DA BEARS!!!
Once again, the Monsters of the Midway, the Chicago Bears have won. They are now 7-0.
They won yesterday easily, being ahead 41-0 at halftime (winning 41-10 at final).
#1 Scoring Offense (31.6 points a game).
#1 Total Defense (245.9 yards/game) and #1 Scoring Defense (allows only 9.9 Points/Game).
A large portion of that defense goes to the man, all 6'5" and 260 lbs... #54 Brian Urlacher.
(for everyone who doesn't watch American Football, its only a 16 game season so 7-0 is HUGE. For anyone who thinks that's weak, try playing 4 quarters... you literally can barely walk the next day. Its like boxing in a sense: you can get knocked out with headgear on. The equipment protects against bruises and broken bones, but all the jarring on your knees, shoulders, neck, etc. really takes a toll.)
They won yesterday easily, being ahead 41-0 at halftime (winning 41-10 at final).
#1 Scoring Offense (31.6 points a game).
#1 Total Defense (245.9 yards/game) and #1 Scoring Defense (allows only 9.9 Points/Game).
A large portion of that defense goes to the man, all 6'5" and 260 lbs... #54 Brian Urlacher.
(for everyone who doesn't watch American Football, its only a 16 game season so 7-0 is HUGE. For anyone who thinks that's weak, try playing 4 quarters... you literally can barely walk the next day. Its like boxing in a sense: you can get knocked out with headgear on. The equipment protects against bruises and broken bones, but all the jarring on your knees, shoulders, neck, etc. really takes a toll.)
posted by Michael at 10/30/2006 03:26:00 PM
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Am I being silly or do the line-ups change from whether the team is attacking or defending??
hmmm. just had a read on wikipedia..
Apparently all 46 team members could be playing in a single game!! that means everyone gets a break (probably a sit-down with a cuppa).
And hang on... the game only lasts for 60 minutes!!
EASY!!! You should try rugby!
Actually I've seen some stuff and players do get hit HARD and without discrimination. At least in Rugby you only get done if you have the ball.
Rugby is a serious sport. I won't knock it, although as you said... you really only get hit if you have the ball. Its more fatigueing as far as running.
Yes, the teams change for offense and defense, and there are 46 players on a team. 11 on the field at once per team.
thing is, all 46 don't play, or really count. Two players are the kicker and punter. All they do is kick the ball. Teams also include a third string quarterback in that list. They can only play if the starter AND the back up are injured.
There are a lot of players who are sort of "specialty" players. They play one out of every 10 plays.
The real reason behind such large teams isn't in breaks in the game (although that honestly does play a role) its due to injury. One of your players gets knocked out for a few weeks, you need someone who knows the playbook and can fit in easily. Bring in some guy who hasn't worked with everyone else for weeks... disaster. The game itself is much more cerebral than many other sports out there, and requires a lot of strategy and timeing.
But... speaking of rugby... how many 6'5", 260lb rugby players who can run down world class runners are there?
There's a lot in the NFL.
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