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OldRightHander · 08-23-2008, 10:06 AM

This happens every time I watch the Olympics. There are sports that I really enjoy watching and I always say to myself, "I'd watch that if they would have it on tv more often." Which sports do that for you? Which ones would you watch if they were on tv at other times?

For me:

1. Water Polo. I've always enjoyed watching that game. This year's US team doing well has been nice.

2. Volleyball. Sometimes you see college games, but that's not at this level.

3. Some of the field events: pole vault, high jump, etc. Those always interest me a bit, probably because they're not seen that often. I still think I would watch them more if it was on more.

improbus · 08-23-2008, 10:25 AM

I would watch more running events.

Many of these sports could replace annoying things on TV like Poker, Arena Football, Extreme Sports, etc...

Unassisted · 08-23-2008, 11:04 AM

Team Handball. It's an interesting combination of indoor soccer and basketball. Plenty of scoring and physical play. I don't understand why it hasn't caught on more in the US.

I don't like volleyball as much since the substitution rules and scoring system were changed, but I'd definitely watch it over most of the other filler that's on sports TV networks now.

westofyou · 08-23-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Unassisted

Team Handball. It's an interesting combination of indoor soccer and basketball. Plenty of scoring and physical play. I don't understand why it hasn't caught on more in the US.

When I was in Europe, it was on TV... I changed it.

Rocky in French is way more interesting IMO.

nate · 08-23-2008, 11:27 AM

Taekwondo, Judo and track and field events where they "throw things."

Hoosier Red · 08-23-2008, 11:52 AM

I've never been all that interested in Track, I mean people running is pretty boring but the High jumps, pole vaults, etc... are pretty cool.

RedsManRick · 08-23-2008, 12:20 PM

Good soccer. Part of the reason soccer hasn't caught on in the US is because we don't have the quality of play that really stands out as it does in the big 3 sports.

MWM · 08-23-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RedsManRick

Good soccer. Part of the reason soccer hasn't caught on in the US is because we don't have the quality of play that really stands out as it does in the big 3 sports.

A lot of cable/dish packages have tons of European soccer on it. The Fox Soccer Channel shows a lot of EPL games along with UAEFA and FA Cup as well. For those who like high quality soccer, there's lots on TV these days, just not on major networks.

westofyou · 08-23-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MWM

A lot of cable/dish packages have tons of European soccer on it. The Fox Soccer Channel shows a lot of EPL games along with UAEFA and FA Cup as well. For those who like high quality soccer, there's lots on TV these days, just not on major networks.

Yep, I watched a game this AM.. plus I'll say that the available Premier League games on Fox Soccer Channel is the best soccer to view in the world and has also been playing a couple of replay games a week on the regular Fox Sports in everyones town for about 10 years now so it's there... you just have to look for it.

*BaseClogger* · 08-23-2008, 02:05 PM

a cool ESPN would show these things...

OldRightHander · 08-23-2008, 02:41 PM

This canoeing and kayaking they're showing right now. Now I can't wait to get home and get my canoe out. I need the next load to Cincinnati now.

ochre · 08-23-2008, 02:51 PM

gol tv covers the Spanish top level pretty well too. They hit south american futbol in the European futbol interregnum.

Degenerate39 · 08-23-2008, 03:32 PM

I wish they showed more wrestling. I never see it on.

Caveat Emperor · 08-23-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by *BaseClogger*

a cool ESPN would show these things...

Word is that ESPN is going to buying the US rights to the EPL when the contract comes up next year...

Highlifeman21 · 08-23-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Degenerate39

I wish they showed more wrestling. I never see it on.

Every Monday night on USA from 9 to 11, duh.

08-23-2008, 10:06 AM	#1
OldRightHander Resident optimist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: east of WOY Posts: 5,029	I would watch that if it was on more This happens every time I watch the Olympics. There are sports that I really enjoy watching and I always say to myself, "I'd watch that if they would have it on tv more often." Which sports do that for you? Which ones would you watch if they were on tv at other times? For me: 1. Water Polo. I've always enjoyed watching that game. This year's US team doing well has been nice. 2. Volleyball. Sometimes you see college games, but that's not at this level. 3. Some of the field events: pole vault, high jump, etc. Those always interest me a bit, probably because they're not seen that often. I still think I would watch them more if it was on more. __________________ The contents of this post may be disseminated without the express written consent of the Cincinnati Reds or Major League Baseball. Cincinnati's premiere expedited trucking company

08-23-2008, 10:25 AM	#2
improbus Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 2,006	Re: I would watch that if it was on more I would watch more running events. Many of these sports could replace annoying things on TV like Poker, Arena Football, Extreme Sports, etc... __________________ Variatio delectat - Cicero

08-23-2008, 11:04 AM	#3
Unassisted RZ Chamber of Commerce Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 13,223	Re: I would watch that if it was on more Team Handball. It's an interesting combination of indoor soccer and basketball. Plenty of scoring and physical play. I don't understand why it hasn't caught on more in the US. I don't like volleyball as much since the substitution rules and scoring system were changed, but I'd definitely watch it over most of the other filler that's on sports TV networks now. __________________ /r/reds

08-23-2008, 11:27 AM	#5
nate High five! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,774	Re: I would watch that if it was on more Taekwondo, Judo and track and field events where they "throw things." __________________ "Bring on Rod Stupid!"

08-23-2008, 11:52 AM	#6
Hoosier Red Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 6,853	Re: I would watch that if it was on more I've never been all that interested in Track, I mean people running is pretty boring but the High jumps, pole vaults, etc... are pretty cool. __________________ When people say that I don’t know what I’m talking about when it comes to sports or writing, I think: Man, you should see me in the rest of my life. ---Joe Posnanski

08-23-2008, 12:20 PM	#7
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,919	Re: I would watch that if it was on more Good soccer. Part of the reason soccer hasn't caught on in the US is because we don't have the quality of play that really stands out as it does in the big 3 sports. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

08-23-2008, 02:05 PM	#10
BaseClogger WOOOOO!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 6,077	Re: I would watch that if it was on more a cool ESPN would show these things... __________________ "On-base percentage is great if you can score runs and do something with that on-base percentage," Baker said. "Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me."

08-23-2008, 02:41 PM	#11
OldRightHander Resident optimist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: east of WOY Posts: 5,029	Re: I would watch that if it was on more This canoeing and kayaking they're showing right now. Now I can't wait to get home and get my canoe out. I need the next load to Cincinnati now. __________________ The contents of this post may be disseminated without the express written consent of the Cincinnati Reds or Major League Baseball. Cincinnati's premiere expedited trucking company

08-23-2008, 02:51 PM	#12
ochre Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,266	Re: I would watch that if it was on more gol tv covers the Spanish top level pretty well too. They hit south american futbol in the European futbol interregnum. __________________ 4009

08-23-2008, 03:32 PM	#13
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