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#16946 of 17119 Re: What to see between DC and Boston [fibber2] by bpizzuti

Feb 02, 2013 (9:11 am)

Replying to: fibber2 (Feb 02, 2013 9:01 am)
And don't get on the Taconic, it's not fun.
 
84 can be fun, except for the idiots that camp out in the left lane going up that mountain near the Taconic. Then again, that's the lane with the best XM reception.
 
I drive that road from Rt 9 to 684 every day.

#16947 of 17119 Re: What to see between DC and Boston [fibber2] by rsholland

Feb 02, 2013 (12:52 pm)

Replying to: fibber2 (Feb 02, 2013 9:01 am)
Whenever we go to see my sister/brother-in-laws in NH, we take I-84. It's a longer drive, but sure beats the NJ Turnpike.
 
Bob

#16948 of 17119 Superbowl by grahampeters

Feb 04, 2013 (3:52 am)

G'day
 
I wonder if I should add Football to the list of topics not discussed in polite society! The time difference between USA and Australia put it on our TV screens at lunch time.
 
Some of my sports mad colleagues were watching in the tea room, so I sought an explanation of the rules. None of them were much help and one (who is from South-West Ireland and a very enthusiastic County Hurling Champion - think Hockey in the air with savage lunatics waving big sticks - noses routinely change direction each week) offered the idea that it is sort of like rugby, only better protected and with more ad breaks.
 
I am fascinated by the very limited period of play for the available time!
 
Can someone give me a simple explanation.
 
We did figure out that Baltimore won; however I was the only person in the room who could place Baltimore on a map!
 
Cheers
 
Graham

#16949 of 17119 Re: Superbowl [grahampeters] by kcram HOST

Feb 04, 2013 (4:59 am)

Replying to: grahampeters (Feb 04, 2013 3:52 am)
A very basic explanation:
 
The team with the ball (offense) has 4 plays ("downs") to advance the ball at least 10 yards. The ball can be advanced by running or throwing it. If they have not made 10 yards by 4th down, they have the option to kick ("punt") the football to the other team, or if they're close enough, they may try to kick a field goal through the goal posts.
 
Scoring:
- reaching the opponent's end zone = 6 points/"touchdown"
- kicking the ball through the goal posts from the field = 3 points/"field goal"
- being tackled or penalized in your own end zone = 2 points for the opponent/"safety"
- running/passing the ball to the end zone after a touchdown = 2 points
- kicking the ball through the goal posts after a touchdown = 1 point
 
Hope that helps a bit!
kcram - Pickups/Wagons/Vans+Minivans Host

#16950 of 17119 Re: What to see between DC and Boston [bpizzuti] by fibber2

Feb 04, 2013 (6:27 am)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Feb 02, 2013 9:11 am)
For the trip routing requested, the Taconic wouldn't make much sense, but don't discount the beauty of the road itself. I've been driving it since I first got my license over 35 years ago, from Valhalla up to I-90. It's a true "drivers road", unlike the modern interstates that will lull you to sleep!

#16951 of 17119 Re: Superbowl [kcram] by fibber2

Feb 04, 2013 (6:32 am)

Replying to: kcram (Feb 04, 2013 4:59 am)
I think one of the big mysteries of American Football, and one of the things Graham is referring to are the rules regarding time control - and how oddly they seem to apply them at times. Fighting the timekeeper to run out the clock or conserve seconds is a coach's worst nightmare.

#16952 of 17119 Re: Superbowl [grahampeters] by dcm61

Feb 04, 2013 (7:05 am)

Replying to: grahampeters (Feb 04, 2013 3:52 am)
... one (who is from South-West Ireland and a very enthusiastic County Hurling Champion - think Hockey in the air with savage lunatics waving big sticks - noses routinely change direction each week)
 
Sounds like what we call Lacrosse (the game, not the Buick ).

#16953 of 17119 Re: What to see between DC and Boston [fibber2] by bpizzuti

Feb 04, 2013 (7:06 am)

Replying to: fibber2 (Feb 04, 2013 6:27 am)
The only reason it keeps you awake is because the idiot next to you is 6 inches away from you. That road is WAY too narrow for two lanes most of the way...

#16954 of 17119 Re: Superbowl [grahampeters] by rsholland

Feb 04, 2013 (8:52 am)

Replying to: grahampeters (Feb 04, 2013 3:52 am)
I am fascinated by the very limited period of play for the available time!
 
Geez Graham, maybe my wife was correct! She constantly complains about how slow the game of football is, because of all the timeouts, etc. BTW, I just had to explain to her about 10 yard advances, first downs, etc.—and she's been watching football games on-and-off for much of her life!
 
Bob

#16955 of 17119 Re: Superbowl [grahampeters] by ateixeira

Feb 04, 2013 (10:14 am)

Replying to: grahampeters (Feb 04, 2013 3:52 am)
Can someone give me a simple explanation
 
It's a modern Roman Colliseum with cheerleaders.
 
The 7 second plays are perfect for a short attention span, the rest is analysis, and frequent breaks are great for sponsors. That's why soccer will never go mainstream here.
 
Hyundai is the big winner per Edmunds' hit counter.

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