which is the "best" sport in your opinion? :)

Cuss16 · 12-18-2002, 06:51 AM

just wondering,

VT Os fan · 12-18-2002, 10:01 AM

Baseball is easily the best sport ever invented. It involves the most difficult action in sports: using a round bat to strike a round ball that's moving at 90 mph and hit it squarely. A team sport that highlights each individaul player. A sport where each playing field can be different. And arguably the most asthetically pleasing sport.

Draft Dodger · 12-18-2002, 10:15 AM

hockey hockey hockey hockey hockey.

Long_Long_Name · 12-18-2002, 11:02 AM

I'm not sure I consider baseball a sport, but it's still my favorite out of that list

From that list, I consider hockey to be the next best. I take football next (REAL football, not american), but I seriously question those that said basketball.

BaseballMan · 12-18-2002, 12:21 PM

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Originally posted by Long_Long_Name
I'm not sure I consider baseball a sport, but it's still my favorite out of that list

From that list, I consider hockey to be the next best. I take football next (REAL football, not american), but I seriously question those that said basketball.

you ever hear george carlins definition of a sport.
Anything that doesnt involve a bat and a ball isnt a sport.
"Running....running isnt a sport its a way of getting somewhere'.

What do you consider a sport anyways?
I know golf takes a lot of skill but is it really a sport?
I would have to say racing seems like it would take a
lot of skill to drive a car at such great speeds.

Long_Long_Name · 12-18-2002, 12:33 PM

BaseballMan... great avatar! (Well, for the time you'll keep it...)

DreamTeams · 12-18-2002, 12:54 PM

To me it's Baseball. Here's why...

1) I can fall asleep on it and still know what's happening when I wake up.
2) It's pace allows me to fade in and out of full-fledged conversation with my son and still catch all the action at the same time.
3) The clean crack of the bat on a solid hit. There's nothing like that sound.
4) Anticipation. (Pehaps the main reason why the 'have to have it now,' generation just finds it hard to follow baseball.)

It's the pace of the game that I adore. Although I must admit that Games are to long now. The pace was much better when I was a kid.

Sometimes the grand ol' game can get quite boring. But bordom often sparks creativity. But, then all hell breaks lose in an instant. Man. There's nothing quite like baseball. We still need it.

JML · 12-18-2002, 12:59 PM

DreamTeams took the words right out of my mouth. Baseball is the only sport for me. I've never been a "sports fan", but I've always loved baseball.

BaseballMan · 12-18-2002, 01:44 PM

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Originally posted by Long_Long_Name
BaseballMan... great avatar! (Well, for the time you'll keep it...)

yeah the red Green show is a funny show, especially the liar.
I may keep this avatar. Just been trying different ones.

Long_Long_Name · 12-18-2002, 01:56 PM

Well it beats the hell out of Spongebob...

CBL-Commish · 12-18-2002, 02:12 PM

Cricket. Or maybe rounders. Or One Old Cat. Can't make up my mind.

SoxWin · 12-18-2002, 02:38 PM

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Originally posted by Draft Dodger
hockey hockey hockey hockey hockey.

yes yes.

Rich

holyroller · 12-18-2002, 02:44 PM

Ummmmmmmmm....isn't the result of a poll on your favorite sport in a baseball game forum pretty much a foregone conclusion?

marioh · 12-18-2002, 03:39 PM

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Ummmmmmmmm....isn't the result of a poll on your favorite sport in a baseball game forum pretty much a foregone conclusion?

After seeing how poorly my favorite sport is doing, I came to the same conclusion.

atomheart · 12-18-2002, 04:09 PM

Hockey.

Nothing comes close, except perhaps curling.

twins15 · 12-18-2002, 08:04 PM

Basketball. For me, it is the most fun to play. I like to watch football the best though.

Cuss16 · 12-19-2002, 03:34 AM

i love baseball, eventhough i played basketball for school

12-19-2002, 09:25 PM

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Originally posted by Long_Long_Name
Well it beats the hell out of Spongebob...

12-19-2002, 09:25 PM

Don't laugh ... but I think tennis is the best sport

Long_Long_Name · 12-19-2002, 09:37 PM

I won't laugh. If it wasn't for the McWilliams sisters and Capriati, the game would be much better though. As for the men, well, maybe they should change the game somehow to make it more interesting.

View Poll Results: what is the "best" sport in your opinion?
Baseball	26	61.90%
Basketball	3	7.14%
Hockey	6	14.29%
Football	5	11.90%
Tennis	2	4.76%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

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Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	I'm not sure I consider baseball a sport, but it's still my favorite out of that list From that list, I consider hockey to be the next best. I take football next (REAL football, not american), but I seriously question those that said basketball. __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

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12-18-2002, 12:54 PM	#7
DreamTeams Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,522	To me it's Baseball. Here's why... 1) I can fall asleep on it and still know what's happening when I wake up. 2) It's pace allows me to fade in and out of full-fledged conversation with my son and still catch all the action at the same time. 3) The clean crack of the bat on a solid hit. There's nothing like that sound. 4) Anticipation. (Pehaps the main reason why the 'have to have it now,' generation just finds it hard to follow baseball.) It's the pace of the game that I adore. Although I must admit that Games are to long now. The pace was much better when I was a kid. Sometimes the grand ol' game can get quite boring. But bordom often sparks creativity. But, then all hell breaks lose in an instant. Man. There's nothing quite like baseball. We still need it. __________________

12-18-2002, 12:59 PM	#8
JML Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The act or process of locating. Posts: 2,154	DreamTeams took the words right out of my mouth. Baseball is the only sport for me. I've never been a "sports fan", but I've always loved baseball.

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12-18-2002, 04:09 PM	#15
atomheart Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 454	Hockey. Nothing comes close, except perhaps curling.

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twins15 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Area 51 Posts: 4,792	Basketball. For me, it is the most fun to play. I like to watch football the best though. __________________ "Ah man we're just hungry man" - Dovonte Edwards Bismarck Boy Scouts of the OTBL - league yes-man Ross Gload at baseball-reference.com Book Quotes and Book Lists

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12-19-2002, 09:25 PM	#19
ExposFan08 Guest Posts: n/a	Don't laugh ... but I think tennis is the best sport

12-19-2002, 09:37 PM	#20
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	I won't laugh. If it wasn't for the McWilliams sisters and Capriati, the game would be much better though. As for the men, well, maybe they should change the game somehow to make it more interesting. __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!