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Andrew · 08-02-2003, 05:14 PM

You're right, Guccilvr. I was there at the Man. U. game against UV. Frankly, it beats the hell out of any football, basketball, or baseball game that I've ever been to. Was sitting in the third section, couldn't see the southeast portion of the field, but it was simply increadible. Drove ten hours to get there to just watch the game. Was superb.

Now, will I watch an MLS game on today? Uh, no. I tried to watch the All-Star game against Chivas(sp?), and it bored me to tears. With the TV angles and such, it isn't made for a TV audience. I'll stay awake till 4 AM to watch the World Cup because that's a 1/4 thing, but I won't watch the MLS. Now, look at football and basketball. I'd lmost rather sit home and watch those games on TV. It's as if they're made to be watched on TV. You don't have the players spread out over 1000 square yards. They're all within twenty yards. It's easier on the eyes.

As far as injuries, I believe soccer is actually the most dangerous sport as far as volume. In comparison to a sport like American Football, the severity of the injuries was quite mild.

Andrew.

08-02-2003, 05:14 PM	#58 (permalink)
Andrew Tilted	You're right, Guccilvr. I was there at the Man. U. game against UV. Frankly, it beats the hell out of any football, basketball, or baseball game that I've ever been to. Was sitting in the third section, couldn't see the southeast portion of the field, but it was simply increadible. Drove ten hours to get there to just watch the game. Was superb. Now, will I watch an MLS game on today? Uh, no. I tried to watch the All-Star game against Chivas(sp?), and it bored me to tears. With the TV angles and such, it isn't made for a TV audience. I'll stay awake till 4 AM to watch the World Cup because that's a 1/4 thing, but I won't watch the MLS. Now, look at football and basketball. I'd lmost rather sit home and watch those games on TV. It's as if they're made to be watched on TV. You don't have the players spread out over 1000 square yards. They're all within twenty yards. It's easier on the eyes. As far as injuries, I believe soccer is actually the most dangerous sport as far as volume. In comparison to a sport like American Football, the severity of the injuries was quite mild. Andrew.