I guess I can see what you're saying Orator, about friendly competition, and yes I do enjoy a good game of hackey sack. Frisbee golf is the ****, but my query is the followed logic behind the transition of football in the park to impress ladies to watching other men play it professionaly. Most of my questions have been answered, but I'm still lookng for a unified theory, if that makes any sense.

Unified theory of Professional Sports:


In most situations involving sports there is always a few athletes that hone their skills to the point of being the best. Whether it's running, baseball, or in this set football, the few athletes that get to play at the top levels do so because they are the best. The reasons they started playing are the same as those that don't make it to the pros, it was fun and competitive and it helps to pick up chicks (especially in high school).

However, as they progress they start to get "paid." Whether it's a scholarship to offset the cost of college or if they're good enough, a big paycheck from the pros, at a certain level the desire to impress the ladies takes a back seat to the need to provide for yourself. Because (some) women are also impressed by a lot of zeros behind a dollar sign, you get a double bonus, the athlete is already in good physical condition and now he has deep pockets - a trait few non athletes can attain.

Now (American) football is the ultimate team sport. There are no unassisted scores in football, it takes a whole team working together to really attain the highest levels of play. The physicality takes varies forms, for example offensive lineman are in essence sumo wrestlers, linebackers behave in the manner of UFC fighters (to an extent), receivers have been world class sprinters, even kickers come from European football. When taken to the highest levels, the competition is fierce because every season only 1200 people get to participate. When compared to the college ranks, there are 11,000 players in Division I NCAA football alone.

The advent of the tight clothing in the sport is even part of the game. It had evolved that way in order to make illegal play that more noticeable to the officials. It's just easier to hide calls like holding and interference when the jerseys are loose. John Madden even talks about how his Super Bowl winning Raiders would wear arm pads to match the opponents jersey, thus making it harder for the officials to make those calls. While some of the uniform is to protect the players, other parts are functional.

In essence, one might say the pro athlete is the showoff at his highest form. In support of my argument I'll offer Chad Ochocinco. However, I must admit this is all just theory, made up on the spot as most of my theories usually are.

Right on.

Nope I don't see football as a way to see if a man is a good genetic specimen; I just love watching them huddle; love the tight ends.

However; in all seriousness I really do enjoy watching football; a game with lots of action and I am awed by the long throws by the quarterbacks out there. The great thing is I have watched games that were won in the last 4 seconds; doesn't get anymore exciting than that.

A woman that likes football for the game? Saaaay, are you married?

Nope not married; still looking for the elusive guy that likes to watch football with me, drink beer, and eat chicken wings; now that is my idea of heaven. Would it surprise you that I take an interest in the stats and history of the players? When winter hits; I watch arena football; not much running in those games but again some great throws from the quarter backs.

Dammit, I'm not a beer drinker. I was this close... Oh well, at least I've got to talk to a cool chick who probably watches the NFL Network as much as I do. Did you see that list of top ten scrambling qbs? What was Dan Marino doing on that list? Great qb, but more of a pocket qb, I'd of replaced him with Favre.

Well being a Canadian; I don't watch much of NFL though I must admit its better football than the CFL eventhough the majority of players are from the NFL; however I find the NFL games a bit more predictable of the outcome. You don't have to drink beer; you can drink what you want.

Doing sports energize your body. Going to sports takes you off your couch. Simply sports prevent you being a couch potato

Well, I've been playing baseball and hockey all my life, and it never occurred to me that I was supposed to be showing women anything. Particularly since there have rarely, if ever, been any women around during the times I was playing.

For me, I just like the games -- sure, winning is better than losing, but it's no big deal in the long run. I'm not getting paid for it.

And I REALLY have no interest in being seen as a "good genetic specimen." Doesn't matter. I'm not passing any genes along, regardless, nor do I have any intention of getting involved with anyone who plans on doing so.

Sex is more fun that sports 'cuz sex uses lube ... Besides, if those other guys want the ball that bad, if they'll just ask me, I'll give it to 'em - I don't want it. I DO want me some 'pink bits', tho' ...

Way I figure it we can enjoy the game and have sex afterwards. I can tackle a man into my bed as I get to hyped up watching football.

Afterwords? I thought that was what halftime was for!!!

Of course you can't be shy about being put on the jumbo-tron when at the stadium.

Well half time is good for a quickie; so yep I could go for that.

i dont watch tv so no sports there and as far as live sports i played 1st string football in high school
other then that the only sports i like is live mainly shooting pics of drag raceing sand drag racing, boat drag racing

We seem to like the same sport ... can we just tape the game ... ?

Love football.You are lucky not playing with me I love to tackle

loosen up

Well; in a pinch I guess we could as long as I got to watch it bfore I hear the score the next day.