So how’s tricks this snowy morning? Nearly everything in Central NH looks to be closed … except work, of course. Off I go shortly.
But first a few tidbits, starting with Celine Dion. Yup, Celine. My friend Sheryl has promised to root for the Eagles if I post a video clip of Celine singing with a [...]
First off — thanks to Alice and Stephen for the compelling discussion of Obama’s choice of Rick Warren for his inauguration. Time will tell, I suppose, whether Obama is backing away from promises or working toward an inclusiveness that is, at the moment, feeling disheartening and frightening. After the hope-to-disappointment trajectory of the Clinton years, [...]
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The USWNT beat Ireland 2-0 in the final game of their post-Olympic tour. Here’s the write-up and the quote sheet from US Soccer. Kate Markgraf scored the first goal of her international career … almost on Boltgirl’s pace.
The Bobcats had a tough day down at Amherst. (Don’t worry- you’ll all bounce back!)
Meanwhile, in the WPS, [...]
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This clip of Charlie Gibson’s interview with Sarah Palin pretty much says it all. McCain may be channeling Bush, but Sarah is pretty much the real thing … never EVER letting her ignorance stand in the way of her swagger and bellicosity.
Here’s a bit more from the interview …
Pressed about what insights into recent Russian [...]
Here’s a nice write-up from Merrill in American Soccer News. It will, indeed, be interesting to see how the WPS shapes the look of US Soccer in the years to come. As for Merrill … philosophy professor, eh? Nice.
Next up for the WPS? WPS Teams submit U.S. WNT Player preferences to the League
Tuesday, September 02, [...]
The news wires are now full of player profiles, match reports, you name it, as the US women’s soccer team gears up for its gold medal match versus Brazil on Thursday morning. This team is living up to the Nike Women’s World Cup hype of several months ago … the greatest team you’ve never heard [...]
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Michael Phelps broke Mark Spitz’ gold medal record last night -an amazing feat, indeed. I don’t know about you, but I find such milestones diminished by the hype … the marketing … the hoopla … the commentary. The events and the raw footage about the events is enough. The look on Michael Phelps’ face (or [...]
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Wow, wow, wow. Even the Phillies’ loss has not dampened my amazement and feeling of great good fortune. The USWNT is through to the quarterfinals (not too surprising) and has won their group (pretty darn surprising) and is starting to score some goals (excellent news). To date, five different people have scored, and I’m hoping [...]
The Phillies and Chase Utley pulled out of their slump last night with a 4-0 win over the Oakland A’s. Kyle Kendrick pitched 8 strong innings and Utley went 4 for 5 after a long drought. Let’s hope the Phillies continue their winning ways now.
In the soccer world, US Soccer has posted an excellent interview [...]
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The USWNT defeated Jamaica 6-0, helped along the way by Abby Wambach’s 2-goal, 1-assist performance. (As an aside, Wambach’s career total for goals is now 91 in 113 games … quite a pace!)
This win means that the US will play Mexico in the sem-finals (in front of an already-sold out crowd of 22,000). According to US Soccer, [...]
Continue reading about The USWNT Wins, the Men’s Final Four Starts, and Philadelphia is Happy!
First off, this header for a story on MSNBC caught my eye … “Clinton Veers to Dark Side” … it says. “Uh oh,” I thought, “something nefarious here!” Turns out it’s a story about how, in her stump speeches, she uses real-life stories to illustrate her points. Real life, I guess, is “The Dark Side.” I [...]
Sorry to be slow about the Algarve updates … but following is a collection of tidbits I’ve gleaned here and there. In Alvor, Portugal, the USWNT defeated a very feisty squad from Italy by a score of 2-0. Lindsay Tarpley scored early (6th or 7th minute) on a rebound after a shot by Lauren Cheney. [...]
My sister is visiting this weekend (YEAH!) and among other things we’ll be celebrating the second annual beer tasting fest … an activity which she pretty much initiated here last winter (and at which I made the sad discovery that some people I hold very dear actually like WHEAT BEER). I apologize if I am [...]
I was glad to see, yesterday, that Christie Welsh has been invited to camp. Pia is clearly checking things out pretty thoroughly. Good for her … and I’d love to see Christie gain some traction with the Nats!
Meanwhile Lorrie Fair is off to play soccer in England. Never exactly my favorite (too many give-aways in the [...]
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The Pia Era began in November 2007 when US Soccer made the wise decison to hire Sweden’s Pia Sundhage to replace Greg Ryan. So far the USWNT is 18-0-1 since Pia (the first international to coach the USWNT) came on board in November. They went to China and won the Four Nations Tournament. [...]
