TJFOR3
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Post by TJFOR3 on Jun 22, 2006 11:56:42 GMT -5
more like tread on us all you want
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Post by detroitbasketball on Jun 22, 2006 12:04:52 GMT -5
Ghana! I called it from the beginning!
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Keeper
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Post by Keeper on Jun 22, 2006 12:09:12 GMT -5
When I'm more composed I'll put my thoughts on the game together.
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Post by JacktheRipper on Jun 22, 2006 12:38:14 GMT -5
An overrated team, in the toughest group, and officials getting back at Bush caused this ending. I was hopeful, hell even excited about the US team, but eh I can't say I'm shocked. Landon Donovan was never involved. He's suppose to be one of our top guys, but when it counted, I never saw the guy.
The future is bright for the United States. We're having more young guys playing soccer. Hopefully we can get more talent and more guys playing their club ball in Europe or better yet Spain and England (two top leagues in the world). More people are interested in the states now too. The south isn't known for caring about it, but I know a lot of people who are really into it. Hell a very good friend, who has never cared a bit about the sport, went out and bought Winning Eleven 9 just because of how much he was enjoying the World Cup.
In the short term though, I'll be behind England, Ghana, and Holland. I've lived in England, so they'll be my "USA" until they get beat. ;D
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Post by Tarheels Reign Supreame on Jun 22, 2006 13:00:14 GMT -5
2010 cant wait`
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Terps
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Post by Terps on Jun 22, 2006 13:06:27 GMT -5
I'm very, very disappointed in this year's team. While I supported and followed the 2002 Cup, I barely watched any games thanks to it being in Korea/Japan. This one I've been watching a ton, keeping a close eye on everything. I was really hopeful that the U.S. would pull out a great performance. They had a tough group, but a lot of things went wrong too. I'm hoping to still enjoy the cup, rooting for England and the Netherlands....better luck in 2010 United States! Hopefully this will bring more soccer interest to the US.....I want to get some Premiership games and La Liga on local TV.  |
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jxtuoleafs
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Post by jxtuoleafs on Jun 22, 2006 13:44:43 GMT -5
Wow...I am terribly, terribly sorry about the delay. I definately lose 2 points for this morning...but here are my afternoon picks. I was up until 5:00 AM last night and I meant to do this, and then fell asleep. I'm posting the rest in a sec, but just in case I don't get 'em in before 3:00 EST, here are my picks:
Australia over Croatia
Brazil over Japan
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jxtuoleafs
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Post by jxtuoleafs on Jun 22, 2006 15:00:35 GMT -5
I didn't edit my last post to ensure that no cheating was going down...but I'm going out for a run, and I'll do this when I come back. 2-3 hours, I'll have both today's and tomorrow's picks.
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Post by Ircknewskool on Jun 22, 2006 19:13:33 GMT -5
agh two straight 2-2 days.
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Post by Tarheels Reign Supreame on Jun 22, 2006 19:17:32 GMT -5
i went 2-2 again so unless sep went 3-1, or bama or DB went perfect it looks like me ans irck are still tied heading into the final day of group play.
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jxtuoleafs
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Post by jxtuoleafs on Jun 22, 2006 19:49:14 GMT -5
June 21st's picks:
-Jxtuoleafs-
Today's Matches:
Australia over Croatia
Brazil over Japan
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-Bama-
Today's Matches:
Italy over Czech
Ghana draws U.S.A
Brazil over Japan
Croatia over Australia
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-Keeper-
Today's Matches:
Italy over Czech
USA over Ghana
Brazil over Japan
Croatia draws Australia
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-Ircknewskool-
Today's Matches:
Italy over Czech
USA over Ghana
Brazil over Japan
Croatia over Australia
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-Usmaman-
Today's Matches:
Italy draws Czech
Ghana draws U.S.A
Brazil over Japan
Croatia draws Australia
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-TJFOR3-
Today's Matches:
Italy over Czech
USA over Ghana
Brazil over Japan
Croatia over Australia
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-Maizeandblue15-
Today's Matches:
Italy over Czech
USA over Ghana
Brazil over Japan
Australia over Croatia
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-Sep-
Today's Matches:
Italy over Czech
USA over Ghana
Brazil over Japan
Croatia over Australia
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-DaBears54-
Today's Matches:
Italy over Czech
USA over Ghana
Brazil over Japan
Australia over Croatia
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-DB-
Today's Matches:
Brazil over Japan
Australia over Croatia
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-Rim Touching-
Today's Matches:
Italy over Czech
USA over Ghana
Brazil over Japan
Croatia over Australia
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Post by detroitbasketball on Jun 22, 2006 19:52:11 GMT -5
i went 2-2 again so unless sep went 3-1, or bama or DB went perfect it looks like me ans irck are still tied heading into the final day of group play. DB didn't go perfect, he didn't even get half of his picks in on time. |
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jxtuoleafs
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Post by jxtuoleafs on Jun 22, 2006 19:54:46 GMT -5
UPDATED LEADERBOARD: Following Thursday's action (total possible points possible up to this point is 44)
Rim Touching - 28 points
Ircknewskool - 28 points
Sep - 27 points
Bama - 26 points
Keeper - 26 points
DB - 25 points
TJFOR3 - 23 points
Jxtuoleafs - 22 points
Maizeandblue15 - 22 points
DaBears54 - 20 points
Usmaman - 19 points
Look at Keeper go...2 points off the lead. What a success story.
And look at me slide...weeeee
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Keeper
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Post by Keeper on Jun 22, 2006 20:23:11 GMT -5
jx: Can you post an example of the format you'd like for the knockout stages? I've got to send in all my picks now, as I leave on Monday.
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jxtuoleafs
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Post by jxtuoleafs on Jun 22, 2006 20:42:00 GMT -5
As for the bracket, this is due at the conclusion of the first round. I haven't really posted instructions for the bracket...but here they are now. When I say "1A" it means 1st place in the A group...just as "2H" means 2nd in the H group.
1. 1A vs. 2B
2. 1C vs. 2D
3. 1B vs. 2A
4. 1D vs. 2C
5. 1E vs. 2F
6. 1G vs 2H
7. 1F vs. 2E
8 1H vs. 2G
9. Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner
10. G3 winner vs. G4 winner
11. G5 winner vs. G6 winner
12. G7 winner vs. G8 winner
13. G9 winner vs. G10 winner
14. G11 winner vs. G12 winner
15. Bronze Medal game - G13 loser vs. G14 loser
16. Gold Medal game - G13 winner vs. G14 winner
So please, get this in prior to Saturday morning if you haven't done so already!!! I'll post a list of those who haven't sometime tonight if you want...but you should know if you havn't.
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Post by JacktheRipper on Jun 22, 2006 20:44:35 GMT -5
Do we just pick the games like in the group stage, or do we have to use our picks to win the group stage to fill out the bracket?
The latter would suck for me with how Group E turned out.
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Buzz Killington
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Post by Buzz Killington on Jun 22, 2006 20:57:20 GMT -5
Do we just pick the games like in the group stage, or do we have to use our picks to win the group stage to fill out the bracket? The latter would suck for me with how Group E turned out. A more important question: Can you change your picks for winner, and such? Because if not, I'm out. I picked the Czech Republic. |
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jxtuoleafs
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Post by jxtuoleafs on Jun 23, 2006 4:16:13 GMT -5
June 23rd's picks: -Jxtuoleafs- Today's Matches: France over Togo South Korea draws Swiss Spain over Saudi Arabia Ukraine over Tunisia -- -Bama- Today's Matches: France over Togo South Korea draws Swiss Spain over Saudi Arabia Ukraine over Tunisia -- -Keeper- Today's Matches: France over Togo South Korea draws Swiss Spain over Saudi Arabia Ukraine over Tunisia -- -Ircknewskool- Today's Matches: France over Togo South Korea over Swiss Spain over Saudi Arabia Ukraine over Tunisia -- -Usmaman- Today's Matches: France over Togo Swiss over South Korea Spain over Saudi Arabia Ukraine draws Tunisia -- -TJFOR3- Today's Matches: France over Togo South Korea over Swiss Spain over Saudi Arabia Ukraine over Tunisia -- -Maizeandblue15- Today's Matches: France over Togo South Korea draws Swiss Spain over Saudi Arabia Ukraine over Tunisia -- -Sep- Today's Matches: France over Togo Swiss over South Korea Spain over Saudi Arabia Ukraine over Tunisia -- -DaBears54- Today's Matches: France over Togo Swiss over South Korea Spain over Saudi Arabia Tunisia over Ukraine -- -DB- Today's Matches: France over Togo Swiss over South Korea Spain over Saudi Arabia Ukraine over Tunisia -- -Rim Touching- Today's Matches: France over Togo South Korea over Swiss Saudia Arabia over Spain Tunisia over Ukraine -- Should be a fairly idle day...not to much difference in picks. But after today the fun really starts  |
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jxtuoleafs
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Post by jxtuoleafs on Jun 23, 2006 4:19:05 GMT -5
Do we just pick the games like in the group stage, or do we have to use our picks to win the group stage to fill out the bracket? The latter would suck for me with how Group E turned out. A more important question: Can you change your picks for winner, and such? Because if not, I'm out. I picked the Czech Republic. Sorry I haven't been more clear on this. You MUST use your group picks that you originally selcted. (Even if Group E screwed you...) You may, however, fix up your bracket up until Saturday morning. Your group picks are all on the first page of this beastly thread. So yes, Usma, feel free to change the Czechs as your champ, cause that probably won't happen. In fact, most of you should change, cause y'all picked the US to win! I had them going to the round of 8...but I'll be changing that up pronto. Once Saturday starts, no more changing of the bracket. The points system is outlined on page 1 as well. Hope this clears most things up! |
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Keeper
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Post by Keeper on Jun 23, 2006 9:30:04 GMT -5
So we're allowed to swap our 1 and 2 picks, but not swap them for our 3 and 4?
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