The Round of 16 has some intrigue -Brazil vs Chile. There's a bit of animosity between these two, but I can't see Brazil going out just yet....
In hindsight of the group stage, it's clear that Klinsmann designed this team to beat Germany, but mother nature and the injury bug had other...
my favorite was when coaches (usually in the Belt) were pushing that crap when we had Muslim players with clearly Islamic names.... If the kid is...
Another way to look at it.. of the final 16. CONMEBAL (South America) sent 6 teams to the Cup, 5 moved to the Round of 16. UEFA (Europe) sent 13...
Editing this while I look it up. Germany had 2 wins and a draw Holland 3 wins France 2 wins and a draw Belgium 3 wins pretty much their success...
Bobda, I think you've nailed it. I might suggest one update. Africa is more BigEast/AllAmericanWhatever conference. They have more than their fair...
That's something new. It's a white aerosol spray to mark the 10 yards that are supposed to be given between the spot of the ball and the wall of...
I've never even heard of such a thing. I read multiple accounts saying the same thing, so I watched the replay last night. I couldn't believe my...
At least Bradley showed signs of life in this match, although he's still making terrible mistakes. The problem is, we're not in a group in which...
Bobda, Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoy our ramblings about our passion. Gip, Agreed. Costa Rica's defense is really something to...
Costa Rica 1 Italy 0: Costa Rica out played them whistle to whistle. Costa Rica could have, and probably should have, been awarded 2 penalty...
the Brits are delusional which is about one-third of their problem. Music, silverware and chimney sweeps is about all they are good at these days....
Let's stop talking about what the right thinks. Remember this from Bill Clinton?...
Colombia just rolls on today. They are playing such sound football right now. Granted, they've played Greece and the Ivory Coast (who isn't bad)...
I've always found that the best MLB players are often the ones who remember what it's like to be in the big leagues 11 days. Kershaw probably had...
I always enjoy my dad's recaps. Mine are dry and lack real flavor. That being said, boy did the socceroos almost pull one off today and did you...
from 3 days ago http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/13/us/iraq-us/
Here's what I know Dave. I watched and heard the President RULE OUT sending ground troops to Iraq. Then today among all the soccer headlines is...
I get that George, I do. I also know that some, not all, regularly wipe their ass with the Constitution. The notion of 'protect and serve' is...
I hate El Tri. I really do and it kills me to say this, but WOW... Ochoa wasn't just the man of the match, he was the man of the day in all 3 games.
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