USA vs Germany

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:48 am

degenerasian wrote:If h2h was the first tiebreaker Ghana would be eliminated already. They'd probably roll over for Portugal.

This is the only argument for the GD and Goals scored being the earlier tiebreaks: it creates more scenarios on the last matchday.

Post by **brian** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:51 am

I'll consider tomorrow a win if I don't puke before the game.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:55 am

Rex wrote:I don't think I'm being too negative when I say that I'm expecting a complete disaster.

Agreed. Germany is in the top 6, maybe top 3 teams as far as WC form and pedigree is concerned.

Netherlands
Brazil
Germany
France
Chile
Argentina

Post by **brian** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:57 am

Semi-realistic best case scenario I'm hoping for tomorrow. We play to a scoreless first half and Portugal goes up early 1-0 at Ghana. In that scenario, I probably won't have a heart attack in the second half at least.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:59 am

AB_skin_test wrote:
degenerasian wrote:If h2h was the first tiebreaker Ghana would be eliminated already. They'd probably roll over for Portugal.
This is the only argument for the GD and Goals scored being the earlier tiebreaks: it creates more scenarios on the last matchday.

Or, put another way, it takes into account all 3 group matches.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:02 am

Nigeria/Iran in exact same boat as US/Ghana

Bensell · Post by **Bensell** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:10 am

mister d wrote:No way, man. Just having garlic gives the US a huge win there.

Maybe if we were playing Uruguay.

I think that the game is close and just hope the Germans don't score off any stupid mistakes. Especially late. I hate that's it in the US's best interest to root for Portugal tomorrow but let's go Puppet Ronnie

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:14 am

govmentchedda wrote:
Rex wrote:I don't think I'm being too negative when I say that I'm expecting a complete disaster.
Agreed. Germany is in the top 6, maybe top 3 teams as far as WC form and pedigree is concerned.

Netherlands
Brazil
Germany
France
Chile
Argentina

I know you threw in "pedigree" but man... What's up with Brazil and especially Argentina so far.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:20 am

brian wrote:Semi-realistic best case scenario I'm hoping for tomorrow. We play to a scoreless first half and Portugal goes up early 1-0 at Ghana. In that scenario, I probably won't have a heart attack in the second half at least.

The only way I'm not shitting my pants is if we are up 3-0 at halftime, Portugal up 1-0. I still may require Germany to pick up a red card or two to feel comfortable. Seriously getting nervous for this game right now. About to teach a webinar to over 500 people, never done one before, and the US game is causing me nerves.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:32 am

Just imagine they're all naked watching porn on other tabs.

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:32 am

AB_skin_test wrote:Nigeria/Iran in exact same boat as US/Ghana

Except BiH has nothing to play for.

Post by **brian** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:36 am

P.D.X. wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote:Nigeria/Iran in exact same boat as US/Ghana
Except BiH has nothing to play for.

And yet, they'll still probably play with more pride and heart than Portugal.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:28 pm

AB_skin_test wrote:Just imagine they're all naked watching porn on other tabs.

But that's what he'll be doing!

Post by **Shirley** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:40 pm

brian wrote:
P.D.X. wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote:Nigeria/Iran in exact same boat as US/Ghana
Except BiH has nothing to play for.
And yet, they'll still probably play with more pride and heart than Portugal.

It looks like you'e right.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:15 pm

P.D.X. wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote:Nigeria/Iran in exact same boat as US/Ghana
Except BiH has nothing to play for.

Thanks, BiH! My NIGers go through! Wonder Twin Power, form.of. a Super Eagle!

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:19 pm

AB_skin_test wrote:Just imagine they're all naked watching porn on other tabs.

You know, it's weird doing a presentation in webinar form. I completely prefer in person, so you can connect to the audience and get some visual feedback on whether your notes are hitting. Also a bit weird with a moderator and two presenters, all with control of the PowerPoint slides, and a multiple second delay in slides moving. You are just talking away into an empty phone.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:39 pm

Rex wrote:I don't think I'm being too negative when I say that I'm expecting a complete disaster.

I'm with you.

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:35 pm

Steve of phpBB wrote:
Rex wrote:I don't think I'm being too negative when I say that I'm expecting a complete disaster.
I'm with you.

Is total more or less of a disaster than complete?

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:46 pm

Steve of phpBB wrote:
Rex wrote:I don't think I'm being too negative when I say that I'm expecting a complete disaster.
I'm with you.

I'm feeling a tie in this game.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:13 pm

I fully expect everything to break against the US tomorrow.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:15 pm

tennbengal wrote:I fully expect everything to break against the US tomorrow.

It's a referee from Uzbekistan tomorrow!

Post by **brian** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:24 pm

degenerasian wrote:
tennbengal wrote:I fully expect everything to break against the US tomorrow.

It's a referee from Uzbekistan tomorrow!

A very well-respected Uzbek ref though.

Post by **Shirley** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 5:02 pm

Fuck your pessimism. I fully believe the US will advance tomorrow.

(And UVA will win the NCAA baseball title tonight - I'm a font of optimism!)

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 5:07 pm

I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL LOSE BUT GHANA AND PORTUGAL WILL TIE

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:55 pm

Rex wrote:I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL LOSE BUT GHANA AND PORTUGAL WILL TIE

Default! Default! The two sweetest words in the English language.

And since I couldn't find the video clip I wanted, this will have to do:

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:24 pm

Shirley wrote:Fuck your pessimism. I fully believe the US will advance tomorrow.

(And UVA will win the NCAA baseball title tonight - I'm a font of optimism!)

A friend's nephew is a freshman pitcher for Vandy. Here's to the dores!

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DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:32 pm

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govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:54 am

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tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:09 am

I HOPE SOMETHING AWFUL DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT CUTS OUR HEART OUT BETWEEN THE TWO GAMES BUT IT PROBABLY WILL! I HOPE SOMETHING AWFUL DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT CUTS OUR HEART OUT BETWEEN THE TWO GAMES BUT IT PROBABLY WILL! I HOPE SOMETHING AWFUL DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT CUTS OUR HEART OUT BETWEEN THE TWO GAMES BUT IT PROBABLY WILL! I HOPE SOMETHING AWFUL DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT CUTS OUR HEART OUT BETWEEN THE TWO GAMES BUT IT PROBABLY WILL! I HOPE SOMETHING AWFUL DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT CUTS OUR HEART OUT BETWEEN THE TWO GAMES BUT IT PROBABLY WILL! I HOPE SOMETHING AWFUL DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT CUTS OUR HEART OUT BETWEEN THE TWO GAMES BUT IT PROBABLY WILL! I HOPE SOMETHING AWFUL DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT CUTS OUR HEART OUT BETWEEN THE TWO GAMES BUT IT PROBABLY WILL!

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:32 am

LET'S GET POSITIVE, MOTHERBITCHES!

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:47 am

The resolution wasn't high enough to pick up my rock hard (and extremely optimistic) nipples, so I'm almost not sure why I bothered posting this.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:58 am

Muntari and Boatang gave been kicked off the Ghanain team and sent home for insulting the coach and FA.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:59 am

Muntari and Boateng kicked off of Ghana's squad this morning. For realz.

No Rosto Nao!

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:01 am

THE STREETS OF RECIFE WILL RUN CLEAR WITH THE TEARS SHED BY AMERICA'S OPPONENTS.

It's actually rain.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:30 am

Positivity, bitches.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:35 am

Nonlinear FC wrote:Positivity, bitches.

LET'S GET POSITIVE, MOTHERBITCHES!

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:52 am

Ryan wrote:THE STREETS OF RECIFE WILL RUN CLEAR WITH THE TEARS SHED BY AMERICA'S OPPONENTS.

It's actually rain.

Looks like tears to me. I'm putting aside my earlier fears and going full positive.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:21 am

rass wrote:The resolution wasn't high enough to pick up my rock hard (and extremely optimistic) nipples, so I'm almost not sure why I bothered posting this.

I've got the nipple tingles and as we approach game time, I expect the thickening. Courage! Dominate! Feral donkeys!

Interesting developments in the Ghanaian camp. Muntari was already suspended for 2 yellow cards, but Boatang is a great player. The players didn't receive their promised bonus pay, which may be the cause of this strife, but the President promised to fly a plane in with cash for the players. Were they worried their checks wouldn't clear? Who flies planes full of cash across the Atlantic to pay employees? Hopefully Ghana isn't up for the game, but not too out of it that they get blown out. Holy fuck I am nervous!

I believe that Ghana and Portugal can tie!