“This is the first age that’s ever paid much attention to the future, which is a little ironic since we may not have one.”
Authur C. Clarke
Archive for September, 2007
In less than a year, the women’s soccer teams will reconvene in Beijing for the 2008 Olympics. Based on the performance on the U.S. women’s team at the World Cup, there is work to be done. The U.S. women’s team won the consolation match against Norway but they fell far short of their [...]
Germany defeated an exceptionally dangerous team from Brazil. The score was 2 - 0, with Brazil having the advantage of possession time. The German defense was stellar. Throughout the World Cup tournament - playing six games - Germany did not allow a single goal. Against elite international teams, this is a [...]
Hope Solo: Her Coach Takes the Low Road
Published by September 29th, 2007 in Uncategorized. 3 CommentsGreg Ryan, the coach of the U.S. women’s soccer team, is engaging in some subtle character smearing. It is unnecessary and really quite nasty. Here is a sample of his comments about Hope Solo:
“…”I believe she is committed to the process, and it takes more than apology. It takes actions day by day, [...]
“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.”
Albert Einstein
Hope Solo: Dumped by the U.S. Women’s Team
Published by September 29th, 2007 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsGreg Ryan, the coach of the U.S. Women’s Soccer team has spoke about reconciliation in the matter of Hope Solo. The reconciliation came in terms of retribution. Simply put, Hope Solo was dumped - exiled:
“SHANGHAI — Hope Solo, the unbeaten U.S. goalkeeper who was replaced by veteran Brianna Scurry before the team’s disasterous [...]
Much of the criticism about Hope Solo’s post game remarks has focused on her lack of support for Briana Scurry. Ms Solo clarified her remarks today:
“…”I have felt compelled to clear the air regarding many of my postgame comments on Thursday night. I am not proud or happy the way things have come out,” [...]
There are moments of magic in sports. It’s memorable - and it instantly becomes part of the recallable, verbal history of the game. Such a moment was the goal that Marta scored against the United States women’s team, in the World Cup semi finals. It was speed, imagination, creativity, athleticism… the [...]
After being eliminated from World Cup championship contention by Brazil, Hope Solo spoke candidly. She did not play. The U.S. coach, Greg Ryan, had replaced Hope Solo with veteran goalkeeper Briana Scurry. The following are Ms Solo’s comments, after the defeat:
“…”It was the wrong decision, and I think anybody that knows anything [...]
Google is nine years old today. Yes, it only seems that it has been part of our lives for much longer. And to celebrate, there is a Google pinata:
link: Google
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So Happy Birthday, Sergey and Larry…
Catherine
