MexSoxFan#1

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 14, 2011 -> 04:23 PM) Those are high school kids. And just because they are German, doesnt make them any more experienced than a National Women's team. We'll just agree to disagree on this because it really isn't that important. One last point, most of the players in the u17 National Teams are already tied up to a club in their respective countries, they are the best prospects those countries have to offer and many of them will end up in world class clubs, they aren't just high school kids playing weekends.Thus my belief they will beat any team in the women's WC.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 14, 2011 -> 01:40 PM) LOL, bring up a totally unrelated sport like bball shows how little you understand the argument. Have you ever actually stepped on the field with national-team caliber women? I am beginning to think you dont really understand the sport that much. The strongest and fastest teams in the world do not always win the game or a tournament. World class women will never beat world class men, but they will put a hurting on high school players routinely. I didn't say high school kids could beat a women's National team, I said that those u17 national teams could beat these women's WC team.I'll bet you anything the German u17 team could beat the USA women's team.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 14, 2011 -> 01:52 PM) Ill tell you one thing that cant be debated, Alex Morgan is easier on the eyes than any boys on the U-17 or U-19 squad. And I think there is a little bit of self interest in this thread, in Men's soccer Mexico is a power, in Women's soccer not so much. Conversely the US is one of the best Women's teams and the Men's team still has a long way to go. Regardless women's soccer is one of the few female sports I can tolerate. There's no self interest, I don't care about women's soccer because the quality isn't there IMO, it's sloppy and boring, again, in my opinion.I'm a fan of Mexico's National team because my parents are from there, I'm a fan of Spain because my mother's parents are from there and I like Argentina because my wife is Argentinian.If it was self interest I would have posted after Mexico pounded the USA in the Gold Cup final but I didn't. If I want to watch a hottie, I'll pop in a Mila Kunis movie.

Tell me what woman's team could've stopped a 17 yr old Messi, vplease.Another example in another sport, you're gonna tell me that a WNBA player could've hung with a 17 yr old Kobe Bryant or LBJ?Yeah it's basketball, nkot soccer but my point is that at that age, men are already stronger and faster.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jul 14, 2011 -> 02:05 AM) That's false. The women actually train against u19 male sides all the time. The technical ability of u17s isn't refined enough to dominate national team level women. The level of play is probably similar, but drastically different in a lot of ways. I could train with Derrick Rose all the time, doesn't mean I could beat him.Sorry but women's soccer in general is brutal, quality wise.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Jul 12, 2011 -> 05:12 PM) Now there was some entertaining soccer at the u17s. A lot better game than the women's world cup. Don't mean to sound like a sexist but those u17 teams would easily beat any team from the women's WC tournament.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 08:24 AM) I didn't watch this at all, and had no reason to do so. You didn't miss.much, f***ing boring game.

Mexico won it's second men's 17 and under World Cup championship on Sunday, beating Uruguay 2-0, they got past France and Germany earlier in the tourney. Kids showing the adults how it's done.

QUOTE (Whitewashed in '05 @ Jul 11, 2011 -> 10:54 PM) I missed the derby, but just went to see some highlights. The only reason I am posting in this thread is to ask how Berman has a job, let alone the derby. His "back back back" call is the worse signature I've ever heard from any commentator in any sport. Absolutely excruciating... Obviously you haven't heard of Ernesto Jerez, he calls baseball games for ESPN Deportes and his call goes like this... A lo profundo!!! No, no no no no nooooo digale que no a esa pelotaaaaa!!! It's like a combo of a gooooooooool call and a home run call...yes, it's worse than Berman's call as annoying as it is.

This isn't baseball related, it happened at a soccer match I saw between Brazil and Mexico...I hate when the Brazilian girls who were dressed in skimpy bikinis started dancing Samba in front of me, I couldn't concentrate on the game with all those hot girls dancing in front of me...it sucked. Ok, it didn't suck, in fact, it was AWESOME!

QUOTE (ROC Sox Fan @ Jul 10, 2011 -> 06:31 PM) The more things change the more things stay the same. So nothing will change, but in response we will be better or worse in the second half. Because if things changed they'd stay the same, you see. Hey Yogi, it's awesome that you post in ST!!

QUOTE (ParkerBear7 @ Jul 12, 2011 -> 12:44 AM) Warning: Extremely long post! I also do not like how this season has gone thus far but what irks me is fans like you who quit on the team. KW and Ozzie deserve more respect for how they turned the Sox around years ago from a cultural disaster and winning standpoint. What I am not saying here: KW & Oz should not be untouchable and should be accountable for their fair share of mistakes. Obviously, from my perspective they have not yet earned a one way ticket out of town. The truth is this team was in a major slump where losing was the norm year in year out. KW and Ozzie have revitalized this organization. If they didn't you would probably already be a cubs fan (may be a little harsh since I do not know you but it got your attention!). I would argue that Williams and Guillen are actually responsible for having raised all of our expectations to the point that Sox fans no longer except mediocrity. I view this as a good thing. I still believe in the overall philosophy of Jerry, KW, and Ozzie; the vision to re-instill White Sox baseball by bring back a lot of former Sox players from the 80's etc. Heck, they have even recently brought Robin Ventura back in a limited minor league role. I really think this Sox Family philosophy is key to success oh and it would be helpful if the player perform as expected….Rios, Dunn, Bacon….et al!!! Kenny Williams: Sure, I do not always agree with KW roster moves (feel he has bit of a gambling problem that only worsened after having much luck in 2005) and it is not coincidental that the Sox are ALL IN! Anyone looking at his trade history understand why this is a fitting marketing slogan. But know this; Kenny Williams is a very competitive GM that wants to win it all every year but that is what I want in a GM. I too wish KW would exercise some restraints before trading away some of the young guys but other than lets say Chris Young and Daniel Hudson which trades have really come back to haunt the Sox? I can't think of many. Ozzie Guillen: Now let me talk about the man you most want gone: Ozzie. I love Ozzie’s fire and passion for the game and how he is not afraid to mix it up. Yes, I also agree that his rants grow old from time to time. Question: is it hypocritical if Sox fans who also are Bears fan could love this same passion and fire that we all loved in Coach Ditka who happened to be the last famous Head Coach to win a major championship before the Black Hawks? Yes, Ditka finally wore out his welcome with management and I am not saying Ozzie will not eventually do the same. I think managing baseball has to be the hardest sport too manager as the season is so long with fewest playoff spots. Not an excuse but a reality of baseballs current format. Now it is impossible for me to follow the sox as close as when I lived in Chicago but your demand for Ozzie to be fired is not going to solve the problem. Firing Ozzie will only accomplish one thing, last place and a lame duck manager such like past managers like Terry "boomer" Bevington, Jerry Manual, Gene Lamont etc. Here is an alternative for your axe to grind: Why not give credit where credit is due...the players deserve credit for how this season has gone so far due to performance. Here is the good news: As bad as this team has played the first half, they are only a few games back and still have a chance. Go Sox! About KW and bad trades, Gio for Swisher says hi...about Ditka being the "last famous HC to win before last years Blackhawks", Phil Jackson says WTF!

Shaq and Sir Charles...FUNNY!!

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 11, 2011 -> 11:30 AM) i love lamp lol My opinion is that there should've been a net or something to stop someone from falling 20 feet onto concrete.Like others have pointed out before, beer+baseball fans=idiots...doesn't take a genius to figure out that there will be guys reaching out to grab a baseball, at least make it so they don't break their necks if they fall over.

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I could see how the Twins would lose every time against the stacked Yankees, they were simply the better team but Minny also got owned by an on paper inferior A's team a few years ago...that was awesome.

I knew our scrubs were gonna get handled easily by a bad Minnesota team, we're lucky we didn't get swept... Heartless bunch led by a manager that doesn't give a crap anymore.

Love Ozzie for 2005 but he's gotta go, it's best for him and the White Sox.

I'm not watching the game right not but someone posted today's sox line-up and it had Dunn hitting clean up... Good Lord if that's true, that alone is reason enough to fire that moron Guillen.

Ahhhhhhh, some.Soxtalkers here actually think we have chance vs the Twins...how cute!

Just s***ty luck, if Hamilton just threw that ball 3 feet higher, the kid would still have his dad...it's not JH's fault but he's gotta feel like crap today. Tragic...

QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 11:47 AM) My wife got offered tickets for tonight....her response "against the twins? No way". I must be rubbing off. A lot of alternatives to do tonight on this lovely summer day. I don't even bother watching against the Twins, I'm fully expecting us to lose every game against them so every now and then when the Sox do actually beat Minny, it's a plus.

SouthSider2k5 beat me to it...

QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 11:21 AM) f*** the Twins. I'd much rather say "f*** the 2011 White Sox"... Lordy, they sure suck.

I plunked down 100 bucks for this crap!!! I want a refund!!