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Old Thu Apr 08, 2010, 11:48am
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Originally Posted by Rich Ives View Post
But Hey - it's FOOTBALL so it's OK that the games are that long.

What's the wall clock time for an NBA game or an NHL game?

Why isn't anyone complaining about them?
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Originally Posted by GerryB View Post
Perception; they have clocks. You think you can know when it will end. Who knows when a baseball game will end?
I'll caveat by saying I attend a lot of games at all levels - HS, College, and Pro.

Baseball is the slowest with the most "potential lack of activity." The other sports you talk about all are faster with much going on (good or bad) and forced (albeit breif sometimes) activity.

In baseball, there is the possibility, that a pitcher and catcher can be the only action....and, if someone gets to first/second and we start shaking off pitches, stepping out of the box, and tossing the ball to the base, there can be a great deal of inactivity/slow action which can get boring.

I like em all, but there is a distinct difference between watching them all - especially in person.

I know this might not be popular, but it's just my $.2. Just saying.
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