If anyone has the energy to watch again before Saturday after yesterday...whew. Deep breaths still.
just what the Pistons need: a third string center. Joe Dumars was replaced by a mean ol' alien a few years back you guys.
World Cup Day 14 Open Thread
June 24th, 2010 at 7:47 AM
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World Cup Day 14 Open Thread
June 24th, 2010 at 9:23 AM | 
Talk about an exciting day
Talk about an exciting day
June 24th, 2010 at 9:45 AM |
Slivovice for everyone!
Slivovice for everyone!
Go Slovakia! Sorry, but I think it would be fantastic to see La Azzurri on the same plane home as Les Bleus.
Actually, in most years I rather like the French team. You must be Italian to have a rooting interest for the 2010 Catenaccio Vaseline-coiffed Senior Diving Team.
June 24th, 2010 at 9:50 AM |
Agreed
Agreed
Italy is a disgrace to soccer. They are one of the main reasons so many people laugh at the sport and dont follow it.
DC chillin...
June 24th, 2010 at 10:50 AM |
Maybe not a disgrace
Maybe not a disgrace
But their diving and acting is deplorable. Although the Greek dive to draw a red against NGA was probably the most offensive dive in this world cup.
June 24th, 2010 at 12:09 PM |
I'd disagree with you and say
I'd disagree with you and say
I'd disagree with you and say it was the Ivorian dive against Brazil, but Brazil was doing enough flopping of their own that I didn't really feel bad for them.
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June 24th, 2010 at 9:57 AM |
Yes I am Italian and I think
Yes I am Italian and I think
Yes I am Italian and I think it's a bit harsh to say they are a disgrace to soccer.
I mean you might not like their style DC, but 4 World Cups and countless successes of their club teams speaks a lot to their role in the world soccer picture.
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 10:00 AM |
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Syracuse '03, Michigan G'05
Space bitches, space.
June 24th, 2010 at 10:05 AM |
Lucas Neill = Badass
Lucas Neill = Badass
Lucas Neill = Badass
"If they ever catch me, they can have 'em."
June 24th, 2010 at 12:35 PM |
True
True
I'm not saying that they do not have skill and are not an international powerhouse. However, their recent antics on the field are less than respectable in my books.
DC chillin...
June 24th, 2010 at 12:01 PM |
Uh oh.
Uh oh.
Uh oh.
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June 24th, 2010 at 9:58 AM |
I realize that most soccer
I realize that most soccer
I realize that most soccer fans on here are not fond of the Azzurri and that is fine with me, it's everyone's perogative. I root for them because of my heritage and I hope that they are successful in all that they do.
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 12:37 PM |
My heritage just kicked your
My heritage just kicked your
My heritage just kicked your heritage's ass
June 24th, 2010 at 7:02 PM |
My heritage got screwed out
My heritage got screwed out
My heritage got screwed out of the World Cup entirely by another of my minor heritages.
"We've beaten Michigan the last four years. So where's the threat?"
- Mark Dantonio
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June 24th, 2010 at 7:26 PM |
Looks like you and I might
Looks like you and I might
Looks like you and I might have the same heritage. Maybe.
June 24th, 2010 at 10:14 AM |
So far both sides have been
So far both sides have been
So far both sides have been pretty even. Slovakia is doing what they need to do to stifle Italy.
The Azzurri need to be more aggressive, but they won't.
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 10:17 AM |
Anyone watching the other
Anyone watching the other
Anyone watching the other game on right now?
Who would you rather see win? Paraguay or New Zealand.
I think if New Zealand wins they're in correct?
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 10:34 AM |
NZ wins and they're through,
NZ wins and they're through,
NZ wins and they're through, all Paraguay has to do is tie, though a win secures first place for them. I'm pulling for Paraguay, but really just because that's what I predicted in my bracket
Now MGoBlogging from Seoul
June 24th, 2010 at 10:25 AM |
Wow....
Talk about
Wow....
Talk about
Wow....
Talk about uninspired. If Italy keeps playing like this I might just turn it off. How disappointing.
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 10:34 AM |
Edit: All-caps laughter --> SVK 1-0 ITA
Edit: All-caps laughter --> SVK 1-0 ITA
Slovakia!
Italian soccer is a bit of a discredit to the sport though, particularly because it is undeniably successful. It's less of an issue that say, Slovenia plays a rather negative style of soccer, because they don't really win anything. The Italian air of arrogance and entitlement - borne from that winning record - exacerbates the distaste as well.
And please don't point to Serie A as a defense - corruption, hooliganism, and racism (even fascism!) currently unparalleled in the soccer world do not a feather in the cap make.
June 24th, 2010 at 10:43 AM |
Well said
Well said
I can agree with your points. There probably is an air of arrogance in the Italian's game and that is probably due to their history of success.
You can't tell me that there isn't hooliganism elsewhere around the world. I understand corruption due to the events of 2005-2006 but there is plenty of the other things in equal number elsewhere.
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 10:35 AM |
WOOO SLOVAKIA 1-0!
WOOO SLOVAKIA 1-0!
Send those whiny, bitchy, flopping italians home!
"A house divided against itself cannot stand"
June 24th, 2010 at 10:41 AM |
NZ baby
NZ baby
I've been focusing on New Zealand-Paraguay. Rooting for a New Zealand win and a draw in the other game which would see NZ and Paraguay through.
They've been pretty defensive so far, honestly not very much has happened other than a few cards.
June 24th, 2010 at 10:46 AM |
Talk about a man, coming back
Talk about a man, coming back
Talk about a man, coming back on after getting slashed in the knee. That would be a tough thing to come back and play on.
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 10:56 AM |
I was thinking it was the typical acting job
I was thinking it was the typical acting job
But the close up of his knee pushed that thought out of my head real quick. That was a real nasty cut, and I'd be surprised if he didn't need stitches for it.
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June 24th, 2010 at 10:58 AM |
That thing was nasty lookin!
That thing was nasty lookin!
That thing was nasty lookin! Definitely going to need stitches which they are propably doing now at the half. If he continues to play I'll be impressed.
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 11:10 AM |
Azzurri make two
Azzurri make two
Azzurri make two substitutions hopefully it'll provide a spark but I'm not getting my hopes up. Shoulda put Pirlo in but looks as if he'll be coming in next.
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 11:31 AM |
Italy just isn't taking
Italy just isn't taking
Italy just isn't taking enough dives today. Obviously not on their game.
Syracuse '03, Michigan G'05
Space bitches, space.
June 24th, 2010 at 11:36 AM |
That MUST be it. Thanks for
That MUST be it. Thanks for
That MUST be it. Thanks for the insight.
EDIT: Sorry just a little upset with the result haha
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 11:32 AM |
Well played Slovakia. They
Well played Slovakia. They
Well played Slovakia. They deserve all the accolades they earned through hard play. I'm not impressed with my Azzurri at all. They deserve to be on the same plane as France back home. Time to reorganize.
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 11:39 AM |
GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL
GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL
GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!
WE'RE STILL ALIVE!!!!!
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 11:40 AM |
Wow
Wow
What the hell happened there?
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June 24th, 2010 at 11:42 AM |
The Slovak keeper is very,
The Slovak keeper is very,
The Slovak keeper is very, very lucky that his punch wasn't seen by the referee. That would have been red.
The last 10 minutes are going to be frantic.
June 24th, 2010 at 11:58 AM |
Not much of a punch.
Not much of a punch.
If the Italian player got hurt, it was whiplash from exaggerated recoil.
June 24th, 2010 at 12:03 PM |
I agree completely, but as
I agree completely, but as
I agree completely, but as seen in the Nigeria - Greece game, it's the violent intent, rather than the result, that gets punished.
June 24th, 2010 at 11:43 AM |
Wow... Very marginal offside
Wow... Very marginal offside
Wow... Very marginal offside call.
June 24th, 2010 at 11:44 AM |
WHAT THE FUCK IS WITH THESE
WHAT THE FUCK IS WITH THESE
WHAT THE FUCK IS WITH THESE OFFICIALS!?!?!?! GAHHHHH
(Was that really offsides?)
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 11:45 AM |
By a hair. Seen that not
By a hair. Seen that not
By a hair. Seen that not given many times, though..
June 24th, 2010 at 11:46 AM |
I'm in a glass case of
I'm in a glass case of
I'm in a glass case of emotion right now...
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 1:16 PM |
Yes
Yes
It was
June 24th, 2010 at 11:46 AM |
:(
:(
:(
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 11:48 AM |
And that does it.
And that does it.
And that does it.
EDIT: That's some appalling defending by the Italians.
June 24th, 2010 at 11:49 AM |
Azzuri no!
Azzuri no!
Azzuri no!
Touchdown Michigan!
June 24th, 2010 at 11:50 AM |
What is happening?!?!?!?!?!
What is happening?!?!?!?!?!
What is happening?!?!?!?!?!
3-2
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 11:52 AM |
it's like a video game.
it's like a video game.
it's like a video game.
Touchdown Michigan!
June 24th, 2010 at 11:54 AM |
I'd rather they just finish.
I'd rather they just finish.
I'd rather they just finish. This time wasting is killing me.
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 11:56 AM |
I hope it hurts Italy. I hope
I hope it hurts Italy. I hope
I hope it hurts Italy. I hope this embarassment hurts. Now you have 4 years to change it.
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato
June 24th, 2010 at 11:59 AM |
SHOCKING
SHOCKING
The idea of it at least. Looking at Italy's roster, it's less so. As everyone said, too old.
June 24th, 2010 at 12:15 PM |
I don't think age had much to
I don't think age had much to
I don't think age had much to do with the Italians' performance, physically. I think as they showed, they can score goals when they crank it up and feel the desperation. I think their age fueled the arrogance - we've been here before, we can do it again whenever we feel like it - and that's what doomed them. They got scored on first in every match. Maybe a few more younger players like il traditore, Benedict Rossi, would've given them that want-it factor.
"We've beaten Michigan the last four years. So where's the threat?"
- Mark Dantonio
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June 24th, 2010 at 12:12 PM |
Long, quiet plane ride home
Long, quiet plane ride home
Long, quiet plane ride home for the Italians, but as my dad pointed out, probably not long enough for the players' taste.
"We've beaten Michigan the last four years. So where's the threat?"
- Mark Dantonio
Blogging the Virginia Cavaliers at http://fromoldvirginia.blogspot.com/<
June 24th, 2010 at 12:17 PM |
Stop posting and don't let
Stop posting and don't let
Stop posting and don't let anyone vote for you. Your points are exactly at 12345 right now - perfect.
Tough break for the Italians, but like people have said above, not shocking based on their roster.
Note: I may have negged you to keep you there on the above post so mine was still relevant. Apologies, but how can you mess with 12345?
IGotARashMan
Talk about an exciting day yesterday.
USA wins. Check.
Germany wins. Check.
Now all I need is Italy to win and I will be a happy camper. Which brings me to my next point, if they don't pull this off I will screaming profanities for the rest of the day...
A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. - Plato