Maybe I'm a pussy, but I find that kind of awful
A couple of weeks back on here there was a link to hockeyfights.com, or something like it, and I clicked through it a bit to my total amazement. I had no idea ice hockey was quite like that- nothing like normal hockey. And wtf with the referees? Where's the rules? They just stand there watching, almost even encouraging it!
I just don't get it. I guess in my own mind I can't sanction wanting to actually hurt your brethren for no good reason. I think I just lack that testosterone filled aggression, and it seems to me it's bad behaviour towards your fellow man that won't bring you good karma. The dark side of the force. I can just about get boxing as a sport, but I find that shit with the lightweight little gloves in a cage- where they do 'ground and pound'- a bit too much for my pacifist sensibilities
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So like I say maybe (definately) I'm bit of a pussy when it comes to fights. I don't like getting hit, and I've only ever fought when I've been forced to and in defense (except once). And certainly not over sport! When ever I see/watch it I always just feel some kind of compassion for the one getting hit.
I like test cricket. Not sure if you've even heard of it in the US, but it's a true gentleman's game. It's synonomous with fair play and a sporting attitude, and I doubt there's ever been a fist fight on the pitch. That said, it is non-contact and played at a very different pace; a match can last for 5 full days (11am-6pm or even later depending on day light), and a test series consists of up to 5x 5day matches. So up to 25 days of play to decide a winner! It's sad when a good test series comes to an end after so much time being involved- it leaves a void!
But it's the kind of psychological battle between teams that you don't see in any other sports IME. It's almost chess like. If you've ever got a spare 5 days to sit down and watch one, I highly recommend it!
But avoid any Australia tests - they have gone way downhill in recent years
(bit of a wind up- I've seen how many aussies are on here nowadays- I reckon it includes their dopey cricket team!!!! We're arch enemies on the cricket field. In fairness they're still good at one day cricket, but that doesn't require thinking)
I am truly blessed. Now we all know "It never rains at Autzen Stadium!" but the box is nice just in case we get a heavy fog. 
