Posted: June-18-2010 at 11:33pm | IP Logged	Tweet

I have fought and fought over the years to watch anything but Soccer. From the "Soccer Moms'" swivering mini-vans loaded with kids and women jawing on their mobile phones to the usual parents' (mostly Dads') living their athletic lives through their kids, hollering and screaming at their kids as if they should be the next Pele, it just irks the fire out of me.

For whatever reason, I just have to watch my USA team compete against the rest of the world in any sport. When the World Cup comes around, I almost always watch my country compete.

Yesterday, the USA got robbed of a victory over the smallest Nation in the world, Slovenia. With the score tied 2-2 and the USA on the move, one of our players executed a glorious kick that was easily tapped into the net...USA 3. Slovenia, 2! BUT NOOOOOOOOOOO! A mysterious foul that has still never been explained to anyone was called...nobody fouled, and to this moment, the African referee has still had no explanation as to why he blew his whistle, leading the FIFA World Cup brass to consider removing him form his position through the remainder of the competition.

Everytime I get a little turned on about giving the sport a chance, something goofy like this happens, or we just plain ole stink (which BTW is NOT the case this year).

Soccer is supposed to be the most popular international sport in the entire world. Why they don't have an in-game oversight program just miffs me to no end.

Now you know why many feel the way I feel about the sport. If you think the NFL, MLB, NBA, or College Football/Basketball programs and even Stock Car Racing have bad officiating, they are outstanding when compared to these nuts.

We'll probably make it on to the next round, but I'm just not sure I'll be watching. I have given this sport so many chances, but the nuttiest things always semms to happen to the US of A. It's a bunch of bunk if you ask me.

Posted: June-19-2010 at 5:55am | IP Logged	Tweet

I agree Robert.

Back when I played high school sports, I was asked to play Soccer because not only did I play WR and Safety, I handled kick-offs and punts. They recruited me to be a goalie. I practiced with them a couple of times, but I just couldn't get into it at all, not to mention it was track and golf season, and there just wasn't enough time for "futbol", LOL.

I'm actually listening to those hideous horns now...why I have that on in the other room is beyond me...time to go change it to SPEED.

Posted: June-23-2010 at 2:14pm | IP Logged	Tweet

James K wrote: I tried to watch but couldn't stand them DANg horns. Besides I don't really get it either. Soccer and Hockey. Great sports but I just don't understand them!!!!

James, I had the same experience learning hockey, but 5 minutes with a long-time fan changed all of the frustration and confusion.

Anyway, I'm sure this has much to do with "Icing" and "off-sides"...google it up, then sit back and enjoy next season.

I personally believe that Hockey players are the best conditioned athletes in the world. Think about it...they skate their collective arses off, never for more than 2 minutes or so, then go do it again a few minutes later...on skates!