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Colin Davies wrote: what is the difference between Canadian and American Football One is played on ice while the other is on turf? :-D Actually who invented the sport and why did the other country go and "bastardise" it? Colin Davies wrote: And which is better to get my son involved in. Neither! Play Rugby! A real mans sport, American Football is for poofters. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
Paul Watson wrote: Neither! Play Rugby! A real mans sport, American Football is for poofters Grow up Paul ! If you don't I'll come over to S.A. and beat the snot out of you . :-) Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
I live in Bob's HungOut now
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They're a little more lax, but they're basically the same. [EDIT] College rules are a little more lax...[/EDIT] Some notable exceptions: College: Only have to have control of the ball and one foot in bounds for it to be considered a reception. Pros: Must have both feet in bounds. College: Once you're down, you're down, whether by your own doing or by contact. Pros: If you slip, you can get back up and run as long as an opponent doesn't make contact with you while you're down. There are special cases of this, such as touchbacks, etc... Jon Sagara "There are lies, damned lies and statistics." -- Mark Twain.
Ok, (I admit it I'm confused :-) I'll see if I can find a good website explaining it to me :-) Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
I live in Bob's HungOut now
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If I remember correctly, Canadian Football has a larger field and a faster game pace due to 20 seconds between plays instead of 40 as in American Football. Also, I'm partial to division I-A college football most of the time because it's just more exciting to watch. A bunch of kids trying to make it to the pros usually put in more effort than the guys making millions of dollars per year (not without exception, of course). The skill level is obviously higher in the pros, but you can't beat college football for pure entertainment. *Hopelessly lost on a tagnent* :-O Jon Sagara "There are lies, damned lies and statistics." -- Mark Twain.
Jon Sagara wrote: *Hopelessly lost on a tagnent* You weren't a hopeful college football star by any chance, were you Jon? :) Jon Sagara, sounds like a good football stars name to me. Wasn't Jo Demagio (sp?) a football star? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
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Ok, (I admit it I'm confused :-) I'll see if I can find a good website explaining it to me :-) Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
I live in Bob's HungOut now
I've been watching this stuff my whole life, and every now and then the officials will pull some sh*t that confuses the hell out of me. :) Jon Sagara "There are lies, damned lies and statistics." -- Mark Twain.
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Jon Sagara wrote: *Hopelessly lost on a tagnent* You weren't a hopeful college football star by any chance, were you Jon? :) Jon Sagara, sounds like a good football stars name to me. Wasn't Jo Demagio (sp?) a football star? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
Paul Watson wrote: You weren't a hopeful college football star by any chance, were you Jon? Nope, I've always been a baseball nut. Love to play it, but can't stand to watch it. It's too slooooooooooowww... Hence I watch football and basketball. Paul Watson wrote: Jon Sagara, sounds like a good football stars name to me. Wasn't Jo Demagio (sp?) a football star? DiMaggio was a New York Yankee back in the glory days of baseball. :) Jon Sagara "There are lies, damned lies and statistics." -- Mark Twain.
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Paul Watson wrote: Neither! Play Rugby! A real mans sport, American Football is for poofters Grow up Paul ! If you don't I'll come over to S.A. and beat the snot out of you . :-) Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
I live in Bob's HungOut now
Colin Davies wrote: If you don't I'll come over to S.A. and beat the snot out of you Oh Colin, we all know you Kiwis are past your sell by date. So unless you invent a snot-beating game I am sure us Bokke will easily cream a few Kiwis. Colin Davies wrote: Grow up Paul ! If I was not 6'6" I would be hurt by that comment... ;P regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
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Colin Davies wrote: what is the difference between Canadian and American Football One is played on ice while the other is on turf? :-D Actually who invented the sport and why did the other country go and "bastardise" it? Colin Davies wrote: And which is better to get my son involved in. Neither! Play Rugby! A real mans sport, American Football is for poofters. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
Your all big girlie's, American Football, Rugby, Football ... ouch! the big nasty ball might hurt us ... our lovely dresses might get dirty ... I say Gaelic Football or its bastard of a cousin 'aussie rules', would teach all you poofters a thing or two (or three). Regards Ray "Je Suis Mort De Rire"
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Colin Davies wrote: what is the difference between Canadian and American Football One is played on ice while the other is on turf? :-D Actually who invented the sport and why did the other country go and "bastardise" it? Colin Davies wrote: And which is better to get my son involved in. Neither! Play Rugby! A real mans sport, American Football is for poofters. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
Paul Watson wrote: One is played on ice while the other is on turf? Ba-doom-*tish*! Nice one ;) Paul Watson wrote: Neither! Play Rugby! A real mans sport, American Football is for poofters Damn right. I cannot understand a game where the players wear 10 inches of foam padding and have to stop every 10 yards to either catch their breath, invite one of their other 257 teammates on the field to take their place, or (it seems) ask directions on what they should be doing. Too bizarre. cheers, Chris Maunder
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Can someone explain to me what is the difference between Canadian and American Football ? And which is better to get my son involved in. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
I live in Bob's HungOut now
oh, that are that foot-balls played with hands? let him try tenis - it is well paid (and brings tenis-elbow) t!
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Can someone explain to me what is the difference between Canadian and American Football ? And which is better to get my son involved in. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
I live in Bob's HungOut now
i've played american football for 4 years.. now i've quit (knee) the difference between candian and american football is (as much as i know) that there are less people on the field in canada.. i've heard that 95% of the plays in canada should be passes, hardly any rushes (runs).. means that if your son is one of the big boned (like me 6.1, 220 lbs) guys, it is better for him to play american football cause more rushes means more fun.. if he is more the fast guy it is better to play canadian football, cause for the fast guys more passes = more fun.. (knew one guy from canada playing canadian football, then he helped us during the season in europe.. no problem for him or for us... we play american football with college rules.. the college rules are more precise.. and you aren't allowed to do as much as the pro's are allowed i for my part just played college rules) i really had a good time doing this.. and i loved and still love the sport bernhard (btw.. you can't compare rugby with football.. cause rugby players don't wear any safety equipment (besides shorts) but they don't get contact like football players got.. but maybe i just should try it out)
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Can someone explain to me what is the difference between Canadian and American Football ? And which is better to get my son involved in. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
I live in Bob's HungOut now
Colin, as an American, there is no way that I would get my son (or my daughter for that matter) involved in football. Football is simply a game of genetic mutants and/or people who are willing to use very high levels of strength enhancing drugs. Much the same goes for basketball, but at least basketball involves a little finese. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy watching a football game or two now and again, but it leaves a lot to be desired as a sport for children. I agree wholeheatedly that games like soccer and rugby are all around better sports. Anyone with heart and stamina and determination can play. Being 350 pounds or 8 feet tall does you no good at all against some little guy who is running circles around you. Sports is one area where I totally agree with foreign criticism of the U.S. (That is about the only thing the rest of you guys are right about, however);P Wisdom from the Hippie Ages: (oops, had this a little wrong the first time.) "If you've found your place at last Then you need not use the looking glass ". Bubble Puppy.
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Your all big girlie's, American Football, Rugby, Football ... ouch! the big nasty ball might hurt us ... our lovely dresses might get dirty ... I say Gaelic Football or its bastard of a cousin 'aussie rules', would teach all you poofters a thing or two (or three). Regards Ray "Je Suis Mort De Rire"
Ray Kinsella wrote: I say Gaelic Football or its bastard of a cousin 'aussie rules', would teach all you poofters a thing or two (or three). I would not wish Aussie "no" Rules football on even my worst enemy. We call it Aussie "no" rules here in SA for a reason. Ray Kinsella wrote: Your all big girlie's, American Football, Rugby, Football ... ouch! the big nasty ball might hurt us ... our lovely dresses might get dirty ... :laugh: I can just imagine Mike Myers putting on a thick Welsh/Scottish/Irish/Whatever accent and belting that out. Reminds me of Shrek "the big nasty ball might hurt us" LOL regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
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Paul Watson wrote: One is played on ice while the other is on turf? Ba-doom-*tish*! Nice one ;) Paul Watson wrote: Neither! Play Rugby! A real mans sport, American Football is for poofters Damn right. I cannot understand a game where the players wear 10 inches of foam padding and have to stop every 10 yards to either catch their breath, invite one of their other 257 teammates on the field to take their place, or (it seems) ask directions on what they should be doing. Too bizarre. cheers, Chris Maunder
Chris Maunder wrote: Ba-doom-*tish*! Nice one Hey! A fan, glad you like my work. You know I know Jerry Sienfeld, no really! I taught him all he knows. *rotfl* one non-corny joke a day is my limit though :-D Chris Maunder wrote: to stop every 10 yards to either catch their breath Or top up on the steriods. What is even zannier is they time the game to have breaks when the advertising companies want them. Ridiculous! (just like my spelling) Chris Maunder wrote: invite one of their other 257 teammates Yeah I hear they have three full sized teams ready to go at any one point! Man oh man that must be hard to keep track of. Poor ref. Chris Maunder wrote: players wear 10 inches I am sure John will comment... Even Stan admits American sport is a tad on the nutty side. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
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Colin, as an American, there is no way that I would get my son (or my daughter for that matter) involved in football. Football is simply a game of genetic mutants and/or people who are willing to use very high levels of strength enhancing drugs. Much the same goes for basketball, but at least basketball involves a little finese. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy watching a football game or two now and again, but it leaves a lot to be desired as a sport for children. I agree wholeheatedly that games like soccer and rugby are all around better sports. Anyone with heart and stamina and determination can play. Being 350 pounds or 8 feet tall does you no good at all against some little guy who is running circles around you. Sports is one area where I totally agree with foreign criticism of the U.S. (That is about the only thing the rest of you guys are right about, however);P Wisdom from the Hippie Ages: (oops, had this a little wrong the first time.) "If you've found your place at last Then you need not use the looking glass ". Bubble Puppy.
Stan Shannon wrote: Football is simply a game of genetic mutants and/or people who are willing to use very high levels of strength enhancing drugs. Bone and muscle mass seems to be inversely proportional to grey matter. So what sport do you play Stan? Do you try and play our superior games and get laughed at by fellow yanks? Or do you just walk over them and show them what a real game is? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge "I agree wholeheatedly that games like soccer and rugby are all around better sports. *than American sports*" - Stan Shannon, an American!
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oh, that are that foot-balls played with hands? let him try tenis - it is well paid (and brings tenis-elbow) t!
Tibor Blazko wrote: let him try tenis - it is well paid (and brings tenis-elbow) Man, if you are comparing tennis to even American Football you must play a very rough version of tennis. Saying that tennis is brilliant, love the game and about the only sport I can play reasonably well. Go Goran! regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
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Can someone explain to me what is the difference between Canadian and American Football ? And which is better to get my son involved in. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
I live in Bob's HungOut now
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Jon Sagara wrote: *Hopelessly lost on a tagnent* You weren't a hopeful college football star by any chance, were you Jon? :) Jon Sagara, sounds like a good football stars name to me. Wasn't Jo Demagio (sp?) a football star? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
Joe DiMaggio was a member of one of the best baseball teams ever. The New York Yankees. Of course the fact that you've heard of him in South Africa, and I had to look up the spelling of the name says something :-D
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Daniel Desormeaux wrote: Canadian football doesn't take over Futurama's timeslot on Fox Smart Canadians! :-D Love the show. Though the episode were Lela had two eyes freaked me out, she is much better with just one :laugh: regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
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Joe DiMaggio was a member of one of the best baseball teams ever. The New York Yankees. Of course the fact that you've heard of him in South Africa, and I had to look up the spelling of the name says something :-D
Brad Bruce wrote: Of course the fact that you've heard of him in South Africa I remember seeing a movie about him (made for TV, not the big screen) and also reading in the paper how he got arrested for some or other drug offence awhile back. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
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Paul Watson wrote: One is played on ice while the other is on turf? Ba-doom-*tish*! Nice one ;) Paul Watson wrote: Neither! Play Rugby! A real mans sport, American Football is for poofters Damn right. I cannot understand a game where the players wear 10 inches of foam padding and have to stop every 10 yards to either catch their breath, invite one of their other 257 teammates on the field to take their place, or (it seems) ask directions on what they should be doing. Too bizarre. cheers, Chris Maunder
There is a good reason that American Football players wear pads. The game is primarily about directed force. When you have a line of men averaging 300 pounds and you are about 300 using your full force to knock a hole big enough to get a man through to the Quarterback, severe injury will result. It's not a matter of players being 'poofters'(?) I was watching a documentary about the increasing level of injury in American Football, and basically the doctors said that as the athletic ability of the players increases the pieces of the body that get injured (ligaments, tendons, bones, etc.) are not getting stronger. So here you have a 270 pound running back who can run 3x as fast as his couterpart from 50 years ago (who was only about 180) and when the impacts occurr, something has to give and usually it is the player. Played the way it is, without padding, not a single player (except maybe the kickers) would walk off the field at the end of a game. The sports are completely different, so I'm tired of American Football players being compared to rugby players. There is no comparison at all except that the ball looks similar. From an internal company e-mail November, 2001 -- "Would the person who stole the ethics training manual from the class last Friday please return it."