So there are about 6 minutes left in the Czech-U.S. game. Part of me is dying because the U.S. is losing 3-0... but then there's the comforting thought that now I can cheer for whomever I choose. If the U.S. loses in the round robin portion, I won't have to feel obligated to cheer for them anymore.
It's hard, being an American.
In other news, the WPC youth director made the stunning comment today that soccer was about as exhilarating as curling. I sent him a ton of soccer links and invitations to various pick-up games this week... not sure it's going to make a lot of difference.
Posted by nickles at June 12, 2006 01:46 PM | TrackBackah Bob, you make me sad. It's not over yet! I truly believe we have a shot against Italy. We may have to actually start completing some passes and, I don't know, maybe running a little? But my team still has my whole heart. I love being the underdog for once, feels kind of nice.
For whom would you cheer if you weren't "obligated" to fulfill your civic duty and support your home nation?
Haha... I can just see Jason saying that. Awesome.
Normal games of most sports aren't really exhilarating. It's the big championships that the athletes would give almost anything to win that rock. World Cup, World Series, Superbowl, Superspiel Curling Championship...
Posted by: Evan at June 13, 2006 03:07 AMhmmm... i never knew it was called superspiel. i'm somehow very curious. maybe i'll be a curler one of these days.
and melinda! i'm totally feeling guilty -- it's how i do most things, sports-cheering included. i really did want the US to win, but i also have this soft spot for the czech republic from watching the euro cup two summers ago. then there's mexico. and holland.
so on second thought, i think maybe i should stick with the US to keep things less complicated. it was just so HARD seeing them totally wipe out on monday! arrrgh.
Posted by: bob at June 13, 2006 04:02 PMThe only reason i would want to see the US do well is because...because...because...wait, what was I saying? Actually I wouldn't mind the US winning some games if it weren't for the attitudes of their players: e.g. Donovan (who peed on Mexico's soccer field once; what a dog), and Onyewu who doesn't know how to play when he actually gets fouls called on him.
Bob, Mexico welcomes you, but we don't allow apathy (ambivalence, as you call it).
Posted by: john at June 14, 2006 12:59 PMOh, wait! I actually thought of reason to pull for the US...no, seriously. So that the Concacaf would be a more respected football region in the world. So far not too good: Costa Rica out, T&T 0-1-1, US 0-1-0 (0-3, to be precise). Oh well.
Posted by: john at June 15, 2006 09:09 PMJohn,
I cheered for Mexico and other countries that I had been too, except France!!!!! I guess I am still not over the Paris incident. I even spoke a little spanish to my mexican compadres on the plane. You would have been proud.
Melinda,
YOu go girl!!!!!!!! I am right there with you. Hey I just got back from the Big E as well and heard you had a fabulous time and would love to hear more. We need to connect.
Evan,
I agree about the championship games. They are the best. Those are the games I remember the most and cried the most over on the way home when we lost. Oh Sorry you meant professional sports...Yeah still agree.
Bob, Bob, Bob, Bob, Bob,
WINTW!!!!!!!! Just because overseas is calling your name does not mean that you forget what passort your country came from. :) Though I would have to agree, that I did find rooting for other countries a bit more fun than watching that one. I guess I see your point too.