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re: A smart move by Slive would be to push for SEC men's soccer
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:06 pm to pvilleguru
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:06 pm to pvilleguru
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Only 4 of the 18 stadiums hold more than 27,000. Most of them seat around 20,000.
And all of those have this footnote:
* Stadium capacity artificially reduced for soccer matches
Do they do the Baylor Tarp of Shame thing?
I don't want to pick on soccer (much). If attendance is improving, good for them. I'd actually like to see it become an SEC men's sport if the AD's can figure out how to not screw their budget. I'll continue to be an old curmudgeon and geek numbers guy on the subject of comparing attendance among the various pro leagues, though.
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Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:06 pm to nc14
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So kickball is played in HS stadiums?
Same size or bigger stadiums than hockey and basketball play in.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:10 pm to finestfirst79
quote:I think they usually just limit the seats in the upper deck.
Do they do the Baylor Tarp of Shame thing?
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:15 pm to finestfirst79
How many games is an MLB season? Over 160?
Those statistics are skewed by the # of games that can be played in baseball because it is not physically demanding like soccer, football, etc.
MLS has far fewer games/season.
Those statistics are skewed by the # of games that can be played in baseball because it is not physically demanding like soccer, football, etc.
MLS has far fewer games/season.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:16 pm to BamaJames
Soccer physically demanding. LOL. Jogging is tough.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:18 pm to nc14
quote:You keep showing that you don't know what the frick you're talking about.
Soccer physically demanding. LOL. Jogging is tough.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:18 pm to Henry Jones Jr
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No it wouldn't. Nobody in the south cares about soccer enough for it to be successful
This is a very shortsighted statement and one that I believe is entirely incorrect.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:20 pm to BamaJames
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Those statistics are skewed by the # of games that can be played in baseball because it is not physically demanding like soccer, football, etc.
MLS has far fewer games/season.
Sheesh, man. That was the point! You just can't compare them. Not in attendance, anyway. The only meaningful stat I can see is improving attendance - which MLS does have.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:20 pm to pvilleguru
Been watching soccer unsuccessfully jammed down our throats since Rose Kennedy started everybody plays. The perfect activity for it.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:22 pm to nc14
You obviously haven't watched anyone older than the age of 12 play.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:29 pm to nc14
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Soccer physically demanding. LOL. Jogging is tough.
This is so, so wrong. It's pretty obvious you quit watching after your 12-yr old gave it up.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:33 pm to finestfirst79
My kids did not play and they jog in kickball, rarely sprint. Want to put a stop watch on it?
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:36 pm to pvilleguru
Which sport is more physically demanding - baseball or soccer? By far - soccer! The most exciting play in baseball might be a tag at the plate or an outfielder diving for a ball. In 1 minute of a MLS soccer game, you'll have more challenges for a ball than an entire baseball game.
Yes, soccer players jog for most of the 90+ minute game, with periods of sprinting when the ball is nearby. Baseball players are basically standing still except for the catcher and pitcher. The most challenging part of a baseball game is jogging out to the field and waiting for the outside chance a ball might be hit or thrown your way.
Yes, soccer players jog for most of the 90+ minute game, with periods of sprinting when the ball is nearby. Baseball players are basically standing still except for the catcher and pitcher. The most challenging part of a baseball game is jogging out to the field and waiting for the outside chance a ball might be hit or thrown your way.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:38 pm to SpartyGator
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I'd rather see some SEC rugby
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:38 pm to Tigerjackswartz
it would be a smart move. with the success of the US mens team in the world cup, and the MLS gaining support, soccer is getting more and more popular in the US.
for christ sakes, tigerdroppings has a soccer board. should tell you something.
for christ sakes, tigerdroppings has a soccer board. should tell you something.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:44 pm to Tigerjackswartz
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:47 pm to nc14
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My kids did not play and they jog in kickball, rarely sprint. Want to put a stop watch on it?
You're hopeless
. My girl's nickname is Bruiser, FWIW, and it is well-earned. And she didn't do much "jogging". Played 2 years in college before thankfully (for me) giving it up.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:49 pm to Tigerjackswartz
With all the "fake injury " time-outs that happen in SEC football they should have the "flop" down perfectly.
This post was edited on 8/3/14 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:49 pm to mikrit54
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:52 pm to BamaJames
It would be. Please God let's phase out these old timers who would be terrible businessmen. 
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