Other Sports ~~~~~ The OFFICIAL World Cup 2010 Thread ~~~~~ - Page 156

SPATCH · 05:14 PM

The World Cup Schedule (Group Play)

US v England: Saturday, June 12 at 1:30 pm CST on ABC
US v Slovenia: Friday, June 18 at 9:00 am CST on ESPN
US v Algeria: Wednesday, June 23 at 9:00 am CST on ESPN

Group C rankings

England - FIFA Ranking: 8 SPI: 3
Slovenia - FIFA Ranking: 25 SPI: 35
Algeria - FIFA Ranking: 30 SPI: 64
United States - FIFA Ranking: 14 SPI: 15

**Buck** · 06-24-2010, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tymania

Slovakia and Netherlands... you should watch the highlights or the end of the Italy game... straight craziness!!!!!!!!

Okay thanks. I was so jacked on the auS game yesterday that I couldn't sleep. I forgot to set my DVR too.

tymania · 06-24-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

Okay thanks. I was so jacked on the auS game yesterday that I couldn't sleep. I forgot to set my DVR too.

check out world cup primetime tonight..

**Buck** · 06-24-2010, 03:34 PM

Michael Wilbon is apparently a Soccer expert now. Not often do I agree with Kornheiser, but Wilbon is an idiot. He is saying there is no chance that the US makes it to the final 4.

eazyb81 · 06-24-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

Michael Wilbon is apparently a Soccer expert now. Not often do I agree with Kornheiser, but Wilbon is an idiot. He is saying there is no chance that the US makes it to the final 4.

No he didn't, he said that just because they're ranked higher doesn't mean that the US will win the next two games.

**Buck** · 06-24-2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eazyb81

No he didn't, he said that just because they're ranked higher doesn't mean that the US will win the next two games.

He said that he expects Ghana or Uruguay to beat us.

eazyb81 · 06-24-2010, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

He said that he expects Ghana or Uruguay to beat us.

Sure, so do I, but that doesn't mean either of us think there is "no chance" the US will advance as you originally said.

**Reaper16** · 06-24-2010, 05:55 PM

ESPN cameras will be at the P&L district to air reaction shots from the watch party on Saturday.

SPATCH · 06-24-2010, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaper16

ESPN cameras will be at the P&L district to air reaction shots from the watch party on Saturday.

Wow.. That's cool

SPATCH · 06-24-2010, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I'm not a fan of the game, but it's a national pride thing to me, so I'll watch and root for the Red, White and Blue - just like the olympics.

I'm confused as to why people have a problem with that.

Not sure if you are insinuating that the "soccer guys" in the thread have a problem with it... From what I have seen so far, no one has expressed any problems with it except for the "soccer is gay" crowd.

Myself, I am really enjoying the fact that a whole new demographic of American sports fans are taking part in this... it has added a new level of excitement, especially when I've gone to watch the games at the pub.

Silock · 06-24-2010, 09:38 PM

Silock · 06-24-2010, 09:39 PM

BTW, Uruguay has more talent than we do, but we might have a better *team*.

That being said, I'll be happy to escape from Ghana with a win. FIFA may try and **** us to put an African team into the last 4.

**Buck** · 06-24-2010, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

BTW, Uruguay has more talent than we do, but we might have a better *team*.

That being said, I'll be happy to escape from Ghana with a win. FIFA may try and **** us to put an African team into the last 4.

Forgive me for being corny, but I think our players have the pride and never say die attitude to overcome shit like FIFA cheating like they did with South Korea.
Posted via Mobile Device

Silock · 06-24-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

Forgive me for being corny, but I think our players have the pride and never say die attitude to overcome shit like FIFA cheating like they did with South Korea.
Posted via Mobile Device

I certainly hope so. But our heart needs to combine with playing good defense, which we haven't been doing.

**Buck** · 06-24-2010, 09:48 PM

Ghana's offense hasn't exactly been stellar.
Posted via Mobile Device

Silock · 06-24-2010, 09:57 PM

Yeah, but our defense can make anyone's offense look pretty stellar at times.

05-30-2010, 01:48 PM
SPATCH birth of spatch Join Date: May 2008 Casino cash: $10006207	~~~~~ The OFFICIAL World Cup 2010 Thread ~~~~~ The World Cup Schedule (Group Play) US v England: Saturday, June 12 at 1:30 pm CST on ABC US v Slovenia: Friday, June 18 at 9:00 am CST on ESPN US v Algeria: Wednesday, June 23 at 9:00 am CST on ESPN Group C rankings England - FIFA Ranking: 8 SPI: 3 Slovenia - FIFA Ranking: 25 SPI: 35 Algeria - FIFA Ranking: 30 SPI: 64 United States - FIFA Ranking: 14 SPI: 15 Last edited by SPATCH; 05-30-2010 at 05:14 PM..
Posts: 4,569

06-24-2010, 03:34 PM	#2328
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5900295	Michael Wilbon is apparently a Soccer expert now. Not often do I agree with Kornheiser, but Wilbon is an idiot. He is saying there is no chance that the US makes it to the final 4.
Posts: 44,608

06-24-2010, 09:38 PM	#2335
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882
Posts: 19,908

06-24-2010, 09:39 PM	#2336
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	BTW, Uruguay has more talent than we do, but we might have a better team. That being said, I'll be happy to escape from Ghana with a win. FIFA may try and **** us to put an African team into the last 4.
Posts: 19,908

06-24-2010, 09:48 PM	#2339
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5900295	Ghana's offense hasn't exactly been stellar. Posted via Mobile Device
Posts: 44,608

06-24-2010, 09:57 PM	#2340
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Yeah, but our defense can make anyone's offense look pretty stellar at times.
Posts: 19,908