The Middle-Earth American Football Tournament

[Sleepy Ranger]

Originally Posted by the phantom

Any halfway decent athlete who has played football with children or young teenagers knows how much of a mismatch it is. If someone like Numenor were to play a hobbit team in American football, I seriously imagine that the score would be something in the neighborhood of 200 to 0.

I'd be categorized as a young teenager but I daresay I could take you down. Of course I suggest we ought to ignore the fact that I'm quite tall and strong for my age... I blame popcorn for this. And of course the fact that I play quite a lot of sports. ^_^

Well okay so its still pretty much just one young teen in a million who'd be able to handle his own so I suppose your point still stands.

[JennyHallu]

I don't know...low center of gravity...if they went for your knees...

[the phantom]

I'd be categorized as a young teenager but I daresay I could take you down. Of course I suggest we ought to ignore the fact that I'm quite tall and strong for my age

If you are tall and strong enough to take me down then you are undoubtedly larger and stronger than a hobbit. A hobbit sized individual would have no chance. And, as I mentioned before, that's assuming that the hobbit sized individual could even catch me. Even the great Sleepy Ranger might find that a bit difficult.

I don't know...low center of gravity...if they went for your knees...

Heh. I'm guessing that you aren't an athlete who has played football against smaller foes. Let me tell you, a few months ago when one of my cousins tried to employ the go-for-the-knees method, my leg simply went through him like he wasn't there and left his collar bone and side bruised and his nose bloody.

Sure, a hobbit would stand a chance of using this method on a light person without much muscle development, but when you're dealing with someone like me who used to spend three or four hours a day running (either on a track or on a tennis court), the body of a little hobbit isn't much of an impediment to the legs.

And if a hobbit couldn't tackle me, there is no way a hobbit could hope to tackle the likes of Turin, Aragorn, and Isildur.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Originally Posted by the phantom

If you are tall and strong enough to take me down then you are undoubtedly larger and stronger than a hobbit. A hobbit sized individual would have no chance. And, as I mentioned before, that's assuming that the hobbit sized individual could even catch me. Even the great Sleepy Ranger might find that a bit difficult.

The great Sleepy Ranger won a gold medal with a broken freakin' shoulder I doubt he'd have any trouble catching or even racing the phantom.

Oh and it'd be best if we stopped discussing who can do what and when and how unless they are in some way related to this tournament. Which means you can discuss the phantom and myself seeing how we play for the 'Downs team but seriously I'd like it if we all stuck to topic.

[the phantom]

Seeing as my posts were specifically illustrating the problems of hobbits playing football, I'm going to assume you are chiding yourself.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Originally Posted by the phantom

Seeing as my posts were specifically illustrating the problems of hobbits playing football, I'm going to assume you are chiding yourself.

You're right... I bow before your greatness but only for a second... Now then... ON WITH THE GAMES!

*Goes back to writing the matches.*

Oh and Roa asked me to ask you people to make ads...

[Formendacil]

Rather like Sauce, I worry that my presence on the Barrow-Downs team could dampen our chances of victory, although I'm pleased to be given a spot.

Although, to be honest, I'd rather be playing on the Tol-in-Gaurhoth team as Saurondacil.

[Elu Ancalime]

Defensive End! Woot woot! Like Michael Strahan...with better teeth.

I expect to see a lot of running game out of Moria and Goblin-Town. Although moria goblins are small, they are fast, and are used to moving quikly while being unnoticed. Hookbill and I will find a challenge in their Back's! And their marching band for Halftime shows should be good, cant wait to see that Cave Troll Drumline! It will be like the Battle of the Pelenor, and all the Angband fans chanting 'Grond!' But I definetly dont want to see the Enemy's teams' cheerleadres....Ugh! Perhaps thats why the prisoners from Nargrothond were taken...

Wow, Woodhall got stomped...
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[Morai]

Tackle - Morai

Wow, didn't see that one coming. Really though, I feel honored.

They were somehow able to do well in soccer, who knows exactly how, but in American football they have absolutely zero chance.

One never knows. (I'm speaking of college football, cause I'm usually more interested in it than the NFL.) "Smaller" teams often have advantages at rushing, for they often are able to move their legs faster. Whether or not hobbits have this ability, I think it's yet to be seen. (Either that or I'm biased towards hobbits. )

[Farael]

Originally Posted by Formendacil

Rather like Sauce, I worry that my presence on the Barrow-Downs team could dampen our chances of victory, although I'm pleased to be given a spot.

Don't worry Formen, you are Safety... if they pass the ball, run back and smack the one who is going to get it... if they run the ball, run forward and smack the one who already has it... and if you feel like blitzing, pretend to run back, run forward instead and smack the one who has the ball hopefully before he passes it to others.

Wohooo!! I'm excited... what a game!! those poor folks from Erebor never had a chance.... watch out 'cos here we come!!