What do you think of football in USA?
447916
im a canadian. The People in the us take football WAY too sriously. Some of them would sell their first born just to get into a game. I went to the orange bowl once in flordia, and the first thing i noticed was that almost everyone had their team colours on and that they were getting wasted out of their mimds just for a football game. There was fights and even a stabbing. People in the US take it like it was life and death. I mean some of them are F ucking nuts. oh and as for football being all american , it was invented by canadians uh burn. oh soccer umm its not really big in north america not even here in canada, Esspecially not in the US.
488813
I have seen a couple of American games live and it is more of a family day out.\nThere is a lot of entertainment apart from the game plus great shows at the end of each quarter.\nThere is also a large selection of good food.\nI think many Americans see a football match as an event so short its not worth going to watch 90mins of men diving around, grey skys and lousy food.
1104148
Haha...good question.  They're just amazed that Americans don't go crazy over soccer so they try to make fun of American football...however, American football is simply a much, much more exciting game.  I'm not a soccer hater, it's alright, but not nearly as exciting as football.
713810
I think Europeans are a lot more open minded than American sports fans. There are a lot of sports in Europe already that are barely recognized in the US (like field-hockey and fencing)\n\nI think the European would be open to American football if they can understand the (compared to soccer much more complicated) rules and the scoring sytem. \n\nThe main challenge is: WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT? Over there, "football" is already taken by a sport, where you actually move the ball with your feet!
476085
haha, excellent question. \nBTW, I think that American football is much more boring that soccer. 95% of the game is breaks and time out. Only 5% of the game is actual action.
374852
Consistent play, comprehensive preparations and a slew of talented players – many of whom helped see them through to the quarter-finals at Korea/Japan 2002 – ensured the United States can look forward to a fifth consecutive appearance on the world's biggest stage at Germany 2006. \nGone are the days when the North American nation was derided as a second-tier footballing side, and coach Bruce Arena has his team believing that their capricious mix of young talents such as DaMarcus Beasley and Landon Donovan and wily old campaigners like Brian McBride and Claudio Reyna could be enough to see off the world's best. \n\nArena's Americans reached the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ with three matches still to play in the final round of North, Central American and Caribbean qualifying. And even with a loss late in the campaign to fellow qualifiers Costa Rica, the USA still finished top of the regional pack for the first time in their history. \n\nWith only one loss in their opening six final round matches, the US needed a win at home against arch-rivals Mexico on 3 September 2005 to book their place and a capacity crowd in Columbus, Ohio roared on the Stars and Stripes in one of the most colourful atmospheres ever seen at a football game in the United States. \n\nGoals from Steve Ralston and Beasley saw the Americans defeat their neighbours to the south and kick off wild celebrations in and around Crew Stadium in the heart of the Midwest. "You'll look at it and say it's real easy and it's a breeze. But it's not a breeze. It's very difficult," Arena said of their qualifying campaign. \n\n"I remember back to our first game in this round away in Trinidad and every game has been difficult, but I think our experiences over the last four years have positioned us to be successful, and our guys know how to win in big games." \n\nIn their three remaining qualifiers Arena – who has been coach since 1998 – took the opportunity to experiment with an eye on the finals in Germany. "The goal is 2006 and I need to look at everybody I can," Arena said after the final qualifier, a 2-0 win over Panama in Boston in which Taylor Twellman and Kyle Martino scored their first international goals. \n\nAfter reaching the semi-finals of the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, the USA's fortunes were decidedly less impressive for a long time, but they have been on an upward trajectory of late. After nearly a half century without reaching the finals (from 1950 to 1990) the States finally returned to the big stage at Italia 90. After reaching the second round as hosts four years later, they finishing last in their group at France 1998, but came out flying at Korea/Japan 2002. \n\nLed by Donovan, Reyna and McBride, the Americans beat Portugal in their opener before knocking out Mexico in the second round to reach the quarter-finals where they lost to Germany. With a host of new players and the old guard from Korea/Japan still largely intact, the USA will be keen to improve on their performance of 2002 when they arrive in Hamburg – the German city they have selected as their home base – in the summer of 2006. \n\nFounded 1913 \nAffiliated 1913 \nWC participations 7 (1930, 1934, 1950, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002) \nWC honours Semi-final 1930, Quarter-final 2002 \nContinental Titles Gold Cup (1991, 2002), Pan American champions (1991) \nFacts\n\n\nIn recent years the United States have emerged as a force to be reckoned with, qualifying for the last four FIFA World Cup finals. The Americans reached the quarter-finals at Korea/Japan '02, losing narrowly to the eventual runners-up Germany.\n\n\nThe USA reached the semi-finals of the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, although only 13 teams took part. Argentina ended American hopes with a 6-1 win.\n\n\nIn 1948, the USA suffered their worst defeat, when they lost 11-0 to Norway in Oslo. Their best result came in 1993 when they beat the Cayman Islands 8-1, watched
1076455
Because of us...Americans. We generally confuse your football with our pigskin version of football.
1026141
I just visited my grandmother in Utah and she wouldn't shut up about the world cup. She was glued to the TV.\n\nAs for me, I preffer American football over soccer (yes, i know soccer is really called football)
817534
I am from England and i love to watch nfl. I play all the Madden Games and my favourite team is the Chicago Bears. I think there are a lot more Europeans that like NFL than there are U.S people who like soccer. But that is understandable with so many huge national sports anyway, unlike in England where football (soccer) is king and only a few other sports, like rugby, circket and tennis are followed. America has a lot of tradtional sports; baseball, basketball, amercian football, ice hockey, whereas soccer is a new sport in the states.
1140262
It's called "America's favorite pastime". I don't know, but I prefer football.
774209
Simply put..\n\nThere are more rules in American football than any other professional sport..  You almost need a PhD to understand every rule..  That's the first reason..\n\nSecond is passion as a kid..  you becoime passionate about the sports you are exposed to as a youth..  every kid in the united states that went to high school knows someone who played high school football..  your school and your city pride was always at stake every Friday night..  \n\nBy the time you leave high school, it becomes your university and your state's pride in college..\n\nThat doesn;t exist with American football any where else in the world..  \n\nSoccer, on the other hand, it's very similar..  every town, every school every region in most countries have teams that represent in the same fashion as high school and college football do here..\n\nBut take the vast majority of the life long soccer fans from any region of the world and introduce them to football, most..  not all, but most will find the game very confusing, difficult to follow and the number one question which I hear from so many Euro and South American friends is why is it called football when they only use their foot less than 25% of the time.,.\n\nBottom line is what do you grow up with..  People in Georgia or Mississippi have a hard time following the NHL because they have no connection..  the same, to a lesser extent, to the people in Wisconson, or Minnesota with NASCAR..    Football is widely followed here in the US..  but most Germans have no clue what the difference between a forward pass and an audible is
1120686
So tired of this question... \n\nWhy is the rest of the world so insecure because Americans have a game that is more fun than soccer and decided to call it football.  I'm thinking of starting a petition to change the official name of the American sport from football to:\n"THE GREATEST GAME IN THE WORLD AND TONS BETTER THAN DUMB STUPID SOCCER BALL"  \nWe'll still call it football for short though and insist that persons from Europe must call it by it's formal name.  Anyone want to sign up?  \n\nIf you are really interested in how American football got it's name, see the link below.  Everything you ever wanted to know.
1103121
American Football (as this category relates to) is the style the play in the NFL, colleges, high schools, etc.  The Football that this question relates to is known as Soccer in the states.  As such, this question was placed in the wrong section.
511556
The popularity of the sports vary depending on where you live. In the UK football dominates all over sports and has by far the greatest following. The UK has a long history of football and a passion for the game that stretches back over many years. And by football i mean soccer (as it would be classed in the US). \n\nAs for US football i have to confess i know very little about it considering i live in the UK. Not quite sure why it's even called football considering the players throw and catch the ball throughout most of the game! It seems to have a big following in the US though so it must have some appeal.\n\nFor me personally Football (Soccer) is the much greater game. It's fast, tactical and gives license to players to pull off some amazing tricks. For me the large following over here in the UK is another factor. Rivalry between clubs is fantastic and it creates a passion for the game that i feel is unequalled. I also think Football (Soccer) is a very international sport and can help bring large communities together - as will be seen at the World Cup in the summer. Football can often get bad press through hooligans and thugs but they are in the minority. It has the potential to bring people together in a way no other sport can.
995240
Wow same!  I'm American and this is the first year I've even watched a soccer match without just taking a glance and dismissing it with boredom.  I don't know what about this year caught me, but now I'm really into the WC.  However, I think once this dies down, I'm not sure if I'm going to continue sating my apetite for soccer w/ national games (mainly cause I'm a staunch supporter of European teams).  Too bad the rest of America is too intrigued by our own brutish version of football to care about soccer.  It's merely a reflection of us as a country I guess, and it fits well with our war-mongering image.
319013
GOOD OLD FOOTBALL\n\nTHATS SOCCER TO ALL YOU AMERICANS
109294
Personally, I LOVE American football, for the following reasons:\n1.  You only play 16 regular games, so every game REALLY counts.\n2.  The playoff you really only get one shot; it is win or go home, literally\n3.  The Super Bowl is the same way. One game decides it all.  None of that series stuff. Best out of whatever.\n4.  Football is the most responsible sport, with strict drug policies, draft policies, and harsh punishments for violators.\n5.  Football has the most level playing field because of the salary caps.  All teams have the same amount of money to spend. Therefore, the decisions make the difference not the money.\n6.  Football is actually a semi-socialist sport.  All teams share profits. The system is truly fascinating.\n7.  Football is rough and has a sort of civilized violence which is GREAT!\n8.  Football players on the whole are the lowest paid professional athletes.\n9.  You never know what might happen during a halftime show. Case in point, Janet’s boob.\n10.  You will see incredible acts of athleticism.\n11.  It is strategic, yet exciting.\nOne more reason... American Football is played in any and all weather.  There is no rain delay.  They don't cancel or postpone games due to snow.  They play period!  None of that, "Oh I can't play I might get wet or cold." That is a real sport.  No wussy stuff in football or the SuperBowl!