On The Team

It seems the history of most team sports dates from the mid 1800s. Why weren’t there any team sports prior to that time? I know people participated in games but all the modern ones seem to have this same time frame.

I believe it’s because around that time there was a greater influx of wealth and leisure time which led to people seeking to have extracurricular activities, such as sports. And because people had more wealth and were not as worried as getting by, they began paying to see people playing sports too.

This mostly happened because of the Industrial Revolution which led to better transportation, factories, materials, etc.
Hope I helped!

It seems the history of most team sports dates from the mid 1800s. Why weren’t there any team sports prior to that time? I know people participated in games but all the modern ones seem to have this same time frame.

I believe it’s because around that time there was a greater influx of wealth and leisure time which led to people seeking to have extracurricular activities, such as sports. And because people had more wealth and were not as worried as getting by, they began paying to see people playing sports too.

This mostly happened because of the Industrial Revolution which led to better transportation, factories, materials, etc.
Hope I helped!

before you answer,last week the eagles players were so afraid of Dallas,that only half the team show up.that explain why the eagles didn’t score a point.

1. The Cowboys are NOT America’s team. This is a bunch of bullshit that the media made up.

2. I have the Eagles to win it this week for a couple of reasons. They have one of the most explosive offenses and didn’t seemed to be trying last Sunday. Some injuries may be a factor to Dallas’ downfall. Just today, DeMarcus Ware did not practice due to a back injury. Also the whole coaching staff, and some of the players seemed to be sick with the flu or something. Just read about this.

Suggestions please….would like to know how large their fan base is.

Thanks!

no, they aren’t.

I got the Patriots. And i respect the Packers (even thou they beat us). I hate Atlanta they always complain they are underrated.

What team you guys got?

First, that was one heck of a game. Undeniable tension until the last second.

I’m going for the Packers. Nothings going to be easy, but seeing the way they fought today, and Aaron Rodgers play I feel the Packers have as good of a chance as the Falcons. Aaron is just that good.

The Patriots smoked and humiliated the Jets last time they played, they beat the Steelers, Packers and Ravens this year. They smoked the bears too (in Chicago).

Pats offense is phenomenal. But their defense is suspect. There are no AFC teams in the playoffs that can keep pace with their offense. But Eagles, Packers and Falcons all have the potential to do so as far as AFC is concerned. Falcons would probably be the lowest scoring game, because they actually have the ability to run and keep it away from Brady, but can pass well unlike the AFC teams about to be eliminated by the pats.

Im having a very difficult time with this. I work with a guy who says he was on the team and would like to print it and bring it to him.
I found one one ebay but not good resolution..Help!

It would help to know your coworker’s name to refine the search. If, big if, IF he was on the team then there are stats and individual pictures. Don’t bank on a team shot. Here are some links to continue your search. Make him do the leg work.

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/default.jsp

http://www.sportsline.com

http://www.nfl.com/

Well, I’m sitting here watching Army Navy game and I just am thinking how does it work. Do people just join the Navy or Army and then are recruited for football? or do they join to play football? Someone give me a good description please?

A majority of each team’s members are recruited from high school to play football. About half of those recruits are enlisted in the Army Reserves or Navy Reserves and placed on active duty status so they can attend the United States Military Academy Prep School or the United States Naval Academy Prep School where they study to become academically qualified to attend the Academy. If they complete the Prep School year, they are then appointed to West Point or the Naval Academy where they attend college and play football. About half the Cadets and Midshipmen who were recruited for football and sent to the Prep Schools are no longer on the football team after Sophomore year and a good percentage of those are also no longer at the service academy. Usmaps football recruits on the current West Point Football team: Freshmen(27), Sophomores(23), Juniors(11), Seniors(15.)
Naps football recruits on the current Naval Academy Football team: Freshmen(34), Sophomores(17), Juniors(21), Seniors(12.)
[The Usna Class of 2014 included 22 prior enlisted appointed after a year prepping at Naps. 15 Sailors and 7 Marines.]
http://www.usna.edu/admissions/USNA%202014%20Class%20Portrait.pdf

what is the difference between work group and work team?

I suppose the second one sort of suggests there could be a hierarchy and maybe competition in some way. The first one sort of suggests that it is voluntarily, probably no hierarchy and more collaborative than competitive.