Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
11-01-2014, 06:41 PM
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I had never watched a Rugby match all the way through until I was on a Singapore layover when the All Blacks were playing Australia for the World Championship. Every bar on the river walk had the match on, so I got a beer, got interested and went back to my room to watch the rest of it.
It was AWESOME! Lots of great plays, and lots of busted noses and broken fingers and bloody ears! But you are right about the concussions, as a kid I played football from age 8 through 17. We were always taught to, "Put your helmet on him!" i.e. lead with your head. I had a few concussions in high school and I saw a lot more.
It was AWESOME! Lots of great plays, and lots of busted noses and broken fingers and bloody ears! But you are right about the concussions, as a kid I played football from age 8 through 17. We were always taught to, "Put your helmet on him!" i.e. lead with your head. I had a few concussions in high school and I saw a lot more.
America will do better in 7s before 15s. Less technical and more athletic. As kids gravitate away from football, it's still unclear what sport will be the winner. When American kids realize how much money there is in non traditional sports, the trend will accelerate.
11-01-2014, 06:44 PM
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11-01-2014, 06:46 PM
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Helmets have a lot to do with it and also the success of American football is measured in yards gained. In Rugby it's not so much yards gained, though the scoring is similar, but in possession. When you tackle in football you try to drive him back or stop progress. In rugby you just have to bring him to ground and you can use his momentum and give up yds.
America will do better in 7s before 15s. Less technical and more athletic. As kids gravitate away from football, it's still unclear what sport will be the winner. When American kids realize how much money there is in non traditional sports, the trend will accelerate.
America will do better in 7s before 15s. Less technical and more athletic. As kids gravitate away from football, it's still unclear what sport will be the winner. When American kids realize how much money there is in non traditional sports, the trend will accelerate.
11-01-2014, 06:52 PM
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Yes, rugby 15s is the normal game. 15 players a side. That's where you get your scrums. 7s are 7 a side. Same size pitch just half the people so theres much more space to run and maneuver. It is a cardio intensive game. It's usually played in the summer and there is a huge tournament in Vegas every year.
11-01-2014, 06:57 PM
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That sounds like it would be fun to watch, is it like 'pre-season' games, i.e. just for training and not covered, or is there a league, is it televised?
I would much rather watch Rugby than Soccer, that's for sure!
I would much rather watch Rugby than Soccer, that's for sure!
11-01-2014, 07:08 PM
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If LHR is one of our main focus cities, why did we not go after the PHL-LHR slot AA have to give up, as required by the EU?
11-01-2014, 07:39 PM
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Manomanoman the vols wanted that win! Great ending!
11-01-2014, 07:48 PM
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11-01-2014, 09:16 PM
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I really was saying goodbye to this place... but I wanted to send you this:
GBO The Carolina fans were great and we had a great time.
Goodbye all. It was fun.
GBO The Carolina fans were great and we had a great time.
Goodbye all. It was fun.
11-01-2014, 09:32 PM
meh
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uhm what? where did that come from T?
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