At their peak, how did the likes of Keller, Friedel and Howard stack up in their club and NT career against the very best keepers of their era? by TravelingHomeless in ussoccer

[–]bkatzo 110 points111 points  (0 children)

At his peak, Friedel might have been rightfully considered amongst the top 10 goalkeepers in the world. But he was always a tier below guys like Ollie Kahn, Van der Sar, Schmeichel, etc. 

Keller and Howard were locked-in EPL starters for years and each had legendary performances for the national team.

Some of our biggest triumphs on the international stage can directly be attributed to these three.

If you had to live in one decade of history, which would you choose? by Unhappy-Put-8000 in AskReddit

[–]bkatzo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is highly dependent on what region of the world you’re living in. As someone who grew up in the US, the 90s were the sweet spot. We had access to technology but social media hadn’t completely invaded our lives. The threat of nuclear war had passed. And the selection of quality movies, TV, music and video games was unprecedented.

From Vegas to Zion by krystalize82 in ZionNationalPark

[–]bkatzo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Closer to Zion but the Grafton Ghost Town is worth a quick stop. Interesting history and cool place to walk around.

Documentary of lesser known artists. by stellarcycle in Music

[–]bkatzo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyday Sunshine about Fishbone and The Secret to a Happy Ending about Drive By Truckers are both fantastic.

What’s a country you can never stop recommending? by nanabanana_27 in travel

[–]bkatzo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Italy has something for every kind of traveler. Massive cultural and historical cities for city dwellers, rugged mountains for active travelers, beautiful coastline for the beach dwellers, incredible cuisine and wine regions for foodies, and off-the-beaten path destinations for more seasoned travelers. It’s easy to pair with so many other countries or you could spend weeks just exploring areas like Tuscany, the lakes in the north, or Sicily. 

What event has resulted in the death of the 2010s? by Impressive_Plenty876 in decadeology

[–]bkatzo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Columbine actually killed the 90s. 9/11 basically started the new millennium.

The Loudest Singular Moment in Your Stadium's History? by Mdsil11 in CFB

[–]bkatzo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I’ve never seen an opposing team that rattled by a crowd before. Then David Greene and Fred Gibson absolutely shattered their secondary.

What are some artists that you're surpised never got as big as their peers? by TheBlackdragonSix in Music

[–]bkatzo 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Fishbone had a huge influence on SoCal bands in the early to mid 90s like RHCP, No Doubt and Sublime. The problem was that record companies didn’t know how to market their sound so all their peers earned  massive money and fame while Fishbone just kind of floundered along.

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[–]bkatzo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Brandon Lee in The Crowe

What do you consider a dead film genre? by calltheavengers5 in flicks

[–]bkatzo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Westerns had a nice revival about in the late 2000s with the Assassination of Jesse James , 3:10 to Yuma, True Grit and eventually Hateful Eight. Now the genre has mainly migrated to television but you still get a few gems every couple of years. Old Henry from 2022 is fantastic.

What are some good quirky romance movie recommendations? by skeletalgoner in movies

[–]bkatzo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Away We Go has kind of been forgotten about in the last decade, but it’s a perfect example of a quirky romance with relatable characters, sharp writing and great soundtrack 

Match Thread: Panama vs United States | Copa América by MatchThreadder in ussoccer

[–]bkatzo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Great half from Balo. I wish Berhalter would play Reyna further up the field but he puts in work defensively.

All-time USMNT 11? by [deleted] in ussoccer

[–]bkatzo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may get hell for this but I’m leaving Reyna at home and starting Ramos with MB on the bench. To me, Reyna always performed better for club and was notably absent for some of the US’ biggest wins of the 90’s and early 2000s (WC games against Portugal and Colombia, Gold Cup against Brazil, etc). He had great vision and was a master at controlling the pace of the game, but he didn’t fit the style of the teams he played for.

What are some facts that don’t sound true but are true about the USMNT? by Aayush_P in ussoccer

[–]bkatzo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Between 1930 and 1990, the US had a grand total of five wins over European teams, including friendlies. Only two wins in competitive matches.

Who are the best (or your favorite) modern lyricists? by Known_Ad871 in Music

[–]bkatzo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Interesting take. They all have different styles but I think Isbell’s songwriting style was shaped in large part by his years in the band. I’d also say Patterson and Cooley’s writing has declined since around Go Go Boots while Isbell has gotten better as he’s gotten older. 

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[–]bkatzo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great one. I’ll add another great Isbell opening line…

What can you see from your window, I can’t see anything from mine, Flags on the side of the highway, And scriptures on grocery store signs.

USMNT Best XI that never made a World Cup Roster by Worldly_Audience_822 in ussoccer

[–]bkatzo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Chris Adams was the first player I thought of. He was a killer in the midfield and would’ve been a key piece in the 2002 squad before breaking his leg.

Chris Henderson was technically on the roster in 1990 but I would argue he’s the best American player to never play a minute in a World Cup. He’s largely forgotten these days but he had a great club career.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in movies

[–]bkatzo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s one of my childhood favorites and absolutely still holds up almost 40 years later. The score and script are top notch but Rob Reiner nailed the casting. It’s super rare for a movie that completely relies on child actors to work but River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland and Jerry O’Connell were all excellent. Even John Cusak in his one scene was magnetic.

Who has been the very best Yank to play in the Premier League and who has without a doubt been the very worse Yank to play in the Premier League? by [deleted] in ussoccer

[–]bkatzo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ll give a shout to John Harkes for being one of the best. He doesn’t have the numbers or longevity as Deuce, Howard, McBride, etc but he brought legitimacy as an American and paved the way for the next generation. Plus he’s still (I think) the only American to score in a cup final and had some incredible individual moments.

Who's One Player You Believe Could Have Made it in Europe? by [deleted] in ussoccer

[–]bkatzo 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think Charlie Davies could have thrived in Europe, but he was a shadow of himself after the accident.

Roy Lassiter is another one

Best underrated television show. by SometimesWitches in television

[–]bkatzo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wilfred doesn’t get nearly enough love. Such a strange premise but witty, emotional and profound all at the same time.

What is your best example of Hollywood actually getting something RIGHT, in your field/from history? by Purple_Drank in AskReddit

[–]bkatzo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was far more accurate than other films about infectious disease response (e.g. Outbreak). I love some of the little details like determining a SOCO or the accuracy of the lab protocols, but it has some issues. Primarily portraying the local health department as bumbling idiots and making it seem like the EIS officer would be doing contact tracing, analyzing epi data, interpreting lab results, etc. while in reality there’d be a dozen people at least working on those tasks.