Goatboy Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 Assuming that you are referring to American football again (): the game consists of 4 quarters; each quarter runs for 15 minutes, but the clock starts and stops at the beginning and end of each separate "play"; the referee signals by whistle the when the clock should run or stop. So, the actual amount of time that the ball is in play is 60 minutes. Half-time comes at the end of the first two quarters. The referee has to constantly delay the re-start of the action in a televised game, in order to allow the broadcast of a couple of ads. Each team can also call three "time-outs" during each half of the game. Time-outs are usually called so that the coach can discuss strategy for upcoming key plays, or to stall the momentum of the opposing team. The teams switch ends at the end of the first and third quarter. I like the shots at the posts. That's the best bit. They take careful aim, line up their target in their yankee crosshairs, hit the egg thing really hard and it flies like a bullet. I'm gunning for the colts this year. Should hit the opposition with a bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 I like the shots at the posts. That's the best bit. They take careful aim, line up their target in their yankee crosshairs, hit the egg thing really hard and it flies like a bullet. I'm gunning for the colts this year. Should hit the opposition with a bang. And then there's the shotgun formation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 Make sure you leave the Safety on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 American Football explained by an American: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 This reminds me now of the wonderful George Carlin -a master of language. In this piece, he describes the differences between the language and terminology of baseball and football. If you know something about the games, this is brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 I like the shots at the posts. That's the best bit. They take careful aim, line up their target in their yankee crosshairs, hit the egg thing really hard and it flies like a bullet. I'm gunning for the colts this year. Should hit the opposition with a bang. Maybe it would be safer talking about beer rather than sport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 There you go SS! That's kind of what I was getting at. It was time to move on and be nicer to each other! And it's meningitis;) TY I knew I spelt it wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 The main difference is Lord Duckhunter is a bit of a pr*ck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 I bet you don't even shave your pubes Lou, the Duck or me??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 Yes lots have closed but that doesn't mean to say that there aren't any left. There are still plenty around. And Britain has changed hugely since 1975. The 70s wasn't great. 3 day weeks, crap fashions, the IRA bombings etc. But you know what, we are quite civilised now. And you don't have to worry about being shot by the police if you turn your back on them Oh dear ......just watch this and tell me what you would do if you were the cop. http://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/watch/harrowing-police-confrontation-caught-on-video/vi-AAboJDr?ocid=DELLDHP I know what I would have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32407688 :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 Let's do sports. I'll start. Baseball is just over hyped rounders and American Football is the biggest pantomime going. Get that bloody padding off and play like real men. Tarts. Nice try at trolling ...but you haven't got it right yet ..........2/10 for effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 Behave SOG, we've moved on from that topic...the G or S word is now banned! Lou I just had to reply ...........sorry ............never said the G word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 I don't get American football at all. Obviously that's my loss as there are millions who get a lot of enjoyment from it, but the average televised game lasts over three hours which consist of at least one hour of adverts and only 11 minutes with the ball actually in play. That seems mind numbing to me and is exactly how I've felt every time I've tried to watch it. I just don't see how that can be compared to proper football where the ball is almost constantly in play and there is only one short break in the entire match. Just shows how little you know........the ball is in play for 60 minutes..........read the rules .........you can read EH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 You should watch something that's more suited to your attention span. The 100m is over pretty quick, no ads in the middle and even has a gun at the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 And then there's the shotgun formation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 Maybe it would be safer talking about beer rather than sport? Yeah lets talk about beer............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 April, 2015 Share Posted 21 April, 2015 Make sure you leave the Safety on. You owe me an apology for your cheap comment the other day......you know which one......but I don't expect to get one from a lowlife brit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint si Posted 22 April, 2015 Share Posted 22 April, 2015 Oh dear ......just watch this and tell me what you would do if you were the cop. http://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/watch/harrowing-police-confrontation-caught-on-video/vi-AAboJDr?ocid=DELLDHP I know what I would have done. Maybe what he actually did? Used police training to apprehend the suspect without resorting to lethal force? Good on the cop on this occasion. And just so you know SS, "charging toward cop" is not equivalent to "running / stumbling away from cop" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 22 April, 2015 Share Posted 22 April, 2015 Just shows how little you know........the ball is in play for 60 minutes..........read the rules .........you can read EH It may technically be 'in play' but it isn't necessarily doing anything. For instance "Whenever a runner goes out of bounds on a play from scrimmage, the game clock is started when an official spots the ball at the inbounds spot, and the Referee gives the signal to start the game clock", ( Rule 4, article 2 ). The attacking team then gets the 40 second play clock to control, so for upwards of 30 seconds the ball can sit under the Centre's hand and not moving. Plus, if the QB decides to 'take a knee' that will automatically take another 30 seconds of time off the game clock. ( In theory a team can run out 2 minutes of game time by making this play for 3 successive downs ). Also, the game clock does not stop after a rushing play that finishes inbounds, again allowing the play clock to eat into the nominal 60 minutes of playing time. ( You have read the rules ? ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 22 April, 2015 Share Posted 22 April, 2015 Just shows how little you know........the ball is in play for 60 minutes..........read the rules .........you can read EH You've got a bit mixed up there. The game lasts for 60 minutes. For actual time the ball is in play, it averages at about 11 minutes. Have a google right now of "time the ball is in play in American football". You'll clearly be surprised. It's not an attack on the sport, so you don't need to get unpleasant and over-defensive. I think if I am unable to enjoy a sport others enjoy, it's pretty clearly me who's missing out on something. Wall Street Journal: According to a Wall Street Journal study of four recent broadcasts, and similar estimates by researchers, the average amount of time the ball is in play on the field during an NFL game is about 11 minutes. http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704281204575002852055561406 Here's a useful pie chart: Other sources: http://qz.com/150577/an-average-nfl-game-more-than-100-commercials-and-just-11-minutes-of-play/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevedenning/2012/02/05/not-so-super-sunday-eleven-minutes-of-actual-playing-time/ Like I said. I don't have a problem with the sport and as for dull, well I enjoy watching cricket ffs, I just find that stat something that makes it hard to compare it to actual football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 22 April, 2015 Share Posted 22 April, 2015 What's up with basketball too? Go up one end, score, go up the other end score...continue to the final whistle. The team that score immediately before the end of the match wins. Pah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 22 April, 2015 Share Posted 22 April, 2015 Oh dear ......just watch this and tell me what you would do if you were the cop. http://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/watch/harrowing-police-confrontation-caught-on-video/vi-AAboJDr?ocid=DELLDHP I know what I would have done. Yes, you would have shot him! This clip shows that it is not necessary and that people can be arrested without blowing holes in them. The point we were making before was about shooting unarmed people running away or not posing a threat to the life of the officer. The example previously has led to the officer being charged with murder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 22 April, 2015 Share Posted 22 April, 2015 Oh dear ......just watch this and tell me what you would do if you were the cop. http://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/watch/harrowing-police-confrontation-caught-on-video/vi-AAboJDr?ocid=DELLDHP I know what I would have done. You really are more than a little dim aren't you? All that video does is totally reinforce everybody's opinion on here other than your own. Have a think about it for a moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 22 April, 2015 Share Posted 22 April, 2015 You really are more than a little dim aren't you? All that video does is totally reinforce everybody's opinion on here other than your own. Have a think about it for a moment. BIG GUNS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 22 April, 2015 Share Posted 22 April, 2015 Maybe it would be safer talking about beer rather than sport? You are probably right C_l. I am sure you'll enjoy the south Western Arms on Saturday if you are still up for it. I'm sure they will stock at least two real ales that trigger the pleasure receptors. The bar staff are good there too. I'll get the barman to show you his pump action and give you a taste of both barrels. And please stop posting pictures of me;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 22 April, 2015 Share Posted 22 April, 2015 You are probably right C_l. I am sure you'll enjoy the south Western Arms on Saturday if you are still up for it. I'm sure they will stock at least two real ales that trigger the pleasure receptors. The bar staff are good there too. I'll get the barman to show you his pump action and give you a taste of both barrels. And please stop posting pictures of me;) Oh Goatboy. Am still definitely up for drinks....though there is a small chance I might bail altogether (game + drinks) as not 100% this week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 It may technically be 'in play' but it isn't necessarily doing anything. For instance "Whenever a runner goes out of bounds on a play from scrimmage, the game clock is started when an official spots the ball at the inbounds spot, and the Referee gives the signal to start the game clock", ( Rule 4, article 2 ). The attacking team then gets the 40 second play clock to control, so for upwards of 30 seconds the ball can sit under the Centre's hand and not moving. Plus, if the QB decides to 'take a knee' that will automatically take another 30 seconds of time off the game clock. ( In theory a team can run out 2 minutes of game time by making this play for 3 successive downs ). Also, the game clock does not stop after a rushing play that finishes inbounds, again allowing the play clock to eat into the nominal 60 minutes of playing time. ( You have read the rules ? ). That is part of the game........next you will be saying that the time taken for throw-ins, corners and free kicks (in soccer ) is added on to the game........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 What's up with basketball too? Go up one end, score, go up the other end score...continue to the final whistle. The team that score immediately before the end of the match wins. Pah. Guess you know as little about basketball as you do about everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 Yes, you would have shot him! This clip shows that it is not necessary and that people can be arrested without blowing holes in them. The point we were making before was about shooting unarmed people running away or not posing a threat to the life of the officer. The example previously has led to the officer being charged with murder. How do you know they are unarmed ? answer that question ..........if you can......await your brit wimp reply..........and the first bit YES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 You really are more than a little dim aren't you? All that video does is totally reinforce everybody's opinion on here other than your own. Have a think about it for a moment. How does that reinforce anything??? go on tell me .......what you don't see are the other cops behind him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 BIG GUNS Lou that was private pic of me!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 You are probably right C_l. I am sure you'll enjoy the south Western Arms on Saturday if you are still up for it. I'm sure they will stock at least two real ales that trigger the pleasure receptors. The bar staff are good there too. I'll get the barman to show you his pump action and give you a taste of both barrels. And please stop posting pictures of me;) That is a pic of me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 In a Florida State University classroom, they were discussing the qualifications to be President of the United States . It was pretty simple. The candidate must be a natural born citizen of at least 35 years of age. However, one girl in the class immediately started in on how unfair was the requirement to be a natural born citizen. In short, her opinion was that this requirement prevented many capable individuals from becoming president. The class was taking it in and letting her rant, and not many jaws hit the floor when she wrapped up her argument by stating “What makes a natural born citizen any more qualified to lead this country than one born by C-section?” Yep, these are the same kinds of 18-year-olds that are now voting in elections! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 That is part of the game........next you will be saying that the time taken for throw-ins, corners and free kicks (in soccer ) is added on to the game........ But I thought you said disagreed with the original comment that the ball was only in play for 11 minutes ? Now you agree its just part of the game ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 How do you know they are unarmed ? answer that question ..........if you can......await your brit wimp reply..........and the first bit YES. All the above comment does is go on to reinforce why its so ****ing stupid to allow civilians access to firearms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 How does that reinforce anything??? go on tell me .......what you don't see are the other cops behind him Sigh. Sarnia, you have no self control. Put the gun debate down and slowly walk away with your hands where I can see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 How do you know they are unarmed ? answer that question ..........if you can......await your brit wimp reply..........and the first bit YES. So you shoot first and plant the taser / gun afterwards ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 That is part of the game........next you will be saying that the time taken for throw-ins, corners and free kicks (in soccer ) is added on to the game........ Not at all, but the ball isn't 'in play'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 Guess you know as little about basketball as you do about everything else. And you lack a sense of humour and irony like many Americans (except of course that you are British). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 How do you know they are unarmed ? answer that question ..........if you can......await your brit wimp reply..........and the first bit YES. Probably the fact that they are not displaying any weapons is a bit of a give away. As for your constant put downs of Brits. You are a Brit are you not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 How does that reinforce anything??? go on tell me .......what you don't see are the other cops behind him Just for you I'm going to type this really slowly. Thread initiated as man shot in back 8 time trying to run from police, something that you appear to support. Your latest video - man running / walking menacingly towards police officer who has gun drawn, man arrested without a shot being fired. Think hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 American Football explained by an American: :lol::lol: Quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 :lol::lol: Quality. "winking like a cyclops in a rainstorm... a lone milky tear running down..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 23 April, 2015 Share Posted 23 April, 2015 "winking like a cyclops in a rainstorm... a lone milky tear running down..." Made me lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 24 April, 2015 Share Posted 24 April, 2015 In a Florida State University classroom, they were discussing the qualifications to be President of the United States . It was pretty simple. The candidate must be a natural born citizen of at least 35 years of age. However, one girl in the class immediately started in on how unfair was the requirement to be a natural born citizen. In short, her opinion was that this requirement prevented many capable individuals from becoming president. The class was taking it in and letting her rant, and not many jaws hit the floor when she wrapped up her argument by stating “What makes a natural born citizen any more qualified to lead this country than one born by C-section?” Yep, these are the same kinds of 18-year-olds that are now voting in elections! You guys got an election coming up ..........loads of peeps like that eligible to vote in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 24 April, 2015 Share Posted 24 April, 2015 But I thought you said disagreed with the original comment that the ball was only in play for 11 minutes ? Now you agree its just part of the game ? You are obviously another "know it all but know f.ck all" brit ...........if you don't understand the NFL just keep your mouth shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 24 April, 2015 Share Posted 24 April, 2015 Sigh. Sarnia, you have no self control. Put the gun debate down and slowly walk away with your hands where I can see them. Sorry Lou me walking away from this thread will never happen........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 24 April, 2015 Share Posted 24 April, 2015 So you shoot first and plant the taser / gun afterwards ? If you have proof of that send it to the OK district attorney..........however you don't so just STFU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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