The Middle-Earth American Football Tournament - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Sleepy Ranger · 02-28-2006, 11:26 AM

Hey since I'm modding WWJ V I'll continue this after that is over.

Tuor of Gondolin · 02-28-2006, 11:41 AM

Since this is American Football shouldn't
offense and defense be spelt with "s"s?

And is it college or professional rules (ex. one foot
or two inbounds for a reception)? And if there are
injuries is there a (salary) cap for replacements?
And what if there's a mid-season lock-out or strike?
Hmmm?

Just had a thought. After the Winter Olympics, will
there be a curling tournament? Or ice dancing?

Formendacil · 02-28-2006, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuor of Gondolin

Since this is American Football shouldn't offense and defense be spelt with "s"s?

American Football doesn't mean American spelling...

Nasty, vile stuff it is, yess preciouss...

Seriously, if that were the case, then oughtn't we to use British spelling throughout Books, seeing how Tolkien was British? Or New Zealander spelling for anything to do with PJ?

If Sleepy Ranger spells the words as "offence" and "defence", then that's fine with me. We know what he's saying. And less of that American spelling contagion.

JennyHallu · 02-28-2006, 02:24 PM

British spelling is so quaint, archaic, and quirky...

How do you guys keep from oohing and aahing at the cuteness of...oh..."advertise" instead of "advertize"?

EDIT: archaic added for Sleepy's especial benefit.

Sleepy Ranger · 02-28-2006, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JennyHallu

British spelling is so quaint and quirky...

I just want people to start using archaic again...

Smaug · 04-12-2006, 04:45 AM

How about an Arda Rugby Tournament?? Rugby after all is a man's game without protective padding most notably. Also as Tolkien grew up under a British influence to say the least, Rugby it should be. Right, there could be all the teams that you have mentioned Sleepy Ranger, playing in pools.

However how about inter-race teams, so there are more specially assigned positions??

Or an alternative...

This years Arda World Select Barbarians Team:

Props: Durin the Deathless and Gimli
Hooker: Thorin Oakenshield
Locks (Second Row): Moria Cave Troll and Treebeard
Flankers: Beorn and Azog
No. 8: Tulkas
Scrum Half: Frodo Baggins
Fly- Half: Fëanor
Inside Centre: Turin Turumbar
Outside Centre: Morgoth
Left Wing: Legolas
Right Wing: Elrond
Fullback: Sauron

Skipper (Captain): Fëanor
Coach: Gandalf
Assistant Coach: Tom Bombadil

Home Ground for this year: Minas Tirith
Alternative due to adverse weather conditions:
The Withered Heath playing fields
Sponsors: The Barad-dûr Trust and the Icebay of Forochel

Now we can make up other teams for these lot to play using known people from the books and write legendary match reports!!

Sleepy Ranger · 04-12-2006, 05:43 AM

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How about an Arda Rugby Tournament?? Rugby after all is a man's game without protective padding most notably. Also as Tolkien grew up under a British influence to say the least, Rugby it should be. Right, there could be all the teams that you have mentioned Sleepy Ranger, playing in pools.

Theres just one Rugby game out in the market and its nearly impossible to find, its been discussed and alas, I keep getting bored of most American sports so yeah...

02-28-2006, 11:26 AM	#1
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	Hey since I'm modding WWJ V I'll continue this after that is over. __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

02-28-2006, 11:41 AM	#2
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Since this is American Football shouldn't offense and defense be spelt with "s"s? And is it college or professional rules (ex. one foot or two inbounds for a reception)? And if there are injuries is there a (salary) cap for replacements? And what if there's a mid-season lock-out or strike? Hmmm? Just had a thought. After the Winter Olympics, will there be a curling tournament? Or ice dancing? __________________ Aure Entuluva!

02-28-2006, 02:24 PM	#4
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	British spelling is so quaint, archaic, and quirky... How do you guys keep from oohing and aahing at the cuteness of...oh..."advertise" instead of "advertize"? EDIT: archaic added for Sleepy's especial benefit. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles! Last edited by JennyHallu; 02-28-2006 at 02:33 PM.

04-12-2006, 04:45 AM	#6
Smaug Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8	How about an Arda Rugby Tournament?? Rugby after all is a man's game without protective padding most notably. Also as Tolkien grew up under a British influence to say the least, Rugby it should be. Right, there could be all the teams that you have mentioned Sleepy Ranger, playing in pools. However how about inter-race teams, so there are more specially assigned positions?? Or an alternative... This years Arda World Select Barbarians Team: Props: Durin the Deathless and Gimli Hooker: Thorin Oakenshield Locks (Second Row): Moria Cave Troll and Treebeard Flankers: Beorn and Azog No. 8: Tulkas Scrum Half: Frodo Baggins Fly- Half: Fëanor Inside Centre: Turin Turumbar Outside Centre: Morgoth Left Wing: Legolas Right Wing: Elrond Fullback: Sauron Skipper (Captain): Fëanor Coach: Gandalf Assistant Coach: Tom Bombadil Home Ground for this year: Minas Tirith Alternative due to adverse weather conditions: The Withered Heath playing fields Sponsors: The Barad-dûr Trust and the Icebay of Forochel Now we can make up other teams for these lot to play using known people from the books and write legendary match reports!!