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Here we go again: ESPN ranks the "toughest sports".

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Originally posted by: Yaotl
Originally posted by: Vic

Clearly, apples != oranges.
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well yeah, but i was just looking at the individual score.
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Sorry, I guess I should have been more clear. I was agreeing with you. Billiards is all about analytical aptitude and hand eye coordination.
Note that auto racing ranks low on the Speed category.
 
i agree with boxing being up there, but some of that stuff is absurd. basketball and soccer having the same speed score?
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Fausto
I dare you people to tell this guy that cycling is for wussies. 😛
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It looks like he has a nut sack hanging from his chin.
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You see what you want to see, I guess. :Q

😛
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Sorry, I didn't realize that was you in the pic. 😛
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Did you just call me a nutsack? 😕



BTW- That's Sean Eadie in the pic. Reigning world sprint champ and all-round Very Bad Man? Track sprinters are about the only cyclists you'll see who are built like linebackers.
 
Originally posted by: Yaotl
how is billiards ranked so low on analytical aptitude and hand eye coordination?
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Better question: How is billiards not ranked 0.00 in Nerve? What, do the participants have a crippling fear of getting chalk on their bowtie and tuxedo vest?
 
what a joke....rugby 13th

I played football for 8 years (offensive line) and rugby for 5 years (front row) and rugby is definitely tougher

the physical abuse plus the non-stop running without any substitutions...easily qualifies it as top 5 on any list of tough sports
 
Originally posted by: tigerbait
what a joke....rugby 13th

I played football for 8 years (offensive line) and rugby for 5 years (front row) and rugby is definitely tougher

the physical abuse plus the non-stop running without any substitutions...easily qualifies it as top 5 on any list of tough sports
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I would agree, plus those Rugby guys are friggen nuts.
 
Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Originally posted by: Yaotl
how is billiards ranked so low on analytical aptitude and hand eye coordination?
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Better question: How is billiards not ranked 0.00 in Nerve? What, do the participants have a crippling fear of getting chalk on their bowtie and tuxedo vest?
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well, there's still stress involved. granted it isn't fear of getting hurt, but it's still nervewracking trying to make a shot.
 
"DURABILITY: The ability to withstand physical punishment over a long period of time. Example: NBA/NHL players."

Auto Racing: 4.38

The ability to sustain high G forces for hour(s) isn't durability? And it isn't very easy, most high end racers are very fit (ie: F1) It scored lower that sprint cycling! Sprint means sprint, not endurance.

Fools.
 
Originally posted by: CPA
Originally posted by: tigerbait
what a joke....rugby 13th

I played football for 8 years (offensive line) and rugby for 5 years (front row) and rugby is definitely tougher

the physical abuse plus the non-stop running without any substitutions...easily qualifies it as top 5 on any list of tough sports
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I would agree, plus those Rugby guys are friggen nuts.
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😀 true dat!
 
It can be hard to compare sports, but nobody would call bowling tough. Bowling is THE EASIEST sport on the planet. The fact that the pros (and I use that term so bloody loosly, since the pros are generally chubby men in sweat pants with chronic masturbation issues) can't even get all pins down every time is a tribute to the stupidity of those who play at the top tiers of the "sport". I'm convinced that a real athlete with about 15 hours training could get each and every pin down every damn time 🙂
 
Originally posted by: CPA
Originally posted by: tigerbait
what a joke....rugby 13th

I played football for 8 years (offensive line) and rugby for 5 years (front row) and rugby is definitely tougher

the physical abuse plus the non-stop running without any substitutions...easily qualifies it as top 5 on any list of tough sports
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I would agree, plus those Rugby guys are friggen nuts.
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yeah. i forgot about rugby and the few times i got to see it on TV i was amazed.

those guys are nuts! but wow it was fun to watch!
 
Originally posted by: Skoorb
It can be hard to compare sports, but nobody would call bowling tough. Bowling is THE EASIEST sport on the planet. The fact that the pros (and I use that term so bloody loosly, since the pros are generally chubby men in sweat pants with chronic masturbation issues) can't even get all pins down every time is a tribute to the stupidity of those who play at the top tiers of the "sport". I'm convinced that a real athlete with about 15 hours training could get each and every pin down every damn time 🙂
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What, exactly, has you convinved of this? Your own personal experiment?
 
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