tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post8171528153425383453..comments2024-03-22T05:48:26.129-05:00Comments on Braves & Birds: The Premier League and the SECMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365733949431139562noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-4319146865255882062009-03-14T14:33:00.000-05:002009-03-14T14:33:00.000-05:00Looks like Bobby P was right - Liverpool stayed ri...Looks like Bobby P was right - Liverpool stayed right on form and shellacked the Manchunian hordes on their own ground. <BR/><BR/>A 1:4 at Old Trafford? Who would've guessed?!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-61815701663900864882009-03-13T20:44:00.000-05:002009-03-13T20:44:00.000-05:00Don't forget about butts in the seats either. The...Don't forget about butts in the seats either. The SEC leads the nation in attendance every year. Having 5 of the top 10 biggest stadiums and 4 others schools sniffing the top ten makes this easy, especially when 9 of the schools average 100+% capacity. If you ever wondered how stadiums can magically have more people inside then the number of listed seats, its the boxes. The schools list a base number (say 30 per) of people per box who are "attending" the game even if no one rents the box that week. However for big games boxes might have 50-100 people in them and the schools add the extras in. It alwyas seems like English stadiums are packed to the gills, while many times Spanish or Italian games look barely half full.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-19479891898668616602009-03-13T20:06:00.000-05:002009-03-13T20:06:00.000-05:00Coming from my southern American perspective, I've...Coming from my southern American perspective, I've been referring to the EPL as the SEC of international football when I've tried to get non soccer watching friends to watch for a few years now. It is easier to get them to watch if you tell them its the Creme de la Creme, and SEC greatness is something southerners can all understand. It's awesome to see another footie fan who feels the same way I do, even more so since you have a podium to broadcast from. I became a fan in 2000 on a study abroad trip during an event I'd never heard of before call Euro 2000, and have been a huge fan ever since (ESPN picking up many of the knockout stage games a few years ago is nice, no more hunting for the local bar that has the package). My boys from Villa Park were booted from the EUFA Cup a few weeks back because they played 8 reserves in the 2nd leg as they shoot for a high enough finish to get into Champions League next year... was not happy. They aren't going to win the league this year, may as well shoot for some tourney glory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-17993702979401562912009-03-13T16:57:00.000-05:002009-03-13T16:57:00.000-05:00Bobby P says:O'B, really? United would be scared ...Bobby P says:<BR/><BR/>O'B, really? United would be scared of Le'Arse? In what galaxy? Arse are third top in the list of teams I want to draw.<BR/><BR/>FWIW, as a United fan there's only one team I don't fancy meeting in the next round and that's Liverpool. The only reason for that is the stakes in that one become <I>enormous</I>; almost like a cup final, and United have enough pressure right now that I don't want any extra.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-25917369127484331552009-03-13T13:41:00.000-05:002009-03-13T13:41:00.000-05:00Rafa Marquez the new Kaiser?!? The horror, the hor...Rafa Marquez the new Kaiser?!? The horror, the horror . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-74329102695185993282009-03-13T09:30:00.000-05:002009-03-13T09:30:00.000-05:00As to point five, you seem to forget that Arsena...As to point five, you seem to forget that Arsenal went those 120 minutes without Cesc Fabregas, the maestro. Gunner midfield has been a mess without him. But I agree that wasn't the Arsenal attack that I love and the Scousers and others feared. Bendtner was terrible as well. Roma was frustrating game, but a lucky win. I'll take it.Farsiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900764259260461985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-44663734783652799892009-03-12T19:52:00.000-05:002009-03-12T19:52:00.000-05:00Gotta say, I can't completely disagree with your a...Gotta say, I can't completely disagree with your assessment, but I think if any of the English sides (ESPECIALLY United or Liverpool) were to draw Arsenal, they'd feel a lot worse than drawing pretty much anyone else. And let's not forget the impending return of Cesc Fabregas which could have a very substantial impact on the Champions League this season...(Granted, I'm a bit of a homer. UP THE GUNNERS!!!)Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181284009946739995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-356388244929670912009-03-12T13:24:00.000-05:002009-03-12T13:24:00.000-05:00Where else can I get a comparison of the EPL and t...Where else can I get a comparison of the EPL and the SEC? Great stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com