im such a dork. i've been waiting for this all day would've liked to have seen Connelly call him out a little more on some of his criticism. Definately would've liked him to ask about the Grimandi situation. This guy certainly does have confidence, part 2 does make him seem a little more just like an extremely confident, definately cocky guy, and less of a whinny bitcher.
Carrieri: At this point, when I score goals, I just want to look over to Tim. That's basically what I want to do. I think he needs to get the message that I need to be playing. He's now my favorite Rapid.
I originally read this as at the top of the league or not in soccer anymore, based on his other comments. Looking back at the question, it's harder to say just what he meant. If the first, then he's certainly got no illusions about where he stands. If he meant that he would be at the top of the league or he would be in another league, then this truly is a case of a swelled head.
"To be honest with you, I think I'd rather play in some other leagues around the world than MLS because MLS defenders are so hard and they hit so hard." HAHAHAHAHA
"To be honest with you, I think I'd rather play in some other leagues around the world than MLS because MLS defenders are so hard and they hit so hard. Other teams, like L.A., are so organized in the back, too. I think it's very hard to score a goal, ........" Who is more wrong - Nick Webster or Carrieri?
Great article. Yeah, he certainly speaks his mind, but you never have to guess where the guy stands--on soccer or in life. The world needs more guys like him...
I can't believe this quote: "Some guys in our league are like, 'Aw, I don't like watching MLS game,'" If the players don't watch the league why the hell are we? I think that is bizarre, are some of our players Eurosnobs?
I had to chuckle when he expressed disappointment that he hasn't been brought into a National Team camp, even though he's "just as good if not better than the other guys." I'm not sure, but I think he smokes crack.
this dude's about as blunt as it gets. i guess he's too young to know any better. he's sort of got that english punk striker attitude, a la Alan Smith, who he mentions makes for a great read; sort of worry for his career though. i'm not too sure how american coaches will react to it in the long run.
He got a big chuckle out of me with that line. The ego is big, and he has a lot to prove, but I'm still paying attention to him. Also found it amusing that he mentions Alan Smith and Craig Bellamy. Last thing: 5'6", I bet the Rapids list him at 5'8"
Yeah that is odd. I'll bet Graziani didn't watch games. He's a cocky bastage - but you gotta admit - he does say what he feels. Good for him.
That's what I was thinking too, a 22 year-olds with some degree of career success now thinks he's knows everything. I know I was like that. I'd like to see how'd he feel about this article 4 or 5 years from now.
I don't think it's that odd. I bet if you asked pro athletes in a lot of sports, they wouldn't spend a lot of time watching other games from their sport. After all, do you want to watch what your job entails when you go home?
Didn't Diallo criticize Hankinson for not starting him early in his (Diallo's) career at Tampa Bay? Then he started in the next game, and became one of the top strikers in MLS from there. I think a lot of the criticism of Carrieri's comments in this interview are coming from people dissecting it like it's a doctoral thesis. I think his main point is that his performance last year has earned him the right to start up top for Colorado. He doesn't feel like he's slacked off in training or in preseason games, to warrant being relegated to a wide midfield or bench role. But, despite doing everything a coach expects of a forward, he starts the season behind two players who've never played in MLS. This is before running his mouth, anyway. I don't really see what's wrong with that argument. alansl
As for him being 5'6 but possibly being listed as 5'8. I noticed many sports teams do that, list a player as taller than his actual height. Its especially done in the NBA, and some of those 5'10 running backs in the NFL do not look that tall. I'm pretty sure its also done overseas.
I don't think the problem is his argument that he has earned a starting shot up top, maybe he has (though I sw him on the field for 20 minutes last night at Invesco/Mile High not doing too terribly much). His problem is he is willing to sort out the Columbus Crew in print, he thinks it's 'too bad' that his College team won the championship without him, He thinks, and is willing to say, he has earned a National team call up (he hasn't and I don't think he is endearing himself to BA with this nonsense) and he got drafted and gauranteed a Championship at SJ which they did get, but without the the Chris. He is a good player. is argument to start at Denver is compelling. But he acting like an ass. Coaches and other players notice this kind of dumb behavior.
Let's see... Work: Spend lots of time on BigSoccer, with occasional snack, meal and bathroom breaks. Home: Spend lots of time on BigSoccer, with occasional snack, meal and bathroom breaks. As for Carrieri, I'm reminded of Crash Davis' advice to Nuke LaLoosh. "When you win 20 in the show, you can have fungus on your shower shoes and people will think you're colorful. Until then, you're just a slob."
Looks like Carrieri has smartened up a bit post-Connolly: "I'm just trying to work hard and keep my mouth shut at this point." http://rockymountainnews.com/drmn/rapids/article/0,1299,DRMN_51_1925688,00.html
John Spencer is only 5'3" or 5'4" but some how during the off season between the first and second years that he played in Colorado he grew to 5'8"...