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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Hangtime on June 10, 2006, 01:55:48 AM
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And... do we have a chance in hell that the git of american soccer moms could beat a buncha uncivilized savages in a game of kick ball?
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if the soccer moms ran them over with their oversized SUVs
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The world cup is kinda like the world series except for soccer instead of baseball......and the whole world does actually get to play.......and loads of teams compete in it rather than just 2........and it starts with groups of teams playing in mini leagues moving to a knockout competition based on one match rather than 25 in a row between the same 2 teams.
So.....er.....actually it's nothing like the world series at all.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/209_1137109117_20029211530-0-swoop.gif)
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I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this 'whole world' gets to play thing. The after game riots look like great fun though...
...and speaking of fun for the fans; who the hell let Canada into the NHL anyway? are they in the world cup? hey.. now that canada has terrorists, does that mean they can play?
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Originally posted by Hangtime
Re: What in hell is a World Cup?
Mass hysteria
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LOL
I did enjoy the 1994 World Cup hosted by the USA though, and watched many games. The tournament had a sad ending though. Sad when the final of the world cup had to be decided by a penalty shootout. I'll never forget the look of devastation when Roberto Baggio missed his. Come back Chris Waddle - all is forgiven!
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the protective part of a world jock strap (early SDI research project that didn't pan out)...
....no, maybe its like a D-cup, but a helluva lot better
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I was in Munich most of last week (left Friday)... a British reporter asked me if I thought soccer (he used a different word for it?) would become popular in the U.S. if the U.S. did well in the World Cup. I simply replied "We have a team in the World Cup?"
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Honestly, no national pride.
;)
The US team is, at last, viewed as a top side. Gone are the years of laughing at the Yanks for not knowing what on earth the offside rule is, etc. Without checking, I think the USA is currently ranked 5th in the world and is expected to do pretty well this cup.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/209_1137109117_20029211530-0-swoop.gif)
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Originally posted by Swoop
Honestly, no national pride.
;)
The US team is, at last, viewed as a top side. Gone are the years of laughing at the Yanks for not knowing what on earth the offside rule is, etc. Without checking, I think the USA is currently ranked 5th in the world and is expected to do pretty well this cup.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/209_1137109117_20029211530-0-swoop.gif)
Yup, ranked 5th. I'll be at the Brit game today...........and all of the US games.
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Originally posted by Swoop
The US team is, at last, viewed as a top side. Gone are the years of laughing at the Yanks for not knowing what on earth the offside rule is, etc. Without checking, I think the USA is currently ranked 5th in the world and is expected to do pretty well this cup.
wouldnt go that far... :D
decent yes, top no!
they are a good team it seems, not one world class player amongst them though, sometimes you need that bit of magic to turn a game.
they have a young player coming through the ranks who is from ghana with american nationality called Freddy Adu, apparently he is going to be something special. dont think he is in the squad yet though.
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Originally posted by Monk
Yup, ranked 5th. I'll be at the Brit game today...........and all of the US games.
its England.
not britain. :mad: :D
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Originally posted by Furball
its England.
not britain. :mad: :D
same thing
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No - England and Scotland field separate teams. Also Northern Ireland.
Can't believe you said that - was it a troll? :o
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Originally posted by beet1e
was it a troll?
yes
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OK, LOL
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Originally posted by Nilsen
same thing
friggen swedish :mad:
:)
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Originally posted by Hangtime
What in hell is a World Cup?
Dolly`s bra size.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/22_1149942084_dolly.jpg)
Soccer! Brokeback Kickball
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Even on the off chance the US should win the world cup, it'll still be called soccer.
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I think we should be able to change the name back to what it is....
Kick-Ball.
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but then football would have to change to handball and handball too?
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They told me the U.S. team was supposed to be pretty decent this year. I just can't believe that the U.S. fielded a team of women that are doing that well against all the rest of the world.
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What is soccer?
P.S. Furball, Freddy Adu I believe is too young yet as I believe he just turned either 16 or 17.
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Originally posted by Hoarach
What is soccer?
Fun with Guys and Balls
By Malinda Lo
Guys and Balls, a gay romantic comedy from Germany set in the world of amateur soccer, scores on all points (including the title). This comedic tale of an intrepid group of gay soccer players, directed by Sherry Horman, is warm-hearted and humorous, poking just the right amount of fun at the German leather scene, coming out, and falling in love.
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the US is ranked 5? heck, its not even a team and no one knows who any of them are and we are ranked 5? What the heck is wrong with all you brits euros etc who obsess about this kick ball game all your lives and some kids who had time after soccer camp go out for pizza and beer and end up ranked 5?
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So it is like most sports?
You have to have a bunch of third world country players that don't speak your language on your team or drug addicts or mutants in order to be competitive?
Sounds like the same old same old to me.
lazs
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I think the USA has a great chance. To get through the first round, all we need to do is come in the top two in our group, and with the Czechs rated FIFA #2, we can probably do that.
If we are #2 in our group and advance, then all we have to do to advance is beat the #1 finisher from the next group. That will probably be Brazil. :(
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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
then all we have to do to advance is beat the #1 finisher from the next group. That will probably be Brazil. :(
You have to beat Brazil. That's "all" you have to do.
:rofl
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World Cup=Huge gonad protection device that prevents you from getting kicked in the balls.
Super Bowl=Huge toilet bowl where officials crap on the best team playing within.
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kick-ball
:rofl
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Super Bowl=Huge toilet bowl where officials crap on the best team playing within.
go Stealers!!!!!
:p
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Soccer would be more interesting if the players carried bats and could take a whack at the ball. :D
If we can't beat you in soccer, we will bomb you into submission. It's in our nature. :rofl
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Hang,
USA always had a thing for their national events bearing the word "World", like the "World Series". It makes Americans forget that the "World" extends past USA's borders, and that there's a life out there other than a bunch of unshaved dudes runing around with C4 straped on their belly.
On this instance, you could notice life outside USA being a bunch of unshaved dudes runing around, but after a round ball.
:p
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Super Bowl=Huge toilet bowl where officials crap on the best team playing within.
:cry
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I can translate this into terms that most of the readers of the O'Club will better understand:
The World Cup is like the big Quiddich match in the most recent Harry Potter movie, except with fewer flying broomsticks.
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How much do they pay these soccer players anyway?
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Hehe, Rip's still sore about his team losing in the Super Bowl.
Anyway, the world cup is fun to watch sometimes, especially when there's nothing else on. However, I haven't seen a single game yet. My cable lineup just isn't showing any soccer games, even on the spanish channel.
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Originally posted by Mini D
I was in Munich most of last week (left Friday)... a British reporter asked me if I thought soccer (he used a different word for it?) would become popular in the U.S. if the U.S. did well in the World Cup. I simply replied "We have a team in the World Cup?"
Lovely weather lately in Munich eh? Luckily it's been sunny since Thursday! :)
The Paraguay team are staying 1.5 miles from where I live and I cycle by their training ground every day. Shouted a few chants so far but at least can continue now England beat Paraguay :)
Been a really good atmosphere today, lots and supporters of different nationalities and even saw several USA shirts and a couple of US flags. So there must be a few aware of Team USA ;)
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Who invented the terrible name "soccer" anyway?? lol
where i grew up it was allways called "Fussball" because it is played with the Fuss (feet).
And this is the official Name:
FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft Deutschland 2006™
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Originally posted by Swoop
Honestly, no national pride.
;)
The US team is, at last, viewed as a top side. Gone are the years of laughing at the Yanks for not knowing what on earth the offside rule is, etc. Without checking, I think the USA is currently ranked 5th in the world and is expected to do pretty well this cup.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/209_1137109117_20029211530-0-swoop.gif)
Of course we know what off side is.....it's when a lineman moves before the ball is snaped to the quarterback. What do you think is?
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I saw the Argentina v Ivory Coast game, and I could have sworn the Argie player who received the pass (Simbiola?) was offside.
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pffttttttttttt soccer... nfl.... nhl.... blah blah...
nuthing beats the men in black:
(http://www.allblacks.co.nz/images/wallpapers/wp_haka-1024x768.jpg)
(they played vs Ireland last night, awesome game - very close)
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Originally posted by Gh0stFT
Who invented the terrible name "soccer" anyway?? lol
where i grew up it was allways called "Fussball" because it is played with the Fuss (feet).
And this is the official Name:
FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft Deutschland 2006™
Are you sure it's not called Wussball......?
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In third grade we played it at recess. It was called kick-ball.
Then we graduated to dodgeball in the 4th grade.
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Originally posted by Hangtime
In third grade we played it at recess. It was called kick-ball.
Then we graduated to dodgeball in the 4th grade.
...then in grade 9...murder ball:t (now that was fun)
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Originally posted by Hangtime
In third grade we played it at recess. It was called kick-ball.
Then we graduated to dodgeball in the 4th grade.
I seem to recall kick-ball having 4 bases... not 2 goal nets....
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whats a goal?
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Originally posted by Vulcan
nuthing beats the men in black:
fiji
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Originally posted by Furball
wouldnt go that far... :D
decent yes, top no!
they are a good team it seems, not one world class player amongst them though, sometimes you need that bit of magic to turn a game.
Kinda like our 1980 olympic hockey team, right? Well at least they didn't beat the russians or win a gold medal :p
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Originally posted by beet1e
LOL
I did enjoy the 1994 World Cup hosted by the USA though, and watched many games. The tournament had a sad ending though. Sad when the final of the world cup had to be decided by a penalty shootout. I'll never forget the look of devastation when Roberto Baggio missed his. Come back Chris Waddle - all is forgiven!
I attended the Russia vs Sweden game in Pontiac. Saw two penalty kicks, amazing game.