Recycle Rush reminiscent of FIRST Lego League

[MikeE]

Originally Posted by mathking

(I realize that not all of the nuances of scoring would be understandable, but hey, many Americans still don't understand a rule as simple as off sides in soccer.)

Apparently it's not so simple

Also some American Football umpires don't understand Pass Interference... (too soon?)

[mathking]

Originally Posted by MikeE

Apparently it's not so simple

Also some American Football umpires don't understand Pass Interference... (too soon?)

Nice. Too soon probably depends on whether you like/hate the Cowboys (it seems like those are the only choices when it comes to the Cowboys) or like the Lions.

As for the off sides rule, there are definitely a lot of subtleties, but even the most basic "in offside position when the ball is played" is beyond some. I think here I am channeling some angst from coaching my son's youth soccer team.

[GaryVoshol]

It's offside, not offsides. And it's a Law, not a rule (except for high school). Most people don't even understand the name, let alone how it works.

[mathking]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

It's offside, not offsides. And it's a Law, not a rule (except for high school). Most people don't even understand the name, let alone how it works.

OK, I acknowledge my bad grammar usage, for which I apologize.

As for the law versus rule thing, I would argue strenuously that they mean the same thing. But if you don't agree, well then I would say in soccer, which I referenced, it's a rule. In Association Football it's a law. And I still say that it is maddeningly frustrating how many people don't understand what being in offside position means.