Men Love Sports. How To Speak Their Language Without Sounding Like a Complete Idiot.

I'm an almanac when it comes to baseball, football, and hockey. I know a little about basketball, too. Do men really care about how much a woman knows, because in my experience,  actual knowledge and interest hasn't been too helpful... Maybe I should shut up and act like I know less? Or keep hoping and praying that I'll find a fanatic that understands me?

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Just pick a couple of teams to root for and root against, and you'll find yourself pulled in.  I started getting into football and college football because of my nephew.  We have a very sibling-esque relationship, and he always wants me to be involved in everything he's interested in.  Most times I'll pass on 15 year old drama, but football has become one our bonds.  Subsequently,  I found myself involved, and can have conversations with people that I may otherwise not have any reason or opportunity to speak to.

I can't tell you which teams make up the Southeastern Conference, but I can tell you why Alabama and Notre Dame are my least favorite teams IN THE WORLD, and how I can't believe they're seated 1 and 2, and that Oregon better beat the feathers out of Kansas State or our love affair is over.  I also can't tell you how many turnovers Sanchez has given up this season, but I can tell you that if I had a dollar for every time I said "GOTDAMET MARK", I'd be able to purchase MetLife Stadium and turn it into a Rugby field.  Because Rugby players are succulent, and have excellent backs, and beautiful asses, and incredible shoulders, and don't get on my nerves because I don't know how rugby even works. And I'd much rather look at men being physically impeccable while I have no idea what they're doing, than look at men being physically impeccable while they're LOSING. So, the Jets stadium would go to good use. For me.

I usually skip over that bit about the rugby asses when talking to men about football, I'll admit.

i'm kinda 'lucky'. My husband is one of those men who believe watching sports is a waste of time-- he rather throw the ball himself: he is also a musician and would rather use the time to hone his guitar skills. I like watching them especially the SF giants in  the World Series in october---sometimes i like the 49ers when it get close to the playoffs but other than that? not much LOL

 I love Tennis and Cricket  and I could be a professional commentator if I may say so myself! Formula 1 used to be interesting. Not so much anymore.

I"m a huge sports fan.  Growing up with my father and brother watching football, I couldn't help it.  There have been times when I've met guys who were not sports fans and that was weird.  I love college football (GO GATORS!!), pro football ( I don't have a favorite, I just like to watch.), hockey (love the Florida Panthers!!) and now have been hooked into NASCAR, by my boyfriend.  It is a great way to meet guys, however, whether you go to a game or to a sports bar.  

I have grown to love sports. I started watching baseball when I was 15 because I saw a cute player( Dale Murphy, Atlanta Braves. Still a Braves Fan cuz of him!) and I thought where there is one there had to be more! I eventually just started to like the game and learned by watching and listening to the commentators. Dan Marino is why I am a Miami Dolphin fan, not because I'm originaly from Florida. He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated with Bernie Kozar  when I was about 14 and I was smitten.I still love Dan, *sigh*. My dad taught me about football when I got a bit older and again I learned from watching and listening to the comentators. I started watching Aussie rules football when I was 17. ESPN use to show highlights on Saturday nights and I came to know one player becasue they said his name so much, Steve Curnahan of the Carlton Blues. Big men in little shorts and I was hooked! Notice a pattern here? I may initially watch a sport because of a good-looking player, but I continue to watch because I really like the game. Now I watch sports simply for enjoyment. I watch basketball, soccer, rugby, nascar... you name it.I'm not much into college football, but I cheer for the wins of certain teams. I wish I had more female friends who liked all the sports I like. Oh,well...*shrug*, I guess that's what meetup is for,  lol.

I think this is more useful to women who aren't really into sports than those of us who follow sports because we like it rather than because we want to connect with guys. As it stands, all my sports friends are girls. ALL of them. The only guys I talk to about any kind of sports are my father and brothers. I'm not really interested in connecting with guys when it comes to sports. I know that sounds odd, but given the culture I've observed, I feel like it's a headache I can avoid. One of the great things about the internet is that it brings you in contact with SO many people.

Every weekend I "watch" the game  or games with my girls and we react live via the internet. It is so much fun.

I imagine the only way I'd start watching sports or interacting with a boyfriend is if he's a hardcore supporter of a team I like. If he supports a rival....it could get ugly, because I am not in control of what I say or think when the game is on. XD Feelings might get hurt.

Also, there is this habit of some guys to assume that because you're a woman, you either (1) know nothing about sports or (2) are just interested in looking at the guys or (3) even worse, are there as eye-candy for male fans. I don't have time for anyone else's bias and I don't have the patience to "pass a test" in order to be worthy of anyone's good opinion as a sports fan. Again, this is why my sports friends are all girls. 

If I were to connect with a guy on that level, he'd have to be sincere and respectful of my person.

I know enough about football and some of the teams to enjoy watching a game.  But, NASCAR is my sport of choice :) 

This is where I'm going to have to cut my losses. I hate sports. I'd go to a game if he had no one else to go with him...but I can't get into it.