Comments on: Something to look forward to

By: John Lynch

John Lynch — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 07:53:18 +0000

> Anyone else curl?
Only in a ball … while grading

By: Cassie

Cassie — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:41:26 +0000

So, I love rugby. My best friend actually plays on the women’s team at University of Wisconsin Stout… “when in doubt, go to Stout!” No one else probably gets that…
Anyway, on to my real point, seeing the world “hurling” somewhere on this page reminded me that my favorite obscure sport season is almost here – Curling! It’s way harder than it looks, and cracked tailbones are a common occupational hazard. I acutally will be playing on a league when I go home for winter break. Anyone else curl?

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:02:49 +0000

Thanks to some friends of mine who hail from New Zealand, I'm a fan of the All Blacks. According to this on their web site, Ireland is ranked #3 in the world as of 11/27. In addition to the rugby that's played on grass, there's also wheelchair rugby which is a different game altogether. It's played on a basketball court but falls somewhere between a standard rugby match and an all-out smash up derby. To learn more, go to this flash site for the movie Murderball and click on the icon labeled "The Game." Twenty-one countries including Ireland, New Zealand and the U.S. have national wheelchair rugby teams.

By: John Lynch

John Lynch — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 05:37:44 +0000

J-Dog:
> So John – Did you play?
Yes, for six years in secondary school: wing forward (and occasional full back). Then I took up rowing crew.

By: J-Dog

J-Dog — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:24:52 +0000

For all us Rugby fans – A link to the sports equivalent of The Onion. Excellent!
http://groups.northwestern.edu/womensrugby/links_thebrushback.htm
So John – Did you play?

By: ArtK

ArtK — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:24:12 +0000

Thanks for the sports lesson and the link.
Just to keep the mix up, I’ll stand and sing “Hen Wlad” on Feb. 4.

By: gengar

gengar — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:20:27 +0000

The Irish are looking a good bet for the 6 Nations – their win against Australia was especially impressive. Much as I hate to admit it, England have got to the point where it seems a waste to throw things at the screen when they’re being inept – I’d run out of ammo within five minutes.
I surprised myself by getting into rugby at secondary school, am now a semi-retired flanker/wing-forward.

By: John Lynch

John Lynch — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:14:26 +0000

Richard,
Was a wing forward (and occasional full back) myself.
> COME ON ENGLAND!
You’ll get banninated for that sort of thing, you know.
Who was your headmaster?

By: John Lynch

John Lynch — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:11:59 +0000

Gaelic football is a little like a cross between soccer & rugby. Probably best to read more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaelic_football - it's quite the game (I miss it ... and hurling, of course)

By: Richard Carter, FCD

Richard Carter, FCD — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:10:27 +0000

Used to play rugby at school – tight-head prop. Knocks soccer into a cocked hat. My headmaster was a former captain of Wales.
Although my other half’s parents were both Irish, I hope you won’t take offence, but COME ON ENGLAND! (Althought the current world champions are totally rubbish at the moment.)
(In answer to ArtK’s query, Gaelic Football is hurling without the sticks. Have you ever watched hurling? Awesome!)

By: ArtK

ArtK — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:54:58 +0000

I’ve gotta ask, then, what “Gaelic Football” is, if it isn’t soccer?
I haven’t watched much rugby, but it’s been fun when I’ve had the chance. My sons and I were in the park one day and got to watch a match with a couple of local teams. Makes those guys in the NFL look like sissies.