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GoalLess: A Soccer Show (Feat. Rory Scovel)

2024/11/14
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Rory Scovel: 美国大学体育与教育相结合的模式,长期来看可能不利于国际竞争。许多高水平足球运动员并非真正热爱足球,而是将其作为进入大学的工具。他青少年时期对足球的了解有限,直到14岁遇到一位痴迷于足球的教练才开始深入了解这项运动。他小时候观看足球比赛的机会有限,只能通过朋友家的卫星电视观看英超联赛。如今足球在美国的普及程度和受关注度已显著提高。他小时候对足球俱乐部了解甚少,曼联是当时他唯一了解的球队。他非常怀念团队体育带来的战友情和集体荣誉感。作为队长,他擅长在中场休息时激励队友。他与队友在球场上互相批评,但赛后又会一起喝酒聊天。他作为队长,会激励队友全力以赴,即使这意味着可能会吃到红牌。他的教练曾将他比作曼联球员瑞恩·吉格斯。他成长过程中没有接触到美国职业体育,所以没有特别崇拜的职业球员。他曾很欣赏亨利,因为他看起来毫不费力就能取得成功。足球经历对他喜剧/娱乐生涯的影响:怀念团队合作和战友情。 Russell Howard: 英格兰的NFL球迷和美国英超球迷之间存在相似之处,都是一种文化认同和亚文化现象。在美国,人们对英超联赛的支持更像是一种集体认同,而非对个别球队的忠诚。瑞恩·吉格斯退役后的生活经历复杂,包括婚外情和创作情色诗歌。

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Why did Rory Scovel miss having a team in his comedy career?

He greatly missed the camaraderie and the sense of going to battle as a team, which he experienced in his soccer career.

How did the education system in the U.S. influence Rory Scovel's soccer career?

In the U.S., education and sports are closely tied, with students often aiming for scholarships to play on college teams, which was Rory's path from D1 UCF to D2 USC Upstate.

What does Rory Scovel think about the current state of soccer in the U.S. compared to his youth?

He appreciates the increased celebration and understanding of soccer in the U.S. now, as opposed to when he was young and had to seek out games on obscure satellite channels.

How does Rory Scovel feel about the tribalism in soccer fandom compared to NFL fandom in the UK?

He notes a difference in tribalism, with NFL fans in the UK often choosing a team and sticking to it, while Premier League fans in the U.S. seem to form a broader tribe rather than individual team allegiances.

What impact did soccer have on Rory Scovel's approach to stand-up comedy?

Soccer taught him the importance of genuine and spontaneous moments, which he tries to bring to his stand-up, aiming to make each performance feel fresh and immediate.

Why does Rory Scovel think the desire to make a 50-50 tackle diminishes with age?

As he got older, the physical risks associated with such tackles became more concerning, especially with professional commitments like gigs looming.

Who did Rory Scovel's coach compare him to in terms of soccer style?

His coach often compared him to Ryan Giggs, a former Manchester United player known for his skill and style of play.

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Rory Scovel reflects on the evolution of soccer's accessibility and cultural appreciation in the United States from his childhood to the present day.
  • Scovel started playing soccer at a young age and saw its evolution from limited accessibility to widespread celebration.
  • He reminisces about the early days of watching Premier League games on satellite TV and the excitement it brought.
  • The discussion touches on the growth of soccer culture in the US, including the availability of games in pubs and the increasing interest among younger generations.

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