What is the best sound in sports?

[SomethingClever]

For me, nothing beats the crisp "swish" of a perfectly-shot basketball going through the hoop.

But I'm willing to listen to arguments for the crack of the bat in baseball, a roaring crowd, a bone-crunching hit in football, etc.....

[dr. klopek]

Why post the clear winner first? Don't you want replies?

[nolanfan34]

Come on now. It's the sound of a ball going in the hole when you drop a 45 foot putt, and it's not close.

[Gamblor]

So there's no question it's the slap shot that beats you cleanly but pings off the crossbar, giving you new life and new hope.

You can hear it no matter where you are in the whole arena, and it's invariably followed by an "oooooooh!"

[PoBoy321]

It's obviously that quiet, delicate sound of Ron Artest cracking skulls. And it's not even close.

[fsuplayer]

you must have great hearing.

i can only hear the short ones....or maybe its that I dont make the long ones. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

i think a great *crunch* hit in football is pretty good. along with a tiger wood's punch 3 wood.

[bosoxfan]

The snap of the catchers mit from the first fastball of the season.

[gonores]

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i can only hear the short ones....or maybe its that I dont make the long ones.

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I heard it when I drained that 40' putt for bird to put a dagger through our wolf match.

[SomethingClever]

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So there's no question it's the slap shot that beats you cleanly but pings off the crossbar, giving you new life and new hope.

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Great sound. I can't stand watching hockey, though.

[Fluffington]

The sound of English football hooligans rioting.

[daryn]

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So there's no question it's the slap shot that beats you cleanly but pings off the crossbar, giving you new life and new hope.

You can hear it no matter where you are in the whole arena, and it's invariably followed by an "oooooooh!"

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that is true. live hockey is awesome.

[fsuplayer]

to put a dagger through our wolf match.

that was a friggin clutch putt. although no chance you catch lightening in a bottle and beat me at my home turf. I will own you.

[nolanfan34]

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to put a dagger through our wolf match.

that was a friggin clutch putt. although no chance you catch lightening in a bottle and beat me at my home turf. I will own you.

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You guys can't talk about this being a great match unless you fess up with the final scores. If it was 99 beating 101, then I'm not that impressed. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Justin A]

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The snap of the catchers mit from the first fastball of the season.

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That's a good one. I also enjoy the first "play ball", and of course the sound of a wood bat making solid contact.

Off topic, but when Bellhorn hit the first of his two homeruns off the foul pole, you guys remember the sound it made? When they were replaying it, McCarver says, "worst sound I've ever heard."

Uh huh.

Justin A

[LondonBroil]

The first week of MNF. I love that intro beat. Berm! Berm! Berm! Berm!

[M2d]

Vin Scully saying "welcome to Dodger's Baseball..."

for actual participation, it's tough to beat the sizzle that a fast ball makes. the only ones who can hear it are the batter, the catcher and the umpire, but it's pretty sweet.

[offTopic]

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Come on now. It's the sound of a ball going in the hole when you drop a 45 foot putt, and it's not close.

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I can count on one hand the number of putts/chips I've made from that distance, but regardless, I wouldn't hear it because I'd've been yelling at the ball to go in for the last 5'. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[bosoxfan]

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Off topic, but when Bellhorn hit the first of his two homeruns off the foul pole, you guys remember the sound it made? When they were replaying it, McCarver says, "worst sound I've ever heard."

Uh huh.

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It was great how unbiased he was

[ThaSaltCracka]

There are three that are the best

- A perfect swish in basketball
- A perfect hit in baseball
- a perfect hit in football

everything else pales in comparison.

[wayabvpar]

I'll take any post-fight interview with Mike Tyson, just for the off the charts reading on the Unintentional Comedy Scale.

The crossbar one is great though- especially in a tight, important game.

[Edge34]

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The first week of MNF. I love that intro beat. Berm! Berm! Berm! Berm!

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On the same lines, as others have said, the sound of someone getting totally decleated in a big game. There's nothing like watching John Lynch line up some unsuspecting WR coming across the middle and hearing the impact he has on him. Humans should not be able to do that to other humans. But I'm glad they can!

The squeak of sneakers at the start of basketball season is a pretty good one too, haven't seen that mentioned yet.

-Edge

[ThaSaltCracka]

I would like to nominate the old NBA on NBC theme. Love that [censored], John Tesh rocks!

[kerssens]

the beer vendor at Safeco that gets in front of the section, grabs a couple bottles and yells "BEER!!" as loud as he can...what a sound.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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the beer vendor at Safeco that gets in front of the section, grabs a couple bottles and yells "BEER!!" as loud as he can...what a sound.

[/ QUOTE ]what about the cracker jack guy?

[kerssens]

He's right up there...but he makes a couple sounds.

[wayabvpar]

Or Rick the peanut guy? He has been schlepping peanuts at M's games since I was a kid. And he still looks the same!

http://www.thegoal.com/players/mascot_entertainment/kamiski_rick/peanut.jpg

I actually found a picture of him. I am a Google God.

[ThaSaltCracka]

LMAO, yeah he is good, I don't see him that much though. The cracker jack guys is hilarious though. In this high pitch sound you hear "craaaaaaacker jaaaaacks!!" Kills me every time.

[The Dude]

When you score on my foosball table, it hits this metal plate and makes this sweet DINK noise. Ooh, so cool.

[ThaSaltCracka]

the crowd chanting "Edddddddddd-GGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRR".

[Sponger15SB]

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Come on now. It's the sound of a ball going in the hole when you drop a 45 foot putt, and it's not close.

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golf is a sport?!? since when?

[Ulysses]

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- A perfect swish in basketball
- A perfect hit in baseball
- a perfect hit in football


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Baseball is my least favorite of those three sports, but I think the crack of the bat is by far the best sound.

[kyro]

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So there's no question it's the slap shot that beats you cleanly but pings off the crossbar, giving you new life and new hope.

You can hear it no matter where you are in the whole arena, and it's invariably followed by an "oooooooh!"

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that is true. live hockey is awesome.

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i agree. i refuse to watch hockey on tv. but i love to go to hockey games, pro/college/high school. any of 'em.

[Peca277]

Even better is when your favorite hockey player delivers a crushing blow that shatters the glass and sends the opponent into the crowd. Doesn't happen often so it's that much sweeter.

[ThaSaltCracka]

Hockey is not a sport, its ice skaters beating the [censored] out of each other.

[Peca277]

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Hockey is not a sport, its ice skaters beating the [censored] out of each other.

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I can't believe you're practically Canadian and don't think hockey is a sport.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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Hockey is not a sport, its ice skaters beating the [censored] out of each other.

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I can't believe you're practically Canadian and don't think hockey is a sport.

[/ QUOTE ]don't ever call me practically Canadian /images/graemlins/mad.gif I am serious. As for what I said, it was a joke, George Carlin said it.

[Peca277]

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Hockey is not a sport, its ice skaters beating the [censored] out of each other.

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I can't believe you're practically Canadian and don't think hockey is a sport.

[/ QUOTE ]don't ever call me practically Canadian /images/graemlins/mad.gif I am serious. As for what I said, it was a joke, George Carlin said it.

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I trust you. And I consider anybody within an hour of the Canadian border practically Canadian. Not really an insult because that includes myself being 20 minutes away.

[Rounder041]

I am going to have to say the best sports sound is the noise it makes on NBA Jam after you steal the ball from someone. The anouncer goes "Stolen!" and then this sweet sound happens, like nothing I've heard before. Granted, real sport sounds are great, I am going to have to side with the basketball aspect of real sports and say that the nothing but net sound is amazing.

[wacki]

My favorite? It's a tie between:

1) Standing on the shaking metal pipe overpass at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the the Team McLaren and Team Ferrari scream by underneath you.

2) Anything having to do with the Superbowl.

3) "Get your peanuts! Hot dogs! Beer!"

[ricdaman]

GGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL (hearing the announcer when your team scores in football)

American's please don't bother to respond to this one. You wouldn't understand.
P.S. I'm talking about soccer, not the pig skin game.

[ArchAngel71857]

11111111118888888888888888888800000000000000000000 00!


-AA

[jasonHoldEm]

My personal favorite was at a sabres v. wings game the season after Dom went to the wings, having him come back to his former home ice and getting destroyed 5-2...after every buffalo goal the entire crowd was chanting "haaaaaaaa-sek....haaaaaaa-sek"

J

[fsuplayer]

You guys can't talk about this being a great match unless you fess up with the final scores. If it was 99 beating 101, then I'm not that impressed.

disclaimer: it was the first time playing in 2.5 mths.

i seem to remember shooting low-mid 80's and dougie-hack shooting the low 90's.

my score wasnt helped as I made a prop bet that I could finish the 18th left handed with doug's sticks after a perfect drive left me 140 out.

i used to be a 3 handicap, but that was a long while ago.

our scores werent close, but the 3 man wolk match with Obnxnole was a doozy.

the hole gonores referred to: I howled first, so that doubles the stakes, then made a 50ft from the fringe for par after a botched pitch. then gonores pours in a 45ft putt from nowwhere for a doubling of the entire whole. it was worth a lot of points.

[youtalkfunny]

Monica Seles grunting.

Can you imagine this girl in the sack?

[sthief09]

"the Yankees win... theeeeeeeeeeeee Yankeeesss wiiiiiin"

[daryn]

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GGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL (hearing the announcer when your team scores in football)

American's please don't bother to respond to this one. You wouldn't understand.
P.S. I'm talking about soccer, not the pig skin game.

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obviously, we are too smart.

[spamuell]

The gentle sound of leather on willow mid test match.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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The gentle sound of leather on willow mid test match.

[/ QUOTE ]this makes no sense to those of us that like real sports.

[stabn]

Did anybody say anna k's moaning when hitting a ball? I didn't really read enough of this thread to know.

[spamuell]

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The gentle sound of leather on willow mid test match.

[/ QUOTE ]this makes no sense to those of us that like real sports.

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That it makes no sense to people like you brings some solace to those of us who like real sports. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[ThaSaltCracka]

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The gentle sound of leather on willow mid test match.

[/ QUOTE ]this makes no sense to those of us that like real sports.

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That it makes no sense to people like you brings some solace to those of us who like real sports. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[/ QUOTE ] whatever man.

[bugstud]

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Monica Seles grunting.

Can you imagine this girl in the sack?

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Well, I'd prefer a Russian one, but she'll do/

[spamuell]

whatever man.

lol to be honest, I think cricket is one of the most boring sports ever invented, I was just trying to add something new to the thread.

Did anyone mention snooker? I can't think of particularly good noises made in that game, but it's the best sport (to watch).

[ThaSaltCracka]

to be honest with you, I don't even know what snooker is. Is that sort of like pool?

[spamuell]

to be honest with you, I don't even know what snooker is. Is that sort of like pool?

Yeah sort of. The table is like 5 times the size of a pool table though and there are more rules than pool and you don't necessarily win if you pot the black first (after the other balls), there's a point system. It's an incredibly skilled game, it's really fun to watch.

Here's an image:

http://www.louthgolfclub.com/graphics/snooker.jpg

[ThaSaltCracka]

cool cool cool, thanks for the pic.

[Cornell Fiji]

You guys got it all wrong.

The best sound in all of professional sports is:
The sweet splashing sound of Roberto Alomar's lougie hitting umpire John Hirshbeck squarely in the face

The crack of the bat is obviously a close second.

-Steve

[blackaces13]

Sorry if its been said.

[EliteNinja]

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So there's no question it's the slap shot that beats you cleanly but pings off the crossbar, giving you new life and new hope.

You can hear it no matter where you are in the whole arena, and it's invariably followed by an "oooooooh!"

[/ QUOTE ]

that is true. live hockey is awesome.

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I second that. I played goalie when I played street hockey a few years back.

[EliteNinja]

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When you score on my foosball table, it hits this metal plate and makes this sweet DINK noise. Ooh, so cool.

[/ QUOTE ]

A sweet sound....
The sound of my unraceable pull shot making it through to the back of the net. Or my special double-deke shot.
Booyakasha!

[EliteNinja]

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Monica Seles grunting.

Can you imagine this girl in the sack?

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Well, I'd prefer a Russian one, but she'll do/

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The squeal of Maria Sharapova. *drools* /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Gamblor]

To simplify, You start with the break, there are 15 red balls and all are put in a triangle where the rack normally is for pool. Then coloured balls (i.e. yellow, pink, etc. etc.) are placed in certain places around the rack - i.e. one in front, one behond, two to the side, etc. Each colour is assigned a point value, all reds are worth 1.

Break goes as normal, but from then on, you must sink alternately a red and a colour or your turn is over. When a colour is sunk, it goes back on the table to its starting spot, when a red is sunk, it stays in the pocket. You continue alternating red/colour until all the reds are gone - then you have to sink the remaining colours in a predetermined order. Most points at the end of the game wins. Usually you need to win 3 games out of 5 to win a set, and first to 7 sets wins the match. It's a long game.

Actually, that might be darts.

I'll let others get into the specifics.

[brassnuts]

[ QUOTE ]

I'll take any post-fight interview with Mike Tyson, just for the off the charts reading on the Unintentional Comedy Scale.

[/ QUOTE ]

"The doctor said I broke my back... it's spinal"

[Skjonne]

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Usually you need to win 3 games out of 5 to win a set, and first to 7 sets wins the match. It's a long game.


[/ QUOTE ]

Standard is to play "Best of X games", X ranging from 9 at the lower prestige tournaments to I believe 37 at the final of the WC.

A lot of the world's (i.e. UK + Ireland) best snooker players play poker seriously. Jimmy White won the Poker Master Million last year, and I've seen Steve Davis, Matthew Stevens and Stephen Hendry in televised events (normally at a celebrity pre-qualifying table)

[Punker]

A few that come to mind that haven't been mentioned:

1) College football crowds with their rising crescendo prior to kickoff aaaaaaaahhhhhHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

2) I'm not a bowler or even a fan, but the sound of a bowling ball hitting pins is oddly satisfying

3) The silence in the arena before a penalty shot in hockey

[bdk3clash]

For me, Harry Caray drunkenly shouting "Let's get some runs!" after singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch at Wrigley, when the Cubs would invariably be losing.

I guess you have to have grown up in the Chicago area to feel this way.

[SomethingClever]

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Did anybody say anna k's moaning when hitting a ball?

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Or any hot tennis chick. I think we have a new champion!

[elwoodblues]

Agree 100%. I would also say that a perfect drive in golf is right up there. There's just something about the swoosh that you hear in both the basketball shot and the golf swing that is cool.

[elwoodblues]

The Superbowl Shuffle. How can you beat that?

Chorus
We are the Bears Shufflin' Crew
Shufflin' on down, doin' it for you.
We're so bad we know we're good.
Blowin' your mind like we knew we would.
You know we're just struttin' for fun
Struttin' our stuff for everyone.
We're not here to start not trouble.
We're just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.

Walter Payton
Well, they call me Sweetness,
And I like to dance.
Runnin' the ball is like makin' romance.
We've had the goal since training camp
To give Chicago a Super Bowl Champ.
And we're not doin' this
Because we're greedy.
The Bears are doin' it to feed the needy.
We didn't come here to look for trouble,
We just came here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

Willie Gault
This is Speedy Willie, and I'm world class.
I like runnin' but i love to get the pass.
I practice all day and dance all night,
I got to get ready for the Sunday fight.
Now I'm as smooth as a chocolate swirl,
I dance a little funky, so watch me girl.
There's not one here that does it like me,
My Super Bowl Shuffle will set you free.

Mike Singletary
I'm Samurai Mike I stop'em cold.
Part of the defense, big and bold,
I've been jammin' for quite a while,
Doin' what's right and settin' the style,
Give me a chance, I'll rock you good,
Nobody messin' in my neighborhood.
I didn't come here lookin' for trouble,
I just came to do The Super Bowl Shuffle

(Repeat Chorus)

Jim McMahon
I'm the punky QB, known as McMahon.
When I hit the turf, I've got no plan.
I just throw my body all over the field.
I can't dance, but I can throw the pill.
I motivate the cats, I like to tease.
I play so cool, I aim to please.
That's why you all got here on the double
To catch me doin' the Super Bowl Shuffle.

Otis Wilson
I'm mama's boy Otis, one of a kind.
The ladies all love me
For my body and my mind.
I'm slick on the floor as I can be
But ain't no sucker gonna get past me.
Some guys are jealous
Of my style and class,
That's why some end up on their -,
I didn't come here lookin' for trouble,
I just get down to The Super Bowl Shuffle.

Steve Fuller
They say Jimbo is our man.
If Jimmy can't do it, I sure can.
This is Steve, and it's no wonder
I run like lightnin', pass like thunder.
So bring on Atlanta, bring on Dallas,
This is for Mike and Papa Bear Halas.
I'm not here to feather his ruffle,
I just came here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

Mike Richardson
I'm L.A. Mike, and I play it cool.
They don't sneak by me 'cause I'm no fool.
I fly on the field and get on down.
Everybody knows I don't mess around.
I can break'em, shake'em,
Any time of day.
I like to steal it and make 'em pay,
So please don't cry to beat my hustle
'Cause I'm just here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

(Repeat Chorus)

Richard Dent
The sackman's comin', I'm your man Dent.
if the quarterback's slow,
He's gonna get bent.
We stop the run, we stop the pass,
I like to dump guys on their -.
We love to play for the world's best fans,
You better start makin'
Your Super Bowl plans.
But don't get ready or go to any trouble
Unless you practice
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

Gary Fencik
It's Gary here, and I'm Mr.Clean.
They call me "hit man,"
Don't know what they mean.
They throw it long and watch me run,
I'm on my man, one-on-one.
Buddy's guys cover it down to the bone,
That's why they call us the 46 zone.
Come on everybody let's scream and yell,
We're goin' to do the Shuffle,
Then ring your bell.

William Perry
You're lookin' at the Fridge,
I'm the rookie.
I may be large, but I'm no dumb cookie.
You've seen me hit, you've seen me run,
When I kick and pass, we'll have more fun.
I can dance, you will see
The others, they all learn from me.
I don't come here lookin' for trouble,
I just came here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

[SomethingClever]

Damn, I forgot it had that many verses!

[WDC]

I've always been partial to some idiot yelling "your da man" on a golf course or the crowd chanting any name that rymes with "boo"