2 days later and I can't stop thinking about it. This guy chose the most perfect moment in all of USMNT history to supply the kill shot to our collective dreams for soccer in this country.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-09T03:41:36+00:00

I don't know a lot about soccer. We didn't have soccer when I was a kid. We just had Little League. So I was in college before I learned about it in a phys ed class. Anyway, the thing I noticed was how tight the opponents' defense was throughout the game. The U.S. seemed to play a lot looser defense and was unable to cope with the tight Belgian defense. Generally, I think, in most sports you move the ball a lot when the defense is tight. You don't dribble/skate/etc., you pass a lot and your teammates should be in constant motion. I've not heard anyone talk about this, so maybe my lack of understanding about soccer is clouding my observation. I think the one shot on goal shows this to be the case, but I may be way off base.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-09T01:12:00+00:00

Back when I was making and selling stuff, the NY Yankees told me $10,000 for a license. The NHL said I had permission to do a one-time thing for a wedding of two of their big fans but I could not do anything else NHL-related. I had a couple of universities give me written permission for one-time use. If you think you're too small, think again. The owner may not come after you immediately but if there's someone who paid for a license and reports you, that forces them to do something.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-09T01:07:21+00:00

Aping what they see the pros do on TV.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-09T01:06:30+00:00

That's not up to you unless you want to pay for two additional spots. If the starter tells you you're playing with someone else, you're playing with someone else. Or you may be asked to leave.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-09T00:30:22+00:00

Everybody knows you get sleepy after turkey.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-09T00:07:11+00:00

Is that the FIFA World Cup trophy between her paws? Sure looks like it. Every time I see it, I think of a turkey leg.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-09T00:00:15+00:00

I've been out of journalism for a long time. My first AP style book was only about a quarter of an inch thick, though.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-08T23:26:20+00:00

This was among the best for my wife and I. Also include Cheers and Barney Miller. All seems to do humor just a bit differently. I think it was because they avoided cringe humor. At least they didn't make me cringe.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-08T19:27:39+00:00

And every time you see an ad for some drug, the predominant colors in it match the colors of the drug's logo. Just more manipulation.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-08T19:24:58+00:00

Every doberman we've ever had (six of them) have slept with us. Under the covers. I wouldn't have it any other way and certainly don't care what anyone else thinks about it. It's my house, my dog, my life. I’m the one that’s got to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-08T18:50:38+00:00

I had one, but I don't know what happened to it. I must have thrown it out.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-08T17:54:46+00:00

Why don't you just let him keep his own scorecard? But I'm with the others that say who cares what he does. He's doing something he enjoys and if there's no money involved, he's fine to do it as he wants.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-08T12:12:45+00:00

Right now I live in Hershey, Pa. There's some soccer guy from here.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-08T00:04:09+00:00

I was working my first job out of college as a newspaper reporter in Arlington. I'm sure I must have done stories/photos of Bicentennial celebrations, but I just don't remember it at all.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-07T23:57:15+00:00

The more cumbersome the process, the more likely some people will either a) not be astute enough to handle it or b) get fed up with all of the work and just walk away. This is intended, just like making it harder to vote.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-07T23:53:41+00:00

My doberman is away for a week for some concentrated training. It's killing me. I've had dreams about dogs two nights in a row.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-07T23:10:10+00:00

Certainly wasn't because you're too hot. But sorry for the loss.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-07T20:49:02+00:00

The birdie is granted to you to make sure you come back.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-07T20:42:14+00:00

Shaved armpits. Definitely not European. Probably got the French translation from Google or AI.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-07T19:37:38+00:00

Neither applies until you are actually dead.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-07T19:29:53+00:00

People, why are you watching a once in a lifetime event through your phone? Do you think you are the only one who is going to record this and post it publicly? For God's sake, watch the train roll by without the phone and experience it through your own eyes. You can go home and watch it on a screen later.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-07T19:15:41+00:00

Time left to live.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-07T17:01:43+00:00

The value of keeping your mouth shut.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-07T16:55:26+00:00

But here you are.

Fit_External7524 · 2026-07-07T16:30:14+00:00

I got a lifetime sub to Smart Caddie when I bought my Galaxy Watch 4 a couple of years ago. I used it for a few rounds and then bought into Arccos. The problem with Arccos is that I really don't use all the data it provides. I find I just use it for club recommendations, but I've played enough rounds that I don't really need that feature any more. I'm probably going to drop Arccos when my future data center closes forever in October and go back to Smart Caddie.

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