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| Re: ... said by zipjay  :jesus people its just a football game Actually its the second biggest sporting event behind the world cup and it generates much interest. But thanks for your comment.
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| Re: ... said by hobgoblin :said by zipjay :jesus people its just a football game Actually its the second biggest sporting event behind the world cup and it generates much interest. But thanks for your comment. Hob 2nd biggest? I doubt it. The tv networks here pretend that most of the country watches it, but nope. | |
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| Intersting it appears to be beaten by the Olympics as well
Top ten most popular sporting events in recent times.
1. 2002 FIFA World Cup Final (1.3 billion viewers)
2. Euro 2004 Soccer Final (153 million viewers)
3. 2004 Olympic Games: opening ceremony (127 million viewers)
4. 2004 Olympic Games: closing ceremony (96 million viewers)
5. 2004 Super Bowl (95 million viewers)
6. 2004 Olympic Games: men's 100m metres (87 million viewers)
7. 2003 Champions League (67 million viewers)
8. 2004 Olympic Games: men's 200m freestyle swimming (66 million viewers)
9. 2004 Formula One: Monaco Grand Prix (59 million viewers)
10. 2004 Basketball: NBA finals (25 million viewers)
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| Re: ... What else is there to do on Super Bowl Sunday?
»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mo···episodes
BTW, who gives a damn about soccer? It's soo slow and low scoring. Gah. I used to play a sweeper and I still hate watching the game. It's akin to golf. Slow and boring.
Call me when the world decides to field a real FOOTBALL team.
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| Re: ... "BTW, who gives a damn about soccer? It's soo slow and low scoring."
Typical American Attitude....Not enough scoring. Slow? Yeah Right.
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| Re: ... said by hobgoblin :"BTW, who gives a damn about soccer? It's soo slow and low scoring." Typical American Attitude....Not enough scoring. Slow? Yeah Right. Hob WTF?
I PLAYED soccer. Let me type that again ..
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Soccer
Soccer sucks and is a SLOW game to watch. It ranks right above Golf.
Oh wait, let me guess. You're going to tell me how I hate the Scots because Golf is boring to watch?
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| Re: ... We are going so off topic here but I will address both your points in this post.
I Love Football and I understand that games are more fun in the crappy weather. I live on a mountain in North PA and I can ensure you that NO ONE especially a 48 yr old is playing Football outside right now.
As for Real Football (Soccer) its an argument I have heard a milion times. Its too slow and not much scoring. I have watched thousands of soccer games in my life, some have been crap...others the most exciting things ever. I have watched many NFL games that had high scores but were terrible. I love a great defensive match up.
And Yes I am an alien...I have a green card
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| said by Matt :said by hobgoblin :"BTW, who gives a damn about soccer? It's soo slow and low scoring." Typical American Attitude....Not enough scoring. Slow? Yeah Right. Hob WTF? I PLAYED soccer. Let me type that again .. I Played Soccer Soccer sucks and is a SLOW game to watch. It ranks right above Golf. Oh wait, let me guess. You're going to tell me how I hate the Scots because Golf is boring to watch? No, I'm telling you that you are obviously clueless about soccer, just like every American, including the national (loser) team.
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| said by hobgoblin :"BTW, who gives a damn about soccer? It's soo slow and low scoring." Typical American Attitude....Not enough scoring. Slow? Yeah Right. Hob Excellent post! 
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join:2001-03-25 | What about baseball and hockey? Slow scoring games too. But then sports are boring to watch (playing is more fun). [grin] | |
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1 edit | Re: ... said by bigjimc :Where does the last episode of MASH fall in that list...LOL 4th. However I don't believe it is a sporting event.
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| said by hobgoblin :Intersting it appears to be beaten by the Olympics as well Top ten most popular sporting events in recent times. 1. 2002 FIFA World Cup Final (1.3 billion viewers) 2. Euro 2004 Soccer Final (153 million viewers) 3. 2004 Olympic Games: opening ceremony (127 million viewers) 4. 2004 Olympic Games: closing ceremony (96 million viewers) 5. 2004 Super Bowl (95 million viewers) 6. 2004 Olympic Games: men's 100m metres (87 million viewers) 7. 2003 Champions League (67 million viewers) 8. 2004 Olympic Games: men's 200m freestyle swimming (66 million viewers) 9. 2004 Formula One: Monaco Grand Prix (59 million viewers) 10. 2004 Basketball: NBA finals (25 million viewers) Hob So that "2nd biggest" was complete bullshit - just as I thought.
Apparently it's way behind even a European soccer final... interesting.
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| Re: ... said by ropeguru :said by zipjay :jesus people its just a football game Agreed... People need to be out playing football.. Not inside sitting on their asses watching it... Yeah I love playing football outside in sub zero temperatures in a foot of snow at 6pm on a Sunday night in the dark.
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| Re: ... said by hobgoblin :said by ropeguru :said by zipjay :jesus people its just a football game Agreed... People need to be out playing football.. Not inside sitting on their asses watching it... Yeah I love playing football outside in sub zero temperatures in a foot of snow at 6pm on a Sunday night in the dark. Hob That just makes it more fun.. Just like paying in the pouring down rain in a foot of mud.  
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| said by hobgoblin :said by ropeguru :said by zipjay :jesus people its just a football game Agreed... People need to be out playing football.. Not inside sitting on their asses watching it... Yeah I love playing football outside in sub zero temperatures in a foot of snow at 6pm on a Sunday night in the dark. Hob What you state is actually fun and challenging.
Try getting off your ass sometime and doing something active.
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| Re: ... "What you state is actually fun and challenging.
Try getting off your ass sometime and doing something active"
Well have fun doing it then. However at my age I have no intention of going outside and rolling around in the snow.
And of course as you have no idea who I am and what I do for exercise then I suggest you keep your personal remarks to yourself.
Thank You
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| Re: ... said by hobgoblin :"What you state is actually fun and challenging. Try getting off your ass sometime and doing something active" Well have fun doing it then. However at my age I have no intention of going outside and rolling around in the snow. And of course as you have no idea who I am and what I do for exercise then I suggest you keep your personal remarks to yourself. Thank You I guess that did come across as personal, so I apologize.
What I don't apologize for is the fact football is KNOWN to be even better if it's snowing and muddy.
Are you an alien?
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| Re: ... "I guess that did come across as personal, so I apologize.
What I don't apologize for is the fact football is KNOWN to be even better if it's snowing and muddy."
Accepted.
Here is our current weather alert. Have Fun with your game.
THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY.
THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON IS FILTERING INTO THE STATE AND
WILL CONTINUE WELL INTO THE NEW WORK WEEK. THE COMBINATION OF LOW
TEMPERATURES WITHIN A FEW DEGREES OF ZERO...AND A GUSTY WIND OUT
OF THE WEST WILL CAUSE WIND CHILL READINGS TO AVERAGE 15 TO 20
DEGREES BELOW ZERO.
THESE COLD WIND CHILL READINGS WILL LAST THROUGH TUESDAY. DURING
THE HOURS AROUND SUNRISE ON BOTH MONDAY AND TUESDAY MORNINGS...THE
WIND CHILLS MAY EVEN APPROACH 25 DEGREES BELOW ZERO. IF THIS
LOOKS MORE CERTAIN...A WIND CHILL WARNING MAY BE ISSUED.
A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT VERY COLD AIR AND STRONG WINDS
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE LOW WIND CHILLS. THIS WILL RESULT IN
FROST BITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.
IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...MAKE SURE TO DRESS IN LAYERS AND
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Working Hard, Or Hardly Working?
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| said by zipjay :jesus people its just a football game Exactly. Why are people even on the phone anyways? Shouldn't they be watching?
I'm willing to bet 99% of conversations consist of "WOW, z0mg I'm at the Superbowl!! LOOK FOR ME, I'm the ity bity dot with hair halfway up across from the second McDonalds sign!!! Yeah, I know... isn't that cool?" Or other worthless banter.
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| Re: ... said by Nerdtalker :said by zipjay :jesus people its just a football game Exactly. Why are people even on the phone anyways? Shouldn't they be watching? I'm willing to bet 99% of conversations consist of "WOW, z0mg I'm at the Superbowl!! LOOK FOR ME, I'm the ity bity dot with hair halfway up across from the second McDonalds sign!!! Yeah, I know... isn't that cool?" Or other worthless banter. or...hey mom, thanks for watching the kids...how are they doing? Or..did you think that they actually get up from their seats and use the phone..you know, kinda like you do every day at work?
Oh yeah, I'll take you up on that wager....
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| said by Nerdtalker :said by zipjay :jesus people its just a football game Exactly. Why are people even on the phone anyways? Shouldn't they be watching? I'm willing to bet 99% of conversations consist of "WOW, z0mg I'm at the Superbowl!! LOOK FOR ME, I'm the ity bity dot with hair halfway up across from the second McDonalds sign!!! Yeah, I know... isn't that cool?" Or other worthless banter. That's 99% of cell conversations any way. It doesn't really matter on the venue.
Damn: I long for the days when cell phones were expensive enough that you needed something approaching a real reason for having one. Now, you get to hear somebody's cute little ringtones and the lovely "where you at" types of conversations. :P
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| Isn't it technically against the rules to broadcast or reproduce images or video from professional sporting events? Sure we all do it, but the cell phone companies seem proud they have given us the option to.
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| Re: ... most likely that will apply for reproduction of another station's transmissions. As for broadcasting I seriously doubt someone will bring a laptop only to have it jacked. Of course you will stand out with a sore thumb as well.
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From the quoted article:
"Cingular Wireless Beefs Up Network for Super Bowl XLI"
"The company's network team has set up two cell sites on wheels, or "COWs", in the stadium parking lot."
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| Re: if that is just the superbowl what about nascar events? said by inurenegade :nascar events hold double or even triple and sometimes more than that compared to the superbowl and nascar isnt once a year how do cell phone companies handle those events? They bring in more COW's to accommodate.
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| said by inurenegade :nascar events hold double or even triple and sometimes more than that compared to the superbowl and nascar isnt once a year how do cell phone companies handle those events? The fact that races aren't a once a year event generally means a lot less cell activity at them. Most venues have two races per year, so it's not a rare event that people want "kodak moments" of, while the superbowl tends to be a once in a life time event for a person and a lot of them want to share that event with everyone they know at that moment. | |
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"No," he says, "The seat is empty."
"This is incredible!" said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the Super Bowl and not use it?"
The first man says, "Well, actually, the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my wife, but she passed away. This is the first Super Bowl we haven't been to together since we got married in 1987."
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