Nice article re learning how to enjoy soccer...

Dadof3 · 04-13-2006, 08:38 AM

bordelais7 · 04-13-2006, 02:52 PM

Also, the bit about most leagues using overtime or penalty kicks to decide tie games was a bit...off.

Interesting read, though. The main point is correct, in my opinion. The main reason people don't like soccer is that they haven't experienced it and they don't understand it. They're scared they may end up liking it.

Aero · 04-13-2006, 02:58 PM

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The main point is correct, in my opinion. The main reason people don't like soccer is that they haven't experienced it and they don't understand it. They're scared they may end up liking it.

The same applies to curling.

bordelais7 · 04-13-2006, 03:05 PM

Yeah, but curling sucks.

Aero · 04-13-2006, 03:12 PM

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Yeah, but curling sucks.

You're just scared of liking it.

bordelais7 · 04-13-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Aero

You're just scared of liking it.

Yes. Yes, I am.

Merrill · 04-13-2006, 03:29 PM

His comment about not stopping the clock for substitutions, so mess with your lineup at your own risk is a little off as well. He compares it to hockey, where they try to catch teams in substitutions so they can gain a man advantage. In soccer they may not stop the clock, but they do stop the run of play.

JasonMa · 04-13-2006, 05:14 PM

Curling has a strange hypnotic effect on people I've decided. It's amazing how many people admit to watching it but not understanding it.