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Dave — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:10:17 +0000

My latest piece for EPL Talk takes a closer look at how Fabio Capello is adapting NFL coaching ideas and techniques to the England national team — and how Portsmouth goalkeeper David James wants to go even further with those ideas.

And I think I speak for most Premier League fans when I say, “Bloody ‘ell, he’s still at Pompey?”

Link: Your AFL Grand Final Preview

Dave — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:28:14 +0000

If you live in the USA, set your DVR for ESPN Classic at 12:25 AM. The St. Kilda Saints, who are seeking their first title since 1966, edged out the Geelong Cats, who are in their third consecutive Grand Final, in an EPIC regular season clash a few months ago. The rematch between these two promises to be just as intense. You'll want to watch this one, people.

Link: Dwayne DeRosario and Pattern Recognition

Dave — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:50:05 +0000

My latest post at World Soccer Daily talks about MLS, USL, Dwayne DeRosario and pareidolia. I'm sure those WSD boys appreciate one of their bloggers writing about MLS in the middle of December...

Link: High School Running Back Misreads the Field

Dave — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:01:06 +0000

Deadspin serves up video of a kid who didn't realize the end zone was another 5-10 yards down the field. Clearly, we must find the thieving bastard who stole those orange pylons...

Link: No Loan Deal for Jozy Altidore

Dave — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:14:25 +0000

And I think this is a good thing, because injuries up front mean the young American striker -- now known as 'El Torito' -- is going to get increased playing time for a Champions League-caliber club. Go get 'em, Jozy!

Link: Your FA Cup Third Round Draw

Dave — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:56:43 +0000

Here's your complete list of fixtures for the third round -- or, as most people consider it, the first round that MATTERS -- of the FA Cup, courtesy of EPL Talk.

Link: The First Black Player in an England Kit

Dave — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:06:48 +0000

The Guardian's Daniel Taylor interviews Viv Anderson, who, 30 years ago this weekend, became the first black man to play for the England national team. Good reading.

Link: Ben Cousins Not Coming Back After All

Dave — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:15:21 +0000

The St. Kilda Saints have decided to take a pass on Ben Cousins, which means his AFL career could be over. Does he have a future as an NFL punter? Stay tuned...

Link: That’s what SHE said

Dave — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:22:59 +0000

FanIQ finds the Best. Headline. EVAR!

Link: Robinho Digs Public Transportation

Dave — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:39:18 +0000

Those lovable scamps at Unprofessional Foul note that Manchester City star striker Robinho has been seen taking the bus with his girlfriend on shopping trips. Awesome. I'm guessing that Wayne and Coleen won't be joining them any time soon.

Link: The Rise of Hull City

Dave — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:35:26 +0000

The Guardian takes a look at my new favorite Premier League club and how it got there without going massively into debt like some other English clubs.

Link: ESPN Extends BCS Nightmare

Dave — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:59:32 +0000

College football playoff backer Barack Obama says, "Yes, we can." ESPN says, "Like hell, you will."

Link: A-11 Offense Keeps on Chugging

Dave — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:39:32 +0000

Deadspin takes a closer look at the growing gridiron phenomenon that is the A-11 offense. You'll never see this in the NFL, but you might see it at a Division I school by 2016 or so...

Link: Meet the Railhawks’ new Gaffer

Dave — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:50:58 +0000

The Carolina Railhawks have hired Scotsman Martin Rennie to be their new manager. Rennie led the Cleveland City Stars to a USL-2 league title last season. I like where this guy is coming from.

Link: Even Dust Mites Think Landycakes is Overrated

Dave — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:00:09 +0000

More bizarre genius from the mind of Brian Phillips. Honestly, if you're a soccer fan and you're NOT reading The Run of Play, there's just no helping you.

Link: Ben Cousins Is Clean and Sober

Dave — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:59:38 +0000

There's nothing but urine in Ben Cousins' urine, and St. Kilda is one step closer to signing him. Expect dozens of "Sinner Becomes Saint" headlines in the Australian papers soon.

Link: The Robot Football Apocalypse

Dave — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:39:57 +0000

The Run of Play takes a closer look at the implications of the Robot Soccer World Cup. Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for Atari to refresh their old Cyberball video game...

Link: The NASL Archivist

Dave — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:06:19 +0000

Unprofessional Foul tells the tale of Dave Wasser, the man who has the largest collection of North American Soccer League matches on tape. Somebody wipe the drool of David Deane's face...

Link: The Pittsburgh Sports Fan Phenomenon

Dave — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:12:36 +0000

Adam Gretz at FanHouse examines why Steelers fans are everywhere. You cannot stop us. You can only hope to contain us.

Link: East Timor Gets Its First Point

Dave — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:09:47 +0000

The national team for one of the youngest nations on the planet broke a 6-year losing streak and claimed its first point with a 2-2 draw against Cambodia. Sometimes, just being able to play football for your country means a lot.

Link: The Two-Finger Salute

Dave — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:16:23 +0000

In America, we use only one finger. In Ol' Blighty, they use two, and Shaun Wright-Phillips is about to get smacked by the FA for his salute to Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate.

Link: English Non-League Football Still a Struggle

Dave — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:40:19 +0000

Twohundredpercent takes a look at Leyton FC, one of the oldest clubs in London, which is struggling to stay alive in the shadow of Leyton Orient and West Ham, among others. Good read.

Link: Patroits Get a Scouting Foothold in Israel

Dave — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:29:54 +0000

New England Patriots and Revolution owner Bob Kraft is kickstarting the gridiron game in Israel. It'd be nice to see him do something for soccer in America one of these days...

Link: Jozy Gets His First Start

Dave — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:37:44 +0000

Jozy Altidore, still America's best hope for a pure striker, is getting his first start today for Villareal. Of course, it's a Copa Del Rey match, so nobody in Spain will be watching. Bummer.

Link: The 34-Hour Indoor Soccer Game

Dave — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:47:47 +0000

The artists formerly known as The Postmen point us to a new Guinness World Record set in Terrytown, NY, for longest continuous indoor soccer game. Final score: 623 to 450. Jamie Carragher is not impressed.

Link: Yeah, This Might Be a Cheap Shot

Dave — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:22:39 +0000

Sports by Brooks shares video of a cheap shot on a star high school quarterback in Idaho. The coach who allegedly ordered this cheap shot has been put on administrative leave. The Baltimore Ravens are expected to offer that coach a job later this week.

Link: West Coast NFL Teams Winless in the East

Dave — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:11:08 +0000

NFL FanHouse notes that NFL teams based on the west coast are 0-9 when they play in the Eastern Time Zone. I believe it. When traveling east, the jet lag is much, much worse.

Link: Scariest Quarterback Roster Ever?

Dave — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:07:34 +0000

The Legend of Cecilio Guante takes a closer look at the horror that is Kansas City Chiefs QB roster. Daunte Culpepper is sitting at home thinking, "Why am I unemployed?"

Link: Browns Suspend Kellen Winslow For Defending His Testicles

Dave — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:39:46 +0000

Kellen Winslow went to the hospital for an "undisclosed illness." Rumors swirled that he had swollen testicles. Turns out it was a staph infection, the sixth incident of staph the Cleveland Browns have had in three years -- and the Browns suspended Winslow for one game for revealing the truth. Nice one, Cleveland.

Link: FCC Smacks Down Comcast

Dave — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:27:49 +0000

The FCC has sided with the NFL Network in its battle with Comcast. Yep, cable TV companies still suck.