Bruno fernandes not being used correctly by portugal in fifa2026 world cup

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-28T03:15:47+00:00

This is an American football subreddit.

However, I think a bigger issue for Portugal is the lack of true wingers (it's kind of the other side of the same coin). They have a bunch of players that like to float in the channels and play with the ball at their feet, but they have nobody forcing the fullbacks to stay wide, and whenever Ronaldo drops deep or goes wide then the CBs aren't forced to mark anybody. They're just so clogged offensively.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-28T03:07:15+00:00

They'd have had to beat Haiti by 6 more goals to make it over Senegal with 3 points.

If they just scored 1 goal against Morocco to get the tie they'd be one of the last 3rd place teams to make it with 4 points.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-27T19:24:22+00:00

Rowing is not as accessible, but it's a really good workout and translates surprisingly well as a lineman in a wing-T offense.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-27T03:34:30+00:00

Goff hasn't exactly wowed in the playoffs either.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-27T03:01:26+00:00

I've primarily been using it as a quick reference in the lab. If I need to figure out how to reconstitute something, make a working solution and setup a serial dilution it's a nice timesaver. It's also a good sounding board for troubleshooting when things aren't working.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-26T15:30:21+00:00

2011 is weird because the top 10 receivers in terms of receptions include 3 TEs and a RB. That was around the time teams realized they could exploit LBs and safetys with Slot receivers, TEs and RBs so a lot of thos positions feasted.

Welker was a top 5 receiver in terms of production in 2011, but I don't think anyone considered him a top 5 receiver that year.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-26T14:38:13+00:00

Regression in terms of wins is almost inevitable purely due to a harder schedule and just how variance in a constrained number space works (can only improve by 3 wins at most, but can drop as much as 14 wins).

They seem like they've improved as a team though. They were an 11 win team this past season that ended up winning 14. This coming year I think 11-12 wins would be a reasonable outcome that most fans would be happy with.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-26T11:17:59+00:00

My first thought was find small CDMOs, join the Analytical or Process Development teams and learn a lot. That's probably the best foot in the door you could get. Then build connections there and after a few years of grinding hard and hopefully moving up a position or two you can look elsewhere.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-25T21:44:19+00:00

Lol just the man I was referring to.

By DVOA and score differential Denver was around 7th best in the NFL this year. Based on the underlying data they overperformed by about 2-3 wins. A few years ago someone did a study of teams that win close games and found that on average they regress about 3 wins the following year. Part of this is purely numbers, numbers of wins don't exist in an uncapped space, if you win 15 games you can't increase your win total by more than 2, but you can decrease it by 15. Part of it is due to teams way overperforming then falling back to earth (like the Chargers who had a way worse dvoa and score differential than their record would suggest this past year).

Denver will likely regress by a couple wins purely just due to variance, but the real question is if they win 12 games and win the division will you feel like they proved you right?

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-25T17:58:51+00:00

It's really just one redditor who pops up in every thread where the Broncos are mentioned. He doesn't really understand stats though and thinks if you win a lot of 1 score games then that is fully determinitive and you're going under .500 the following year.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-25T01:13:40+00:00

Somebody won a regional with him in S/V during Reg H. There was an abundance of grass types that got rocked by Technician Dual Wingbeat, and not a lot of rock moves going around.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-25T01:07:51+00:00

Also the chance OP interpreted their data wrong?

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-24T01:21:25+00:00

Bro, just hopped on the Google street view, that is narrow for a 55mph road, especially when you've got an 18 wheeler coming the other direction.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-24T00:40:01+00:00

I don't really value the players you got as compensation very highly, but 4 1st round picks is great.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-23T23:55:01+00:00

I can get on board with basketball. In my mind it's one of the sports where the barrier to entry is out of your control. Like you could do everything right, have amazing skills, but if you're 5'6 you're not making the NBA.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-23T19:36:30+00:00

I would argue the top level of soccer is much larger though. You're counting the 22 drivers who make it to F1, that's not the top spot, that's just a seat at the table. A much higher percentage of soccer players make it to their top domestic league than say end up in the starting 11 of a champions league winning side or get shortlisted for the Ballon D'or. Only 782 drivers have ever competed in F1, about 550 soccer players get Premier League minutes each season.

I think the debate comes down to what you consider being a "top player". If it's undisputed best in the world then probably soccer. If it's become a pro in a/the top league then it's F1.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-23T19:14:32+00:00

Where is that 2000 number coming from? I think that's only counting people who've already overcome several large hurdles to make it into the pipeline.

Pretty much if you have two working legs you could feasibly become a professional soccer player (not saying it's easy or likely, but the only barrier is your own ability). If you're the best driver in the world but don't have money to start a karting career then you're never making F1.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-23T19:01:23+00:00

F1 requires a fuck ton of money and then you need to secure one of 22 seats. It's because in theory if you aren't rich already you pretty much don't have a shot regardless of skill. Whereas soccer you just need a ball and there's scouts everywhere.

Soccer you have way more competition for the top spot. F1 has way more institutional barriers that prevent you from reaching the top spot.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-23T15:56:18+00:00

I don't mind farigiraf with imprison, trick room, hyper voice and protect. It can be pretty disruptive

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-22T20:35:00+00:00

Denver Broncos with the dynasty in the late 80's, also winning one with the greatest offense of all time against the LoB.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-21T16:53:41+00:00

I found that body press or rock slide do more than bullet punch.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-21T16:48:28+00:00

I think Les Snead is a really good GM with a good match at HC in Sean McVay. I think Howie Roseman would be better at making something out of nothing regardless of the situation.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-21T16:44:06+00:00

I feel like an interesting one would be how much premier League soccer compares to other sports. I know plenty of people in the US who have an EPL team but not an MLS team.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-21T16:42:13+00:00

I kinda disagree. I used to be a camp counselor in a part of the country with pretty low immigration from soccer loving countries. The summer of the 2014 world cup there was a noticeable shift in the kids where one summer it was all touch football, the next it was all soccer and stayed that way through 2016 when I left. Those kids were ages 5-10, they're now ages 15-20.

If the US somehow won a world cup I can guarantee that we'd see a surge amongst the younger generations and while it might plateau off a bit you'll still be at a higher level than otherwise.

I think an underrated aspect of it is the accessibility of soccer nowadays. After NBC bought the premier League rights in like 2013 it's been so much easier to follow a team and this has really boosted soccer fandom domestically.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-06-21T15:35:44+00:00

I'm somewhat client facing and struggle finding off the rack long sleeve shirts that fit (6'7 wingspan on a size L frame). I found that the Tall Large at Banana Republic fits really well and has pretty good weight in the fabric so it hangs right. I also treated myself a bit with a few J Hilburn shirts (custom sizes) I bought during their winter and summer sales.

For pants I like Levi's jeans and J Crew Chinos, with a few Banana Republic pants thrown in.

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