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re: USA v pizza makers. In-Game Thread.

Posted on 2/29/12 at 9:09 pm to
Posted by BleedPurpleGold
New Orleans
Member since Apr 2005
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Posted on 2/29/12 at 9:09 pm to
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Yes.. but very talented.


I was referring to the manager. Not his holiness Mario. Balotelli is a God amongst mere mortals.
Posted by theOG
Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 2/29/12 at 9:15 pm to
he's got to be in their squad. giovinco is a terrible midget and i'd be pissed if i was an italian fan and mini me was on the pitch before balotelli.
Posted by wm72
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2010
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Posted on 2/29/12 at 9:16 pm to
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The problem is that he can do something really stupid at anytime. He is great fun to watch as a player and character, but can you imagine if Italy needed three points in the final group stage match and Swagg was sent off for a straight red in the 15th minute? I would have him on the squad, but he would be a 70th minute sub if needed.



I think he'll be called up for Euros provided he can finish out the season without any suspensions. He's not the only important player Prandelli has left off due to suspensions.

You're probably right on about him being used more as a sub.

Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 2/29/12 at 9:44 pm to
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You're probably right on about him being used more as a sub.


Exactly. Plus, historically Italian national team managers have favored domestic players over those that play outside of Italy. He will probably be on the squad barring him blowing up half of Manchester.
Posted by UASports23
Basketball School
Member since Nov 2009
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Posted on 2/29/12 at 9:48 pm to
frick BALLOTELLI AND ROSSI ! AMERRRRICUHHHHHH !
Posted by loweralabamatrojan
Lower Alabama
Member since Oct 2006
13240 posts
Posted on 2/29/12 at 10:20 pm to
Watched on tape delay after work. Frikking stoked.
USA played a relatively poor match against a very good Euro side on their own turf and owned those pasta eating biatches.

USA! USA! USA!
Posted by UASports23
Basketball School
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Posted on 2/29/12 at 10:31 pm to
Posted by DestrehanTiger
Houston, TX by way of Louisiana
Member since Nov 2005
13180 posts
Posted on 3/1/12 at 8:05 am to
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giovinco is a terrible midget


That little dude's attitude was pissing me off all game.
Posted by Tennessee Jed
Mr. SEC Rant
Member since Nov 2009
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Posted on 3/1/12 at 8:39 am to
wasn't able to watch the game until about 9:00 last night, made it all day without hearing the result. Turned my phone off, didn't listen to sports radio. Took all the necessary steps.

I haven't had a chance to read through the whole thread, and I'm sure this sentiment has been expressed numerous times. BUT I have to say it, Michael Bradley is an absolute beast. He was all over the place last night. There's no way he's anything but the undisputed man of the match.

To Michael Bradley
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 3/1/12 at 8:44 am to
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To Michael Bradley


He might not be our best player, but he and Howard are the two most important plaeyrs for the US at the moment.
Posted by Tennessee Jed
Mr. SEC Rant
Member since Nov 2009
17909 posts
Posted on 3/1/12 at 8:52 am to
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He might not be our best player



I agree, but I think you could make a reasonable argument for him being the best. Especially after his performance last night.

He's young, only 24, starting for a mid table Serie A team, and performing admirably. His performance last night has to have cemented his spot in the US starting 11. I think if you asked me to rank our players right now, I'd have to say.

1. Howard
2. Dempsey
3. Donovan
4. Bradley

On the other hand, If you were to rank the players in terms of importance. I may put Bradley at number 1.

He's the rock that Klinsman will build around. He's young enough to give the US 10 more years, barring any injuries or unexpexted dips in form, of course.
This post was edited on 3/1/12 at 8:55 am
Posted by Vicks Kennel Club
29-24 #BlewDat
Member since Dec 2010
31210 posts
Posted on 3/1/12 at 9:44 am to
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I think if you asked me to rank our players right now, I'd have to say.

quote:


1. Howard
2. Dempsey
3. Donovan
4. Bradley

The order does not really matter at this point. However, it is beyond obvious that these four players must be on the pitch at all times for any important matches.
Posted by UASports23
Basketball School
Member since Nov 2009
26118 posts
Posted on 3/1/12 at 10:32 am to
The only reason Bradley got called up to the Italy game is because of his dad. His dad did it. Not really a knock on Bradley, he just isn't that good.
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160203 posts
Posted on 3/1/12 at 10:54 am to
Yeah, where are those people?
Posted by UASports23
Basketball School
Member since Nov 2009
26118 posts
Posted on 3/1/12 at 11:21 am to
Thank goodness for phones in Egypt or pigeon carriers. I'm glad Bob placed a call/pigeon to JK
Posted by Stewie Griffin
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2005
16148 posts
Posted on 3/1/12 at 11:54 am to
Oh hai guyz

LINK
Posted by UASports23
Basketball School
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26118 posts
Posted on 3/1/12 at 1:03 pm to
You look a lot like Bocanegra
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