What a bummer. It turns out the Belgium version of Side Show Bob and Prince Harry was just too much for the U.S. soccer team. The ride was fun while it lasted, and who would have thunk soccer would have captured the attention of so many fans. I’m proud of our team, and will now forever call one of my favorite breakfast items “Freedom Waffles”.
AT&T Stadium had a much larger crowd than I expected, and it was cool seeing all the watch parties across the country. It’s great seeing American’s unified inn something for once. I wonder if the stadium, with free admission and parking, broke even or made money. On one hand they had to pay staff for the event like security and utilities probably increased, but on the other hand I’m sure concessions were open as well as the pro shop.
I found it odd that the commenters starting to reference the American football movie Any Given Sunday during the broadcast.
It was interesting to see the two head coaches of each team actually embrace each other in a hug during play, and I kind of liked how the American coach just wore a polo shirt and sneakers when most other coaches were in a suit.
Tim Howard probably deserves his own post, if it wasn’t for him, we would have gotten bludgeoned:
Per @ESPNStatsInfo – #BEL scored on its 31st shot of the day to go up 1-0 in extra time. #USA has 32 shots in the entire tournament up to this moment.
Two great lines I read on Twitter about Howard: 1.) Tim Howard could have saved my parents’ marriage. 2.) I tried to follow Tim Howard on Twitter but he blocked me.
Now that it’s July, I’m no longer an active deacon at my church as I’ve completed my three year commitment. Usually when I serve in such a position at a church I end up leaving shortly thereafter, but not this time. I’m left wondering if that’s maturity on my part or just how good the folks are at this church is, or both.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are bragging they now have a larger video board than the Cowboys and Texans. Hey, if there’s one thing Jerry’s got right, it’s putting that vidja-board over the field for all to see, which is much better than having to crane your neck left or right to an endzone, such in the case for Houston or Jacksonville. Advantage, Jerry. Gosh, I loath giving Jerry credit for something.
Buzzfeed – 34 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About “Breaking Bad” – I’m not sure how many people actually looked at the URL, but it gave me a giggle. Usually with these Buzzfeed lists I know most of the stuff on them, but I was pleasantly surprised with what they dug up.
I watched the game yesterday (brings my complete soccer games watched to 3) but had to turn the sound down. It made the game easier to watch. The announcers were beating me down with their chatter and now I just had to wait until he started screaming then I knew something big was going on.
I could see those Magic Eye pics sometimes, but I couldn't control it. I consider them some form of gypsy voodoo.
I watched the game yesterday (brings my complete soccer games watched to 3) but had to turn the sound down. It made the game easier to watch. The announcers were beating me down with their chatter and now I just had to wait until he started screaming then I knew something big was going on.
I could see those Magic Eye pics sometimes, but I couldn't control it. I consider them some form of gypsy voodoo.