American Football

[alchemi2]

Anyone else a fan of this sport?

I've been a big fan of the Chicago Bears for years, well since the Mike Ditka days and it being available on Channel 4 (or 5 as it is now).

Great to see them off too an undefeated start this 5-0.

[Andrew]

You're from England and into American Football? Didn't think anyone was from there :P (satellite tv does wonders nowadays I guess).

I'm not into football, but did love original Nintendo NES Football game. Not interested in newer ones.

Superbowl is about the only game I watch, usually at a bar (free chili/rolls and chance to win furniture) or party.

[alchemi2]

Mainly follow it on the internet although i do generally tape the Monday night game on channel 5 as I'm normally working when it's on, i don't get sky sports as for the amount of time i get to watch TV it's not worth the cost.

There is quite a following for the sport here in the UK and we even have some teams of our own nowadays.

[Tezcatlipoca]

I've been a NY Giants fan for years, and plan to stay that way. This year looks pretty exciting all the way across the NFL and is promising to be a lot like last year (with expected leaders crushing, or bearly hanging on, and new fairly unexpected teams letting their star players pull them all the way to the playoffs). The Bears are definately looking good though. Hopefully they won't trip once they get in the playoffs again.

[Dragoon Knight]

Let me be the first to jump in with the patented "UK Response to American 'Football'".

It's not 'football'.  Football involves using your feet a hell of a lot more.  It's rugby with all the fun taken out of it and all the pansies playing it wear armour.  Yes, armoUr - the correct spelling.  Seriously, I don't mind the sport itself, even though it is just "Rugby for Sissies".  But for the love of God, why didn't you name it something that actually resembles what the game involves?!

And stop pronouncing aluminium incorrectly; it's "al-you-min-ee-um", not smegging "al-oo-min-um"!

[alchemi2]

lol a Scot worried about pronunciation.

In rugby you are not allowed to tackle off the ball or forward pass and yes your right it's far from football but it is a great sport.

These guys are far from sissies.

[Dragoon Knight]

If you can't understand what a Scotsman is saying, it's either because you aren't listening hard enough, or he doesn't want you to understand. :P

I would like to see the looks on the players' faces if they had to play without the armour; don't think they'd be quite so keen.

[jeff2429]

This past week the Titans vs Colts seemed like a pretty good game.  Close one to, 13-14 Colts favor.

[exatreide]

Bears are my NFC team, and Their doing pretty good.

Dolphins are my AFC team, and there...not.

Originaly the game was very similer to rugbe up until the 1930's and 1940's where the forword pass was introduced.e

The colts need to crash and burn, they barely beat a 0-5 team, and almost got beat by the Jets. IF they would lose manning, I can't see them winning another game in the season.

[alchemi2]

Well Grossman was gross and the offense sucked, well played Cardinals but thankfully our defence held it's act together and saved the day.

Bears go 6-0

[darkd3th]

Football is the best sport in the world period. lol I just had my game on friday ran for 265 and 2 tds unfortunitly we lost though but we made it to the playoffs. Got my playoff game on saturday =)

[Colonel_Worf]

I'm a huge Chicago Bears fan. I'm hoping they demolish the Jets the weekend.

[exatreide]

That they did, 10-0 shut out.

Real test is next week against the pats.

[alchemi2]

Bears take the by, division and play offs.

Hestor amazing and Grossman back on track, it's looking good  ;D :D ;)

[Barbarossa]

I'm from Chicago, and you know I root for the Home Team.

I hate to say it though, I am afraid we'll do what we always do, and lose it during the Play-offs.  :(

[Megashrap]

Go Bears! or should I say."Da Beers".  :)

[Barbarossa]

Enough said.  ;D

[alchemi2]

Depends which turns up for the games, Sexy Rex or Gross man, we need both offence and defence to be playing well to go through the Super Bowl.

On the plus side i don't think any team out there is that hot at the moment, save maybe the Chargers.

[Barbarossa]

I agree. I think things are looking good. Defense has been doing as good as ever, and our Offense has been spectacular this Season.

[alchemi2]

Bears lead 16-7 at the half but it should have been more, darn that New Orleans defence. Will it be enough..... we'll see.  ;)

Bears go to the Superbowl..................... whoopieeeeeeeeeeeeeeee  ;D ;)

[jeff2429]

Bears have the shittiest field ever.  Thank goodness the superbowl isn't there for the Colts or Pats to rape them. 

[jeff2429]

Colts with an amazing comeback.  Went from 22-6 Pats to 38-34 Colts.  May the bears prepare to be spanked. 8)

[Tezcatlipoca]

Colts with an amazing comeback.  Went from 22-6 Pats to 38-34 Colts.  May the bears prepare to be spanked. 8)

Here Here!

[alchemi2]

Yes both were good games and the colts comeback was amazing especially against the Pats.

Looking forward to the Superbowl and a Bears victory but it will be a hard match, it's a shame brown and smith will miss it.

[exatreide]

BEARS all the way baby.

we aint here to cause no trouble

were just here to do the superbowl shuffle