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post #46 of 59
3/17/09 at 7:12pm
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Originally Posted by JustinW View Post
Rugby Union
Polo
Football (Aussie Rules)
Cricket
Fencing
Swimming
Practical Pistol Shooting


I assume you mean as a participant for the last. Watching any kind of shooting match when you are not a participant is about as exciting as watching paint dry, IMO, anyway. I found the various "action" shooting sports rather tedious: An endless amount of standing around interspersed with a few quick "runs" that were over in a few seconds. At least in classic bull's-eye matches, you get to do a lot of shooting.

You are more complex than I thought, Justin. I wouldn't have thought a fan of Bishop Spong would also be an IPSCer.
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post #47 of 59
3/17/09 at 7:16pm
women's mud wrestling by a mile.

Bundesliga / Premier League and Motor Racing following.
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post #48 of 59
3/17/09 at 7:19pm
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Originally Posted by JLibourel View Post
You are more complex than I thought, Justin. I wouldn't have thought a fan of Bishop Spong would also be an IPSCer.

G'Day Jan

Actually, I enjoy watching it - in small doses. My shooting is VERY practical, though uncompetitive - just me plinking outside with my daily cary pistol or the G3.

I don't think I've ever expressed any real opinion on Spong - as that would be mixed and a little too serious/work-like for styleforum play.

I did mention that I'd written for Soldier of Fortune magazine, didn't I?
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post #49 of 59
3/17/09 at 7:41pm
If you had mentioned that you have written for SOF, I was oblivious to it. You are a complex individual. I've met Bob Brown on a number of occasions but can't say I "know" him.
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post #50 of 59
3/17/09 at 7:52pm
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Originally Posted by JLibourel View Post
If you had mentioned that you have written for SOF, I was oblivious to it. You are a complex individual. I've met Bob Brown on a number of occasions but can't say I "know" him.

Complex? Thanks, most people just call me a little crazy ... probably worse when I'm not around!

Never met any of them, though I can imagine Brown is quite a character. I really liked Dale Dye when he was working there. I have a lot of respect for Kokalis' expertise and writing.

Anyway, I have to run and we should stop clogging-up a thread on sports.
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post #51 of 59
3/17/09 at 8:05pm
where's the option for Lakerz??
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post #52 of 59
3/17/09 at 8:07pm
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Originally Posted by gdl203 View Post
Boxing is a gentleman sport. MMA is for toothless trailer trash who thought WWE was not enough entertainment.

This is a slight generalization of course...

Oh, your one of "them"

"I'll fuck you 'till you love me"

-The last of the great "gentleman sportsman"
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post #53 of 59
3/17/09 at 8:08pm
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Originally Posted by thekunk07 View Post
went for boxing/mma. at least they generally earn their money

+1

It would be tough if Motorcycle Racing was added in with auto's though.

MMA for its violence and honesty about that violence. Motorcycle Racing for it's combination of speed and finesse at the same time.

Both sports take a very long time to really understand what you are seeing. Much more intricate then a casual fan sees. A lot of other sports seem to have lost their purity and you very rarely get to learn about the men just from watching them preform.
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post #54 of 59
3/17/09 at 8:58pm
The only sports I watch and follow with interest are Formula One, Cricket and Rugby. I'm happy to watch anything else, but they just don't appeal to me in the same way.
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post #55 of 59
3/18/09 at 3:23am
college lacrosse is very easily the most entertaining to watch for the athletic merit.

the purely most entertaining sport from an entertainment standpoint is womens beach volleyball or womens tennis IMO.
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post #56 of 59
3/18/09 at 3:45am
NFL
MMA
Boxing
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post #57 of 59
3/18/09 at 10:35am
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Originally Posted by NorCal View Post
Oh, your one of "them"
"I'll fuck you 'till you love me"
-The last of the great "gentleman sportsman"

Is this a haiku?
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post #58 of 59
3/18/09 at 9:29pm
Baseball. I also like hockey and football (American, not soccer), but baseball is my favorite by far.
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post #59 of 59
3/18/09 at 10:16pm
Those of you that prefer college football over NFL: I'm curious as to your reasoning.

Outside of cheering for your alma mater, what attracts you to college football? Is it the longer length of the games? The higher scoring offenses? Different offensive schemes such as the spread or the option?

Because I tend to think that the NFL has superior athletes, better defenses, closer games, and more plays that make you say "wow!"
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