OK Tim,
I've heard all I can stand. I've heard your argument for twenty-five years - about the two twenty/forty minute halves with no protection and no time outs. I love soccer (that's what it is by the way) because it is such a natural sport.
Many times I've seen soccer kickers want to play AMERICAN football, but only for extra points and field goals. When they are asked to play tight end or safety, they always say NO! They know the truth.
Football? It's an AMERICAN sport!!! Stop trying to capitalize on it.
P.S. I've played both games, I know! I coached 8 to 15 year old kids in soccer for 20 years. I've also played in adult soccer leagues regularly until I was 48. How many play AMERICAN FOOTBALL until they are 48? Not many. I couldn't do it - probably because I wasn't good enough.
Soccer is basketball with your feet. Football is just brutal. Rugby? Now that takes leather balls.
WAY TO GO ARSENAL!!!
Conversation Over.
