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

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Vic

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Originally posted by: Yaotl
Originally posted by: Vic

Clearly, apples != oranges.
well yeah, but i was just looking at the individual score.
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.
 

digitalsm

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Originally posted by: z0mb13
how is curling tougher than bowling???

A curling stone is heavier than a bowling ball. Plus you have the sweepers. Takes more skill as well.
 

DanJ

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Soccer should be definitely ahead of Basketball, Tennis and Baseball at least. Lame rankings.
 

GasX

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the biggest joke about that list is that softball is listed along side baseball.
 

Yaotl

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i agree with boxing being up there, but some of that stuff is absurd. basketball and soccer having the same speed score?
 

Fausto

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Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

It looks like he has a nut sack hanging from his chin.
You see what you want to see, I guess. :Q

:p

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



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.
 

GagHalfrunt

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Originally posted by: Yaotl
how is billiards ranked so low on analytical aptitude and hand eye coordination?

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?
 

tigerbait

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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
 

CPA

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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

I would agree, plus those Rugby guys are friggen nuts.
 

Yaotl

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Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Originally posted by: Yaotl
how is billiards ranked so low on analytical aptitude and hand eye coordination?

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?

well, there's still stress involved. granted it isn't fear of getting hurt, but it's still nervewracking trying to make a shot.
 

Lonyo

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"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.
 

GasX

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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

I would agree, plus those Rugby guys are friggen nuts.
:D true dat!
 

StageLeft

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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 :)
 

waggy

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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

I would agree, plus those Rugby guys are friggen nuts.

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!
 

FrogDog

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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 :)
What, exactly, has you convinved of this? Your own personal experiment?