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Post by Jon the Stripe on Aug 14, 2017 16:18:51 GMT
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Well as suggested/discussed here's a place for us all to discuss American Sports.
So. " Let's Go!" ......... |
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Aug 14, 2017 16:19:25 GMT
Ok, maybe start by saying our favorites/who we enjoy following. Mine are as follows:
MLB: Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles.
NFL: Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams.
In fairness i enjoy watching all of them and unlike football i don't particularly dislike any.
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Post by gaelgas on Aug 14, 2017 18:21:15 GMT
NFL, love the Saints, the Saints oh and the Saints. Despise the Falcons obviously, don't like Carolina (well specifically Cam Newton), SF, Giants, Bucks, Dolphins (Ajayi excepted) Bears probably lots of others.
College Football, LSU Tigers, dislike anyone else in the SEC especially Alabama and Florida, oh and Baylor and Clemson.
MLB got a soft spot for the Red Sox, the Padres and The Bluejays but not that attached to anyone. Dislike the Yankees.
Oh in general dislike anyone from Texas.
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Post by bumble on Aug 14, 2017 19:29:03 GMT
Thanks Jon!! My interest is pretty much limited to NFL and College football. I don't have a single team that I support in either though tend to cheer on the Chargers in the NFL and Boise State and USC in college.
Love having a bet on both, and particularly an acca on the weekend's college games.
Will sometimes watch college basketball but no real interest in NBA or MLB.
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Aug 14, 2017 19:47:51 GMT
Only just getting into college Football.. but bloody hell those crowds!
Now thats how you sing Sweet Caroline!
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Post by buktaboy on Aug 14, 2017 20:52:08 GMT
Been following the NFL since 1986, back when it was just weekly highlights on C4. The team I fell in love with were the Washington Redskins, think it was the cool uniforms and native american imagery. Obviously hate the Cowboys lol.
Also been a fan of MLB from the days when C4 (again) showed highlights of ghe playoffs and World Series. Think the classic Mets v Red Sox series was the first one I saw (86?). I never laid my hat on any particular team as was waiting on the much-promised DC franchise to get a team, which never happened until years later wirh the Nats. By then; after a holiday to the west coast when I saw a game in San Francisco, I was an avid follower of Barry Bonds and his SF Giants. Spent many a late night watchibg the games on Screensport and C5. Don't follow it very closely any more but always watch the world series.
College Football team was always Michigan Wolverines but have grown a soft spot for Oregan Ducks the last few years. Can't wait for it to kick off again, the BT ESPN gameday coverage is brilliant.
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Aug 14, 2017 21:07:00 GMT
Much similar Bukta. Started watching on c4 the year the bears had the fridge (William perry)
I've got the BT sport app and love the baseball now. Also you can stream NFL and MLB easy from U.K. . That Aaron Judge can hit a ball!!!
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Post by gaelgas on Aug 14, 2017 23:14:58 GMT
Haha same for me, whenever I hear Eurythmics Sweet Dreams always think of the C4 coverage. I was an Oilers fan back then primarily cos they were so bad and I didn't know any better. After having lived in New Orleans for 3 years though now totally a Saints fan and really got into College football then as a good mate of mine had season tickets for Tiger Field and LSU got to the Sugar Bowl at the Superdome when I was there. Can't wait to watch my Saints at Wembley again this autumn!
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Post by axegas on Aug 15, 2017 12:21:56 GMT
Big fan of MLB, been to the yankees a couple of times and try to catch the baseball on TV as much as possible. Not really fussed about the other sports tbh but ice hockey is a good sport to watch if you ever get the chance.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2017 12:49:26 GMT
Baseball - Nah.
Basketball -Nah.
I do like the American Football though, and I'm a Cowboy !
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Post by purdownpoacher on Aug 15, 2017 14:11:43 GMT
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers, No nonsense approach to football, build on Defence and the unpredictability of Big Ben in and out of the pocket. Great owners who have remained loyal to Mike Tomlin and allowed him to build good play off teams.
College Football: South Carolina Gamecocks, daughter went to university there, so managed to get to several games, 80K fans, marching bands and great tailgates. Very different to the mem!
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Post by William Wilson on Aug 16, 2017 7:05:01 GMT
Baseball - Nah. Basketball -Nah. I do like the American Football though, and I'm a Cowboy ! As if any of us were in any doubt. |
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Post by William Wilson on Aug 16, 2017 13:01:13 GMT
My mother grew up in Pittsburgh, so that`s two reasons for me to support the Pirates.
I went to a game in PNC Park, a couple of years back, and they lost 11-2 to the St Louis Cardinals. Biggest home defeat for two years.
Have also been to games in LA, NY, Seattle and Minnesota, and have done guided tours round a few other ball parks. Fenway was the oldest and best.
Love baseball, but not a fan of gridiron or basketball. However, I did enjoy a tour of Lambeau Field when I was in Green Bay.
That was a good day; spent the morning looking round the National Railway Museum, the afternoon looking round the Packers stadium, and the evening in a bar with Donald Trump supporters. This was last June.
Not a fan of motor racing either, but when I was in Indianapolis, I had a look round the stadium, and went on a coach that drove you round the 500 circuit, which was fun.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2017 20:44:40 GMT
American sports? Meh
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2017 20:48:24 GMT
Used to like the LA raiders but think they moved to Oakland then San Diego and now Carlisle lol How the hell does that work?
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Post by William Wilson on Aug 18, 2017 7:03:45 GMT
Used to like the LA raiders but think they moved to Oakland then San Diego and now Carlisle lol How the hell does that work? I used to like you, but then you moved to this forum. That hasn`t worked too well, either. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2017 8:34:45 GMT
Used to like the LA raiders but think they moved to Oakland then San Diego and now Carlisle lol How the hell does that work? I used to like you, but then you moved to this forum. That hasn`t worked too well, either. Ouch |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2017 12:29:26 GMT
Used to like the LA raiders but think they moved to Oakland then San Diego and now Carlisle lol How the hell does that work? I used to like you, but then you moved to this forum. That hasn`t worked too well, either. Oooo, that was the equivalent of a Digital Chinese Burn! |
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Post by buktaboy on Aug 18, 2017 16:51:43 GMT
Has anyone on here signed up for the NFL Game Pass this season? I was planning to renew my subscription but I've heard the new app is about as much use as Tim Tebow
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Post by stuart1974 on Aug 18, 2017 22:25:07 GMT
Not a big follower of American sports, but open to be educated.
In view of the size of America, what is the away following like? Do many follow in the same way we would in Europe?
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