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More World Cup Thoughts, Day V

6/15/2010 – 4:13 pm

/ Commentators: Roberto Martinez, thumbs up. Mike Tirico and Bob Ley, not bad. Steve McManaman, who I expected to like, must be paid commission for every negative English stereotype he trots out. Ruud Gullit isn’t too bad either. Alexi Lalas needs to be dragged out behind the woodshed. During the games, Martin Tyler is excellent [...]

By Trent | Posted in * Footie, World Cup 2010 | Comments (2)

My Take on the Beckham Fiasco

7/21/2009 – 10:35 am

Guy, my little friend from school whose cubby hole is near mine, asked for me to form an opinion for him on the Beckham confrontation with a fan. First, a recap. Here’s my take: Beckham’s career was stalling out in Europe so he and Posh Spice decide that they’ll move to Hollywood and take over. [...]

By Trent | Posted in * Footie, - US/MLS | Comments (0)

Not Surprised in the Least

8/11/2008 – 3:01 pm

First things first, woo-hoo to the US Men’s Olympic team who have posted a 1-0 win against Japan and a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in a very tough group. This is actually a perfect scenario to test these players. A draw against Nigeria and they’re through to the next round. A loss would likely [...]

By Trent | Posted in * American Football, * Footie, - US/MLS | Comments (0)

Bend It Like De Rosario

3/28/2008 – 3:32 pm

I know, I know, you’re probably sick and tired of the media blitz, and the 24-hour non-stop coverage on television, radio, and the Internet, but I only feel it is my duty to remind the world that Major League Soccer kicks off this weekend. Fox Soccer Channel gets the first game of the year at [...]

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End of Week Musings

11/9/2007 – 3:40 pm

Sadly, no pickup indoor for me today. My knee ended up ballooning and I’ve been icing it and pounding ibuprofen to keep the swelling down. Which is a bummer. Monday I should be back at it. I started Ubik and it’s really quite good. After reading more Dick I’ve come to the conclusion that the [...]

By Trent | Posted in * Footie, - US/MLS, -Pickup, Reading | Comments (2)