Author Topic: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of? (Read 10345 times)

Tugg Speedman · « **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?

tower912 · « **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.

muwarrior69 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 04, 2015, 08:33:54 AM »

Politics.

GooooMarquette · « **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....

Jay Bee · « **Reply #4 on:** July 04, 2015, 12:20:02 PM »

Hot dog eating

warriorchick · « **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.

Jay Bee · « **Reply #6 on:** July 04, 2015, 12:35:33 PM »

PBRme · « **Reply #7 on:** July 04, 2015, 01:03:00 PM »

Beer pong

🏀 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 04, 2015, 01:43:52 PM »

Horse racing

Pakuni · « **Reply #9 on:** July 04, 2015, 01:46:05 PM »

Quote from: PTM on July 04, 2015, 01:43:52 PM

Horse racing

+1
Also, boxing.

chapman · « **Reply #10 on:** July 04, 2015, 10:28:57 PM »

Tennis and horse racing.

Quote from: Jay Bee on July 04, 2015, 12:20:02 PM

Hot dog eating

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

jsglow · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2015, 11:00:51 AM »

Quote from: Jay Bee on July 04, 2015, 12:35:33 PM

Awesome. Think I should begin training camp myself.

MU Fan in Connecticut · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2015, 02:40:02 PM »

Quote from: PTM on July 04, 2015, 01:43:52 PM

Horse racing

+1

Looking forward to my August visit to Saratoga.

Warrior Code · « **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.

WarriorInNYC · « **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.

StillAWarrior · « **Reply #15 on:** July 06, 2015, 09:11:35 AM »

Volleyball -- men's or women's.

Benny B · « **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.)

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #17 on:** July 06, 2015, 09:56:58 AM »

Quote from: WarriorInNYC on July 06, 2015, 08:57:45 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.

Benny B · « **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.

Galway Eagle · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2015, 10:26:41 AM »

Quote from: Benny B 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.

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/

warriorchick · « **Reply #20 on:** July 06, 2015, 10:33:50 AM »

Quote from: Benny B on July 06, 2015, 09:44:34 AM

God, I love ESPN3.

I am partial to The Ocho myself

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/oIxx6iuYR6A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/oIxx6iuYR6A</a>

brewcity77 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2015, 10:42:46 AM »

Quote from: warriorchick on July 06, 2015, 10:33:50 AM

I am partial to The Ocho myself

Effin' A, Cotton! Eff-N-A!

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2015, 10:54:21 AM »

Anyone else have a subscription to OSQ?

MU111 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 06, 2015, 11:24:47 AM »

Quote from: WarriorInNYC 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.

Curling! I'm not biased at all.

Benny B · « **Reply #24 on:** July 06, 2015, 02:27:24 PM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on July 06, 2015, 10:42:46 AM

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.

Chicos' Buzz Scandal Countdown · « **Reply #25 on:** July 06, 2015, 02:30:00 PM »

Michigan Football

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #26 on:** July 06, 2015, 03:26:27 PM »

Quote from: Benny B on July 06, 2015, 02:27:24 PM

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.

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!

warriorchick · « **Reply #27 on:** July 06, 2015, 03:31:44 PM »

Quote from: Benny B on July 06, 2015, 02:27:24 PM

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.

Only requires a single ball? Since when?

Benny B · « **Reply #28 on:** July 06, 2015, 04:45:12 PM »

Quote from: warriorchick on July 06, 2015, 03:31:44 PM

Only requires a single ball? Since when?

It only requires a single ball, i.e. you could play with more than one ball if you'd like. Not so for soccer... one ball, max.

Jay Bee · « **Reply #29 on:** July 06, 2015, 08:16:36 PM »

I feel the good old 'bet' can be a great sport.

One fun one from the MU days:
Challenge a guy to take a dump in his pants during class. Only requirement is that he must dump with 5 minutes or more left in class. Diapers are allowed.

Watching a guy sh1t in class and then seeing others' reactions from the ensuing wretched smell is well worth a lot of money. The sh1tter isn't always spotted.. if he's good, he'll look around with a disgusted grin just like everyone else.

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #30 on:** July 06, 2015, 08:57:03 PM »

Quote from: Jay Bee on July 04, 2015, 12:20:02 PM

Hot dog eating

Lined right up on the T Ball, ai na?

ShootinOutWallsofHeartach · « **Reply #31 on:** July 06, 2015, 08:58:23 PM »

Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on July 05, 2015, 02:40:02 PM

+1

Looking forward to my August visit to Saratoga.

See you at Siro's!

Mutaman · « **Reply #32 on:** July 07, 2015, 01:37:46 AM »

Quote from: ShootinOutWallsofHeartach on July 06, 2015, 08:58:23 PM

See you at Siro's!

On the corner of Fourstardave Way.

MU Fan in Connecticut · « **Reply #33 on:** July 07, 2015, 06:53:54 AM »

Quote from: ShootinOutWallsofHeartach on July 06, 2015, 08:58:23 PM

See you at Siro's!

I'm all for hanging with the high rollers. And so we can look for the Entourage actors.

StillAWarrior · « **Reply #34 on:** July 07, 2015, 07:34:16 AM »

Quote from: Benny B on July 06, 2015, 04:45:12 PM

It only requires a single ball, i.e. you could play with more than one ball if you'd like. Not so for soccer... one ball, max.

Actually, adding a second ball on the soccer field could make things interesting.

RushmoreAcademy · « **Reply #35 on:** July 07, 2015, 06:49:51 PM »

Tennis and Rugby

Brewtown Andy · « **Reply #36 on:** July 09, 2015, 01:02:25 AM »

Quote from: Benny B on July 06, 2015, 02:27:24 PM

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.

Same goes for handball. I've stumbled across some Euro league matches on BeIn Sport, and it is transfixing.

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #37 on:** July 09, 2015, 01:20:29 AM »

Quote from: Jay Bee on July 06, 2015, 08:16:36 PM

I feel the good old 'bet' can be a great sport.

One fun one from the MU days:
Challenge a guy to take a dump in his pants during class. Only requirement is that he must dump with 5 minutes or more left in class. Diapers are allowed.

Watching a guy sh1t in class and then seeing others' reactions from the ensuing wretched smell is well worth a lot of money. The sh1tter isn't always spotted.. if he's good, he'll look around with a disgusted grin just like everyone else.

That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Lemme know what classroom that was so I n3v34 have to sit in there again.

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Author Topic: What Second (or Third) Tier Sport Are You A Fan Of? (Read 10345 times)