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| Name: | chris |
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| Member since: | January 29, 2002 |
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Soccer Commercials Lots of them!
posted by billsaysthis at 01:08 AM on March 28
1836 Has Been 86'ed The owners of Houston's Major League Soccer franchise learned something unexpected when they chose the name 1836 to honor soccer tradition and a historic year in Texas, which included the city's founding and Texas independence: Some people think the wrong side won that war. "For Mexicans, Texas secession started the process of American conquest culminating in the invasion of Mexico in 1846 and the loss of almost half its territory," writes Raul Ramos.
posted by rcade at 12:52 PM on February 16
Does The Houston AEG Bitches sound too bitter? Maybe. Maybe too bitter.
posted at 12:07 PM on February 16
Fighting Artichokes? Ok, so I took some courses at Scottsdale Community College a few years back. At the time was and I guess I still am convinced that they had they single most weird team name. Anyone want to challenge that?
posted by commander cody at 01:03 AM on February 16
posted at 11:20 AM on February 16
Roger Federer: Tennis is My Fourth Favorite Sport Humor: The Onion
posted by Bill Lumbergh at 12:09 PM on February 03
Federer is so humble that he will do anything to take the attention off of his tennis play Hmm. I've seen plenty of interviews with Federer where he says, very Swissly, that he's the best there is, and can beat most players even without his A-game. I don't think he's all that humble. That said, he's just stating the truth. He is that much better.
posted at 06:20 PM on February 03
Houston Soccer Takes a Number A member of the BigSoccer message board found the new logo of Houston's Major League Soccer franchise, which has chosen the name Houston 1836, an homage to the city's founding, Texas independence and the soccer tradition of naming teams with a number.
posted by rcade at 08:55 AM on January 27
If you are a true soccer fan, then you should support the team regardless where they play. This is maddening. Of course us San Jose fans are pissed off, and have every right to be furious at the way the move was handled. I was a loyal Quakes and Clash fan, and am with Bill all the way on this one. I'm sure Houston's a fine city, but my experience with AEG and the MLS will not allow me to support the league in good conscience.
posted at 02:46 PM on January 27
40 things to watch for at Super Bowl XL It will be a long two weeks before Super Bowl XL is played. The wait will seem interminable. The hype will seem intolerable. The Seattle Seahawks against the Pittsburgh Steelers for the world championship of professional football. It’s eating at you, isn’t it? You want to know what the future holds.
posted by skydivemom at 08:55 PM on January 25
You guys are so right. Moldova could kick the crap out of either team. Yes, it's dumb to call it the World Championship, but I doubt the outcome would be any different if it was.
posted at 12:29 AM on January 25
Official was wrong The NFL actually admits a mistake by a referee. In a game marred by many bad calls against both sides this was the most flagrant. You know it had to be bad for the NFL to admit it publically.
posted by scottypup at 04:45 PM on January 17
Peyton is not a strong swimmer.
posted at 03:03 PM on January 17
How far can taunting go before it's too far? Former NHLer Theo Fleury, a recovering alcoholic and drug abuser, was tossed from a British Elite Ice Hockey League game this week after trying to get at hecklers in the crowd. Most of the taunts centered on his checkered past, which begs the question -- what's fair game for fans and what's off-limits?
posted by wfrazerjr at 11:08 AM on January 11
Wasn't fan abuse a big reason for Beckham leaving England? I seem to remember some particularly disgusting taunts about Posh and even about his kid Brooklyn. Beckham may seem like a bit of a wanker, and you could argue that his celebrity-seeking ways justify such things, but I can't see anything justifying threats of physical abuse to a player's family.
posted at 07:13 PM on January 11
Turn Out the Lights, The Party's Over For the 555th and final time tonight, ABC will air Monday Night Football, the longest-running primetime sports series in television history. The New York Jets played the first game on Sept. 21, 1970, and play ABC's last tonight against the New England Patriots. Though the show's best known for the era when Howard Cosell, Don Meredith and Frank Gifford called the games, MNF draws better ratings today than it did in the '70s, finishing in the top 10 the past 16 years. Jim Jenkins of the Sacramento Bee offers the top 10 MNF moments, which include the gruesome career-ending injury to Joe Thiesmann in 1985, who will be joining Al Michaels next season when the games air on ESPN.
posted by rcade at 10:00 AM on December 29
The ESPN broadcasting team of Theismann and MacGuire are the most annoying sycophantic toadies I've ever heard. I have to mute the whole game If Ray Lewis or, God forbid, Brett Favre is playing. They act like these guys deserve every penny of their millions just for not stabbing anyone. Well, in Lewis' case, not being convicted of stabbing anyone. If I hear "He's not just a great football player--he's an excellent human being" one more time, I'm taking a fucking hostage.
posted at 08:03 PM on December 29
Pro Bowl Selections Colts Send 7 Players, Bears 6, 5 on Defense...
posted by skydivedad at 03:16 PM on December 21
Man, I though the 49ers might at least get Nedney or Julian Peterson voted in. I hear our Gatorade-filler is top-notch.
posted at 06:59 PM on December 21
Houston Scores Major League Soccer Franchise The San Jose Earthquakes are moving to Houston but leaving the name and team records behind. Despite winning the MLS Cup in 2001 and 2003, the Quakes had a flaky ownership history and couldn't get a soccer stadium built. They may return as an expansion team.
posted by rcade at 10:32 PM on December 15
I can't believe this crap. I was at the Clash's first game, the inaugural game of this league. I've bought their jerseys, spent I don't know how much on tickets, suffered through the miserable confines of Saprtan Stadium, seen them win a championship at the Home Depot Center, and this is the return I get. The return for believing in soccer in this country, as poor as the quality of play was at times. I mean, the Bay Area is a freaking hotbed of soccer fans. If they would have wised up and moved the team up the peninsula, or to the city itself, and play in Kezar or something, they would have gotten droves of supporters. The league is run by a bunch of tossers, and I am fucking done with them.
posted at 11:06 PM on December 15
Euro 2004 finals draw While the matches are months away, today's draw made for some interesting matchups. France and England, Spain and Portugal, Sweden and Denmark, Germany and Holland give each of the groups a natural rivalry. Will France recover from last year's dismal showing in Asia? Will any of the lesser-regarded teams like Greece or Switzerland make it to the semi-finals? Let's talk some trash!
posted by billsaysthis at 12:38 PM on December 01
According to SoccerTV.com: Euro 2004 November 20. 2003 Euro 2004 is expected to be available on pay-per-view in the US. Details to be announced. The Sports Network (TSN) will offer complete coverage in Canada. According to me: England! (will probably not win, but what the hell)
posted at 03:25 PM on December 01
SpoFi MLS Fantasy League Week ... SpoFi MLS Fantasy League Week 6 Leader: Ufez Jones [more inside]
posted by pfuller at 11:39 AM on May 19
The Scampi of Doom bides its time, soaking patiently in its tasty sauce. Our day will come. Oh yes.
posted at 06:51 PM on May 19
SpoFi MLS Fantasy League Week ... SpoFi MLS Fantasy League Week 5 Leader: Ufez Jones! [more inside]
posted by pfuller at 09:37 AM on May 12
Ah! So here's where all the banter is being bantered! I made a terrible mistake in selecting my opening day squad and had the Quakes goalkeeper, who is apprently MIA or something. Just this last week I made the decision to sell DaMarcus Beasley to be able to afford a keeper. All I could get was dubious-at-best (sorry Jpoulos) Revs keeper Adin Brown. And then the beautiful bastard goes and gets a clean sheet against the Galaxy! So. uh. That's all I got.
posted at 02:00 PM on May 12
Fantasty MLS anyone? League: ... Fantasty MLS anyone? League: SpoFi. Password: goburn. Come one, come all, let's shut the StarFucker up! Hurry and sign up, season begins April 5.
posted by Ufez Jones at 01:57 PM on March 31
The Scampi of Doom is ready to break new ground in the arena of hopeless mediocrity! Yay!
posted at 01:40 PM on March 31
Road to Lisbon is probably the best soccer ad I've seen. The Cantona commercials are kind of unintentionally hilarious considering he once kicked a fan in the face. Incidentally, kickball is....somewhat different than soccer :)