kairparavel Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 There are base requirements such as how many countries play it and if there is an international governing body. If only there was a way to research this more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S John Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Honestly I was a bit surprised to find that American football is even on the radar in some parts of the world. There actually is a noticeable international following, but I still wouldn't call it an 'international' sport and therefore its not a really good candidate for the Olympics. The US doesn't need a free gold anyway. We kinda pwn at the Olympics as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 EDIT: Just decided to look this up. According to The Guardian Wayne Rooney makes about 26,000 pounds a day, which is equivalent to roughly $71,452,205 (US) a year if my math is right, will double check in a minute. Compared to the NFL's highest paid player (Mark Sanchez) who made $17,250,000 last year.Rooney allegedly makes about £250,000 a week, which is £13 million a year. about $19-20 million dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Bass Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 You could probably make a better case for them bringing back Tug-of-War as an Olympic sport. Or adding Paintball as an Olympic Sport (which would be awesome - you might see countries loading up their Olympic Teams with military/ex-military people). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 The could always have Ultimate Frisbee as an Olympic event...get the lightest of light flavor to what American foooball is about without all the extra padding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiDisaster Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Rooney allegedly makes about £250,000 a week, which is £13 million a year. about $19-20 million dollars.Yeah I just fixed my math. I don't know how the hell I screwed that up so badly.Not sure which it is then, it makes sense to me that he would earn more than an NFL player, perhaps that Guardian article I was looking at was outdated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercenaryChef Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 women's softball is out of the olympics for the same reason american football is not in it: not enough other countries play it. not real sure how that is so hard to understand. for the olympics to truly be a competition of the globe it is best they are playing games and sports that other countries actually play. not enough play softball or american football.and concerning curling, it is winter olympics. the winter olympics let all kinds of things in that few countries play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minaku Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Mark Sanchez makes over 17 mil a year? Jesus Christ, what are they paying him for?Edit: I'd say America's success at the Olympics derives from the huge population and broad mix of nationalities that are found here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoth Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 idk soccor players make bankSorry. Likely I wasn't being clear. I meant the costs of running an Olympic (American style football) national team would be cost prohibitive. I don't think the equipment costs compare to a Soccer team's. And isn't the team itself much larger? I think an American Football squad fields around 40 players...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercenaryChef Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Mark Sanchez makes over 17 mil a year? Jesus Christ, what are they paying him for?Edit: I'd say America's success at the Olympics derives from the huge population and broad mix of nationalities that are found here.and money. let us not forget that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinDonner Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Not to mention the massive popularity (and corresponding investment) in sports there.ETA: that was @Minaku. Damn this thread is moving fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S John Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Curling isn't exactly prohibitive either, if you've got ice, some brooms, and a few smooth rocks you could piece a team together.Anyway, the only Olympic sport where I get pissed when America loses is basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insomnium Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Mark Sanchez makes over 17 mil a year? Jesus Christ, what are they paying him for?Must be the total earnings, including bribes from other teams, to completely sabotage the Jets. That's really the only explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercenaryChef Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Curling isn't exactly prohibitive either, if you've got ice, some brooms, and a few smooth rocks you could piece a team together.Anyway, the only Olympic sport where I get pissed when America loses is basketball.um, that first piece of equipment mentioned does make it prohibitive. no matter how many smooth rocks the tunisian curling team finds they are still fucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercenaryChef Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 min, anytime the brits and the yanks can have a go at one another the thread spreads like mad. you know that. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiDisaster Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 um, that first piece of equipment mentioned does make it prohibitive. no matter how many smooth rocks the tunisian curling team finds they are still fucked.Didn't stop us from starting a bobsled team :P(Not saying it was a good idea but still) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S John Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 um, that first piece of equipment mentioned does make it prohibitive. no matter how many smooth rocks the tunisian curling team finds they are still fucked.Well, I mean, as a Winter Olympic sport I had already ruled out all those perpetually hot places. And they have an indoor ski resort in Dubai, surely the UAE could put together a curling squad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insomnium Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Waiting for someone to call soccer "kickyball". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Walker Texas Ranger Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Compared to the NFL's highest paid player (Mark Sanchez) who made $17,250,000 last year.Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoth Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Waiting for someone to call soccer "kickyball".:rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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