Our Boy, Antoy: Adu and Aris in the Greek playoffs

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  1. Pass-n-Go

    Pass-n-Go Member+

    Jul 5, 2008
    #1 Pass-n-Go, Apr 29, 2010
    Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    New thread about Adu in Greece.
     
  2. smokarz

    smokarz Member+

    Aug 9, 2006
    Hartford, CT
    #2 smokarz, Apr 29, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    yeah, let's get the party going.....1st
     
  3. arkjayback

    arkjayback Member

    Mar 29, 2008
    Le Mars, IA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #3 arkjayback, Apr 29, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Lets all hope this doesn't turn into a another typical Adu thread.

    What am I saying, of course it will . . .
     
  4. nick_3f

    nick_3f Moderator
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    Jan 10, 2010
    Thessaloniki
    Club:
    Aris Saloniki
    Nat'l Team:
    Greece
    #4 nick_3f, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Some videos for the first page

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZgopB-rJlo"]YouTube- Eddie Johnson and Freddy Adu at ARIS[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j3GJ9uEu98"]YouTube- Freddy Adu & Eddie Johnson Xanthi - Aris Greek cup quarter final[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddh2ljkIY1s"]YouTube- Freddy Adu & Eddie Johnson Aris Ergotelis 2-1[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkpZkQphyc4"]YouTube- Freddy Adu & Eddie Johnson AEK ARIS 1-0[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG3Ca3hnBjw&feature=related"]YouTube- Freddy Adu Aris xanthi 3-0[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m86Tk8x6KDk"]YouTube- Freddy Adu, Panathinaikos - Aris (Greek Cup Final 2010)[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmTMf5ZnxhQ&playnext_from=TL&videos=QxE0npWEEyQ"]YouTube- aris olympiakos 2-0 play off (28-4-10)[/ame]
     
  5. Reignking

    Reignking Member

    Feb 16, 2005
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #5 Reignking, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Ballers Aris? I don't get it.
     
  6. Pass-n-Go

    Pass-n-Go Member+

    Jul 5, 2008
    #6 Pass-n-Go, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    What is expected of good players in playoffs
     
  7. smokarz

    smokarz Member+

    Aug 9, 2006
    Hartford, CT
    #7 smokarz, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Aris got BALLS?
     
  8. JRstriker12

    JRstriker12 New Member

    Jan 27, 2002
    Falls Church, VA
    #8 JRstriker12, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Thanks for the clips!
     
  9. Reignking

    Reignking Member

    Feb 16, 2005
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #9 Reignking, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    I still don't get it. Where's the pun?
     
  10. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
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    New York Red Bulls
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    United States
    #10 Gorky, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    I'm pretty sure the pun is "Aris"="Arise"?

    In which case it's terrible. I motion that your pun-making privileges be revoked. Then again, I shouldn't be saying anything given my record.
     
  11. gmonn

    gmonn Member+

    Dec 8, 2005
    #11 gmonn, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Nice video. If you made this, maybe next time you could include some good defense and any nice combination passing, etc. This was fantastic though.
     
  12. El Michael

    El Michael Member

    Dec 17, 2009
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    #12 El Michael, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    The best thing about Adu in Greece is we are now finally seeing what the deal is with Freddy, both good and bad. Thanks mainly to our greek friends and freddy's coach. For years we sat wondering how could he so good in the U-20's and at Benefica and suddenly drop off the planet. Culper appears to be the right coach for him in that he recognizes that Freddy has talent but needs more work to get to the next level. There's a saying that " you work on your weaknesses until they become your strenths." and this is what it appears Culper is doing. He's forcing Freddy to learn the entire came i.e. defense, positioning, and working within the team concept. From this last game Culper also demonstrated why he is widely regarded as an elite coach. He almost pulled Freddy out of the game but left him long enough to redeem himself, easily the turning point of the match. From afar it almost seems like Culper has a couple of goals. One help Aris reach higher levels of accomplishment and two develop Freddy into a world class player.
     
  13. smokarz

    smokarz Member+

    Aug 9, 2006
    Hartford, CT
    #13 smokarz, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    and three, sell his *** to a powerhosue for a HUGE profit. :D
     
  14. Kool Herc

    Kool Herc Member

    Oct 17, 2008
    Dallas
    Club:
    Leeds United AFC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #14 Kool Herc, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Worst title ever...

    [​IMG]
     
  15. Maximum Optimal

    Maximum Optimal Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    #15 Maximum Optimal, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Who was the Olympiakos right back that Freddy was going up against and what kind of player is he?
     
  16. m vann

    m vann Moderator
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    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #16 m vann, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Georgios Galitsios. He's an up and coming RB for Greece. He probably won't be on their WC roster but is one for the future. He's decent. Not too bad but really hasn't had any head-turning performances in the half-dozen Olympiakos matches I've seen. I want to say he's a converted CB but I'm not too sure about that.
     
  17. Maximum Optimal

    Maximum Optimal Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    #17 Maximum Optimal, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Thanks. Sounds like he is about the Marvel Wynne (not talking about type of player) level in terms of point in his career and place within the Greek national team system.
     
  18. Reignking

    Reignking Member

    Feb 16, 2005
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #18 Reignking, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    The poster should be Aristed.
     
  19. Friedel'sAccent

    Friedel'sAccent Member+

    Jul 7, 2006
    Providence, RI
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #19 Friedel'sAccent, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    I still don't get it. Like, at all. I'm beginning to think I'm out of touch.
     
  20. Reignking

    Reignking Member

    Feb 16, 2005
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #20 Reignking, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Whew. I was worried I was the only uncool one -- even after the OP attempted to explain it. I took a big chance.
     
  21. Kool Herc

    Kool Herc Member

    Oct 17, 2008
    Dallas
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    Leeds United AFC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #21 Kool Herc, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeS-Xb5u4-U"]YouTube- Dr. Evil being "hip"[/ame]

    I'm hip :cool: and its crap. Remove "Ballers" and we're kosher.
     
  22. Friedel'sAccent

    Friedel'sAccent Member+

    Jul 7, 2006
    Providence, RI
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #22 Friedel'sAccent, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Well I have an excuse (English isn't my first language) that I pull out for just these special occasions*. Looks like you're on your own, big guy.






    *In all fairness, this excuse is only partly true. But still.
     
  23. Reignking

    Reignking Member

    Feb 16, 2005
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #23 Reignking, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    I'm trying to think of ways I know that "baller" is used

    1) I wish I was taller, I wish I was a baller...

    (don't call the grammar cops on me -- I didn't write the lyrics)

    2) Baller? I barely knew her.
     
  24. arkjayback

    arkjayback Member

    Mar 29, 2008
    Le Mars, IA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #24 arkjayback, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    I guess its close in spelling, but it just doesn't work when saying it.
     
  25. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #25 Gorky, Apr 30, 2010
    Re: Ballers Aris in the Playoffs: Adu in Greece

    Ballers 'r Us?
     
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