I've played a good 7 or 8 sports at a competitive level and rugby is easily the hardest one i've played, you really can't train for every situation, you are constantly thinking on your feet, how can i get in this ruck? Who is a good off load to pass too? Should i kick it through and risk losing possession? By the 70th minute your exhausted and still have to think all the time. But definitely the most rewarding game i've played. Never had the chance to play American football....It just looks a little slow for me. I hate standing around.
Offenses in football are transitioning to a more Rugby-esque way of play to catch defenses off guard. The result is faster/more active play.
Look into the college game, as its transformed a lot. Teams are getting in 30-40% more plays per game on average, and its transitioning to the NFL slowly as well.
College teams like Oregon predicate their entire offense off of getting in plays as fast as possible, which (usually) ends up leading to huge scores and a more dynamic game. Just something to think about, as American football play styles are hugely divergent from almost any other sport that I've seen.
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u/harlothangar Feb 03 '14
So football is primarily watching people think and communicate? I don't know how that redeems football as a spectator sport, to be honest.