Originally posted by 7ate9Well if that is the case it would be interesting to watch. I would probably even watch it with you. For a Quart. But I bet if you were to watch the NFL and get to know some of the players you might even set for a pint or two.
i don't think much of rugby nowadays as professionalism ruined the game that we see today.
lomu was a freight train also.
Originally posted by 7ate9That is sad story about your buddy. Earl Campbell's days are over too. Except he now has a great sausage business. But I remember him like it was yesterday. You know American football evolved. It didn't always have the pads and protection it does today. It would be nice to see Rugby evolve some. Maybe your friends knees might be gone but it would have saved his kidneys. Rugby and American Football is very similar really. Just a few differences. Both very entertaining. But the NFL is still the best. 😀
i wouldn't bet on him now. he's had a kidney transplant and will never be that freight train of old. we can only guess. i had a few drinks with him in a nightclub a while ago, and he was quite a nice guy. i probably helped wreck his kidney as i was getting him to skull some jim beams to the annoyance of his girlfriend at the time.
yeah, i never watched much of the NFL so i don't really know.
Originally posted by cashthetrashOh what a load of bollox.
NFL Europe is selling rather nicely from what I hear. It would be interesting to see how many of the "All Blacks" bench press 700 lbs 45 times. Get out of here an NFL player would kill a Rug Dog. And NFL speed is close to Olympic Speed. Rugby? Don't make me laugh. It is a tough game but NFL is The BIG DOG. 😏 Half of those teams are probably made up from NFL rejects.
I would agree NFL probably has the biggest hits, but they have more padding than the michelin man.
In terms of toughness and big dog I would suggest either Aussie rules or maybe Rugby league. Oh what about that irish game where you get given a stick, hurling is it ?
Originally posted by PocketKingsThere was a guy by the name of William (The Refrigerator) Perry. Played for the Chicago Bears, 370 plus pounds. He wasn't one of the fastest players that ever played. He played defensive lineman most of his career, but He was very quick and powerful. He would also line up as the fullback. He carried the ball Offensivly on short yardage and he was a mess to try and bring down. He was more of a power runner, but he was fast enough to get the job done.
I'm not sure if the 350 guys do it, thats too damn big, but i know there are some real quick 300 pounders out there.
Even though it was an illegal play. He once threw the Great running back Walter Peyton over the heads of the opposing team and into the end zone for an attempt to score a touch down. Illegal or not it was still fun to see a guy flung through the air like he had been shot out of a cannon. I am just not sure where they publish their speeds.
Originally posted by cashthetrashAmerican gridiron is no where near as superior as the games of Rugby League and Rugby Union.
American Football is a real mans Game
NFL Football players wear pants
Soccer players wear knickers
NFL Football players wear Cleats
Soccer players wear sneakers
NFL Football players wear Jerseys
Soccer players wear T- shirts
NFL Football players wear Jock Straps
Soccer players wear Stockings
NFL Football players wear Helmets
...[text shortened]... arms to Block and Tackle.
Soccer players can't use their hands except to pick their noses.
Your players would be lucky to last five minutes on the field.
They are all purse carrying Nancy Boys in their helmets and butt pads and all that crap! Play in a jersey, shorts and spiked boots only and see how they go! Now dont get me started on your pathetic idea of what constitutes a tackle! Tag.... your it! RIP HIS HEAD OFF HIS SHOULDERS MATE!
P.S Gaelic football and Hurling get an Honourable mention from me!
I fart on your Gridiron! 😛😀