OT-Where can I watch World Cup?

Dick Monahan · 6/16/10, 12:10 PM

I'm here for MidgetWeek, but Andrew doesn't have a TV. I tried Kelly's Too this AM, but they don't open until 11:00.

Anyone know of a pub that's opening in the AM for the games?

Of course, it would be nice if I could find one in the general direction of that evening's race. :-)

apexonephoto · 6/16/10, 12:18 PM

http://lifehacker.com/5559652/where-...yline=true&s=i

Not that I like soccer or anything, I don't wanna give people the wrong idea...

Dick Monahan · 6/16/10, 1:03 PM

I should have pointed out that I have completely failed to get decent streaming speed here. That's why I'm willing to go to a bar.

I'll bet there's someplace in Bloomington for tomorrow, since it's a college town.

Mud Packer · 6/16/10, 1:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick Monahan

I should have pointed out that I have completely failed to get decent streaming speed here. That's why I'm willing to go to a bar.

I'll bet there's someplace in Bloomington for tomorrow, since it's a college town.

Dick,

In Bloomington you might try Scotty's Brewhouse downtown. Great food and liquid refreshments with multiple screen TV's throughout the facility.

illiNOISE · 6/17/10, 6:46 AM

I hope you got to watch last night's Switzerland-Spain game. I'm really not a big fan of outdoor soccer, but that game was awesome.

Pitstooge · 6/17/10, 10:01 AM

Anywhere they treat insomniacs. Soccer is so boring, it will put a meth addict to sleep.

6/17/10, 10:25 AM

"Its like watching a 3 1/2 hour Ricola commercial" courtesy of Dennis Miller

illiNOISE · 6/17/10, 2:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitstooge

Anywhere they treat insomniacs. Soccer is so boring, it will put a meth addict to sleep.

I'd have to agree that most outdoor soccer games can be dull. Too often both teams seem content to kick the ball around for 90 minutes just hoping for a 0-0 tie.

The horribly arachaic--and sometimes confusing--offside rule doesn't help endear the game to the casual fan, either.

6/19/10, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitstooge

Anywhere they treat insomniacs. Soccer is so boring, it will put a meth addict to sleep.

would be happier at the denist getting fillings than watching soccer

Dick Monahan · 6/19/10, 12:52 PM

Not that I'm going to change anyone's mind, but one of the reasons I like soccer is that, like sprint car racing, I don't dare take my eyes off it from beginning to end. If I do, I'll miss something important.

Now, if you're used to watching American soccer, you might not get it. American kids have been raised on "kick and chase". Very few of them learn any ball handling skills. And, if you watch it on TV, the directors don't include enough of the field. The European directors take a wider view, so you can see what the players off the ball are doing. That's very important, and it's very interesting. If all you do is watch the ball, you're like a race fan that only watches the front car. :-)

I hope no one complaining is a baseball fan. That's the worlds greatest spectator sport. It must be, because 15 of the 18 players are spectators most of the time. :-))

6/16/10, 12:10 PM	#1 OT-Where can I watch World Cup?
Dick Monahan Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 26 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,141	I'm here for MidgetWeek, but Andrew doesn't have a TV. I tried Kelly's Too this AM, but they don't open until 11:00. Anyone know of a pub that's opening in the AM for the games? Of course, it would be nice if I could find one in the general direction of that evening's race. :-)

6/16/10, 12:18 PM	#2 Re: OT-Where can I watch World Cup?
apexonephoto Senior Member Race Count This Year: 8 Race Count Last Year: 35 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,075	http://lifehacker.com/5559652/where-...yline=true&s=i Not that I like soccer or anything, I don't wanna give people the wrong idea...

6/16/10, 1:03 PM	#3 Re: OT-Where can I watch World Cup?
Dick Monahan Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 26 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,141	I should have pointed out that I have completely failed to get decent streaming speed here. That's why I'm willing to go to a bar. I'll bet there's someplace in Bloomington for tomorrow, since it's a college town.

6/17/10, 6:46 AM	#5 Re: OT-Where can I watch World Cup?
illiNOISE Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 890	I hope you got to watch last night's Switzerland-Spain game. I'm really not a big fan of outdoor soccer, but that game was awesome.

6/17/10, 10:01 AM	#6 Re: OT-Where can I watch World Cup?
Pitstooge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 52	Anywhere they treat insomniacs. Soccer is so boring, it will put a meth addict to sleep.

6/17/10, 10:25 AM	#7 Re: OT-Where can I watch World Cup?
raceway video Posts: n/a	"Its like watching a 3 1/2 hour Ricola commercial" courtesy of Dennis Miller

6/19/10, 12:52 PM	#10 Re: OT-Where can I watch World Cup?
Dick Monahan Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 26 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,141	Not that I'm going to change anyone's mind, but one of the reasons I like soccer is that, like sprint car racing, I don't dare take my eyes off it from beginning to end. If I do, I'll miss something important. Now, if you're used to watching American soccer, you might not get it. American kids have been raised on "kick and chase". Very few of them learn any ball handling skills. And, if you watch it on TV, the directors don't include enough of the field. The European directors take a wider view, so you can see what the players off the ball are doing. That's very important, and it's very interesting. If all you do is watch the ball, you're like a race fan that only watches the front car. :-) I hope no one complaining is a baseball fan. That's the worlds greatest spectator sport. It must be, because 15 of the 18 players are spectators most of the time. :-))