New Bradley: http://www.mlsnet.com/content/03/firstXI1008.html As I was reading the number 1 item (last pargraph) in his column, I thought he was going to finish the paragraph with "this Bud is for you," ala the Budwiser radio spots featuring salutes to strange jobs.
10. Speaking of that MetroStars victory over the Quakes, much has been made of Landon Donovan's little hissy fit. In case you missed it, he chopped down Amado Guevara and threw a pitiful-looking elbow at Jonny Walker. It really wasn't a big deal. Really, the only thing embarrassing was Donovan's comment afterward that Guevara should've seen it coming because he was "dancing on the ball." I watched the replay last night and Guevara (who can dance with the best of them) was doing nothing that even resembled show-boating. He took a quick touch to elude Donovan and LD whacked him. ESPN2's Eric Wynalda thought it deserved a red. Me? I thought it was borderline at best. The elbow he threw at Walker was a love tap that Walker tried to sell to the referee. Anyone calling for fines and suspensions for Donovan needs to give it a rest. 100% in agreement...
The best part about this... is that Nowak was the kid's idol growing up. I wonder if that was because of a MLS connection or came prior, back in Nowak's Euro days, and the Polish connection? Strange that Jeff left off his MVP of the league (as chosen last week anyway) from his Best XI team. And that last paragraph almost brought a tear to my eye.
Doesn't Jeff, or anyone else, copy edit this stuff? 7. Columbus, picked by many to win the East, can kiss its season goodbye if it cannot win on Friday night in Naperville. And then... 3.... A year ago, teams seemed delighted to play the Fire on a small field, this year you get the feeling the opposition is looking forward to playing at the New Soldier Field, where at least there's grass. Personally, I can't wait to tune in to Friday's Fire-Crew game to see how the new place looks for soccer.
Sure, he does: Big Soccer posters. I guarantee that that error will be corrected soon. He's been typing "Naperville" in his columns for the past two years. Give him some time to get used to typing "Soldier Field" again.
Book 'im (Dono) I see his point, but then you look at the stuff Rapids players have been thrown out for, or even Mathis' latest red card. Dono definitely got pref treatment from a ref who was either terrible, having a bad day, or both.
Standing Room Mostly Jeff's venue for the Open Cup Final? "...one of the finest natural grass playing fields in the country." http://info.hartwick.edu/athl/elmore.html "it is a party town. I promise." 'Nuff said.
It sounds like a good idea and I have no clue what the stadium situation there is. But since when does the USSF and the word "sense" belong in the same paragraph let alone the same sentence? I feel validated now. You have no idea how depressing a 1/10 full Dragon Stadium is. Then they run out of Pepsi by halftime - what the heck am I supposed to chase my Captain Morgan's with now? A cold hot dog?
You use the Captain Morgans as a cold hot dog marinade. Not much of a festive drink, but maybe it's a poison control remedy? Uh, it surely works quicker than ipecac.
Re: Re: The First XI : A Day Late, and a Dollar Short You did the unthinkable... and made a 3,000 calorie salad!!
They actually ran out of Pepsi at a stadium packing in "7,000"? Things have hit rock bottom with the Burn, but at least they saved almost $500,000 (according to the most recent SA).