Football or Basketball?

Alright, so there was this time when my classmates were arguing about which is better: Football or Basketball? I thought hey, this is a pretty worthwhile argument, since these two sports are probably the two most popular team sports worldwide, and they spawn some of the most popular athletes (David Beckham, Michael Jordan, etc).

I honestly like football better because I think it takes a little more control and strategy to control the ball with your foot, which is much less natural than the hands. That, and I'm quite a shorty, and I flinch from balls coming from above. Lol.

So yeah, I think that soccer is better.

How about you?

I like both really much, im better at Basketball but i like Soccer more.

I like basket ball. The only reason because I am good at it.

I am not good at football. So I don't like it that much.

I'm not a fan of either. But, if i had to pick one, it would be basketball.
There's never any fighting in either though. What's up with that?

I couldn't care less, really, but I'm going with football. It's a little more exciting, at least.

I was mislead when I saw football.

If I had a choice between the two OP said, basketball. I can't stand soccer.

Hockey beats basketball, and American football beats hockey.

Football should be the obvious choice... It's not the world's biggest sport for nothing. I saw a scientific report that showed that in 40% of all games, the inferior team wins which is higher than any other sport. It's exciting and unpredictable and really fun to play.

Soccer

I like basketball more than soccer.

I'm not a huge fan of either American Football or Soccer, actually.

The thing with soccer I can never stand is how many games end 1-0. Its a very low scoring game, which just doesn't appeal to me. Once a team gets a lead, its very hard to come back and turn it into a win for the losing team. I watch the world cup, but I just haven't watched enough soccer to appreciate it.

With American football? There's a lot I don't like about it. I don't like how hyped it is, all the big coorporate stuff just bothers me, its like watching Hollywood Insider while watching sports. I don't care about the team's personal lives and their cars and dogs, just play the damn game. I also really don't like how predictable the sport can be. If team A has a great passing game, and B's passing interference sucks, team B will never win. That would.

And I also don't really like how "one man" the teams can be. Sure, you have a defensive line and all, but it really comes down to two or three key players making the game happen. Not my kinda thing.

Now, Hockey and Baseball? Hell yeah!

Originally Posted by Koulatio

I'm not a fan of either. But, if i had to pick one, it would be basketball.
There's never any fighting in either though. What's up with that?

^This. Anyway I'm quite good at basketball.

Both of these are my favourite sports. I like soccer for it's gracefulness with the whole "foot-work" with the ball. And I like basketball for it's casual feel of just handling a ball with hands.

I hurt myself too much when I play Football (American and/or English). Though, I'll admit it's tons of fun, and I love playing it with *Brazilians. There were a few at my school last year, and they made it so amusing.

I'm going to go with Basketball though, cause I've played on a team for the better half of my life, and I'd still play on any team if I could. I'm so much better with my hands than I am with my feet. I'm a klutz with my feet.

* Not Brazilians born in Brazil, but with some blood in them.

I picked Basketball.

HEY GUYS LETS COMPLETELY FORGET ABOUT HOCKEY AS USUAL

Where the **** is the Baseball option?

Edit: lol A Canadian complains about how Hockey is ignored, then an American makes the same complaint about Baseball.

Originally Posted by Sailboat

HEY GUYS LETS COMPLETELY FORGET ABOUT HOCKEY AS USUAL

I usually like to forget about Hockey, seeing as how my favorite team is the Oilers. >_>

Hockey and Baseball?

They're not that popular IMO. I only have a few friends who play Baseball, and all my friends who like Hockey are North Americans...

Originally Posted by man_with_thooo

Hockey and Baseball?

They're not that popular IMO. I only have a few friends who play Baseball, and all my friends who like Hockey are North Americans...

Actually Baseball is incredibly popular in Japan, South Korea, and now it's starting to gain a foothold in Iraq. Hockey is played by the Canadians, Americans, and the Russians. They're more popular than you think.

Originally Posted by CVN-76

Actually Baseball is incredibly popular in Japan, South Korea, and now it's starting to gain a foothold in Iraq. Hockey is played by the Canadians, Americans, and the Russians. They're more popular than you think.

Exactly, but we're talking about worldwide.