crap about soccer. I wonder why that is?

Crap you beat me too it.

[LALAFONTAINE]

whats wrong with islam? where are you going with this man.

It is obvious to anyone with an IQ above 30. This topic is completely off topic. It has no place here.

[LALAFONTAINE]

Here is another reason I hate the World Cup of Soccer. Not only do I hate the sport, but the setup of the tournament has to be the most retarded thing I have seen. I heard this on the radio earlier and found this online:



http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003068604_cupscenarios18.html


I'm sorry, but that is the most retarded setup I have ever seen, especially #7. I realize that it is highly improbable that it will come down to it but "drawing of lots"? Are you kidding me?

Soccer ain't a sport. Sports depend on competition. Drawing of lots? That isn't competition.

[bduff54]

no problem lala, i will move it. no need to get so worked up buddy.

[nehemiah]

there are quite a few people in this thread behaving like ****ing *******s.

don't be such a whinging bunch of jerks. sheesh.

[beTough54]

About damn time this was moved, especially considering there was already a World Cup thread where it belonged.

[bduff54]

yep, sorry tubist. Just a bit of fun man, no need to get so worked up about it. It was fine until some guys got offended for some reason.

[nehemiah]

About damn time this was moved, especially considering there was already a World Cup thread where it belonged.What the ****, seriously. Get this shit off of the SABRES CENTER ICE FORUM. It doesn't even have a place on the Red Line. Go to menplayingwithballs.com if you want to talk about it.
you don't have to be such an ******* about it.

[Buffal0B1LLs_fan]

you don't have to be such an ******* about it.

+1

http://www.poke-egg.com/pics/chill_pill.jpg

[The REAL Sabres]

Just a bit of fun man, no need to get so worked up about it. It was fine until some guys got offended for some reason.Well that happened in the second post. So the first post was "fine"?

BTW, how are Ireland and/or Canada doing in the World Cup?

[bduff54]

they are not in it, you don't care anyway.

[beTough54]

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsarticle.aspx?type=worldNews&storyid=2006-06-23T182703Z_01_L23473371_RTRUKOC_0_US-SOCCER-WORLD-PROSTITUTES.xml&src=rss&rpc=22

None of the fans seem interested in the company of women...

[K-Gun]

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsarticle.aspx?type=worldNews&storyid=2006-06-23T182703Z_01_L23473371_RTRUKOC_0_US-SOCCER-WORLD-PROSTITUTES.xml&src=rss&rpc=22

None of the fans seem interested in the company of women...

Who wants to pay hairy german woman for sex when you can bang hot brazilian women for free?