Originally Posted by dyna mo (Post 16559437)

2 things you always hear from brits who are not educated about american football-

1. why is it called football when they don't kick the ball, use their feet, etc.

2. why do those sissies wear all that protective gear.


facts:

1. the highest scoring players in football are the kickers. In fact, the top scoring position in the history of football is the kicker- by far. Moreover, the game is started with a kickoff, whenever a touchdown is scored a kick adds an extra point and each change of possession involves kicking the ball to the other team.

2. The highest numbers of sport-related injures are reported for basketball (409,799), football (376,115) and bicycling (317,041)

Where does soccer rank? Even though soccer players wear virtual no protection, soccer is ranked 14th of the 15 most-injury prone sports.

cheerleaders suffer more injuries than soccer players.

Originally Posted by leedsfan (Post 16564808)

To: Dyna Moan

You missed some illuminating facts about your version of Football that most people around the world know about the NFL.;

*Close to 93% of all NFL injuries are caused by linebackers trying to do up their shoelaces.
*Cheerleader injuries are most commonly caused by players trying to rush hot dog and cotton candy sales people in between plays.
*Over 73% of NFL players wear their pads to bed
*During a 3 hour NFL game telecast, 18 minutes of real play is played. The remaining 2 hours and 42 minutes is filled with speculation over which NFL players will be released from prison early, to make comebacks.
*12 out of 10 game statisticians get their facts wrong, on purpose.
*The first official game of American Football was actually played in France.
*9 out of 10 spectators are 40% heavier then the average NFL players in uniform
*7 out of 10 NFL players don't like the heat, and get out of the kitchen
*The Guinness Book of Records World Record for most NFL players to fit into a phone box is 3. Inside were Randy Moss and two wide receivers who got lost in his hair in 1986.

And Finally...
*In a survey taken in 2008, 93% of NFL players said they'd rather play soccer, but got too fat in college to compete.:thumbsup:2 cents:

Joking aside, I actually love both sports, am a dedicated Vikings fan but you're obviously needling Brits for no reason, so you deserve a decent response.

Originally Posted by american pervert (Post 16564869)

soccer is the only sport where I see people fall to the ground and flail around with out even being hit!

Originally Posted by american pervert (Post 16564869)

soccer is the only sport where I see people fall to the ground and flail around with out even being hit!

Originally Posted by leedsfan (Post 16564878)

actually that happens in epileptic dodgeball too.

Originally Posted by dyna mo (Post 16559477)

not trolling in the slightest, i am trying to HELP those across the pond so when they discuss such matters, they at least can base their comments on accurate information and not look retarded.

you should be thanking me for looking out for you.

Originally Posted by leedsfan (Post 16564808)

To: Dyna Moan

You missed some illuminating facts about your version of Football that most people around the world know about the NFL.;

*Close to 93% of all NFL injuries are caused by linebackers trying to do up their shoelaces.
*Cheerleader injuries are most commonly caused by players trying to rush hot dog and cotton candy sales people in between plays.
*Over 73% of NFL players wear their pads to bed
*During a 3 hour NFL game telecast, 18 minutes of real play is played. The remaining 2 hours and 42 minutes is filled with speculation over which NFL players will be released from prison early, to make comebacks.
*12 out of 10 game statisticians get their facts wrong, on purpose.
*The first official game of American Football was actually played in France.
*9 out of 10 spectators are 40% heavier then the average NFL players in uniform
*7 out of 10 NFL players don't like the heat, and get out of the kitchen
*The Guinness Book of Records World Record for most NFL players to fit into a phone box is 3. Inside were Randy Moss and two wide receivers who got lost in his hair in 1986.

And Finally...
*In a survey taken in 2008, 93% of NFL players said they'd rather play soccer, but got too fat in college to compete.:thumbsup:2 cents:

Joking aside, I actually love both sports, am a dedicated Vikings fan but you're obviously needling Brits for no reason, so you deserve a decent response.

Originally Posted by Twistys Tim (Post 16564958)

So what is it called football if the do not kick the ball???

Originally Posted by dyna mo (Post 16564978)

peesnfan, i'd check your source. a lot of this looks to be bogus infos. you can't believe everything you read on the web eh.

Originally Posted by dyna mo (Post 16564978)

peesnfan, i'd check your source. a lot of this looks to be bogus infos. you can't believe everything you read on the web eh.

Originally Posted by dyna mo (Post 16564978)

peesnfan, i'd check your source. a lot of this looks to be bogus infos. you can't believe everything you read on the web eh.

Originally Posted by bushwacker (Post 16565163)

On a side note who say that hand ball by the french to take down the irish in the world cup qualifier?? What a fucking badly missed call!!

Originally Posted by leedsfan (Post 16565302)

Actually they are all legit stats compiled by destitute former NFL players, driven to bankruptcy by addiction to twinkies and ho-hoes.

Originally Posted by DamianJ (Post 16559466)

a) Don't nick my bait for trolling. Come up with your own.

b) It won't work reversed, because none of us really care in the way Americans care. That funny little fucker I was baiting on my thread? Man he REALLY cared so passionately. British people just go meh.

c) Ideas you could try:

Islam/BNP/immigration/racism in Britain
All British girls are ugly
British people all have bad teeth

Good luck. I will be watching your progress and marking you accordingly at the end of the week.

Originally Posted by dyna mo (Post 16564978)

peesnfan, i'd check your source. a lot of this looks to be bogus infos. you can't believe everything you read on the web eh.