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WOOOOOOHOOOOO GO TEAM \o/ Super Bowl stickiness of a sunday!!!!!!

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  • #32
    bnt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,245 ✭✭✭✭bnt


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Put a Rugby Union player in an NFL match and see how many plays they last.
    It has been tried e.g. flyhalf Naas Botha may have scored over 300 points in 28 test matches for the Springboks, from 1980-92, but he didn't pass trials for Dallas Cowboys kicker in 1983 ...

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    — Grover Cleveland



  • #33
    LeinsterDub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,229 ✭✭✭LeinsterDub


    I thought I had it some what figured out but now there is a horse on the pitch


  • #34
    My name is URL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,626 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    Watching it on Channel 4... it's just so cringe-worthy and tacky and American


  • #35
    28064212
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    The most important facts are:
    On average, the game lasts three hours
    On average, the ball is in play for eleven/11/XI minutes

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  • #36
    [Deleted User]
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    bnt wrote: »
    It has been tried e.g. flyhalf Naas Botha may have scored over 300 points in 28 test matches for the Springboks, from 1980-92, but he didn't pass trials for Dallas Cowboys kicker in 1983 ...
    Rugby was still an amateur sport back then in fairness and place kicking is very specialised in American Football. I think there's a couple of Aussie Rules converts playing as punters at the moment though.


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  • #37
    [Deleted User]
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    LeinsterDub wrote: »
    I thought I had it some what figured out but now there is a horse on the pitch
    That means there's been a fumble.
    My name is URL wrote: »
    Watching it on Channel 4... it's just so cringe-worthy and tacky and American
    Don't ever watch NASCAR :pac:


  • #38
    Karl Stein
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,687 ✭✭✭Karl Stein


    Military bullshit.


  • #39
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,909 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Charles Rocher wrote: »
    Military bullshit.
    Again, don't ever watch NASCAR. :pac: I could say something about the irony of the National Anthem playing over the images of the soldiers abroad but let's not go off-topic. :pac:


  • #40
    P_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Again, don't ever watch NASCAR. :pac:

    Or a Scotland rugby international...


  • #41
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,909 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    P_1 wrote: »
    Or a Scotland rugby international...

    NASCAR has a prayer as well as the national anthem, flyovers, the whole works.


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  • #42
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,610 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    NASCAR has a prayer as well as the national anthem, flyovers, the whole works.

    Still better than Ireland's Call.


  • #43
    RikkFlair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,124 ✭✭✭RikkFlair


    Who's the guy with the pimp coat?


  • #44
    P_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    RikkFlair wrote: »
    Who's the guy with the pimp coat?

    Joe Naymeth, imagine Franz Beckenbauer doing the toss before a Champions League Final in Munich and you're not too far off the mark


  • #45
    My name is URL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,626 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    I have absolutely no idea what's going on, but there's bright colours and loud noises so I'll keep watching.


  • #46
    [Deleted User]
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    My name is URL wrote: »
    I have absolutely no idea what's going on, but there's bright colours and loud noises so I'll keep watching.

    Denver United scored an own goal.


  • #47
    Karl Stein
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,687 ✭✭✭Karl Stein


    Who's the favourite?


  • #48
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    Wait, match started nearly 10 minutes ago, and there is still over 13 minutes left on the clock this qtr, and only one kick of the ball so far.

    :confused:


  • #49
    P_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    Charles Rocher wrote: »
    Who's the favourite?

    Denver by 3 I think


  • #50
    [Deleted User]
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    Charles Rocher wrote: »
    Who's the favourite?

    Denver slight favorites. I would've said the game depends on Seattle's defence performing or not.


  • #51
    My name is URL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,626 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    All joking aside, that noise when a play begins is absolutely incredible.


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  • #52
    [Deleted User]
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    So come on. Rules. What are they?

    Bullet points please.


  • #53
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    So was that a try or not from the number 3?

    :D


  • #54
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Deleted User wrote: »
    So come on. Rules. What are they?

    Bullet points please.
        • The team with the most points at the end wins


      1. #55
        [Deleted User]
        Posts: 25,909 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


        Deleted User wrote: »
        So come on. Rules. What are they?

        Bullet points please.

        They were mentioned above but I'll go again because I'm nice.
        Touchdown is worth 6 points, the kick afterwards is worth another 1. The attacking team can try to run the ball in from 2 yards instead for a 2 point conversion. A field goal is worth 3 points.
        The attacking team has 4 attempts or "downs" to move the ball 10 yards forward or they forfeit the ball. Hence "1st and 10" followed by "2nd and 4" or whatever.
        If the quarterback throws the ball forward and it isn't caught then the play is incomplete and generally the restart is from the same place. There are some specific exceptions but it takes some explaining.
        If the ball is fumbled through a tackle then whoever jumps on it keeps the ball.

        Any questions?

        EDIT: If you watch later you'll see that generally on 4th down the team with the ball will kick it away, unless they're close enough to take a field-goal attempt.


      2. #56
        Henlars67
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭Henlars67


        Deleted User wrote: »
        Put a Rugby Union player in an NFL match and see how many plays they last.

        Such a stupid thing to say. There's an average of close to 9 concussions a week in the NFL, and a lot of people reckon there's loads more that aren't even reported.

        The game and the tackles are nothing like rugby.

        If you want to ridicule the game, go ahead, but making comments like that is ridiculing yourself.


      3. #57
        P_1
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


        Deleted User wrote: »
        So come on. Rules. What are they?

        Bullet points please.

        2 points for a safety
        3 for a field goal
        6 for a touchodwn
        1 for a field goal conversion
        2 for a touchdown conversion

        Seahawks started well, but possibly needed a touchdown rather than a field goal there.

        Also watch it on Channel 4 and not Sky ;)


      4. #58
        wendell borton
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        My name is URL wrote: »
        All joking aside, that noise when a play begins is absolutely incredible.

        Ive tried to watch a game but always look lose my patience before that happens, all the faffing around makes it unbearable to watch.


      5. #59
        [Deleted User]
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        Henlars67 wrote: »
        Such a stupid thing to say. There's an average of close to 9 concussions a week in the NFL, and a lot of people reckon there's loads more that aren't even reported.

        The game and the tackles are nothing like rugby.

        If you want to ridicule the game, go ahead, but making comments like that is ridiculing yourself.
        I wasn't ridiculing it, I was defending it.
        P_1 wrote: »
        2 points for a safety
        3 for a field goal
        6 for a touchodwn
        1 for a field goal conversion
        2 for a touchdown conversion

        Seahawks started well, but possibly needed a touchdown rather than a field goal there.

        Also watch it on Channel 4 and not Sky ;)
        Forgot it was on C4, can't believe I missed an hour of Mike!


      6. #60
        Henlars67
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭Henlars67


        28064212 wrote: »
        The most important facts are:
        On average, the game lasts three hours
        On average, the ball is in play for eleven/11/XI minutes

        Source

        It is in play for exactly 60 mnutes


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      8. #61
        [Deleted User]
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        Henlars67 wrote: »
        It is in play for exactly 60 mnutes
        Have you seen some of the officiating this year? :pac:


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