Look at PTI's coverage of MMA. They pretty much like only the traditional big four murican sports and are very unapologetic about it. It's annoying because I wouldn't mind hearing their takes on things, however uneducated, instead of just lol soccer how do you pronounce that guy's name like 95% of espn personalities handle it.
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Euro 2012 |OT| of England? You're having Olaff
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Look at PTI's coverage of MMA. They pretty much like only the traditional big four murican sports and are very unapologetic about it. It's annoying because I wouldn't mind hearing their takes on things, however uneducated, instead of just lol soccer how do you pronounce that guy's name like 95% of espn personalities handle it.
immortal-joe
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I'm really surprised no one is stating how tomorrow's Germany - Portugal game will be a massacre.
Even if you were a neutral viewer, what the Germans will do to the Portuguese will be cringe-worthy. I feel sorry for them already.
Even if you were a neutral viewer, what the Germans will do to the Portuguese will be cringe-worthy. I feel sorry for them already.
FootballFan
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I know right haha. So confusing when he says he plays in defense left or right. After watching 7 minutes of him doing freestyle tricks its just unexpected lol.
I hope you're not counting hockey as the fourth! They'll cover it during the SCF, of course, but otherwise it's just a superficial, scribbled-notes-aided analysis of the latest violent incident.
Like you said, they're unapologetic. It's just how it is. What bothers me is that I see EURO 2012 a few notches down so I don't bother changing the channel... and then it's just a sexy non-story.
Meus Renaissance
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There was a running joke at my old school that all defenders were failed strikers and attacking midfielders who had to settle to play in defence just to get on the pitch
Best bit was when he went to retrieve his ball behind the net. Definitely not something a true future superstar would be reduced to doing.
When I was playing well above my quality several years ago they kept trying to put me in as a LB or RB. Hated it. I have no idea how people play as defenders their entire life and never miss that taste of glory that forwards/midfielders get every game.There was a running joke at my old school that all defenders were failed strikers and attacking midfielders who had to settle to play in defence just to get on the pitch
The same reason non-Slavic would be oblivious to Russian even if it were the primary international language instead of English – both languages don't have that much in common. The Latin alphabet is not a problem for Russians because they practically grow up with it, while Cyrillic, if I understand correctly, is not that easy to learn if you don't know it. Still the Russian language doesn't feature articles, and that's the dealbreaker for most Russians as it is almost impossible to understand the concept without much practice. More than that, Russian grammar is not that strict and grammatical meanings are in most cases expressed differently (instead of auxiliary verbs word endings are used). Also the whole negative attitude towards West is still prevalent in our society and that's why knowing English, though preferable if you want a decent job, is not something that is expected.
Another reason is that English lessons at schools are really terrible here. Back in the Soviet Union the language that everyone learned at school was in most cases German, and when it became English, there was a distinct lack of good teachers that is still evident today.
But I believe I'm good at English and many Russians I know are. The kids you encounter in TF2 or wherever are not representative of the whole nation.
Funky Papa
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I just got around and saw Russia's goals (I had to quit halfway).
Damn.
DAMN.
They zangiefed the shit out of those poor Czechs. I wasn't expecting such a strong display in the first day of the championship.
Damn.
DAMN.
They zangiefed the shit out of those poor Czechs. I wasn't expecting such a strong display in the first day of the championship.
The same reason non-Slavic would be oblivious to Russian even if it were the primary international language instead of English both languages don't have that much in common. The Latin alphabet is not a problem for Russians because they practically grow up with it, while Cyrillic, if I understand correctly, is not that easy to learn if you don't know it. Still the Russian language doesn't feature articles, and that's the dealbreaker for most Russians as it is almost impossible to understand the concept without much practice. More than that, Russian grammar is not that strict and grammatical meanings are in most cases expressed differently (instead of auxiliary verbs word endings are used). Also the whole negative attitude towards West is still pre levant in our society and that's why knowing English, though preferable if you want a decent job, is not something that is expected.
Another reason is that English lessons at schools are really terrible here. Back in the Soviet Union the language that everyone learned at school was in most cases German, and when it became English, there was a distinct lack of good teachers that is still evident today.
But I believe I'm good at English and many Russians I know are. The kids you encounter in TF2 or wherever are not representative of the whole nation.
I think the article thing applies to many Asian nations, as well. Back in high school we would have exchange students from places like Vietnam and Indonesia and those kids couldn't wrap their brains around articles.
Chuckie
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I sincerely doubt this. I feel Portugal is being underestimated...and like I wrote in an earlier post, I think both teams will really try to avoid losing... which might lead to a boring game.
True dat. The Sportscenter team's disgust is palpable whenever they have to do a soccer highlight.
I threw a party when US got kicked out, dem Donovan tears were glorious.
Meus Renaissance
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The iterative title change on this thread is awesome. What will they come up with tomorrow if the Dutch beat the Danes?
Euro 2012 |OT| Something Rotten in the State of Denmark
Extra points for anyone who recognises where that is from without Googling
Euro 2012 |OT| Something Rotten in the State of Denmark
Extra points for anyone who recognises where that is from without Googling
Ha ha ha, I love how you put that in words.
Hamlet b, seen it 4 times
Funky Papa
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Seriously, that final blast was like "fuck you, this is OUR joint".
Ruthless. That ball could have killed a small child.
Ruthless. That ball could have killed a small child.
Funky Papa
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BTW, how many of you followed the Women's WC? That thread was super fun.
Alex Morgan was sooo fine
That was a great tourney, the US-Brazil and US-Japan games were intense.
Indeed.
Bam Bam Baklava
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I was there, that was a wild game. When you consider what that Japanese team did for their country it was amazing.
The Germany bandwagoners in real life make me physically ill. Not a single one of these "fans" that I know of follow football, and they simply choose among the strongest two teams during Euro/WC.
The douchiest part is that these guys often rub it in their friends' faces more than real fans after their team wins.
I should probably get off Facebook.
The douchiest part is that these guys often rub it in their friends' faces more than real fans after their team wins.
I should probably get off Facebook.
I wish
Not sure why, Germany beat us 3-1 in 2006 and 3-2 in 2008.
This is my greatest fear, I don't want to see a boring match with an late goal at 89'.
Portugal's defense is so damn shaky and their mid-field sucks, so I think Germany has a good chance of picking apart Portugal with ease.
But historically, we've performed well when the odds were stacked against us so I want to believe.
Either way, hoping for a good game. I've got a soft spot for the German squad but I wouldn't mind if Portugal miraculously thrashed Germany tommorow
So, it's gonna be a 3-3 tomorrow?
I wonder if Greece's 2nd goal was really offside. They didn't draw a line in the replay on tv and only stopped it for a second. Hard to tell.
Lazy Jones
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Umm, what is even happening?
Sviatoslav
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Oh btw, Advocaat confirmed that Kerzhakov is starting against Poland. All of Poland celebrates.
Cassano one step ahead of the lip readers
Funky Papa
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Lazy Jones
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Why? Insulting the other player?
Sickboy007
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He always does that, since he was kicked off squad by Capello in Madrid for impersonating him.
He's just crazy like that (and much more). Come back to Samp, we still love you
He's just crazy like that (and much more). Come back to Samp, we still love you
Frank the Great
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a lot of people in italy do that, allegri does it as well (though i guess it makes somewhat more sense for a manager.)
Funky Papa
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I'm not sure if "missing" is the word I'd use.
José Mourinho
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This is the poor man's football thread.
I wish
Same here. The last couple days and weeks I've been getting more and more apprehensive.
Ever since the CL-final, to be honest.
The German players have the potential, but I don't think they've "clicked" as a team yet.
On the other hand, I expect Holland to dispatch Denmark without problems.
Winnie the Pimp
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i hope they won't play defensively...
Instead of trying to not lose, they should focus on trying to win! That way not only do they not lose but they WIN instead! simple, no?
Instead of trying to not lose, they should focus on trying to win! That way not only do they not lose but they WIN instead! simple, no?
Meus Renaissance
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Amazing
Do you know the tags to search for?
Phoenician_Viking
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It´s on
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