No boreball at RFK in '03

[John_Harkes_6]

Go here:

http://usatoday.com/sports/baseball/columnist/bodley/2002-09-16-bodley_x.htm

[shawn12011]

Great News!!!!

[Sachin]

God willing, I'd like to have Major League Soccer at RFK next season. I hear it kicks grass. :D

Sachin

[AndyMead]

Why the pejorative "boreball"?

[John_Harkes_6]

Originally posted by AndyMead
Why the pejorative "boreball"?

B/c I find baseball to be the worst sport going. Where else can you spend 4 hours watching 10 minutes of action?

[CHICO13]

Originally posted by AndyMead
Why the pejorative "boreball"?
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[Bambule GK]

Originally posted by John_Harkes_6


B/c I find baseball to be the worst sport going. Where else can you spend 4 hours watching 10 minutes of action?

Um.

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[AndyMead]

Originally posted by John_Harkes_6


B/c I find baseball to be the worst sport going. Where else can you spend 4 hours watching 10 minutes of action?

A DC United soccer game? 0-0 anybody?

I think you'll find a lot of fans of sports other than the "one true sport" here on BigSoccer, and I, for one, tend to immediately discount the posts and opinions of those that use terms like helmetball and boreball. I don't care for American football, but I respect the fact that others do. Just say "baseball".

We complain all day that nobody gives soccer any respect, yet it's okay for us to denigrate the sports we don't like.

[John_Harkes_6]

Originally posted by AndyMead


A DC United soccer game? 0-0 anybody?

I think you'll find a lot of fans of sports other than the "one true sport" here on BigSoccer, and I, for one, tend to immediately discount the posts and opinions of those that use terms like helmetball and boreball. I don't care for American football, but I respect the fact that others do. Just say "baseball".

We complain all day that nobody gives soccer any respect, yet it's okay for us to denigrate the sports we don't like.

Look Andy - I don't give a crap what you think and never asked you for your opinion in this matter now did I? I can use whatever frickin' term I want for baseball. I find it boring. I don't give a shit if you love it.

It is everyone's opinion on what sports they like and what they call them. Take your holier than thou crap back to Durham, ok?

[Aaron Stollar]

Originally posted by AndyMead


A DC United soccer game? 0-0 anybody?

I think you'll find a lot of fans of sports other than the "one true sport" here on BigSoccer, and I, for one, tend to immediately discount the posts and opinions of those that use terms like helmetball and boreball. I don't care for American football, but I respect the fact that others do. Just say "baseball".

We complain all day that nobody gives soccer any respect, yet it's okay for us to denigrate the sports we don't like.


Agreed, let's not all act like Frank Deford and just rip THE SPORT for no reason, if you want to call Peter Angelos the "Angel of Endless Washington Misery" fine... But let's not sink to the levels of the bashers themselves...

I happen to love soccer, hockey, and even baseball although I don't cheer for anyone until WE (WASHINGTON) gets a team. I am also a diehard Ohio State football fan. The only sport I don't really like is basketball. But that isn't the point. Many many of us here like or love other sports as well, and there is no need for ripping any other sports when all we really need to do is stick together supporting soccer and NOT ripping anything else.... except the Metros.

[AndyMead]

Originally posted by John_Harkes_6


Look Andy - I don't give a crap what you think and never asked you for your opinion in this matter now did I? I can use whatever frickin' term I want for baseball. I find it boring. I don't give a shit if you love it.

It is everyone's opinion on what sports they like and what they call them. Take your holier than thou crap back to Durham, ok?

Well this is a message board, and I'm welcome to spread my message. It's jerks like you that continue to give soccer-bashers the ammunition they need. If you don't want my opinions, use your Ignore list.

[TEConnor]

Originally posted by AndyMead


A DC United soccer game? 0-0 anybody?

I think you'll find a lot of fans of sports other than the "one true sport" here on BigSoccer, and I, for one, tend to immediately discount the posts and opinions of those that use terms like helmetball and boreball. I don't care for American football, but I respect the fact that others do. Just say "baseball".

We complain all day that nobody gives soccer any respect, yet it's okay for us to denigrate the sports we don't like.

What's actually funny about this thread and your post Andy is that I scripted it in my head before reading it. I looked at the title of the thread, say your name as the last post, then said, "hmm, I bet I know what he just posted." It's kind of sad when you become so predictable, no?

I was just hoping that you would have said something to the effect of, "yeah, screw that boreball crap...who needs a bunch of overpaid, greedy, slovenly, drug-taking, whiny halfletes standing on dirt at RFK."

There's always next time...

Tim

[Knave]

Originally posted by AndyMead
soccer
Why the pejorative "soccer"? It sounds so ... American. Please call it football. ;)

[TOTC]

Originally posted by John_Harkes_6


B/c I find baseball to be the worst sport going. Where else can you spend 4 hours watching 10 minutes of action?

Cricket.
Formula One.
The NFL.

[John_Harkes_6]

Back on topic - you have a problem with me, Andy or who ever take it to PMs.

Now - DC and the Freedom are the sole occupants of RFK again for '03

Discuss

[CHICO13]

Originally posted by John_Harkes_6
Back on topic - you have a problem with me, Andy or who ever take it to PMs.

Now - DC and the Freedom are the sole occupants of RFK again for '03

Discuss
If United and the Freedom are the sole occupants AGAIN, I'd like to see a little better treatment from the DC Sports Commision. And I'm talking minor stuff like trash cans in Lot 8 and some Port-a-Pottys. A little bit better food at the concessions, stuff like that. Nothing earth shattering. Just a little respect, you know?

[revelation]

Boreball...

Boreball...

Boreball...

No boreball at the football stadium for the Black and Red!

No boreball at the football stadium for the Black and Red!

















;)

[revelation]

Originally posted by CHICO13

If United and the Freedom are the sole occupants AGAIN, I'd like to see a little better treatment from the DC Sports Commision. And I'm talking minor stuff like trash cans in Lot 8 and some Port-a-Pottys. A little bit better food at the concessions, stuff like that. Nothing earth shattering. Just a little respect, you know?

Trash cans? Port-a-Pottys? Man, they put a whole darn RIVER there for your convenience and use in the above activities...what more do you want? And as a bonus they gave you some pleasant aromas! ;)

[Lanky134]

I won't be satisfied until we get gold-plated toilet seats.

Dave

[AndyMead]

Originally posted by John_Harkes_6
Back on topic - you have a problem with me, Andy or who ever take it to PMs.
I have no problems with you at all. I just pointed out that I dislike derogatory terms like "boreball," then you got all pissy about it, so I got all pissy right back. I don't really have anything else to add to the debate, so I don't see the need for PMs.