Category Archives: General

World Cup 2010, Thoughts Heading Into the Last Round of Group Matches

6/21/2010 – 9:33 pm

/ Here are some random thoughts and observations regarding the first two rounds of the group stages. The second round has been a lot better than the first round Lots of good games and lots more goals. Argentina vs South Korea and Slovenia vs USA were good, but Denmark vs Cameroon was a footballing spectacle. [...]

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The Curse of the Nike Ad!

6/21/2010 – 8:26 pm

/ Right, so everybody loves the epic 3-minute commercial by Nike BUT has anyone else noted how the commercial’s main stars have flopped thus far in the World Cup? Drogba broke his arm before the tournament and has only scored a consolation goal against Brazil; Ivory Coast is out at the first round Cannavaro has [...]

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World Cup Limericks, Group C

6/19/2010 – 6:06 pm

/ “SLOVENIAN BAIL-OUT” by Trent Hergenrader Two goals up you’d agree That the Slovs thought they’re home free But the US attack Staged a thrilling come back Thwarted by that damn referee “STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS” by Trent Hergenrader The US defense is all power High balls in the box they devour But oh what a [...]

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The Changing Face of the World Cup (?)

6/17/2010 – 9:37 pm

/ It has been widely noted that the opening round of the group stage yielded fewer goals than even the dismal Italia ’90 tournament, there have been attempts to ban the vuvuzela horn and its drone, and widespread and dozens of players have complained about the unpredictability of the adidas official match ball. After watching [...]

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World Cup Limericks, Days 4-7

6/17/2010 – 6:54 pm

/ I was out of town and left these sitting on the back burner too long. Here’s a slew of them. “NOT GETTING BETTER WITH AGE” by Troy Hergenrader Crowing out from the ESPN palace Prominently still lacking a phallus Seated next to the greats Still embarrassing the States Kill me now lest I suffer [...]

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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 [...]

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Brief World Cup Thoughts Thus Far, Day 4

6/14/2010 – 1:31 pm

/ I’m waiting for Italy vs Paraguay kicking off any minute now, reflecting on today’s somewhat dull matches between Netherlands and Denmark, and Japan vs Cameroon. Many people are blaming an unpredictably springy ball for the low scores, others are raging at the incessant vuvuzela and lack of atmosphere at the games. For my money, [...]

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World Cup Limericks – Days 1-3

6/13/2010 – 5:08 pm

/ “VANITY” by Troy Hergenrader Cristiano is pouting “It’s not Fair.” “He wasn’t supposed to be there.” So much for dogma Now it’s obvious Drogba Stuffs more into his underwear “CACOPHONY” by Paul Thompson I ain’t got no talent I tell ya, Lord knows I can’t sing acapella, But as one of the boys, Obligated [...]

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World Cup 2010 Pre-Tournament Limericks

6/11/2010 – 8:29 am

/ The return of the (in)famous World Cup limericks! “LE CRIME FRANÇAIS (THE FRENCH CRIME)” by Todd Hergenrader That ref should’ve had his hide tanned Honest Thierry lost control of his hand Irish eyes still a’cryin’ Frogs barely qualifyin’ Monsieur Domenech, please just watch from the stands “GIOCO GIUSTO (FAIR PLAY)” by Todd Hergenrader ‘Gainst [...]

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Return After Four-Week Hiatus

5/10/2010 – 12:00 pm

/ Almost a month to the day since I last posted here but that doesn’t mean I’ve been idle. Two weeks ago over the weekend I took the written portion of my preliminary exam—36 pages written in 72 hours on three subject areas—and just last Thursday I did the oral portion—answering questions about those essays [...]

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