Revs-Dallas Pre Match Chatter

Uh, those players have already been released to the nats, so Nicol has already given up control of those players. (FIFA regs require the clubs to release the players by three(?) days before a match, and Nicol has already done this.)

So "technically", they are in Bruce's hands. *IF* he decides to let them play for NE, it will be because he is comfortable with it. I doubt he will be. Oh, and from what I read in your local paper, the players don't expect to play on Saturday for NE.

We won't have a good idea about Ruiz until later this week, btw.

 

just a thought on the subject but maybe if the folks in the first 4 rows fan out a bit it may encourage the people in the other rows that are standing to start cheering along. I have noticed that during the revs game everyone tries to cram in to the front row,,,probably more folks than seats, same with the second. I usually sit in row 7, My buddy and I scream as loud as we can and encourage others to do so. Last revs home game the entire fort and sections on either side seem to join in.

 

Hey, bro, while competitors in the MLS arena, for the nats, we're brothers in arms. Sorry to point that out.

I don't think it is that big of a deal - I certainly am not trying to brow beat anyone into anything. But I do think it is a simple case of what is your mind-set when you go into the game. Are you going to be entertained, or are you going to inspire?

I know it doesn't happen often, but the times that the inspiration DOES happen? That kind of high? Well, you just can't pay enough to get it legally any where else.

But it does take doing it every game, every moment, and especially at times when you emotionally probably don't want to. Again I go back to the comparison to the players and their performances. How much do you appreciate it when the team is playing like crap, but one certain player says, "Uh-uh - no way - we're not doing this. *I'm* going to bust my A and we're NOT giving up!"?

You just have to ask yourself whether you can (or want) to do that as an active supporter.

Yes, it probably requires psyching yourself up a bit sometimes. Linkin Park and Metallica work best for me, although to be honest, QueensRyche's Operation Mindcrime is my "out pitch." (And, frankly, shouldn't it be yours? "There's a Revolution calling... Revolution calling... Revolution calling you! . . . . Gotta push, gotta push it on through!" Play that song, imagining The Fort 1,000 strong, and tell me it doens't give you goosebumps.)

But I'm here to tell you it is worth it. And deep in your heart, you know it. Anyone who has ever been an active supporter knows it - because that is the connection that you feel. It is why you can't just sit on your hands and golf clap. It is just a question of degree.

So the next time you go into a stadium, take a moment to consider your mindset. Are you going to be passive or active? Make a choice, then make it happen.

 

I know - I was just twisting the knife.

(Let's peek inside Kevin's brain for a moment - ew, I know, but let's just see.... "Hm. Do I twist the knife some more and tell him who I ranked first this week in my rankings, or do I leave him hanging?")

 

Ever notice the resemblance between the singer of Queensryche and Vigo from Ghostbusters II?

 

Ah yes. The cheap shot. Well, we always knew you'd take the easy out.

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Oh, I don't know. Something that actually requires thought? Is that so much to ask?

I hope Nicol is focusing as much on Dallas as you are on your witicisms.

 

Hey, BS doesn't have a spell checker - what do you expect of me here?

 

Face it, singing at sporting events will never happen in America. Only chants such as "Lets go Yankees" will. I think it is fine. We also boo which is a lot better than the high pitched whistling you hear around the world. wtf is up with that anyways is that supposed to be intimidating. O NO someones whistling, they must be really ticked off now.

 

that reminds me of people who say soccer will never be big in America.

 

Dude - have you ever been to college gridiron games? Please.

And beyond that, outside of our merry band, we happy few, who gives a rats A? I'd rather have our 50-2,000 (depending on the team and the game) doing our thing than the droning crap we heard in Korea where the entire stadium did the same damn thing for 90 minutes. Monty, remember, "One song! You only have one song!"?

As for the booing, I'd rather it not come from the active supporter's section - we have many other more intelligent and fun chants to do ("I'm blind, I'm deaf, I wanna be a ref!", "Diving B......!" etc.)

 

BTW, congratulations to Shalrie, Dempsey and Reis - all deserving members of the All-Star team. I would be very surprised if Noonan, Ralston and Twellman aren't named by Colin tomorrow.

That first XI? Damn. Fulham better bring it, because that is one stout team. (Yes, Ruiz will obviously be back and healthy by then. EJ? Not sure.)

 

yeah, cause singing and soccer are the same thing.

I like soccer a lot. But I'm not going to sing. I just don't sing. I hate people that act like they are so much better than you because they sit in a supporters section and sing.

 

Well, I don't know if I'd go so far as to say "don't go" - but rather let's take the encouraging side of it.

I will tell you, having done it at the USA-CR/Dallas-Real game, 180 minutes is LONG!