OT: I have to admit, I'm really enjoying game 7 of the World Series

[midnightpulp]

Americans deulding themselves into thinking baseball is more fun

Basketball is the most fun sport to play. Batting cages come close, but that's not a full game obviously.

When I see those Mexicans playing soccer, I just see a bunch of jogging around and chasing the ball like toddlers. No one even really gets to control possession for any significant amount of time. Kick ball, lose ball, chase ball, repeat. So fun.

[Chris]

A smart dude once said, “Soccer is like a war where two countries are fighting each other, yet neither of them has enough ammunition to actually do any damage.” I think that’s the perfect description for it.

Can you imagine re-watching a soccer game on ESPN Classic? “Ohhh—I remember that kick! That was awesome! No one scores for another 45 minutes, but dude–the way that guy kicked the ball 17 feet past the net—he almost had that one!”

I get it—the sport is so fantastic that we’ve played for 120 minutes and we aren’t sure anyone is ever going to score again–so, we need to find some way to end this game before everyone on the field passes out and the fans go rogue and overtake the stadium.

So, let’s take some penalty kicks!

Man, what an atrocious idea.

It’s like deciding the NBA Finals with a free throw shooting contest, or ending an extra inning game in the World Series with a home run derby. It’s like a Mario Party mini-game.

Povertyball

[midnightpulp]

It does in a different way. Like how France neutralized "mighty mighty" Ronaldo who was suppose to kill them in the world cup.

In boxing, how the opponent neutralizes your jab by standing slightly outside or coming over the top.

Every sports has their secret tactics that the normal eyes are not trained for.

You're still not getting it.

Pitcher neutralize hitters with tactics. Football is filled with tactics.

I'm talking about goals within the game that are like scoring (but you don't get any points for). Like first downs (keeps the drive alive). Interceptions. Basehits. Strikeouts. Saves. Corner kicks.

[midnightpulp]

Idk man, I've talked to people who really love MMA (not being one myself), and they all describe it as infinitely complex. Joe Rogan described it as "high level problem solving with dire physical consequences."

I agree that grappling is boring if you don't know what you're watching (like anything). Knowledge influences perception. In psychology we call this "top-down processing."

I'm talking about the entertainment value. No idea which combat sport is "deeper." I would bet a large sum it's boxing. You can't just jump into boxing as a 31 year old with little prior experience and become a world champion, like Brock Lesnar. I know Brock was a collegiate wrestler, but he was out of the game for like 10 years.

[BD24]

Idk man, I've talked to people who really love MMA (not being one myself), and they all describe it as infinitely complex. Joe Rogan described it as "high level problem solving with dire physical consequences."

I agree that grappling is boring if you don't know what you're watching (like anything). Knowledge influences perception. In psychology we call this "top-down processing."

This.

Honestly anyone who calls mma "simple" doesn't know what they are watching.MMA is incredibly complex.

[webshad]

You're still not getting it.

Pitcher neutralize hitters with tactics. Football is filled with tactics.

I'm talking about goals within the game that are like scoring (but you don't get any points for). Like first downs (keeps the drive alive). Interceptions. Basehits. Strikeouts. Saves. Corner kicks.

I told you, yes, but in a different way. Shots on goal, pass completion, tackles, saves, free kick efficiency etc.

Every sports has stats.

We are comparing two different sports. It's a different strategy, different stats.

Like I said, I know baseball, and I know soccer, I have watched both and played both. Soccer is far superior. I can seriously play baseball and not have to take a shower and start doing my calculus homework, I can never do that after a soccer game. It's more active, much more active relative to baseball.

[apalisoc_9]

Baseball is the most fun sport - American

[midnightpulp]

I told you, yes, but in a different way. Shots on goal, pass completion, tackles, saves, free kick efficiency etc.

Every sports as stats.

We are comparing two different sports. It's a different strategy, different stats.

Like I said, I know baseball, and I know soccer, I have watched both and played both. Soccer is far superior. I can seriously play baseball and not have to take a shower and start doing my calculus homework, I can never do that after a soccer game. It's more active, much more active relative to baseball.

Those aren't typically "exciting" events. A first down is exciting. A strikeout is exciting. A basehit is exciting. A corner or save is exciting. I can easily give baseball and basketball more goals within the game by citing strike percentage or dribbles. Slide tackles (unless in the box), passes and free kicks from distance are mundane events.

Running a marathon is more active than playing basketball, doesn't make it the superior activity.

[Clipper Nation]

Baseball is the most fun sport - American

It's not the MOST fun sport. It's still MORE fun than floptrot, though.

[midnightpulp]

Baseball is the most fun sport - American

Basketball is more fun.

Fun factor: Basketball>Baseball>Golf>Football>Hockey>Tennis>Vo lleyball>Bowling>Darts>Bocce Ball>Marbles>Horseshoes>Checkers>Shuffleboard>Lawn Darts>Cheese Rolling>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Pokemon GO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Jogging Around With Mexicans At The Park.

They all take more athleticism to play than the last choice, as well

[Arcadian]

Sorry, but there's nothing complex about two men (or trannies) dry-humping each other and calling it a "sport." I don't care how the guy who used to host Fear Factor spins it.

Ever studied BJJ? It's widely regarded as the most effective form of self-defense known to man. It might be boring as to watch for the uninitiated, but if you need to survive a physical confrontation, BJJ is the best way to do it.

[midnightpulp]

It's not the MOST fun sport. It's still MORE fun than floptrot, though.

I love when baseball humbles ADD gots. They're standing there at 3rd, not paying attention and probably daydreaming about playing Pokemon Go, and then the ball just in' drills them right in the face.

This is actually how soccer moms became a thing. Kids like that went crying to their mothers and begged to put them in soccer

[lefty]

Baseball is the most fun sport - American

Watchingpaintdryball

[midnightpulp]

Watchingpaintdryball

Canadian ratings.

You were watching. Don't have to lie to kick it, left.

[Arcadian]

I'm talking about the entertainment value. No idea which combat sport is "deeper." I would bet a large sum it's boxing. You can't just jump into boxing as a 31 year old with little prior experience and become a world champion, like Brock Lesnar. I know Brock was a collegiate wrestler, but he was out of the game for like 10 years.

I guess my position is that entertainment value is highly subjective because it depends on your prior knowledge.

[spursistan]

Basketball is more fun.

Fun factor: Basketball>Baseball>Golf>Football>Hockey>Tennis>Volleyball>Bowling>Darts>Bocce Ball>Marbles>Horseshoes>Checkers>Shuffleboard>Lawn Darts>Cheese Rolling>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Pokemon GO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Jogging Around With Mexicans At The Park.

They all take more athleticism to play than the last choice, as well

lol,no..



Power, athleticism, unpredictability of action, suspense etc.. (every match-up between contenders is basically a 3-2 affair with one break of serve being the difference in the end.) everything is on display...It is such an underrated sport, even in Europe..

[webshad]

Those aren't typically "exciting" events. A first down is exciting. A strikeout is exciting. A basehit is exciting. A corner or save is exciting.

That's according to you. Not according to the other side.

Like I said, two different sports.

I play center field, I get so excited when there's a strikeout, right suuuure.

I told you, I literally had a sandwich while playing baseball after school when I was in highschool. LOL. Then joined the soccer team also, much more demanding of you. It is not comparable.

[midnightpulp]

I guess my position is that entertainment value is highly subjective because it depends on your prior knowledge.

Of course. Baseball has that same prior knowledge dynamic. If you know pitching, it's exciting. If you don't, it's one guy just throwing hard.

Even if I learned the nuances of MMA, I'll always see its round structure as inferior to boxing.

[midnightpulp]

That's according to you. Not according to the other side.

Like I said, two different sports.

I play center field, I get so excited when there's a strikeout, right suuuure.

I told you, I literally had a sandwich while playing baseball after school when I was in highschool. LOL. Then joined the soccer team also, much more demanding of you. It is not comparable.

For your baseball training, did you do something like this:



Did you build up arm strength with 20 minute weighted ball throwing drills?

Did you develop an Olympic lifting program, which is proven to be one of the best baseball workouts?

Did you follow up your games with 2 or 3 hours of batting and fielding practice?

If not, you probably weren't a good player. You'll say you were, since this is the Internet and people lie, but you went to soccer for a reason.

[vma16]

Came here expecting people laughing at Bron Bron because the Indians lost every single game he attended... lol another team that blows a 3-1 lead

Instead people fighting which sport is better like fanboys... Some like soccer, some like baseball, some like both, there's room for everything! (unless it's gold,,F**k golf)

[webshad]

For your baseball training, did you do something like this:



Did you build up arm strength with 20 minute weighted ball throwing drills?

Did you develop an Olympic lifting program, which is proven to be one of the best baseball workouts?

Did you follow up your games with 2 or 3 hours of batting and fielding practice?

If not, you probably weren't a good player. You'll say you were, since this is the Internet and people lie, but you went to soccer for a reason.

Nope, I didn't.

I was picked for the high school baseball team for 1 year, then changed to indoor/outdoor soccer team. Soccer was much tougher. Baseball was slow and full of gossip because most of us were waiting our turn to bat, haha.

[midnightpulp]

Nope, I didn't.

I was picked for the high school baseball team for 1 year, then changed to indoor/outdoor soccer team. Soccer was much tougher. Baseball was slow and full of gossip because most of us were waiting our turn to bat, haha.

Not the first kid to switch to soccer from baseball after being humbled.

[Robz4000]

That's according to you. Not according to the other side.

Like I said, two different sports.

I play center field, I get so excited when there's a strikeout, right suuuure.

I told you, I literally had a sandwich while playing baseball after school when I was in highschool. LOL. Then joined the soccer team also, much more demanding of you. It is not comparable.

Nope, I didn't.

I was picked for the high school baseball team for 1 year, then changed to indoor/outdoor soccer team. Soccer was much tougher. Baseball was slow and full of gossip because most of us were waiting our turn to bat, haha.

Your comments make me think you're talking out of your ass about playing baseball. You either weren't very good and sat on the bench all the time or you're bull ting to make soccer look better.

[lefty]

Canadian ratings.

You were watching. Don't have to lie to kick it, left.

Americanslivingintheustbhwtfkeyboardglitch

[webshad]

Your comments make me think you're talking out of your ass about playing baseball. You either weren't very good and sat on the bench all the time or you're bull ting to make soccer look better.

We all sat on our ass majority of the time, that's what baseball is.

Sit and gossip until it's your turn to bat.

I wasn't the best at baseball or soccer, which has nothing to do with the argument at hand.

I played baseball entire game without breaking a sweat, that' impossible in soccer.