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Wouldn't the correct phrase then be 'tempted the NFL to hold a cold weather Super Bowl', instead of 'into'? To me, 'tempted into holding' strongly implies that they followed through and did it, not that they thought about it. That's a misleading sentence, IMO. In fact, the more I look at it, the more I think that that past progressive construction (at least I seem to remember it as past progressive - and to think I once taught this stuff) really sucks. And now's the time when my fellow English and Journalism majors pounce and take over the thread!
G'day, mate Man Australia's really getting arrogant now that Oceania is gauranteed one World Cup spot. I guess they should be, New Zealand hasn't really been much of a challenge lately.
Re: G'day, mate New Zealand beat Australia the last time the two countries played each other. http://www.soccertimes.com/mls/2002/jul15.htm
The sentence would make more sense if it said 'tempted the NFL into thinking about holding a cold weather Super Bowl.'
Re: Re: 12/20/02: The News thanks colin, that's apparently the same link they used yesterday (when the first put up that there was a problem)... but they put a lot of additions in there since then... dema, national game and what not i just figured i had already posted it because the link was colored whatever color it is when you've been there
Re: Re: Re: 12/20/02: The News I think there's a Trent Lott joke in there somewhere. This unfolding DC trade story probably warrants its own thread, IMHO. Or six or seven, if you go to the DC boards. Later, COZ
lol (i'm literally colorblind) i think there is a thread or two in this forum pertaining to the proposed deal
Re: Re: G'day, mate Oops!, sorry about that. I was just going by what I read in the article. Although I don't think you can judge by one game, but it should be even more competitive now with the automatic berth. I'll be more careful next time I post. Thanks for the correction.
Re: Re: G'day, mate Excellent point, and just to amplify, the winning goal was a cross from Simon Elliott (Los Angeles Galaxy) for a Ryan Nelsen (DC United) header. MLS connection seems to be working for New Zealand.