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QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 04:38 PM) Is Pablo the greatest player in major league history? I think so. QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 04:39 PM) Anyone Realize the Rangers have turned 2 double plays already this game? If they didn't we could have another 5 runs.

I have no idea if Itzuris will be healthy, but you guys that think Citron is better are freaking nuts. 1st off, a healthy Itzuris is better defensively than Uribe and 2nd off, the guy was still incredibly raw when he first came up with the Dodgers, he had a few really strong runs where he showed he could hit, and his only major concern (aside from the elbow) would be his plate discipline. Soxtalk grossly underates Itzuris. You won't find many smart Dodger fans who really would like to see Itzuris go, the only problem is they don't really have a spot for him.

Anderson freaking tatooed that double. He has 3 hits in the past 2 games now, and still has more time today, but I'm happy with 1 hit from him

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 12:48 PM) Goal by Pirlo! The free kick king! When they said that the ball is more aerodynamic and would move more in the air, the 1st player I thought of was Andrea Pirlo. Looks like Gilardino tipped it possibly. 1-0 Italy. This game reminds me a lot of the Serbia/Netherlands game. Serbia had better chances but the Netherlands was able to capitalize. Italy capitalized. Of course, a US update at halftime. Why wouldn't there be a US update at halftime. If we were in Germany they would be giving constant updates of the German team. QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 01:55 PM) They were hoping for a draw between Ghana and Italy but Italy pulls it out 2-0. They basically have to beat Italy and hope Ghana takes the Czech Republic or at least draws with them. And then they have to draw or beat Ghana and hope Italy and the Czech's beat up on eachother and don't draw. If it comes down to goal differential, they will be f***ed. If they win 1, lose 1, and draw 1, then it comes down to goal differential. Just beat Italy and Ghana and they should be in decent shape, correct?

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QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 11:12 AM) For sure? MSNBC says this.. "It was not known whether Roethlisberger was wearing a helmet when he crashed." During the world cup they broke in and said he wasnt wearing a helmet

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 11:05 AM) For all our athleticism, we looked MUCH slower than the Czechs today. I don't think it was just the style -- we kept getting beat to ball, trapped by aggressive charges, the defense was run through and gave everyone an hour to collect themselves for the shot. That was the most surprising thing to me. Ya, they played tenative and did a lot of standing. I do think they really lost a lot of confidence falling behind 1-0 very ealry on. Its not like our guys don't have cup experience, so we really don't have an excuse. I still say we have the talent to get out of this group, but it will be really tough now. In 4 years time we should be an even bigger cup contender and even if we totally tank this year, I know the talent is there and I think we'll see a far sharper match next week. Our defense really sucked though, as bad as the offense was, our defense gave up 2 goals on horrid plays and the 3rd goal we made another mistake where we had the opportunity to tackle him in the open field and didn't.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 10:59 AM) Haha, that would be sort of the ultimate insult wouldn't it? Having your spelling corrected by you. Ya, its a sign that you've reached rock bottom. So if I do ever correct you, head the warning...up next will be the intervention

QUOTE(WCSox @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 10:55 AM) Despite the fact that he wears one at his job. I've heard broken jaw, facial lacerations, missing teeth... and have also heard severe concussion, partially-collapsed lung and broken leg, but can't confirm that. I don't ride bikes, cause I know I'm one of those dumbasses that gets cocky and than does something stupid and gets hurt. Did that this winter snowboarding (f***ed my knee up real good for a while) and I try to be real careful with that. Although it sounds like he just rides so its not like he was trying to be doing trick after trick in his croch rocket like a dumbass. Still, you should always wear a helmet.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 10:56 AM) This just goes to show how s***ty FIFA rankings are. More so how s***ty the US played. And i think SSI is onto something when he mentions how our top players all are staying locally to play in the less talented MLS. Because of that our players raen't able to get better. We are one of the most athletic teams in the country and played a slow tempo style that really was ugly. We are a far better team than that, but we may have just dug ourselves into too deep of a hole.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 10:56 AM) I hate you. I saw it, but figured in no way should I ever be allowed to correct anyone in this site for spelling/grammar.

What an oustanding game 1. They better come out on Saturday. Hopefully I'll be able to catch the game against the Italians (my other team along with the Netherlands) before I get to the Reds/Sox game.

Anything more than a split by us and I'd be shocked, even though I like the matchups and I think we are getting closer to clicking.

Goal differential...we aer f***ing toast if it comes to goal differential.

Roseki puts it out of reach with his 2nd goal, 3-0. f***. We stand around the whole f***ing game and that was a nice pass and we are toast. Going to have to win these next two otherwise its gonna be really rough. What a piece of s*** performance, yet another sport the US need to be f***ing embarassed with in terms of the way they played. I could give a crap about the result, but the way they played (piss poor with a lack of effort) is f***ing disgraceful.

Donovan gets something started and a great save by the Czech goalie, I think we'd have had a gaol on that one. Finally some good ball movement and opportunities the past couple minutes. Probably too little too late, but its nice to see them doing something.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 10:28 AM) They should of given Spector a shot at making this team. At least he will be on the 2010 team. He can defend players in the Premiership, yet he gets passed on to put in a geriatric guy who cant defend MLSers. Pope is hurt, going to stay in. About 20 minutes left.

That shoul dhave been a goal. Our f***ing defense parted and left him with a wide open shot. Geeze we look like piss. Our 2nd decent chance of the game.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 10:18 AM) Should have been number 3 right there. From that angle no way does that go in, Keller was right there if he got the shot down. We've turned the ball over and played so sloppy. Its f***ing gross.

So many costly turnovers.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 10:05 AM) This should of happened from the start. EJ and Mcbride up front, Donovan in attacking mid. OBrien is a good distributor of the ball. He should of been in the lineup. But he didnt play for DC United so..... And here is a tip to the US. Start passing the f***ing ball on the ground. Going in the air with a team that is taller than you is dumb. Now a 3-5-2 is organized. Now f***ing attack. You have nothing to lose. O'Brien isn't in good enough shape to play the entire game, imo. If he was he wouldn't have been on the bench. QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 10:08 AM) can I get audio anywhere guys? ESPN.com??? or maybe espnradio.com Reyna gets a yellow card on a slide tackle.

Even if they can't battle back, it will be big to get some positive momentum in the 2nd half and build upon things so they are ready for Game 2. But hopefully we can find some offense, play strong defensively and eventually find ourselves back in this game.

We are making two substitutions and have changed our setup as well. Johnson is coming in and he's really fast and O'Brien is also coming in.

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QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jun 12, 2006 -> 09:50 AM) In the 2nd half, EJ needs to pair up with McBride up front. Donovan needs to drop to attacking mid. Beasley needs to move to the left. Pope needs to retire. And bocanegra needs to appear. Bocanegra played really sloppy. This is tough, especially if we lose by more than 1, since that will really hurt us in terms of Goal differential if we need it as a tiebreaker.