But just a quick few because it's a very busy day. I am fervently working on a monster USMNT Top 10 List for over at S365 (UPDATE: now up), I still have Who likes goals? to come here and I am hoping to have another treat for you later. Oh, and I need to go buy a curtain. And, like, eat...
#1 - The Out of Bounds blog says it was a dream World Cup draw for the USMNT... and, of course, that means they are now doomed. Great bit.
#2 - Was it just me or did anyone else note the potential significance of Everton's Tim Howard stopping a weak-ass Jermain Defoe penalty on Sunday? As for his part of the draw-saving, added time stop, Timmay says watching TV is fundamental.
#3 - Speaking of England, guess who they want to play in their final tune-up friendly this summer... I'll give you a hint, it rhymes with "Plexico".
#4 - The Independent's Sam Wallace looks at the vagaries of selecting Davide Beccamano to the Three Lions World Cup squad.
#5 - In case you hadn't heard, Marco Pappa is back for the Fire. They have made his transfer permanent, which is doubly good news for them as the 21-year old will soon likely be a player European clubs come after. Now, if he leaves, the cash (or at least the MLS-mandated portion of the cash) goes here.
#6 - The Generation adidas trip to South Africa has concluded, and Michael Lewis talks with the players about their experience.
#7 - Finally, and just because, I direct you to the With Wells Thompson blog. I found this recently. It's a hoot.
UPDATE: Almost forgot one!
#8 - Forget stand-up guy, how about stand-up club? This weekend, Serie B side Ascoli scored the opener against Reggina while the visitors were attempting to put out for an injured player.
Duly embarrassed by the way the goal was bagged, the home side promptly allowed a free equalizer before resuming normal competition.
What reward did they get for the gesture? They got beaten 3-1. But still, those are some stand-up guys and we can't take that away from them.
UPDATE UPDATE:
#9 - It seems the USMNT are talking friendly with Honduras for January and Northern Ireland for spring.
- Greg Seltzer
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Thierry Henry: (paraphrasing) "What was I supposed to do? Tell the referee that it was a handball?"
Well, yes.
And I know there is a "slight" difference between Serie B and World Cup Qualifying, but that video proves that competition and sportsmanship really can co-exist. If you screw up, things can be fixed, even if it ends up being a bit awkward.
Thanks for posting it, Greg. It literally made my day. It also appears that I may be eating crow on my Jozy rant of a few weeks ago. And that's ok, too.
I like early Christmas treats!
My guess, something with Holden or Donovan!
Hey Greg - have you seen any of the previews for David Cross/Will Arnett's new show, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret?
It looks right up your alley!
Greg,
You've been on fire lately. Luvin' it, keep it up.
Hopefully when things slow down a bit, you can address the new season of Scrubs. WTF?
Thanks for posting the Reggina-Ascoli highlights. Very classy play by Ascoli.
Greg-
Great article on what the USMNT needs to do to knock off England. Can't believe we still have to wait 6 more months. Here's to hoping we have Gooch and a healthy Edu or J. Jones in the lineup by then to do the dirty work and give Landon and co. a chance to counterattack.
Re: S365
Are you testifying against the Kings this afternoon?
@ Phil: Scrubs is transitioning from the J.D./Turk/Elliot system to the new cast members. I'm giving it time to work.
@ Tim: I did see that, looks great!
@ Brian: Are you suggesting that I've been light on the AD references lately?
If so, I will rectify that. You have my word.
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