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What is your favorite sport?
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Re: You dont........
LOL Awwwww! No concert??? You're no fun! 😛 I still can't quite picture the name of that sport.... Hmmmmmm.... Had something to do with carpets. Didn't it? Or rugs? Ahhh, that's it! Rugby! I knew it was SOMETHING we could wipe our feet on! 😛
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LOL Awwwww! No concert??? You're no fun! 😛 I still can't quite picture the name of that sport.... Hmmmmmm.... Had something to do with carpets. Didn't it? Or rugs? Ahhh, that's it! Rugby! I knew it was SOMETHING we could wipe our feet on! 😛
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Re: Commonality...
I never knew they televised racquetball. Believe it or not!! Let me know where I can catch a match (without moving to toronto).
It's nice to see a fellow racquetballer on the forum. As I mentioned before, there is nothing like it. I try to play 4X a week, and it's still not enough.
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I never knew they televised racquetball. Believe it or not!! Let me know where I can catch a match (without moving to toronto).
It's nice to see a fellow racquetballer on the forum. As I mentioned before, there is nothing like it. I try to play 4X a week, and it's still not enough.
Re: Re: Commonality...
They used to show them on ESPN at about 2 a.m., but I haven't caught any in a few years now. Guess they have enough other sports to fill their timeslots and can afford to ignore us...*shrug*.
I'm an ex tourney player, A/Open but stick to my age group pretty rigidly now. Tough playing those 20-30 year old(young) for any length of time. I still get there about 3 times a week, twice for singles and doubles on Sunday. We have a good tough group of players here on Long Island, but it's not exactly a growing sport...very few kids taking it up because the clubs here don't want to use up that much square footage on an obscure racquet sport.
Good workout for anyone who wants a tough overall muscle groups activity.....
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They used to show them on ESPN at about 2 a.m., but I haven't caught any in a few years now. Guess they have enough other sports to fill their timeslots and can afford to ignore us...*shrug*.
I'm an ex tourney player, A/Open but stick to my age group pretty rigidly now. Tough playing those 20-30 year old(young) for any length of time. I still get there about 3 times a week, twice for singles and doubles on Sunday. We have a good tough group of players here on Long Island, but it's not exactly a growing sport...very few kids taking it up because the clubs here don't want to use up that much square footage on an obscure racquet sport.
Good workout for anyone who wants a tough overall muscle groups activity.....
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I just can't watch some things on tv. Like baseball. Hockey. Basketball. I prefer most sports live. I do like 2 things enough to sit in front of the tube and enjoy 'em. I like to watch soccer and boxing. Yup. Beat the hellout of each other I say! And do it for my entertainment! 😀 *my faves tend to change with the seasons*
As far as what I like to DO...I prefer being on the water. That never changes!
I love a good day of deepsea fishing. It's rather boring until something bites, but then it's a long haul and a hell of a ride some times.
Standing upright on deck during a heavy squall could be considered a sport some days! 😛
Joby, the fish.
As far as what I like to DO...I prefer being on the water. That never changes!
I love a good day of deepsea fishing. It's rather boring until something bites, but then it's a long haul and a hell of a ride some times.
Standing upright on deck during a heavy squall could be considered a sport some days! 😛
Joby, the fish.
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Baseball, football. I used to be more into it than now...for reasons excellently stated first by Giantfan.
Earlier this season, I watched a Monday night game, the Chicago-Green Bay game from the newly renovated Soldier Field. Something struck me about the crowd in Soldier Field that night. Quite odd, and yet, in a way, wonderfully refreshing and nostalgic. The cameras panned the stands, and the stands were filled with: NOT an overwhelming number of scantily dressed, fat, blubber-butted morons who painted their faces and their chests in team colors. No hordes of obnoxious idiots overly done in extremely overpriced team merchandising, playing for the cameras. And, oddly enough, very, very few women. I did see rows and rows of people, working people, people dressed up to deal with the Chicago cold, watching...the game! And, of course, following the action on the field. It was incredible. It was like I turned on my TV, and I was transported back to 1969, a time when you didn't have former weather/fashion bimbos giving analysis on the sidelines, and the beer commercials didn't insult your intelligence. Man, did I enjoy that game.
It's true. People don't go to watch the games anymore. They only want to get on TV with their merchandising or draw attention to their painted guts dripping and flabbing over their pants.
Here's something else: the announcers are such imbeciles, that I turn off the sound entirely, and play music on my stereo as accompaniment. I dubbed mixes just for the games, high tempo stuff. I can follow the game without sound, I know the vast majority of the ref signals. It's fun, actually! 😀
Earlier this season, I watched a Monday night game, the Chicago-Green Bay game from the newly renovated Soldier Field. Something struck me about the crowd in Soldier Field that night. Quite odd, and yet, in a way, wonderfully refreshing and nostalgic. The cameras panned the stands, and the stands were filled with: NOT an overwhelming number of scantily dressed, fat, blubber-butted morons who painted their faces and their chests in team colors. No hordes of obnoxious idiots overly done in extremely overpriced team merchandising, playing for the cameras. And, oddly enough, very, very few women. I did see rows and rows of people, working people, people dressed up to deal with the Chicago cold, watching...the game! And, of course, following the action on the field. It was incredible. It was like I turned on my TV, and I was transported back to 1969, a time when you didn't have former weather/fashion bimbos giving analysis on the sidelines, and the beer commercials didn't insult your intelligence. Man, did I enjoy that game.
It's true. People don't go to watch the games anymore. They only want to get on TV with their merchandising or draw attention to their painted guts dripping and flabbing over their pants.
Here's something else: the announcers are such imbeciles, that I turn off the sound entirely, and play music on my stereo as accompaniment. I dubbed mixes just for the games, high tempo stuff. I can follow the game without sound, I know the vast majority of the ref signals. It's fun, actually! 😀
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Never really had a favorite, although.....
Ticklish Ping-Pong suddenly sounds like a LOT of fun! 😉
Ticklish Ping-Pong suddenly sounds like a LOT of fun! 😉
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Re: Re: Re: Commonality...
I am an ex tourney player also. Started at the B level and worked my way to A. Played at that level pretty much throughout my twenties. I never made it to open. I played a few open players but can't say I had much success. I never played in an open tournament, just private clubs locally in my area where I used to live.
Right now, I play with a a couple of people during my lunch hour who give me a pretty good workout, but I beat for the most part. Always looking for some fresh blood. I have to tell you, when a fourth player comes, I bow out. I'd rather workout on the stairmaster or lift weights than risk getting hurt because a fourth player is just too much on a court of that square footage.
As far as the workout goes, I couldn't agree with you more. I'd much rather get an overall body workout while doing something I truly love.
qjakal said:
I am an ex tourney player also. Started at the B level and worked my way to A. Played at that level pretty much throughout my twenties. I never made it to open. I played a few open players but can't say I had much success. I never played in an open tournament, just private clubs locally in my area where I used to live.
Right now, I play with a a couple of people during my lunch hour who give me a pretty good workout, but I beat for the most part. Always looking for some fresh blood. I have to tell you, when a fourth player comes, I bow out. I'd rather workout on the stairmaster or lift weights than risk getting hurt because a fourth player is just too much on a court of that square footage.
As far as the workout goes, I couldn't agree with you more. I'd much rather get an overall body workout while doing something I truly love.
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Free agency has killed pro sports simply because like the Eagles the team changes every year.
I agree with that point 1000%, As I stated earlier in this thread, there is absolutely NO identity and personality with the teams anymore. Players go to the highest bidder. No loyalty whatsoever. All it seem like now is the sponsers get their 30 seconds to insult the intelligence of the viewing audience.
The problem in all of the pro leagues now a days is that the owners can stop spending on players.
Look at hockey, $10 million to one a maybe first line player and hockey doesnt have the revenue other sports have.
The owners just can't help themselves, they almost need caps.
Anyway. [/B][/QUOTE]
This one I have to disagree with you on. It's true, up till a couple of years ago, the owners were spending money like crazy to BUY pennants. I don't see the owners being as frivalous. Prime example is when Barry Bonds became a free agent, nobody bid on him. He ended up resigning with the Giants for less money than he would have commanded on the open market a few years ago. Mind you, this was the offseason following the year he hit 73 home runs. I know this guy is a jerk and a real media darling*heavy sarcasm* and he is about as much of a team player as the Pope is Jewish. However, you can't take away his ability. Probably one of the best players to put on a baseball uniform and as sure to get into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot as death and taxes. A few years ago, he would probably have signed for more the A Rod's $25M per, because owners know this guy can carry a team by himself. He's that good. NOBODY, I repeat, NOBODY bid for his services because owners didn't want to pay. Over the past couple of years I see the market declining a bit.
The cap plays a big part in this, but what triggers teams is the revenues. Can they put fannies in the seats??? Tix have gotten so fucking expensive that alot of people either can't afford to take thier family, or they just plain sick of having to pay so much.
I agree with that point 1000%, As I stated earlier in this thread, there is absolutely NO identity and personality with the teams anymore. Players go to the highest bidder. No loyalty whatsoever. All it seem like now is the sponsers get their 30 seconds to insult the intelligence of the viewing audience.
The problem in all of the pro leagues now a days is that the owners can stop spending on players.
Look at hockey, $10 million to one a maybe first line player and hockey doesnt have the revenue other sports have.
The owners just can't help themselves, they almost need caps.
Anyway. [/B][/QUOTE]
This one I have to disagree with you on. It's true, up till a couple of years ago, the owners were spending money like crazy to BUY pennants. I don't see the owners being as frivalous. Prime example is when Barry Bonds became a free agent, nobody bid on him. He ended up resigning with the Giants for less money than he would have commanded on the open market a few years ago. Mind you, this was the offseason following the year he hit 73 home runs. I know this guy is a jerk and a real media darling*heavy sarcasm* and he is about as much of a team player as the Pope is Jewish. However, you can't take away his ability. Probably one of the best players to put on a baseball uniform and as sure to get into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot as death and taxes. A few years ago, he would probably have signed for more the A Rod's $25M per, because owners know this guy can carry a team by himself. He's that good. NOBODY, I repeat, NOBODY bid for his services because owners didn't want to pay. Over the past couple of years I see the market declining a bit.
The cap plays a big part in this, but what triggers teams is the revenues. Can they put fannies in the seats??? Tix have gotten so fucking expensive that alot of people either can't afford to take thier family, or they just plain sick of having to pay so much.
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I love to watch hockey and figure skating, but my all-time favourite sport has got to be Olympic speed-walking. I was watching it a few years back and I think someone was disqualified for having both feet off the ground at one point (I guess that counts as running or jogging). I nearly fell off the couch laughing
Also synchronized-anything (besides swimming):
Synchronized walking
Synchronized breathing
Synchronized daydreaming
Synchronized synchronizing of watches
Synchronized yodelling
and of course, Synchronized Tickling
Also synchronized-anything (besides swimming):
Synchronized walking
Synchronized breathing
Synchronized daydreaming
Synchronized synchronizing of watches
Synchronized yodelling
and of course, Synchronized Tickling
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Hockey!
All other sports are secondary.
Baseball
Football
Basketball
Playing is another story.
Softball
Basketball]
Football
Racquetball
Pool(as in Billiards)
Etc Etc.
All among my favorites and not in any order. I love em all.
TTD
All other sports are secondary.
Baseball
Football
Basketball
Playing is another story.
Softball
Basketball]
Football
Racquetball
Pool(as in Billiards)
Etc Etc.
All among my favorites and not in any order. I love em all.
TTD
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Doubles is a bit scary these days...lol. The court really needs to be 5 feet wider and a bit longer, given the speed of the ball with the new racquets. Lot of potential for injuries in this sport, but the speed of it is addictive and the complexity makes it fascinating. My arm is aching at the moment from playing a kid (24...half my damn age) who just took 10th in a pro tournament a few weeks ago. He hits like a sledgehammer and just returning his volleys makes me ache for a few days. Still, for sheer competition and adrenaline rush nothing else compares. I lift after playing and haven't had a pull in 10 years...you're as loose as you can get (although sweaty as hell) after 2 hours on the court.
Our club had 12 courts in the 80's, 7 in the 90's and we're down to 3 now..they decided to put in a swimming pool. Can't argue really, and I'm looking forward to using the pool, but other than area challenge courts it's nearly impossible to find enough players these days...damn shame.
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Doubles is a bit scary these days...lol. The court really needs to be 5 feet wider and a bit longer, given the speed of the ball with the new racquets. Lot of potential for injuries in this sport, but the speed of it is addictive and the complexity makes it fascinating. My arm is aching at the moment from playing a kid (24...half my damn age) who just took 10th in a pro tournament a few weeks ago. He hits like a sledgehammer and just returning his volleys makes me ache for a few days. Still, for sheer competition and adrenaline rush nothing else compares. I lift after playing and haven't had a pull in 10 years...you're as loose as you can get (although sweaty as hell) after 2 hours on the court.
Our club had 12 courts in the 80's, 7 in the 90's and we're down to 3 now..they decided to put in a swimming pool. Can't argue really, and I'm looking forward to using the pool, but other than area challenge courts it's nearly impossible to find enough players these days...damn shame.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Commonality...
I remember the club I used to play at had 18 courts in the early 80,s. In the 90's, they took out half the courts and made a weight room and an aerobic area. Like you said, you really can't argue because alot of the patrons were asking about more weights and so on. For those who really enjoy the game, it became a hassle. I remember first playing in round robins every Friday night and you would play one game after another without really any break (I prefered that because it keeps your heart pumping). You could play like eight games in 2 hours. After the courts were taken out, sometimes the breaks were so long, you could fall asleep between games. I was lucky to get 4-5 games in. That is when it became less fun.
Your right. It is a damn shame because for the people that enjoy it, like you and me, it become harder to find places to play.
qjakal said:
I remember the club I used to play at had 18 courts in the early 80,s. In the 90's, they took out half the courts and made a weight room and an aerobic area. Like you said, you really can't argue because alot of the patrons were asking about more weights and so on. For those who really enjoy the game, it became a hassle. I remember first playing in round robins every Friday night and you would play one game after another without really any break (I prefered that because it keeps your heart pumping). You could play like eight games in 2 hours. After the courts were taken out, sometimes the breaks were so long, you could fall asleep between games. I was lucky to get 4-5 games in. That is when it became less fun.
Your right. It is a damn shame because for the people that enjoy it, like you and me, it become harder to find places to play.
