Anonymous
Post 08/24/2013 13:22     Subject: Re:S/O perceptions of players of these sports
Anonymous wrote:Tennis is a dying sport fueled by lack of PR in the pro ranks, not since the days of McEnroe and Agassi has it become relevant or at least on American soil so I don't know what the current perception is but I would still think it's for the privileged. Athleticism and lots and lots of practice to be a good player and mentally tough since it's a solo act.

Golfers- rich and skilled country clubbers.

Soccer- popular sport (outside of US) and posses the complete package. They need speed, finesse, power and endurance. Probably a foreigner...

Baseball- America's favorite pastime, recognizes the game's history and tradition. Can even be a little out of shape to play (see John Kruk) and play well. Must have a good arm and exceptional hand/eye coordination. Roids have tarnished the game in the MLB and the perception is lot of athletes playing baseball are all jacked up in one form or another.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2013 07:02     Subject: Re:S/O perceptions of players of these sports
why limit to these sports?

How about

tennis
basketball
volleyball
field hockey
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2013 15:14     Subject: S/O perceptions of players of these sports
Soccer players win the actor award
Anonymous
Post 08/22/2013 22:04     Subject: S/O perceptions of players of these sports
Luv #3 great floppers
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2013 21:13     Subject: Re:S/O perceptions of players of these sports
Anonymous wrote:1. Monied whiners
2. White country-clubbers
3. Athletes with incredible acting skills
4. Rednecks


Agree with all of these. Baseball players are total rednecks!
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2013 20:57     Subject: S/O perceptions of players of these sports
Anonymous wrote:What comes to mind when you think of..
Tennis players
Golfers
Soccer players
Baseball players


Male players only...

Tennis players - wimpy, effete, bright, conservative, introspective, thin, small, boring, smarmy

Golfers - wealthy upbringing, struggles with weight, drinker, lacks social skills, arrogant, doesn't excel at any other "sport"

Soccer players - hot, fit, great legs, extroverted, coordinated, fun-loving, endless energy, friendly, life of the party, everyone's crush

Baseball player - country boy (or wannabe redneck), all American-type, promiscuous, heartbreaker, tall, average looking with an outsized ego, bad boy who calls his mom after every game. Salesman's demeanor. Worshiped by grown men. Dumb, but charming.




Anonymous
Post 08/21/2013 20:32     Subject: Re:S/O perceptions of players of these sports
Tennis is a dying sport fueled by lack of PR in the pro ranks, not since the days of McEnroe and Agassi has it become relevant or at least on American soil so I don't know what the current perception is but I would still think it's for the privileged. Athleticism and lots and lots of practice to be a good player and mentally tough since it's a solo act.

Golfers- rich and skilled country clubbers.

Soccer- popular sport (outside of US) and posses the complete package. They need speed, finesse, power and endurance. Probably a foreigner...

Baseball- America's favorite pastime, recognizes the game's history and tradition. Can even be a little out of shape to play (see John Kruk) and play well. Must have a good arm and exceptional hand/eye coordination. Roids have tarnished the game in the MLB and the perception is lot of athletes playing baseball are all jacked up in one form or another.
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2013 15:23     Subject: S/O perceptions of players of these sports
Tennis - anti team
Golfers - rich or wannabe rich
Soccer players - stamina - you see the field they have to run in
Baseball players - blue collar
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2013 15:16     Subject: Re:S/O perceptions of players of these sports
Anonymous wrote:1. Monied whiners
2. White country-clubbers
3. Athletes with incredible acting skills
4. Rednecks


lol - spot on.
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2013 13:18     Subject: S/O perceptions of players of these sports
Anonymous wrote:What comes to mind when you think of..
Tennis players - hot, often foreign.
Golfers - snobby.
Soccer players - attractive, fun-loving.
Baseball players - swaggering, a little blue-collar.
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2013 13:16     Subject: Re:S/O perceptions of players of these sports
1. Monied whiners
2. White country-clubbers
3. Athletes with incredible acting skills
4. Rednecks
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2013 12:11     Subject: Re:S/O perceptions of players of these sports

Tennis players -- all the ones i know who are serious about tennis are very nice, but not particularly outgoing or a blast to be around.
Golfers -- average white guy.
Soccer players -- perhaps not American. Fun to be around/outgoing.
Baseball players -- HOT. a bit of an ego.
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2013 12:09     Subject: S/O perceptions of players of these sports
Tennis players - people of contradictions. Very disciplined most of the time, total partiers getting completely wasted other times.

Golfers - I can never think of it as a "sport." Hobby, sure - but not a sport.

Soccer players - people with anger issues

Baseball players - generally vanilla All-American types.
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2013 11:53     Subject: S/O perceptions of players of these sports
Anonymous wrote:What comes to mind when you think of..
Tennis players
Golfers
Soccer players
Baseball players


Not as cool as foil fencers! (Holds up flame shield from tennis players, golfers, soccer players, and baseball players who disagree)
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2013 16:20     Subject: S/O perceptions of players of these sports
What comes to mind when you think of..
Tennis players
Golfers
Soccer players
Baseball players