Should rugby be more noticed in the united states?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Rugby is a great game. But it would not fly in the US because they had nothing to do with creating it. The US is *very* pro-US and it is rare for them to embrace anything like their own that is created and developed elsewhere.

Actually that has little to do with it. Basketball is a much easier sport to pick up and play for all cultures in this country. There are basket goals all over the place and in gyms and outside. Much of South America does not play rugby on a large scale, Soccer or "Football" is the rage in those countries. And the last time I checked Golf was not an American made sport, and people go nuts over that sport from high school level to the pro level. Volleyball is an American sport and is not extremely popular, but played at the high school level at least. Wrestling is not a "popular sport" but played in high schools all over the United States and not created in this country either. Even Tennis is not an American made sport and some of the most famous athletes and sporting events from this country are Tennis players from all over the world (not just Americans).

I get that part of your position might be based on this Canadians do not like Americans slant, but with all due respect you are not very knowledgeable about America if that is what you really think.

You either need to do a little more research of this country or stop making comments that are not only incorrect, but way off base as to what is popular or not popular and why it is such. Even Baseball which is about as American as anything, is falling behind Basketball and Football in many ways of popularity. Baseball is not played at multiple levels like it used to be and many in different socioeconomic status are hardly playing the game at all. Why do you think that might be? It has nothing to do with where the game was created trust me on that one.

Peace

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Actually that has little to do with it. Basketball is a much easier sport to pick up and play for all cultures in this country. There are basket goals all over the place and in gyms and outside. Much of South America does not play rugby on a large scale, Soccer or "Football" is the rage in those countries. And the last time I checked Golf was not an American made sport, and people go nuts over that sport from high school level to the pro level. Volleyball is an American sport and is not extremely popular, but played at the high school level at least. Wrestling is not a "popular sport" but played in high schools all over the United States and not created in this country either. Even Tennis is not an American made sport and some of the most famous athletes and sporting events from this country are Tennis players from all over the world (not just Americans).

I get that part of your position might be based on this Canadians do not like Americans slant, but with all due respect you are not very knowledgeable about America if that is what you really think.

You either need to do a little more research of this country or stop making comments that are not only incorrect, but way off base as to what is popular or not popular and why it is such. Even Baseball which is about as American as anything, is falling behind Basketball and Football in many ways of popularity. Baseball is not played at multiple levels like it used to be and many in different socioeconomic status are hardly playing the game at all. Why do you think that might be? It has nothing to do with where the game was created trust me on that one.

Peace

What the double hockey sticks does most of that matter? Most of what you said has nothing to do with what I said.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

What the double hockey sticks does most of that matter? Most of what you said has nothing to do with what I said.

Yes it does, you said that Americans only care about sports they created. I just gave you examples of sports that Americans did not create and you obviously did not realize how wrong you were. That is why you do not have much of a comeback in light of your original comments.

Peace

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Yes it does, you said that Americans only care about sports they created. I just gave you examples of sports that Americans did not create and you obviously did not realize how wrong you were. That is why you do not have much of a comeback in light of your original comments.

Peace

There's another reason why I kept my text to you short.

Rut: pay attention to Welpe. He made a valid point.

[Welpe]

I did? I was just trying to be funny.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

There's another reason why I kept my text to you short.

Rut: pay attention to Welpe. He made a valid point.

Just admit you did not know what the hell you were talking about. I do not care what others have to say. You were totally incorrect and you have yet to acknowledge that fact. Oh well.

Peace

[kdf5]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Volleyball is an American sport and is not extremely popular....

Apparently you didn't watch women's beach volleyball in the last Olympics.

[daggo66]

Originally Posted by kdf5

Apparently you didn't watch women's beach volleyball in the last Olympics.

Now there's a sport I could get behind!

[Forksref]

I played Rugby in college. It's a great sport. I liken it to backyard football games as a kid. I like the fact that it is independent and played as a club sport. Therefore, there are no NCAA restrictions and all their other garbage to deal with. The people at the NCAA are control freaks.

At my school, Bowling Green, they have developed the sport to the point where there are 4 teams. They play a fall and spring schedule and have been very successful with a pretty good fan base. They have played all over the country and overseas. But, it will never rival NCAA sports for popularity and that is ok with me.

I'd hate to see the sport ruined by becoming sanctioned by the NCAA.

There is something refreshing about being independent.

[Sonofanump]

Walter Camp took your beloved game of rugby and perfected it to the game we watch on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons in the fall.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by kdf5

Apparently you didn't watch women's beach volleyball in the last Olympics.

Name 5 players not from the United States? We will stop that myth right now.

Peace

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Name 5 players not from the United States? We will stop that myth right now.

Peace

The two blondes, a red head and two brunettes. I think they were French or Canadian...who knows.

Juggles, you forget that Lacrosse is growing in popularity in the US and that was invented by the South Americans.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Welpe

The two blondes, a red head and two brunettes. I think they were French or Canadian...who knows.

Some of us are not attracted to Blondes.

Peace

[Welpe]

Truthfully I'm not either, but I couldn't remember any one else.

[Mike L]

good looking, athletic women jumping around in smallish 2-piece "swimsuits" in a beach-like setting and you guys are worried about hair color??!?!?!