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First pro-sports game I ever went to was a Sox/A's game when I was a little kid. Fell in love as soon as I walked into the stadium.

I still think the domino scene from V for Vendetta is one of the best in cinematic history. Such a powerful movie.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Jan 13, 2007 -> 05:45 PM) Does anyone here actually watch oversea's soccer besides the worldcup? Because Beckham is prob one of the better players in the league, and is easily the biggest star.... but he isnt even the best player on his team anymore. Donovan is better at this stage of their careers. I would have to disagree with that strongly. Landon Donovan is extremely overrated, mainly because he is the biggest name in U.S. soccer right now.

What the hell is this? The Field Goal Fest of old Batimore vs New Baltimore?

Iowa State leading Kansas lol.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jan 13, 2007 -> 01:12 AM) SF1, who wrote that article...? James Lawton. He's a British journalist who has covered Beckham a lot.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Jan 12, 2007 -> 09:12 PM) I read somewhere that Beckham won't be paid 200 million by the Galaxy but that that figures contains all his endorsement deals and stuff and that his money will be about 400,000 a year from LA Galaxy. Sounded crazy. Is it true, though? Which is it? His actual salary for playing is actually "only" about 10 million a season. "It was confirmed on 11 January 2007 that David Beckham will be leaving Real Madrid and will be joining MLS team Los Angeles Galaxy on a 5 year deal that will see Beckham earn up to $10 million a year in direct salary, but with endorsements and profit-sharing, Beckham could earn up to $50 million a year" Link Also, I suggest everyone reads this.

QUOTE(danman31 @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 11:51 PM) If you think Beckham is the best player in MLS then why is it a bad move? The best player would dominate. In his case all he has to do is wave to the cameras and hit free kicks in the back of the net for SportsCenter. He'll draw attention (he's already done a lot of that) and make $$. That's all the move is supposed to do. There's a big difference between Klose at 28 and Beckham at 31. 28 means he has 3-4 years of top flight football as opposed to Beckham having another year or two at most. The best player doesn't always dominate...especially with Beckham being a midfielder. There is no doubt he'll score a few goals, but he won't be the superstar everyone thinks he will. He's already showing signs of slowing (much of the English media called him out for it too) and 50 millions dollars isn't really motivation to work harder.

QUOTE(danman31 @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 11:15 PM) 1. Stop being a soccer snob. Beckham had a good World Cup and is the best player in MLS right now. 2. Klose is 28, don't throw him in with that group. 3. Hristo Stoichkov came to MLS with the Fire and was a European Golden Boot winner. He was the biggest international signing for MLS. Other than that I'd agree that they need to raise the talent level, but can't. If they are going to try the NASL experiment they have a better base than the NASL did. MLS is far beyond the quality of the NASL so they have that going for them. They continue to improve the facilities which is important, though they aren't quite top tier yet, especially in size (I have yet to go to Toyota Park, but it sounds nice). I think MLS needs one name on each team to make it big. Beckham is big for LA and other fans will come to see him when LA comes to town, but each team needs a draw. It's asking for a lot, but they need 12 more (one per team) aging stars like Beckham to add star power and quality to each team. Yes, he is the best player in the MLS, I never said he wasn't, but that says a lot about the quality of play, which is poor compared to the rest of the world. And I wouldn't say he had a good World Cup. The first goal he accounted for was because on of the Paraguayan defender's headed it into his own net and his only credited goal came on a free kick I believe. You're right about #3 though, completely forgot about Stoichkov, who I loved when he was with the Fire. As far as #2, I added Klose into that group is because he's not happy at Werder Bemen right now and has been talking about being transferred, and also because he's been part of 2 world cups already. And what's with the soccer snob comment?

I'm hearing Edgard Davids is close to joining "FC" Dallas or might stay in the EPL and go to Everton.

Jackass Number 2 might have been the funniest movie I have ever seen in my life. So glad I got the DVD with all the extra scenes and clips.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 05:27 PM) What the? Jessica Biel is the only female in history to cause me to have a giant boner for 2 hours straight. I couldn't even get up to get a refil on popcorn during TCM. I'm with you on this one. Jessica Biel is one of my favorites. I have Texas Chainsaw Massacre on DVD because of her.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 01:39 PM) I'd personally rather see the league try to catch a few young stars on their way up. I don't follow soccer enough to come up with some names (one of my major complaints, can't see a whole lot of games in the US unless I pony up like $40 per league), but guys like Christiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Robinho a few years ago would be the general idea. I can understand the marketing appeal with Beckham though, financially that was probably the best signing. C. Ronaldo and Lio Messi are 2 of the biggests stars in Europe right now, no way they would leave Manchester or Barca. This is a dumb move by the MLS IMHO. Beckham is not a great player anymore, and playing with the low level quality of the MLS is only going to make his decline faster. Real football fans in the US will be dissapointed with his play, expecting him to dominate in such a weak league. It's not going to happen. Ticket sales will boost for a while, jersey sales will boost for a while, but don't get your hopes up for football in the US. The smartest thing the MLS could have done was raise the level of play before bringing in a huge superstar for a ridiculously hilarious amount of money. Start off with same aging stars like Luis Figo, Miroslav Klose, or Jay Jay Okocha. Until today, Khodadad Azizi was the biggest international signing for the MLS...that says a lot.

There is nothing I'd love to see more than the Cubs to sign Parque to some ridiculous contract. Frosting on the cake....

Heaven.

I also wanted one for my basement and checked a few weeks back and they didn't have it. Just sent them an email requesting a Sox one.

I'm so glad Florida won.

QUOTE(PAUL KONERKO 14 @ Jan 8, 2007 -> 07:09 PM) That is just terrible, isn't he a good player? He started along side Bailey at CB and Shanahan was extremely high on him.

QUOTE(joemg311 @ Jan 8, 2007 -> 09:21 PM) yes, they did give me a dvd dollar for every directors selection or whatever they call the new releases you have to buy to fullfill your obligation,which you can use just as money off when buying a dvd if you dont have enough to buy a whole dvd. i dont know if you get them for buying discounted dvds. They did send me an email every month where i could decline their selection without them shipping it out to me (they also gave me a few other alternative choices instead of declining it) which made it nice. Sounds good. I'm a big movie guy and I've heard lot's of great things. You can't beat that 5 for $.49 each offer, either.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Jan 8, 2007 -> 09:12 PM) this is probably a stupid question, but I haven't seen enough games, but is Tebow a lefty? I was wondering too. That didn't look like a pass from a lefty.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Jan 8, 2007 -> 09:08 PM) wow Yeah, that. Florida a yard away from making this un-close. TD GATAZ!

Well, this kicker is making a strong case for the NFL.

I love this. Stickin' it right to the Buckeyes.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jan 8, 2007 -> 07:18 PM) I suppose if you wish to over analyze the terminology behind a movement that much it is your choice... It's an inside joke I decided to share. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I never say "take a dump" or "take a s***" because you aren't taking anything. I fancy "leave a dump" or "leave a s***".