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Monthly Archives: October 2009
EPL Flower Rankings
The last time we ranked the top EPL teams with our super secret algorythm, David Bowie lent a glowering hand. This theme is neither power, nor glower, nor meteor shower, but rather the flower. Cantinflas, the flower of the golden … Continue reading
My Belated Tirade on Statistics…
So, I begin with a disclaimer. I love and hate statistics. As a graduate of a graduate school, I realize that statistics can cleverly mask value judgments and assumptions. If I feel like cleverly hiding my deontological proclivities, I reach … Continue reading
Intermediate Spanglish 101- El Diez
The groundwork has been laid, the foundation solidified, and we bravely move on to advanced Spanglish! A note: I am seriously considering producing certificates of completion for all the loyal students – of course I will have to come up … Continue reading
The Man in the Mirror
I´m not sure which images depressed me more – United´s offensive forays, Juande Ramos´grimace, or the freezing and barren stadium in Moscow. Actually, I´m quite sure – United´s offensive forays. Today is a day to scream for Platonic ideals among … Continue reading
Kaka´s Triumphant Return to…the Bernabeu
For those of you who follow Real Madrid with a telescope so powerful it makes that Hubble hunk-of-junk look like your grandparent´s bifocals, you noted Kaka played only a few token minutes this weekend. Why? A feud, perchance, between Pellegrini … Continue reading
Ringing the now matured Alarm Bells
I´m all against sounding the premature alarm bells. This is, after all, a modest blog, not the Guardian. But where is the Liverpool side which pushed United to the brink and played a mesmerizing second leg against Chelsea? Liverpool lost … Continue reading
Great And…Not Great – Pele
We´ve been slowly building up the targets, beginning with an Argentine cult legend, then an Italian favorite, and now we firmly set our sights on the game´s all time great Pele, known as “O Rei” (The King). However, in a … Continue reading
MLS Manifesto – Your Bandage is your Badge!
I know that I have not been as faithful to the Wizards and I should be. After the coaching change, winless streak, and my move to Central America, I have not been the best fan. But a recent visit to … Continue reading
Dissecting the USMNT myths
The USMNT qualified for the 2010 World Cup in style, defeating Honduras in San Pedro Sula, in a 3-2 barnstormer of a game. This victory, coupled with a strong Confederations Cup showing, has led to a peculiar claim – the … Continue reading