The "Thoughts That Don't Require Their Own Thread" Thread XV

Discussion in 'New England Revolution' started by abecedarian, May 7, 2022.

  1. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Chuck D has a new gig:

     
  2. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    Not the teams we need to be playing.
     
  4. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's Nations League, so it's not like we have a choice.
     
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  5. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    Ah, okay, didn't realize that.
     
  6. rkane1226

    rkane1226 Member+

    Apr 9, 2000
    Club:
    Stade Brestois 29
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not really REV related but I'd rather have BA back as coach of the NATS than Thierry Henry...
     
  7. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    I hope that's not the choice. And, haven't we already learned about celebrity coaches?
     
  8. ToMhIlL

    ToMhIlL Member+

    Feb 18, 1999
    Boxborough, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What's Ruud Gullit doing these days? :laugh:
     
  9. NFLPatriot

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    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Boston Bruins clinch the Supporter's Shield, er, I mean, the President's Trophy...
     
  10. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    I've been following all season - and what an incredible one it's been. Hopefully they can finish off the regular season record for wins and points and then storm the Stanley Cup.

    Between the C's and B's, we've been spoiled with riches this year.
     
  11. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
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    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Interesting to think that if the Bruins actually do break the record, Boston would have three teams in the top 5 leagues that have the record for the best regular seasons ever in their respective leagues. Of course, the other two lost in the playoffs.
     
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  12. NFLPatriot

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    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    CBS Sports Golazo Network launched today.
     
  13. rkupp

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    Jan 3, 2001
  14. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    Saw only a brief mention, but the visas have come through and they were supposed to all arrive back here as of yesterday.

    Great news on several levels:

    - just a nice human story, that a family that has had to deal with such a trying separation can now all be together

    - great that part of why Latif came here was because Bruce/Revs agreed to help him re-unite with his family - and were able to deliver

    - and a guy who is a very talented, skillful player, now has a lot less to worry about and can just play!
     
  15. Steve_R

    Steve_R Member

    Feb 25, 2001
    Somerville, MA
    I can't even imagine being separated from my children for such long stretches at their young age. He must feel so relieved to see his daughter & wife every day now.
     
  16. Argyle

    Argyle Member

    Jan 31, 2002
    Plymouth, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  17. Revs In First :)

    Aug 15, 2001
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Right there with you. On the one hand, I don't need any reminders. On the other hand, we will have really made it when our epic failures are viewed alongside the greatest choke jobs in American professional sports.
     
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  18. patfan1

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    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think what happened last night was so much worse. Pats losing the perfect season, Revs losing after winning the Shield, those were both one-off games. We all know anything can happen in those situations. Bruins were up 3-1, had three chances to win it, including twice at home. Yes, I'm still furious about last night (well, along with the other two teams).
     
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  19. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    There's a reason that so many teams with the best regular season record don't get far in the NHL - playoff hockey is almost a different sport (and not a better one IMO). This came down to who could force the other team into more mistakes - there's a trip, hold or interference that could be called on almost every play.
     
  20. Revs In First :)

    Aug 15, 2001
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think it is worth noting that both number 1 seeds are out. The Bruins lost to Florida (last year's Presidents Trophy winners that are obviously better than their record this year), and Colorado (last year's Cup winners) lost to 2nd year side Seattle. This is so typical of the NHL playoffs where it really does seem like anything can and does happen. What makes it worse for the Bruins is everything you alluded to - the historic regular season coupled with having a 3-1 series lead, not getting out of the first round, unable to win more than one game at home, failing to protect leads in the 3rd period of game six, having a lead with a minute to go in game 7, losing two games at home in overtime. It can also be put in the rearview if they come back and win a Cup or two in the upcoming seasons (like the Pats eventually did), but they are going to be really hard pressed to deal with their various free agents, possible retirements, and cap constraints. The window might really be closed.
     
  21. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
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    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Colorado was the third seed in the west, but we agree on the rest.
     
  22. Revs In First :)

    Aug 15, 2001
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah, I messed that up, Avs were the top seed in their side of the bracket. Vegas was the 1st seed overall (ironic that out of all the talk about all the great moves the Bruins made, bringing in a new coach, adding all the deadline additions, etc., that Bruce Cassidy's team is still playing).
     
  23. rkane1226

    rkane1226 Member+

    Apr 9, 2000
    Club:
    Stade Brestois 29
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Back to soccer, still no word on Borrero?
     
  24. teskicks

    teskicks Member+

    New England Revolution
    United States
    Jan 14, 2002
    Wrentham, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Nothing definitive but I did see a phot on twitter of him standing in a knee brace and a statement that it is a bad sprain.
    I have no idea of the source or if it is credible.
     
  25. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    Wow, if true - that would be some unbelievable good fortune.
     

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