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Author Topic: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?  (Read 10278 times)

Tugg Speedman

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What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« on: July 04, 2015, 06:24:11 AM »
Houwarrior post about the most watchable/unwatchable sport got me thinking ... What second or third tier sport are you a fan of (you can define this)?

What inspired me to ask now is it is 6am Saturday morning and I got up early to switch between Wimbeldon and the beginning of the Tour de France.

So in addition to Tennis and Cycling, I'm also a fan or track and many endurance sports.

How about you?

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2015, 07:04:52 AM »
I really enjoy going to watch the local Midwest League (A ball) team play.    Getting more into soccer.  Have watched and enjoyed some high school lacrosse.   My daughter participated in some equestrian events over the years. 
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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2015, 08:33:54 AM »
Politics.

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2015, 11:46:39 AM »
Cycling and Soccer.

Other than MU hoops, Le Tour is my favorite sporting event every year, and I enjoy the world cup every four years far more than the olympics.

Probably both still considered second tier in the US, but first tier in much of the world....

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2015, 12:20:02 PM »
Hot dog eating
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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2015, 12:25:02 PM »
Barrel Jumping

Cliff Diving

Superstars


Basicallly, all the sports that died when "Wide World of Sports" did.
Have some patience, FFS.

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2015, 12:35:33 PM »
Thanks for ruining summer, Canada.

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2015, 01:03:00 PM »
Beer pong
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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2015, 01:43:52 PM »
Horse racing

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2015, 10:28:57 PM »
Tennis and horse racing.

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I did watch today's riveting contest.  The presentation made it even more absurd than I expected it to be.

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2015, 11:00:51 AM »


Awesome.  Think I should begin training camp myself.

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2015, 02:40:02 PM »
Horse racing

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Looking forward to my August visit to Saratoga.

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2015, 10:02:08 PM »
I don't follow it as much now, but I used to go to Duke Roufus' gym when I was in Milwaukee and that got me into MMA. Being able to spot certain techniques and strategies makes it much more interesting, in my opinion.
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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2015, 08:57:45 AM »
I dont consider soccer as a second or third tier sport.  That said, curling all the way.  I actually curled when I lived in the DC area for 3 years, so much fun.

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2015, 09:11:35 AM »
Volleyball -- men's or women's.
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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2015, 09:44:34 AM »
Horse Racing and Australian Rules Football.



Also, Cricket during the world t20s.

God, I love ESPN3.

(Edit: Though, now that I don't have an infant to feed at 3:00 a.m., I don't get my fill of second tier sports as much as I used to.)
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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2015, 09:56:58 AM »
That said, curling all the way.  I actually curled when I lived in the DC area for 3 years, so much fun.

I find curlers in Germany to be much more fit than here in the US.  Too many Americans practice with 12 oz. curls, while the Germans use those big boots.

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2015, 10:00:00 AM »
Almost forgot hurling; I was in country during the All-Ireland Seniors in 2003... had no clue who (or what) I was watching at the time, how score was being kept, etc., but I loved it as it seemed to be the perfect blend of hockey, baseball and football.  Due to my ancestral roots, I jumped on the Kerry bandwagon (still the only team to be undefeated in the finals).

Haven't kept up with it since streams are pretty rough (if you can even get them) and they're not on ESPN3.
Wow, I'm very concerned for Benny.  Being able to mimic Myron Medcalf's writing so closely implies an oncoming case of dementia.

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2015, 10:26:41 AM »
Almost forgot hurling; I was in country during the All-Ireland Seniors in 2003... had no clue who (or what) I was watching at the time, how score was being kept, etc., but I loved it as it seemed to be the perfect blend of hockey, baseball and football.  Due to my ancestral roots, I jumped on the Kerry bandwagon (still the only team to be undefeated in the finals).

Haven't kept up with it since streams are pretty rough (if you can even get them) and they're not on ESPN3.

Grew up playing that and it lead to me playing Lacrosse in high school.  It's super fun and Milwaukee actually has a big club if you ever wanted to try, or just to tail gate and watch. 

http://hurling.net/
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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #20 on: July 06, 2015, 10:33:50 AM »


God, I love ESPN3.



I am partial to The Ocho myself

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #21 on: July 06, 2015, 10:42:46 AM »
I am partial to The Ocho myself

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #22 on: July 06, 2015, 10:54:21 AM »
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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #23 on: July 06, 2015, 11:24:47 AM »
I dont consider soccer as a second or third tier sport.  That said, curling all the way.  I actually curled when I lived in the DC area for 3 years, so much fun.

Curling!  I'm not biased at all.

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Re: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of?
« Reply #24 on: July 06, 2015, 02:27:24 PM »
Effin' A, Cotton! Eff-N-A!

In all seriousness... it boggles my mind as to how ludicrously popular soccer is, yet dodgeball isn't even a collegiate sport?  The latter would be much more exciting, and like the former, only requires a single ball.
Wow, I'm very concerned for Benny.  Being able to mimic Myron Medcalf's writing so closely implies an oncoming case of dementia.

 

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