Wrestling, the real type. I saw a guy get his back broke, right in front of me while I was at a tournament. When was the last time you saw something like that happen?
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All the things you have listed are games, not sports.
OT: Wrestling. Ever been running and hit "the wall"? Yeah, when you wrestle you hit that wall in the first minute or so of a match.
OT: Wrestling. Ever been running and hit "the wall"? Yeah, when you wrestle you hit that wall in the first minute or so of a match.
Orr, along with many other greats from the time before helmets, were very lucky to never suffer an extremely serious incident like that, but lets be fair and smart here: A fast travling solid object to the head does not result in good things.Suilenroc said:Bobby Orr never wore a helmetPolaris19 said:
The Penguins had their dark period. I give you (grudingly) respect for sticking with your team through the thick and thin. I'm Columbus fan myself and believe me, I know how hard it can be to watch your team some nights...Gxas said:
EDIT: Sorry for the double post.
I'm not gonna lie, I had my doubts that Colombus had fans. I have a great deal of respect for you.Polaris19 said:
i know, but i just needed an excuse to praise Bobby Orr. also to post one of my favorite pictures in sports history.Polaris19 said:Orr, along with many other greats from the time before helmets, were very lucky to never suffer an extremely serious incident like that, but lets be fair and smart here: A fast travling solid object to the head does not result in good things.Suilenroc said:Bobby Orr never wore a helmetPolaris19 said:
Orr was the greatest! You know he used to give away his wardrobes to charity? He was so much about charity and hated talking about it like he was a hero. A true role model on and off the ice.Suilenroc said:
Professional Wrestling like the WWE. Honestly, how are you suppose to cause a giant cut to a persons forehead with trying to hurt them as much as possible?
Granted though some people dont seem to think its a support so I'm gonna go with Rugby because of that episode of Friends
Granted though some people dont seem to think its a support so I'm gonna go with Rugby because of that episode of Friends
I see... eah, its too bad I said things where the direct intent is to hurt the person dont count.Baron Von Evil Satan said:
besides, ever play hockey? Hitting the wall can happen on your first north to south or east to west. So that could be seconds.
he still is heavily involved with charity. compared to self-absorbed athletes of today (i'm looking at you Kobe and LeBron)laststandman said:
also i meet him once! OK, i was like 1 1/2 and don't remember it but i have an autographed framed photo. It say "to my pal" so cool!
Glad to hear. and.. well.. its not that Crosby's not a good player. I know my uncle got me his winter classic jersey (from this year), but I got into the Pens late, though I was into hockey itself at age 4, since thats when I started playing. I just never cared much for the Pro level, but I got into it 2000, and Lemiuex was just getting back and being awesome again.Gxas said:
That is so cool! Even as a Devils fan that seems like the greatest thing ever. I want to meet Patrik Elias someday. He's my favorite. I also really want to meet Martin Brodeur, because he's the best.Suilenroc said:
I'd say in its purest form, Rugby. The game's essentially built around trying to destroy the other team (simplifying it a bit, but it's incredibly physical.)
With Hockey, it's not meant to be played with that much physical contact. Just take a look at the difference between the NHL and IIHF or Olympics hockey games: the latter are far more tame. This is just because of the way the NHL game is influenced by appealing to fans of the sport.
But if it was straight out physical exertion, I'd have to go with tennis. You just have to be insane to play like those really good tennis players.
With Hockey, it's not meant to be played with that much physical contact. Just take a look at the difference between the NHL and IIHF or Olympics hockey games: the latter are far more tame. This is just because of the way the NHL game is influenced by appealing to fans of the sport.
But if it was straight out physical exertion, I'd have to go with tennis. You just have to be insane to play like those really good tennis players.
Hurling or Aussie Rules Football.
Hurling has sticks/clubs, a hard ball, and hard men all clashing together with as of 2010 a helmet for protection. There was no protection used for the previous 3000 or so years. Hell, Cúchulainn and Fionn Mac Cumhail played hurling.
Aussie Rules is a mix of rugby and gaelic football. Mouthguards are sometimes worn, sometimes.
Hurling has sticks/clubs, a hard ball, and hard men all clashing together with as of 2010 a helmet for protection. There was no protection used for the previous 3000 or so years. Hell, Cúchulainn and Fionn Mac Cumhail played hurling.
Aussie Rules is a mix of rugby and gaelic football. Mouthguards are sometimes worn, sometimes.