For the Love of The Game

People ask me why do what I do sports wise. Why I lay by body out there for my team. I am the captain of Minnetonka rugby and that means a lot to me. I sacrifice my own body so the team can win. Its because i love the game and love my teammates. Nothing in this world gives me a bigger rush then playing rugby it is better than any drug. Nothing beats the feeling after a battle and you are beaten physically and mentally but are victorious. Its for the love of the game, there is a lot of love in rugby instead of hate that is out in the world. I get in this zone where nothing matter besides the game, it is a cool feeling.

Jordan vs LeBron

This is a tough call I would say LeBron James would beat Micheal Jordan any day in 1 on 1 because James is such a athlete not only is he taller the Jordan he weighs much more. There is a aspect though that makes Jordan the better player. The ability to win in clutch situations. Jordan has won 6 rings and Lebron has won 2 I think Lebron however will win one or two more but not get to 6. When the game is on the line i would give the ball to Jordan every time. I do think Lebron is a amazing player but for Jordan's generation he revolutionized the game with his explosiveness. I think if Lebron keeps winning however he might be able to top Jordan as the best player of all time.

Why the World Cup is Awesome

The world cup is coming up and I am excited. I think its amazing how countries can get together and celebrate Soccer. It would be amazing to go to one, then you can see all these different countries in on place. Also those new stadiums built around the countries are just modern marvels. There will be celebrating and most likely there will be rioting which i think is kinda cool that people care enough over a simple game of Soccer to riot. They but there hearts in the competition and it shows. It is the largest sporting event in the World and I am pumped. I hope USA can get passed the group stage like 4 years ago. GO USA

Why Rugby is Safer then Football

You first might hear this statement and be rattled but hear me out. In Football you are wearing a helmet and other pads but they give you a false sense of security. People tend to lead with the head and put them selves in on safe situation. Also in Football the hits are mu h more violent but not in control. In rugby you must be in control or that is a penalty and because there is no helmet you learn to tackle safer. There are injuries in both sports but because rugby is a endurance game I

would say there is more injuries in football. Just ask Rodger Godell about concussions.

European sports > American Sports

I believe that European sports are better then America Sports. The culture is a lot different, after a game of rugby for example we have a BBQ with the other team. It promotes brotherhood compared to American sports where there typically is hostility after the games. Also there is more endurance in Euro games such as Rugby and Soccer, compared to baseball and football where there is shorter movements. I think European sports promote a more healthy lifestyle compared to American sports because of this endurance aspect. I do enjoy some American Sports, but ever since i started playing Euro I am way healthier and feel better.

Why Baseball is Boring

Baseball is one of the most boring sports i have ever seen. I'd rather watch a round of golf then sit through a game. It is very boring to watch, and almost as boring to play. Most of the game you are either sitting in the dugout or standing in the field. The only somewhat fun part is batting and most of the time you don't even get a hit. I know it is America's pastime but i feel football is passing up baseball as the most popular sport. I wish America would incorporate some more European sports such as Rugby or Soccer. Also baseball is no way to get in shape the only workout is a brief run to the base and after the game eat some hot dogs. I think America needs a new pastime.

Packers

My favorite Football team- My favorite team is the Green Bay Packer. Ever since i was a little kid i always have been a fan. For me watching the Packers play is a highly enjoyable thing to do. When they won the super bowl in 2010 it was one of the better sporting moments i have watch. My brother is the one who convinced me to be a fan when i was little. When he was young 2 Minnesota Vikings players were very rude to him so from then on he got me hooked on the Packers. I think watching the Packers is a bonding experience for my brother and I.

Football

Football- Football is a game in which there are two teams and eleven players on the field at once. To win you must score more points then the other team. To score you can score a touchdown (worth 6) and the conversion (worth 1), a Field goal (worth 3), and Safety (worth 2). The game is a explosive game in which there is 4 downs to move the ball ten yards  and sets up at the line of scrimmage. This game is popular in mostly America. The most popular league is the NFL (National Football League).

Rugby

Rugby-
Rugby is a fast, moving and exciting game. It consists of 15 players on each team and the goal is to score more points then the other team. The game starts off with a kickoff that is done by dropping the ball as you kick it. To score you can do it by: Scoring a try (worth 5) and the Conversion kick (worth 2), or on a penalty kick (worth 3). To move the ball you only can pass it backwards, if you pass it forward or drop forward it is called a Knock-on. This results in a scrum which when the forwards bind together and battle for the ball which is passed in by the Scrumhalf. You can also kick forward. It is a physical game with a lot of tackling and a battle for the ball on each tackle which is called rucking. It is not only played by men but also women.