So here’s the plan: I want to choose an MLS team to follow and perhaps cheer for next season. As I was watching the U.S. National team play, I realized that I’ve limited my soccer knowledge intake to European football. If I want to back an MLS team and have a greater appreciation for my country’s team, I better learn the terminology on this side of the pond as well. And just to … [Read more...] about On the Pitch with an American Novice: The Soccer Learning Curve – The Americas Edition
Archives for October 2008
Who am I?
Editor's note: some research my be required for this one. I was born in Pittston, PA and later roamed the gridiron at Georgia. While on the Athens campus I played for Orange, Sugar, and Rose Bowl teams. I won a Maxwell award (for the college football player of the year), and I even batted .464 for the Bulldog baseball team one season. I eventually became the first pick in … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Odd & Ends
Observations from the weekend ... thru Saturday: 1) I'm in love with Boise, Idaho. Very quaint city ... EXTREMELY CLEAN ... well thought out ... scenic ... "outdoorsy" ... nice people. The only problem is the blue smurf turf. The BSU Broncos are definitely a thinking-man's team. They play no-huddle quickball and rely, to some degree, on trickeration. Their defense is … [Read more...] about Odd & Ends
Who am I?
I was born in Montreal, Quebec, and like so many Canadian lads I took to the frozen pond. I played junior hockey in Sorel and Verdun. I proved to be worthy of my first round NHL draft status. In my 22-year career I racked up some of the best numbers of all-time. I still rank in top ten for career assists, plus/minus average, shots on goal, and games played to name a few. I … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Who am I?
Mine is a story of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I was born in Newark, New Jersey and eventually attended the University of Maryland. Running for the Terrapins I won three NCAA titles. At one time or another I held World Records for the 50 meter, 55 meter, and 110 meter hurdles. Unfortunately, the United States boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics, and I never … [Read more...] about Who am I?