You may be right about that one but at least we know we place. Like I read here, anyone can put 10 men behind the ball. Did you see how Landon celebrated after he score, pointing to himself say "Me Me" Did you see any of that crap from Brazil? Even in the interviews after the game Zeppo coach and Landon showed no class. Acting like if "their" unforced errors "gave" Brazil the game. scheeeuuupss. And what dude crying for? Acting like someone robbed him? Like they were ever expected to win. Acting like a spoiled brat again. No football class whatsoever.
Allyuh really ridiculous dread.
First off Donovan's interview was very very sportsmanlike. He said they (Brazil) deserved it in the end, and they showed why they are rated as highly as they are.
Bradley commented on the early second half goal throwing them off their game plan...that's natural- that's not unsportsmanlike... that's just the truth. No where did they take anything away from Brazil.
As for the crying, it's obvious that the U.S. really got themselves up for this game (as did Brazil)...and they saw this as one of, if not the biggest moment in their careers. It's easy for you to sit back and dismiss U.S. football and their footballers, but a day in their shoes will probably show you that just like any other pro football player, they have aspirations of being the best- Dem fellas going tuh work everyday and working their asses off for the love of the game just like any pro football player from any country...And to make matters worse they flying their flag to the best of their ability, and a large % of the people they sweating it out for, doh even know, or don't even care...you think that is a small deal? Is men livelihood yuh talkin' about....and this was the biggest game of their lives so far- some of these guys will probably never get a chance like that again, and like it or not, despite being underdogs, to them it will feel like they let it slip away...They probably saw this as a chance to finally reap some reward and against the odds get some recognition for the hard work they put in as pro atheletes...and after all that, it still wasn't enough....and that is painful.
Anyone expected T&T to qualify for the World Cup in 1989? Dwight Yorke bawling down the place was a lack of class huh? Or did somebody rob him? steupsss....I eh no Captain America but allyuh really ridiculous dread.
The ESPN commentary on the other hand, in large part was very one-sided. Really only focussed on the American perspective which I didn't think was professional especially if it were an international broadcast (was it an international broadcast?)...But that was no reflection on the U.S. team, players or management.