Is it football season yet?

[Roy Fleming]

Re: Is it football season yet?

People kept telling me, "you have to see an NHL game in person to really appreciate it." I went to an Avs game and was bored.

I would much rather go to a hockey game than football game, but maybe it helps that I used to play hockey. I also went to some water polo games last Fall and thought they were excellent. Both are pretty similar, actually.

As for the people that say you have to see a hockey game in person to appreciate it...I would not say that at all. You should probably go to a game (or watch a game) with someone that knows hockey well. A little tip - most season ticket holders haven't a clue of what they are watching. I guess that is the same for all sports. I have been to several UNI (and other) football games where the people around me were probably good "fans", but seemed pretty clueless as to what was occurring on the field. They also seem to spend a lot of effort arguing over different rules that they do not understand. Mainly they seemed surprised that their team can be called for penalties.

[clenz]

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I love hockey in person. Hockey in person, let me rephrase this, good hockey in person is amazing.

[Roy Fleming]

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I love hockey in person. Hockey in person, let me rephrase this, good hockey in person is amazing.

The Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL) would be good hockey to watch. They're jsut kids (16-19), but it's fairly serious hockey. They are pretty much just playing to obtain a college scholarship. I haven't been to a USHL game in years, but I plan on taking one in this Fall when I am back in Des Moines for a few days.

I've been to a few NHL games. The play is at an almost unbelievable level, but unless you realize what is happening it's probably not that impressive. Kind of like soccer with me. I have only really watched MLS. So, to me that is soccer. I suspect these players are actually pretty good, but I am sure I do not appreciate their skill level nearly enough. To me Beckham is that guy that does all the corner kicks for the Galaxy.

[clenz]

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The Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL) would be good hockey to watch. They're jsut kids (16-19), but it's fairly serious hockey. They are pretty much just playing to obtain a college scholarship. I haven't been to a USHL game in years, but I plan on taking one in this Fall when I am back in Des Moines for a few days.

I've been to a few NHL games. The play is at an almost unbelievable level, but unless you realize what is happening it's probably not that impressive. Kind of like soccer with me. I have only really watched MLS. So, to me that is soccer. I suspect these players are actually pretty good, but I am sure I do not appreciate their skill level nearly enough. To me Beckham is that guy that does all the corner kicks for the Galaxy.

Agree completely. I love going to Black Hawks games, when I get a chance. I grew up a Sioux Falls Stampede fan and so going to Waterloo Black Hawk games is fun.

Rugby is a sport a lot of people would love if they took the time to learn it.

[JayJ79]

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Rugby is a sport a lot of people would love if they took the time to learn it.

I was ON a rugby team for a year.
And I still don't really know all the rules.
(I wasn't all that good, and only played in one match. But the weekly intrasquad scrimmages were fun)

[Roy Fleming]

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Am I the only one who would love for ESPN to broadcast Australian Rules Football again?

I'm working on liking Cricket. It's been a pretty slow process, though. My friends from India assure me that Cricket gets more violent at the lower levels. Still, I'm not totally sold, since they are pretty much in disbelief that American Football is legal.

[clenz]

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Am I the only one who would love for ESPN to broadcast Australian Rules Football again?

I'm working on liking Cricket. It's been a pretty slow process, though. My friends from India assure me that Cricket gets more violent at the lower levels. Still, I'm not totally sold, since they are pretty much in disbelief that American Football is legal.

VS. carries the World Cup of Rugby...at least they did last year (I believe it was last year)


Channelsurfing.net usually has a rugby match on

[Victory_For_UNI]

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Worst time of the year in sports right now.

-NBA regular reason, which is meaningless.
-Not March Madness yet.
-No major golf tournaments.
-No football.
-NHL? No thanks.
-Have to listen to ESPN radio try to fill time with baseball steriod talk. YAWN.
-Tried to get into NASCAR once but i just can't.

Maybe I'll actually sit down and read something.

A season on the mat is good.

[06panther10]

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But seriously, football. I think we are gonna be damn good again next year.

We could shock the state the first game of the year and make a run to Chatty!

[JayJ79]

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But seriously, football. I think we are gonna be damn good again next year.

We could shock the state the first game of the year and make a run to Chatty!

I'd be happy with just a good showing first game of the year, followed by a run to Chatty (similar to '05, except with a better final 4th quarter of the season)

[UNI Prof]

Re: Is it football season yet?

It's always football season...unless you are in Omaha or Wichita.

I can't get past their football jealousy on ValleyTalk. They rail on the quality of the product all the while neglecting the fact that our football program is closer to the League than their basketball programs are to the Association. I can't stand to post on that board anymore.

[1988]

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Am I the only one who would love for ESPN to broadcast Australian Rules Football again?

I'm working on liking Cricket. It's been a pretty slow process, though. My friends from India assure me that Cricket gets more violent at the lower levels. Still, I'm not totally sold, since they are pretty much in disbelief that American Football is legal.

Thanks Captain.

[Purrrrrfect]

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I'd be happy with just a good showing first game of the year, followed by a run to Chatty (similar to '05, except with a better final 4th quarter of the season)

A good 4th quarter in the end of the game I don't think has ever happened... 0 Titles can attest to that

Now... all those comebacks in the Sanders era and many great games prior...ya those were cool, but without National hardware...it comes in 2nd.

Just burns my bum we should have had 3 National titles in the last 4 years ('05, '07, '08)

[northwest iowa panther]

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A good 4th quarter in the end of the game I don't think has ever happened... 0 Titles can attest to that

Now... all those comebacks in the Sanders era and many great games prior...ya those were cool, but without National hardware...it comes in 2nd.

Just burns my bum we should have had 3 National titles in the last 4 years ('05, '07, '08)

......and the Cubs last won a world series in

When people have something smart to say to me about the Panthers I reply: "I don't need to split with my wife--I have the Panthers to break my heart."

Just kidding! It will be just that much sweeter when we win it all. I just hope I live long enough! I say that and if we do win the championship next fall does that mean I meet the Grim Reaper soon after?

[TH1974]

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Just burns my bum we should have had 3 National titles in the last 4 years ('05, '07, '08)

Huh?


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