Daily Banter – 1.18.2012

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by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Um, you should probably read this, especially if you have any interest in US Soccer or Major League Soccer. Basically, former USMNT player and Fox Soccer analyst Eric Wynalda gets all out of character and speaks his mind and pulls his punches at the recent NSCAA Convention in a lecture cleverly titled “Why Not US.” Go ahead. Don’t be embarrassed. As you’ll soon see, he isn’t.

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Culture

The Ref: A Michael Mercy Soccer Comedy

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Ah, soccer short films. Can’t get enough of ‘em, right? Actually, yeah, I haven’t seen very many of them either. But have no fear, we have a wonderfully crafted soccer short about a referee, a red card, a yellow card, and a series of decisions. And it’s hilarious. Continue Reading »

Pub Talk

The Joey Barton Chronicles: Part II (The First Stop)

by Miriti Murungi

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The sun was setting as Joey Barton approached the outskirts of Cordoba. He had been pushing Pardew pretty hard over hundreds of kilometers of challenging terrain. Ten hours, he figured, was enough. And ten hours of relative isolation away from all that was familiar was becoming a greater challenge than he initially envisioned. It was time to get into some trouble. Continue Reading »

Lifestyle

David Beckham is About to Rock Your Body

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Beckham Fantastic Man

Hands in everything, that David Beckham.

David Beckham, who you might remember from Manchester United, underwear, Real Madrid, adidas Predator commercials, Posh Spice, underwear, the LA Galaxy, Landon Donovan beef, The Beckham Experiment by Grant Wahl, cologne, tattoos, underwear, England’s 2018 World Cup bid, AC Milan, a close friendship with Gary Neville, various hairstyles, underwear, and, of course, the film Bend It Like Beckham (although he was never in it), is getting ready to give you something else to remember him by, in 1800 stores in 40 different countries. Continue Reading »

Lifestyle

Nutmeg Radio’s Cool Station: Bumpy Pitch Returns w/ the V-Neck

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Bumpy Pitch Mens V

The Bumpy Pitch crew is at it again. This time, the gang is coming at you with V-necks. That’s right, I said it, the versatile V-neck. Typically simple and non dragon-like, these new grey tees will most certainly be a welcome addition to your collection. The next question has to be where to get them. Continue Reading »

The Game

VIDEO: Robin Van Persie Gets Close and Personal in Rotterdam

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

This very cool Adidas video follows Arsenal’s Robin Van Persie back home to Rotterdam. Appearances by Van Persie’s dad, his son Shaqueel, and one of his close friends, Soufiane Touzani, one of the top Dutch freestyle footballers. Sidenote: Shaqueel will be a baller. Arsene should sign him. Continue Reading »

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  • Bob: An excellent, thoughful piece. As referenced, it is fair to both want increased Hispanic (and African American)...
  • Jen: Thank you so much for the answer. We are near Pittsburgh, and he does play on a travel team and cup team, which...
  • dreamingpixel: “Debussy – Claire de Lune”.. amazing work

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