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Bigdog
28 Aug 2002, 12:42 PM
Got this from over on BS/US News
Japaneese television of all places!
(Video download)
http://www.fnn-news.com/realvideo/sp2002082808_G2.ram
Pretty neat. How'd you find it?
Bigdog
28 Aug 2002, 06:56 PM
Someone over at US News board posted it.
jeffmefun
28 Aug 2002, 08:34 PM
In addition to his skills, this kid has charisma - good words, smile, charm, etc.
Mason16
28 Aug 2002, 09:22 PM
Good find. Seems like a good kid.
Broadway
29 Aug 2002, 10:42 AM
Great stuff. Seems very mature for his age, plus the dribbling skills don't hurt. Can't wait to see him develop.
AndyMead
29 Aug 2002, 02:25 PM
And they took the footage at this scrimmage:
http://www.ibiblio.org/footy/2002/0817_ncsu_u17_ajm.php
Quaker
29 Aug 2002, 06:37 PM
Thanks for the photos, Andy. Didn't realize Adu's a lefty. Hope he lives up to his potential.
Might get crucified for saying this, but I thought a couple of the face shots bore a resemblance to Pele. Am I just dreaming?
empennage
29 Aug 2002, 09:27 PM
The age controversy will still continue though. They said he was mature for his age, but didn't give it.
Anyway, how come we can't get an American broadcast like this?
davide
30 Aug 2002, 01:18 AM
Originally posted by empennage
The age controversy will still continue though. They said he was mature for his age, but didn't give it.
Anyway, how come we can't get an American broadcast like this?
Adu was already on Nightline.
cldiscodan
30 Aug 2002, 12:27 PM
His dribbling looked amazing; he's obviously very skilled. Its great to finally see him play. However, after looking at him, he looks older than 13. Maybe I'm wrong, but size is going to be an issue down the road for him. He may really be thirteen, but how much will he develop physically from this point?
At worst, he's a Beasley type. Left-footed, small speedy wing player who can cause havoc. At best........
superdave
30 Aug 2002, 04:15 PM
Originally posted by cldiscodan
His dribbling looked amazing; he's obviously very skilled. Its great to finally see him play. However, after looking at him, he looks older than 13. Maybe I'm wrong, but size is going to be an issue down the road for him. He may really be thirteen, but how much will he develop physically from this point?
Have you seen him in person? Or are you basing this on the Japanese TV report?
As for your last question...are you suggesting that the typical 13 year old (or even 16 year old) is finished growing?
What species are you talking about?
GersMan
31 Aug 2002, 11:47 AM
Originally posted by cldiscodan
However, after looking at him, he looks older than 13. Maybe I'm wrong, but size is going to be an issue down the road for him.
You need glasses. For the 10,000th time. He is NOT BIG.
I'm 5-8 and he's shorter than me. His technical skill is well beyond his age,no doubt, but when you talk to him, listen to his word usage, etc... (and his English is quite good so that's not it), that he's 13 is very believeable. The only thing about him that is out of context with his age is that he's brilliant on a soccer field.
The Wanderer
31 Aug 2002, 02:27 PM
Sounds like he's been in the U.S. awhile. Doesn't seem like the type that would lie about age. Amazing skills.
Why would Japanese tv have an interest in an "unknown" US U17 player?
Dan Roudebush
01 Sep 2002, 03:49 AM
In the early teens, generally between 13-15 growth can vary by as much as 24 months. + or -
And additional growth can be experience as late as into the twenties (re: David Robinson at Navy)
Anyone worried about the size of this kid is nuts whether he's 13 or 16.