Disgusting display at Talladega!!!

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Buster

So do I, but they're too concerned about safety. The plate is here to stay.

Yeah, I think it's good for most races...but what's the difference between 210 mph or 197 mph? They say it's for the safety of the fans...HUH?

[jdlea]

I started to really like Soccer last summer during the World Cup. I tried to equate the feeling when someone's making a run in soccer to the feeling I get when I see a deep ball go up from a QB. Also, guys who can handle the ball the way Ronaldhino can are just fun to watch.

[JWsleep]

Originally Posted by Buster

Crazy Earnhardt fans. I don't like the Jeffrosexual, but geesh, people...get over it...he's gone. Ol' Dale won most of his races dirty by shoving people into walls. None of today's drivers: Gordon, Stewart even drunken Michael Waltrip are anywhere near as dirty as Earnhardt was. I can't stand Gordon, but he's won at every level of racing since he was a kid, he does have talent underneath that hair gel.

I was a BIG Bill Elliott fan back in the day...there's a classy driver (also holds the record for fastest lap ever @ 212.8 MPH and it will stand forever because of restrictor plates).

I can't change my opinions about someone just because they die...it would be dishonest.

Right--throwing beer cans was very much in the mold of Sr, even if he wouldn't condone it today, he liked Gordon, etc. He DROVE like a guy who would throw a beercan at you (or anything else that he had available), even if you were at SBF's BBQ contest. At least that's my recollection. Maybe he was a sweet guy off the track, but he makes Stewart look like a driver's ed instructor. They don't drive like that anymore. (For the record, I am AGAINST throwing things at sporting events, except seat cushions at skins playoff games! )

Soccer is a good sport for ESPN, because the big American Sports are much more expensive to get, and there's always a few (or many) soccer nuts (like myself) who will watch a game. For the record, FOX is kicking ESPN's ass in this department. Smoot, what's up with that?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by JWsleep

Right--throwing beer cans was very much in the mold of Sr, even if he wouldn't condone it today, he liked Gordon, etc. He DROVE like a guy who would throw a beercan at you (or anything else that he had available), even if you were at SBF's BBQ contest. At least that's my recollection. Maybe he was a sweet guy off the track, but he makes Stewart look like a driver's ed instructor. They don't drive like that anymore. (For the record, I am AGAINST throwing things at sporting events, except seat cushions at skins playoff games! )

Soccer is a good sport for ESPN, because the big American Sports are much more expensive to get, and there's always a few (or many) soccer nuts (like myself) who will watch a game. For the record, FOX is kicking ESPN's ass in this department. Smoot, what's up with that?

What's up with what? FOX vs. ESPN in terms of soccer?

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

Fans that throw stuff on the field of play are criminals.
If you throw an object "from" a moving vehicle you get in trouble. If you throw a projectile at a moving automobile you get in trouble.

Sorry for being old school but it's a no brainer.
Don't throw beer bottles at NASCARS
Don't throw beer bottles at NFL Football Games
Don't throw beer bottles at BBQ Competition Teams

WTF? What if it was ok to throw beer bootles at me and my Team cus another team hated me? Ack!

peace and no bottle throwing

[SmootSmack]

ESPN.com - Talladega officials ban 14 fans from buying tickets

[Riggo44]

"Talladega Superspeedway has permanently banned 14 fans from buying tickets at the speedway following their arrests Sunday for throwing objects on the track after Jeff Gordon's victory in the Aaron's 499.
The fans were charged with disorderly conduct Sunday and posted bond at the track's jail facilities, Talladega County Sheriff Jerry Studdard said. Track officials can't prevent the 14 fans from buying tickets through a third party."

WTF!

They can't by tickets? Who cares? They can still attend the race. Why don't the track officials just ban there stupid asses from the track for life? I had a friend who ran onto the field at an Angels game in High School and he was banned from Anaheim stadium for life.
Who cares about buying the tickets? They’ll just get uncle Billy bob to buy them next year.

[BDBohnzie]

My buddy is a die hard Liverpool fan, so he was calling me with updates on my drive home, and I got home in time for the Penalty Kicks. Reina is the man. I'm a Manchester United fan, so once a year, we get together at my house to watch the match live (either Fox Soccer Channel or PPV). Guinness, bacon and eggs, and football. Makes for a great morning.

So I definitely have interest in the match today. I had to watch the replay on ESPN Classic last week. I erupted when Rooney hit that shot in Extra Time to clinch it 3-2. But there was nothing better than watching them put 7 up on Roma.

So yeah I watch football...you want to fight about it?

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

My buddy is a die hard Liverpool fan, so he was calling me with updates on my drive home, and I got home in time for the Penalty Kicks. Reina is the man. I'm a Manchester United fan, so once a year, we get together at my house to watch the match live (either Fox Soccer Channel or PPV). Guinness, bacon and eggs, and football. Makes for a great morning.

So I definitely have interest in the match today. I had to watch the replay on ESPN Classic last week. I erupted when Rooney hit that shot in Extra Time to clinch it 3-2. But there was nothing better than watching them put 7 up on Roma.

So yeah I watch football...you want to fight about it?

Yeah Roma game was sick. I dont know about you guys and Milan today. Might be a bit tough. I am an Arsenal fan, and Man U hater lol, so I root for Milan.

[BDBohnzie]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Yeah Roma game was sick. I dont know about you guys and Milan today. Might be a bit tough. I am an Arsenal fan, and Man U hater lol, so I root for Milan.

It's gonna be a war at San Siro today. I wonder how many Man U fans get locked up this time around in Italy?

[JWsleep]

Yes--FOX sports seems (to me anyhow) to have better soccer programming across the board (except for MLS, I suppose). But maybe I'm out of touch, and it does seem that ESPN's on the rise. But Fox's premiership coverage is great, and I think that's the best to watch.

(Of course, I never assumed you had anything to do with this, but I am in the midst of some heavy duty procrastination, so I asked... )

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by JWsleep

Yes--FOX sports seems (to me anyhow) to have better soccer programming across the board (except for MLS, I suppose). But maybe I'm out of touch, and it does seem that ESPN's on the rise. But Fox's premiership coverage is great, and I think that's the best to watch.

(Of course, I never assumed you had anything to do with this, but I am in the midst of some heavy duty procrastination, so I asked... )

I'm peripherally involved with soccer. I'd just say that we are on the rise and hope to close the gap sooner than later

[BDBohnzie]

If you like Ronaldhino, start watching Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United. He's sick when it comes to ball handling.

[Monkeydad]

When did they start playing soccer on the track at Talledega?

[Lady Brave]

Originally Posted by Buster

When did they start playing soccer on the track at Talledega?

They play it in the infield now. They tried playing it on the track, but one team had a distinct advantage over the other because of the inclines.