Three letters to sum up this thread: L. S. U.

GEAUX TIGERS!

A Miami-Va Tech game. The Crowd was out of the game by the 2nd quarter. This game was in 2005 when Miami blew them out on their home field.

Where do you live TexasBoi, if you dont mind me asking...

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I think Penn State may very well have the best atmosphere. Their team hasn't been all that great, but they still bring 107,000 every game and are loud. Penn State has imo the best student section too. Beaver stadium as a whole is underrated.

I liked Austin and enjoyed attending a UT game, but I thought the crowd was lethargic.

Who tops this?

In game.

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Before OSU.

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Here's a good one against ND.

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My issue with Kyle Field is poor attendance and the fans are a bit far from the action.

This isn't good.

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I do like the yell leaders and songs.

My issue with Kyle Field is poor attendance and the fans are a bit far from the action.

This isn't good.

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If they were actually a good 12th man there wouldnt be any room for them to move down to because Kyle Field would be sold out. I dont know what the coach is thinking. :bash:

personally i think that Wisconsin fans have the most fun in the stands

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and my personal favorite

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Wiscy student section is great! Don't forget the jump around!!!

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Where do you live TexasBoi, if you dont mind me asking...

Alexandria-Fairfax County right on Route 1.

I liked Austin and enjoyed attending a UT game, but I thought the crowd was lethargic.
That I do agree with. They usually call the Texas crowd the wine and cheese crowd. They wear the colors and support the team. But they hardly stand unless something big happens. I think the problem was that they are too far back. Maybe that will change with the new renovations. I believe Tech fans noticed how different the crowd was this past year and it wasn't even finished.

Florida State!

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Texas has a large stadium but the atmosphere sucks. It is pretty quiet for such a large stadium. Maybe this new enclosure of the endzone would help it.

A&M has the 40,000 students at every game doing all of those chants which creates a unique atmosphere.

I've been to six games there. When full, it's an awesome atmosphere. But it ain't full very often.

I've been to University of Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State, Notre Dame, South Carolina, Arizona State, and the Rose Bowl among others. As a Michigan fan, it pains me to say this but there were two games I've been to that the atmosphere was off the charts:
1. Michigan at Ohio State 2002: This game clinched an undefeated season and trip to the National Championship for OSU. Attendance was well over 100,000 with an estimated 250,000 people partying outside around the stadium. The crowd rushed the field after the game, tore down the goal posts, got tear gassed, burned sofas and cars in the surrounding neighborhoods...it was insane.
2. Michigan at Ohio State 2006: Both undefeated and ranked #1 and #2 in the country. Late afternoon game into night. OSU had something like 400 former players on the field and the game actually lived up to the hype with a 42-39 score. Not quite as out of control as 2002, but still loud as hell.

Honorable mention: Michigan St. at Michigan 2004 (45-37 multiple OT's)
Ohio St. at Michigan 1997 (20-16 clinched undefeated season)

Alexandria-Fairfax County right on Route 1.


That I do agree with. They usually call the Texas crowd the wine and cheese crowd. They wear the colors and support the team. But they hardly stand unless something big happens. I think the problem was that they are too far back. Maybe that will change with the new renovations. I believe Tech fans noticed how different the crowd was this past year and it wasn't even finished.

I will give them this, they do get it up for Dallas... though in recent years they're generally pretty quiet by the fourth quarter (not last year, though, best game I've been to).

What's not been mentioned in detail is just how incredible neutral-site games are. Not only is it a split crowd, the pre-game festivities sometimes even rival the game itself. For OU-texas, in past years the West End in downtown Dallas has been a bacchanal of smack-talk and drunken coeds, with Commerce Street being the epicenter before that (both have waned due to City disapproval). Meanwhile, the State Fair of Texas is going on in the background, hosting the stadium in which the game is played. There ain't nothing like scarfing down Fletcher's Corny Dogs while watching some fratboy puke up the morning's beverages (no, that was not a typo).

Meanwhile, down in Jacksonville, Florida, they like to have a little shindig known as "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party", aka the annual Florida-Georgia game. Unlike most of the US's "world's biggest" claims, no evidence that I've ever seen exists to the contrary.

Finally, there's the Army-Navy (United States Military Academy - West Point vs. United States Naval Academy - Annapolis) game, which holds a particular place in the college football fan's heart because, well, both teams usually suck. Navy's had its moments over the last few years, but the real tradition comes from about fifty years ago, when the teams were two of the best in the nation. Because of both intercollegiate and interservice rivalry, the disdain between the two fanbases goes beyond palpable. The other aspect of this is the fact that in times such as these, there stands a very real possibility that some of the seniors aren't going to be coming back to the US after they graduate.

Alabama-Auburn used to be a neutral site game. The term currently used for it, the Iron Bowl, refers to Birmingham, Alabama, in which the game was previously played.

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How enlightening!

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It's really a case by case basis.

If a banner like the one you posted was positive, it likely would be allowed. It isn't obstructing any views.

If it was negative, stadium security would probably ask the supporters with the banner to take it down. This has occurred before, I just can't remember the specifics.

I really don't understand this, I suppose free speech is limited when one steps in the stadium. If you can get in trouble for protest banners, then could you get in trouble for booing? Ridiculous imo.

Banners like that aren't very common though. They tend to be smaller. There is less fan coordination.

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Typical larger NFL banner.
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The NFL isn't a quaint atmosphere, but many real fans are priced out and many at the game are not attached to the team like in college. College football has much better fan support. That's it for my overly drawn out explanation.

some one mentioned it had something to do with distracting the players
but other then that nope i have no idea why they dont please explain?

the crowd at an american football game probably has more impact in the outcome of a game than any other sport. here, the home crowd knows when your team is on offense you be quiet and when your team is on defense you are as loud as possible. This is because football has many complicated plays and relaying the signals and plays to your teammates gets pretty hard when you cant hear your own voice. It can lead to false start penalties and overall confusion. Singing and chanting during an american football game is pointless, as it will not distract the opposing teams players. You need pure sound from the fans from screaming. When its said that the fans in american football are the 12th man, they mean it

this is Clemson University vs. University of Miami. Miami is on offense. This is how loud it can get on some plays. Try shouting over the noise here...

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Alright, I lied. They do sing here from time to time. :) btw---this is what college football is all about. Its exactly what Indiana and en are trying to say. These videos are from Wisconsin football.

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and dance....
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and chant about getting drunk

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New England Patriots Fans

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Redskins Training Camp 7/26/08
28,000 in attendance

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28,000 without any stand?

Finally Football is almost here!!!!!!

It looks like a bad GWAR rip-off... :)

Except these guys have been at it longer then GWAR, as awesome as GWAR is. The Raider Fans are the biggest fanatics EVER!

Cowboys Training Camp in Oxnard California

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is Romo wearing an Augusta National golf cap?

Anywho, this is an old thread. Got to love Oakland Raider fans. They all look like such badasses. Cant think of another team in the U.S. that consistently has such a diverse crowd.

28,000 without any stand?

Nope, everyone just stands on the small grassy area around the practice fields. The field shown in the pictures is the one at the bottom left here.

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Green Bay Packers fans...

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Packers football and politics go way back. Even JFK joked about Packer fans.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I was warned to be out of here in plenty of time to permit those who are going to the Green Bay Packers game to leave. I don't mind running against Mr. Nixon, but I have the good sense not to run against the Green Bay Packers""

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G-Dubs knows his crowd
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is Romo wearing an Augusta National golf cap?

He would be a pro golfer if he didn't have to play Football all the time.

sorry to spark controversy again but wouldn't it be better to bunch all Gridiron together instead of makeing a strictly NFL thread?


Just sayin'...

No. There's a huge difference between college fans and pro fans.

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And this is why there isn't a roof, Europe, before you get there.

Since its a all Football thread now im posting more pictures of the Patriots Fans

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What's the story behind the Swiss cheese and the Green Bay Packers?

What's the story behind the Swiss cheese and the Green Bay Packers?

Because Wisconsion is a big cheese producer.

sorry to spark controversy again but wouldn't it be better to bunch all Gridiron together instead of makeing a strictly NFL thread?


Just sayin'...

When everything is very segregated like that I think it makes the forum boring and readers are less likely to read topics they might not otherwise read. Why shrink the forum down by league? I think its fine for those who have interest in only a few topics, but makes it harder to find topics or things one might not know about.

For example, if you make just an NFL thread, then how many here are going to simply avoid it all together since they don't like the NFL?

And this is why there isn't a roof, Europe, before you get there.

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I would love to see a soccer game being played in Europe with the same kind of temperature conditions as last years NFC Championship. -18 C.

While I was ready to blow my brains out when the Packers lost the game, I now have nothing but respect for the Giants for running the gauntlet in Dallas, frozen Green Bay, and beating the supposed greatest team ever.

Probally the winner for the "Its so wrong, but I cant stop laughing" sign.

Bears fan at the Chicago-New Orleans NFC Championship.

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Probally the winner for the "Its so wrong, but I cant stop laughing" sign.

Bears fan at the Chicago-New Orleans NFC Championship.

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Thats hilarius but so wrong.

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I would love to see a soccer game being played in Europe with the same kind of temperature conditions as last years NFC Championship. -18 C.


All you have to do is go to Moscow. The Russians play soccer in freezing conditions on a regular basis.

Unfortunately the only European games that make it on over here are Champions League, Premiership and occasional Serie A matches. I can't say that I have ever seen a Bundesliga, La Liga game, mutch less a Dutch, French, Russian or other top league game. Even with a couple different channels thats about it.

All you have to do is go to Moscow. The Russians play soccer in freezing conditions on a regular basis.

alright! The Russians are the real men of Europe. I think I will cheer them on in the next Euro Tournament.

Unfortunately the only European games that make it on over here are Champions League, Premiership and occasional Serie A matches. I can't say that I have ever seen a Bundesliga, La Liga game, mutch less a Dutch, French, Russian or other top league game. Even with a couple different channels thats about it.

Bungesliga and La Liga are shown regulary on Fox Soccer Channel/Gol TV. The others you listed are never shown, unfortunaley.

I haven't had FSC in almost a year, and that must be new because they never used to. I haven't had Gol TV, the other more international sports channel Setanta shows a good deal of Premiership games as well as Rugby and Aussie Rules Football (which is just fantastic).

However real Football is about to start up around here which can't come soon enough. Opening Monday Night Vikings/Packers, and Aaron Rodgers officially gets introduced to Jared Allen, Kevin Williams and Pat Williams. Now that I can't wait for:cheers:

HOF game baby, Jim Sorgi is going down!

and i get to see these two fine gentlemen inducted in Canton

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Brett Favre is such a brat, he retired, he cant just say "o, change my mind, im back, make me the starter" This is so unfair to Aaron Rogers. Everyone says he is unproven, so was Romo, Both Mannings, Favre, etc etc etc.

I think the Packers are bigger then Favre, Who is a mediocre Quarterback at best, As many Touchdowns as he has thrown, he has thrown the most interceptions, only one championship, and only HUGE numbers because he was a gun slinger, and half were intercepted. Legend my ass. Rogers would be an Upgrade.

HOF game baby, Jim Sorgi is going down!

and i get to see these two fine gentlemen inducted in Canton

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Who are they? sorry, dont recognize them at all.

All you have to do is go to Moscow. The Russians play soccer in freezing conditions on a regular basis.

Isn't their off-season during the winter?

I haven't had FSC in almost a year, and that must be new because they never used to. I haven't had Gol TV, the other more international sports channel Setanta shows a good deal of Premiership games as well as Rugby and Aussie Rules Football (which is just fantastic).

However real Football is about to start up around here which can't come soon enough. Opening Monday Night Vikings/Packers, and Aaron Rodgers officially gets introduced to Jared Allen, Kevin Williams and Pat Williams. Now that I can't wait for:cheers:

:cheers:

Yeah, that first game should be good. I am (and probally the rest of Wisconsin) dying to see A-Rod in action.

Brett Favre is such a brat, he retired, he cant just say "o, change my mind, im back, make me the starter" This is so unfair to Aaron Rogers. Everyone says he is unproven, so was Romo, Both Mannings, Favre, etc etc etc.

I think the Packers are bigger then Favre, Who is a mediocre Quarterback at best, As many Touchdowns as he has thrown, he has thrown the most interceptions, only one championship, and only HUGE numbers because he was a gun slinger, and half were intercepted. Legend my ass. Rogers would be an Upgrade.

I agree. As much as I love Brett, he screwed us and put us in a tough spot. The job was already handed to Rodgers. Taking that job away from Rodgers (who sat on the bench patientely), on another Favre whim, does make Favre bigger than the Packers organization. And he isnt. Now we have either find somebody to trade him to, release him (of course, to the hated Vikings), or pay him, along with 3 other quarterbacks.

I dont agree that Favre is a mediocre quarterback, though. He is among the top quarterbacks to ever play the game, perhaps in the top five. In his advanced age, he is still among the most elite in the NFL. How could he not be, with basically a hold on every major passing record? All that, without really a premier Jerry Rice calibur WR. Yes, he is a wild, gunsligner type q.b. who has cost us dearly (this years NFC Championship and numeous playoff games). But he is also probally the most inventive and exciting q.b. to ever play football. He is certainly a legend. His career start record alone qualifies him that status. Take note, that for years, Favre was allowed to go wild under Mike Sherman--who gave him free reign to force the ball into double coverage.

A-Rod...what?

A-Rod...what?

Aaron Rodgers....although I agree, it does sound stupid since "Rodgers" doesn't contain the sound "rod".

Lets just stick with Aaron Rodgers, and it is time for him to show us why the packers made him a top 3 pic a few years ago.

Isn't their off-season during the winter?

Yes, it was an outright lie. The Russian league plays during the summer. I guess the only time their playing in cold conditions would be at the beginning and at the end of their season.

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I would love to see a soccer game being played in Europe with the same kind of temperature conditions as last years NFC Championship. -18 C.

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There is a reason behind soccer not being played at those temperatures. Firstly the chances of injury are made a lot higher although a lot of Americans say football is a bit of a pussy sport the fact is you have players sprinting and hacking at each others legs and add in that with the amount of jumping and sprinting that is required it can cause an increase in serious injuries. Also it affects the bounce of the ball which isn't a great help either. They do play in snow but if the pitch is frozen the game is called off. Maybe you will apreciate this photo.

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Sorry for taking this forum off topic.
:cheers: Heres to a great 2008 NFL season for you guys. If it’s on at a decent time and on a channel I have I will watch it see what the fuss is about. Not sure if I will understand what’s going on but all the same I’m sure I will understand after while and either way I’m sure its well worth seeing if it’s on.

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There is a reason behind soccer not being played at those temperatures. Firstly the chances of injury are made a lot higher although a lot of Americans say football is a bit of a pussy sport the fact is you have players sprinting and hacking at each others legs and add in that with the amount of jumping and sprinting that is required it can cause an increase in serious injuries. Also it affects the bounce of the ball which isn't a great help either. They do play in snow but if the pitch is frozen the game is called off. Maybe you will apreciate this photo.

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Sorry for taking this forum off topic.
:cheers: Heres to a great 2008 NFL season for you guys. If it’s on at a decent time and on a channel I have I will watch it see what the fuss is about. Not sure if I will understand what’s going on but all the same I’m sure I will understand after while and either way I’m sure its well worth seeing if it’s on.

Make sure you watch the Playoffs if anything. If you can get a big time college game i recommend watching that.

off.

There is a reason behind soccer not being played at those temperatures. Firstly the chances of injury are made a lot higher although a lot of Americans say football is a bit of a pussy sport the fact is you have players sprinting and hacking at each others legs and add in that with the amount of jumping and sprinting that is required it can cause an increase in serious injuries. Also it affects the bounce of the ball which isn't a great help either. They do play in snow but if the pitch is frozen the game is called off. Maybe you will apreciate this photo.

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Sorry for taking this forum off topic.
:cheers: Heres to a great 2008 NFL season for you guys. If it’s on at a decent time and on a channel I have I will watch it see what the fuss is about. Not sure if I will understand what’s going on but all the same I’m sure I will understand after while and either way I’m sure its well worth seeing if it’s on.

yeah, I can understand. Just joking about the snow and soccer thing. Maybe the weather argument should be aimed at rugby fans. :) It would be cool to see a big soccer match played in the frozen winter. I would like to see how extreme climates affect play.

Glad to hear that your interested in the NFL this year. Always nice to see people in other countries take some interest in American football, which is rare. Its initially a difficult sport to understand and get into. After watching a bit of it and getting to know the rules, you might actually find it very fun to watch.

I tuned into what I believe was the AFL last night, inside a dome or something, and it was San Jose against Philly, and considering i've never watched the game a lot it wasn't too bad.

It seemed a bit too stop/start for my liking, but then I suppose thats a difference in sporting culture. Was like having one moment of really exciting stuff, then a break for 2 minutes. But when it was going the crowd noise was pretty impressive! Considering it was inside a dome I was a bit surprised!

But like I said the sport wasn't the worst thing in the world, i'm gonna have to get used to it as i'm coming to America (Indiana infact) to study for a year, and was defo planning on taking in the sports!

The Colts are top of my list!

^^ Myself could never really get into arena football. Part of the excitment of regular football is the amount of space to let the big plays happen.

I tuned into what I believe was the AFL last night, inside a dome or something, and it was San Jose against Philly, and considering i've never watched the game a lot it wasn't too bad.

It seemed a bit too stop/start for my liking, but then I suppose thats a difference in sporting culture. Was like having one moment of really exciting stuff, then a break for 2 minutes. But when it was going the crowd noise was pretty impressive! Considering it was inside a dome I was a bit surprised!

But like I said the sport wasn't the worst thing in the world, i'm gonna have to get used to it as i'm coming to America (Indiana infact) to study for a year, and was defo planning on taking in the sports!

The Colts are top of my list!

Yeah that was the AFL championship game. Ill be honest i really dont care for the AFL (most of the players were the ones who couldnt cut it in the NFL) but i did watch that game. I can see why breaks in the game can be annoying if you dont really watch it often but remember this- American football is like a chess match. You take it one move (or play) at a time and see how the defense reacts.

I tuned into what I believe was the AFL last night, inside a dome or something, and it was San Jose against Philly, and considering i've never watched the game a lot it wasn't too bad.

It seemed a bit too stop/start for my liking, but then I suppose thats a difference in sporting culture. Was like having one moment of really exciting stuff, then a break for 2 minutes. But when it was going the crowd noise was pretty impressive! Considering it was inside a dome I was a bit surprised!

But like I said the sport wasn't the worst thing in the world, i'm gonna have to get used to it as i'm coming to America (Indiana infact) to study for a year, and was defo planning on taking in the sports!

The Colts are top of my list!

Alot of people from other countries initially complain about the stop and start part of the sport. But the time between plays is barely noticeable when you really get into the game or understand the circumstances. I

I really think you should check out going to a Colts game. They are building a new, cool looking stadium too. I think you will have a great time. Definely, check out your college sports teams too, especially football and basketball. Are you going to Indiana University btw?

^^ Myself could never really get into arena football. Part of the excitment of regular football is the amount of space to let the big plays happen.

yeah, I agree. Its sort of like indoor soccer. Its exciting, but not as filling as the real deal.

Alot of people from other countries initially complain about the stop and start part of the sport. But the time between plays is barely noticeable when you really get into the game or understand the circumstances. I

I really think you should check out going to a Colts game. They are building a new, cool looking stadium too. I think you will have a great time. Definely, check out your college sports teams too, especially football and basketball. Are you going to Indiana University btw?

I suppose being brought up going to see my local football (soccer) team i've gotten used to the, in relation to American Football, faster pace of the game. But what En1044 said about it being similar to Chess makes it a bit clearer to understand.

Yeah I am going to I.U. at Bloomington, leaving in about 2 weeks infact! Really looking forward to it, especially since seeing the new Colts stadium on here! Do want to check out a game, and who knows I might really like it! (as long as i'm not in those infamous dodgy seats ;) )

I suppose being brought up going to see my local football (soccer) team i've gotten used to the, in relation to American Football, faster pace of the game. But what En1044 said about it being similar to Chess makes it a bit clearer to understand.

Yeah I am going to I.U. at Bloomington, leaving in about 2 weeks infact! Really looking forward to it, especially since seeing the new Colts stadium on here! Do want to check out a game, and who knows I might really like it! (as long as i'm not in those infamous dodgy seats ;) )

yeah, its a bit slower...but thats because of the strategy involved with the game.

IU is supposed to be a pretty cool college. I think you will like it there. The school has a legendary basketball team and they should be pretty decent this year. I recommend going to a game there, in the student section.

Have fun! :cheers:

I suppose being brought up going to see my local football (soccer) team i've gotten used to the, in relation to American Football, faster pace of the game. But what En1044 said about it being similar to Chess makes it a bit clearer to understand.

Yeah I am going to I.U. at Bloomington, leaving in about 2 weeks infact! Really looking forward to it, especially since seeing the new Colts stadium on here! Do want to check out a game, and who knows I might really like it! (as long as i'm not in those infamous dodgy seats ;) )

What dodgy seats? Didn't you hear what the experts had to say? There are NO seats with obstructed views :lol:

I suppose being brought up going to see my local football (soccer) team i've gotten used to the, in relation to American Football, faster pace of the game. But what En1044 said about it being similar to Chess makes it a bit clearer to understand.

Yeah I am going to I.U. at Bloomington, leaving in about 2 weeks infact! Really looking forward to it, especially since seeing the new Colts stadium on here! Do want to check out a game, and who knows I might really like it! (as long as i'm not in those infamous dodgy seats ;) )

oh IU, good choice my friend. Its a big party school. As other posters said, really try to hit up some basketball games. IU isnt really a football school, its a basketball school, but ou will get to see some good Big Ten games. Being in Indiana, maybe you could make the trek up to South Bend and see college football in its finest form at Notre Dame.

If Notre Dame win more than 3 or 4 games, they were an absolute joke last year.

Bump for my fellow NFL fans

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No. There's a huge difference between college fans and pro fans.

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And this is why there isn't a roof, Europe, before you get there.
And I was at that game, too (front row/south end zone). It was a BIG playoff win against the Seattle Seahawks and INCREDIBLE FUN!

BTW, the University of Wisconsin's band (see the post on page one) will play at at least one Packers home game each season, too - the Badgers are as popular statewide in Wisconsin as are the Packers. UW's pep band played at that 'snow globe' playoff game, too.

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(Too bad they had to lose the conference championship game there the following week against the New York Giants in -20C weather... :ohno: )

Mike

^^ I hated that game. Bastards. :(

TOPIC: NFL Fan Emotions

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Black mass in TX:D

^^ I hated that game. Bastards. :(

Is that why you dont like me? :)

Eagles are gonna eat the cowboys alive tonight

Great game! The two best teams in the NFL, in my opinion.

Is that why you dont like me? :)

I'd say that the game gave me an overall boost of hatred towards Wisconsin by a good 98%.


The only good thing left in that state is the badger's basketball team.

I'd say that the game gave me an overall boost of hatred towards Wisconsin by a good 98%.


The only good thing left in that state is the badger's basketball team.

:lol:

Well, the Badgers are good during the season and unfortunaley always run into hot teams in the tournament (Davidson!).

And I think the game winning Al Harris interception return against Hasselbeck was even more of a gut punch then last years loss.

^^

"We want the ball and we're gonna score" is fucking embarrassing (Romo messing up during a field goal embarrassing)... but scoring the first two TD's in a game BACK TO BACK... only to have your ass completely creamed the rest of the game? With as many pro bowlers that Seattle had! Karma took away Shaun Alexander's career away for that one. *disgruntled*

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"We want the ball and we're gonna score" is fucking embarrassing (Romo messing up during a field goal embarrassing)... but scoring the first two TD's in a game BACK TO BACK... only to have your ass completely creamed the rest of the game? With as many pro bowlers that Seattle had! Karma took away Shaun Alexander's career away for that one. *disgruntled*

Yeah, I actually thought the game was over after the two touchdowns.

Seattle had a great team and I think they were robbed in the Super Bowl by the refs.

Seattle raising the 12th man flag... it gets particularly loud when they actually raise it at 1:03

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Lets just stick with Aaron Rodgers, and it is time for him to show us why the packers made him a top 3 pic a few years ago.

looking pretty good so far. Lets see how he does against the 'Boys on Sunday.

And I was at that game, too (front row/south end zone). It was a BIG playoff win against the Seattle Seahawks and INCREDIBLE FUN!


Some of the best games I've ever been in where in elements. To hell with a roof. I watched a game in a rainstorm and couldn't have any more fun that what I did. Great times. People don't understand.

^^ Ofcourse. They're usually fans of a sport where any contact to the leg means means fetal position for half an hour.


We should compile a list of NFL starters with (major) injuries.

^^ Ofcourse. They're usually fans of a sport where any contact to the leg means means fetal position for half an hour.


We should compile a list of NFL starters with (major) injuries.

yeah thats something that bothers me about soccer. Its almost like the NBA with all the flopping and crying to the refs.

What do you think about Janikowski?How far he can kick a ball?

the atmosphere i pretty boring...theres no chants, people jumping as "ultras" do.

theres no comparative between the atmosphere of argentina football league and nfl

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if you see this type of atmosphere in nfl...let me know...because they wont have something like this.


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we dont want to be crazy lunatics like soccer fans. Football fan emotions are different in our intensity.

Yeah, because it's not even the same sport. Do you go to a tennis match or basketball game with streamers and flares and air horns?

thats just bad form.

Football fans are crazy, but not so crazy that they do stupid shit to show their pride and the game has to be stopped.

Hi again, the times that a match became stopped you can count it with your fingers, is pretty hard that something like that succed.

I dont say that if the hand egg fans dont sing, jump, play fireworks are less passionated than football fans.

Hi again, the times that a match became stopped you can count it with your fingers, is pretty hard that something like that succed.

I dont say that if the hand egg fans dont sing, jump, play fireworks are less passionated than football fans.

Before you go say ignorant things like this, you should go and learn something about the NFL.

BTW, chants and jumping...that doesn't help your team win over here.

the atmosphere i pretty boring...theres no chants, people jumping as "ultras" do.

theres no comparative between the atmosphere of argentina football league and nfl

Could part of it be that flares, weapons, fireworks, and banners large enough to obstruct the view of the persons sitting next to you aren't allowed in just about any United States or Canadian sporting venue?

Pedro, I guess i have to educate you. *sigh*

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To talk about something you know nothing about or have never experienced is just stupid.

Before you go say ignorant things like this, you should go and learn something about the NFL.

BTW, chants and jumping...that doesn't help your team win over here.

well, in soccer when the people begin to jump and sing the team that they are supporting increase their level impressing.

is in case of soccer...also to enjoy more a match jumping and singing instead of watching it quite.

well, in soccer when the people begin to jump and sing the team that they are supporting increase their level impressing.

is in case of soccer...also to enjoy more a match jumping and singing instead of watching it quite.

do you mean to say "watching the game quietly?"

Pedro is clearly being a provincial hater but there is no reason to mock the guy's English.

Pedro is clearly being a provincial hater but there is no reason to mock the guy's English.

Im not mocking his english. I honestly didnt understand what he was saying and was trying to clarify.

Sorry if you really didn't know, to me his phrasing seemed rather clear.

Sorry if you really didn't know, to me his phrasing seemed rather clear.

Yes, and i thought I understood what he said as well. Theres nothing wrong with making sure, it tends to make conversations go by a little easier. :)

And Pedro, take a look at the Clemson/Miami clip i posted. See how loud that is? Thats a typical college football atmosphere.

^^I still can't get over the Steven Fry thing. The look on his face when the jets fly over is priceless.

I remember being bummed at a CU game once: "Bah, they only sent A-10's, we must not be that big of a deal this year."

Pedro, I guess i have to educate you. *sigh*

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that was a cool video. I love Stephen Fry.

That facade is beautiful. It reminds me of Florida State's Stadium.

do you mean to say "watching the game quietly?"

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Ok, well we are anything but quiet when we watch the game.

Yes, and i thought I understood what he said as well. Theres nothing wrong with making sure, it tends to make conversations go by a little easier. :)

And Pedro, take a look at the Clemson/Miami clip i posted. See how loud that is? Thats a typical college football atmosphere.

Hi again, the video that i must enjoy was of florida state...

I greet to mark my english mistake so i can improve it...everybody have mistakes men.

In my appreciation the atmosphere of the college football is too much better than nfl, maybe because of the ages of t he people who asist to watch the matches.

these are some pictures of mexican "american football" called onefa...its a college league and this is the "derby"

some many games between unam vs i.p.n. occured violence because in some public universities exists somes groups called "porros" who are like bad students and use these kind of games to show off their life's frustrations.

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ipn fans
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itesm borregos fans
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more fans of ipn "aguilas blancas"
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^cool videos and pictures. Hope the game catches on big down there.

please drop the Soccer talk. We are talking about Football, Not Futbal.

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^^^^ Sure are a lot of college pics and vids in the NFL thread^^^^
This thread needs a serious purging of the crap.

Anyway, here's a blast from the past

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^^^^ Sure are a lot of college pics and vids in the NFL thread^^^^
This thread needs a serious purging of the crap.

Anyway, here's a blast from the past

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He's an Okie, what do you expect?

Anyway, PRO football fans in Texas:

'Boys

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Texans

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and one jackass:

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