Panzies. yes, thats right, panzies. World Cup 2006 is off to a roaring start, and being in Dubai, and in fact staying at a place which houses the largest venue in the Emirate to watch all the
games has given me a new appreciation for the sport. Nightly the place is packed, rowdy, and within earshot of my apartment. England has the biggest draw by far. So I've taken it upon myself to be an open minded American and really learn the sport. Let me begin by saying that I have a high appreciation for the fitness, footwork, and communication it takes to be a player at that level. That being said, every soccer player reminds me of the cast of Days of Our Lives. Without fail, in any game a player will try to make a move with the ball and a defender will attempt a slide tackle, and each and every time, the ball carrier will throw himself into the air, land in an apparent akward position, and finally wail in apparent pain. The first time I saw this I cringed until I saw the slo-mo replay. BAD ACTORS! Pleading with the refree for a penalty call. Once the ref makes his call, the player springs back to life as if he has had t
he hands of Jesus placed upon him. Its despicible, especially to this rugby player/fan. In contrast, no matter how badly you are hurt on the rugby pit: concussion, broken arm, anurism, tumor, you never, and I mean NEVER show that you are hurt. This will run the risk of you being taken off the pitch and that is something no rugby player wants. Here is a soccer trivia question: To the right, the Ivory Coast side, or the cast from "Days"? you be the judge.
games has given me a new appreciation for the sport. Nightly the place is packed, rowdy, and within earshot of my apartment. England has the biggest draw by far. So I've taken it upon myself to be an open minded American and really learn the sport. Let me begin by saying that I have a high appreciation for the fitness, footwork, and communication it takes to be a player at that level. That being said, every soccer player reminds me of the cast of Days of Our Lives. Without fail, in any game a player will try to make a move with the ball and a defender will attempt a slide tackle, and each and every time, the ball carrier will throw himself into the air, land in an apparent akward position, and finally wail in apparent pain. The first time I saw this I cringed until I saw the slo-mo replay. BAD ACTORS! Pleading with the refree for a penalty call. Once the ref makes his call, the player springs back to life as if he has had t
he hands of Jesus placed upon him. Its despicible, especially to this rugby player/fan. In contrast, no matter how badly you are hurt on the rugby pit: concussion, broken arm, anurism, tumor, you never, and I mean NEVER show that you are hurt. This will run the risk of you being taken off the pitch and that is something no rugby player wants. Here is a soccer trivia question: To the right, the Ivory Coast side, or the cast from "Days"? you be the judge.
