sensei_hanson
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I was going to put this in some lame soccer subsection/thread but feared it would be lost in the grand TTP shuffle. It's pretty funny, unless you don't find Rome completely mocking soccer all that funny. His latest article, on the MLS Draft from jimrome.com :
Today is a big day…but not because it’s Friday. Yes, it’s the beginning of the weekend, but that’s not the reason why it’s a good day.
It’s draft day. Yes, a great day. And yes, I’m talking about the MLS of course. Is there any other draft worth mentioning? Finally, we will get to find out where all of our favorite players will go. I’ve waited for far too long to find out who the D.C. United will take with the #1 pick. Will they take that pick and choose that long-haired pseudo-Euro, or will they trade down and take the #2 and extra first round pick.
I get that. Maybe the United can stockpile their picks and build for the future. Build a solid foundation and grow your team from there. All you need are 1,2 or 11 creative and passionate players and you’re making a run at that Cup or whatever it is they win at the end of the season. You know what they say, offense wins games, defense wins championships and creativity with passion wins…that cup thingy.
But that’s what great about draft day, the uncertainty, the pressure. Many teams keep their cards really close to their vest. One wrong move and your team could be reeling for the next 6 seasons. Provided the league is still in business then. But anyhow, you can’t think like that. You have to remain upbeat and hope that the league is still around and make your draft picks like there will be a tomorrow.
It’s been weeks of workouts, combines and speculation. I’m going to have all of my soccer friends come over to the house to watch the draft. We’ll probably go out to the front lawn and kick a ball around. Maybe after that we’ll come inside, eat orange slices and fake injuries.
If I can hurry up and finish writing this piece I can be on my way and watch the draft. I can’t wait. Who’s to say that a team won’t trade down and steal the next Marcello Lalas? You never know, the next Alexi Meola could be out there. Cobi Wynalda could turn into the next Brandi Chasti-Maradona. Who wants to be the team that ends up with the dubious distinction of making that bad trade? Teams are wheeling and dealing, but don’t want to be the one that passed on the next big thing. You know, like Diego Ramos, or Landon Gramatica.
Today is a big day…but not because it’s Friday. Yes, it’s the beginning of the weekend, but that’s not the reason why it’s a good day.
It’s draft day. Yes, a great day. And yes, I’m talking about the MLS of course. Is there any other draft worth mentioning? Finally, we will get to find out where all of our favorite players will go. I’ve waited for far too long to find out who the D.C. United will take with the #1 pick. Will they take that pick and choose that long-haired pseudo-Euro, or will they trade down and take the #2 and extra first round pick.
I get that. Maybe the United can stockpile their picks and build for the future. Build a solid foundation and grow your team from there. All you need are 1,2 or 11 creative and passionate players and you’re making a run at that Cup or whatever it is they win at the end of the season. You know what they say, offense wins games, defense wins championships and creativity with passion wins…that cup thingy.
But that’s what great about draft day, the uncertainty, the pressure. Many teams keep their cards really close to their vest. One wrong move and your team could be reeling for the next 6 seasons. Provided the league is still in business then. But anyhow, you can’t think like that. You have to remain upbeat and hope that the league is still around and make your draft picks like there will be a tomorrow.
It’s been weeks of workouts, combines and speculation. I’m going to have all of my soccer friends come over to the house to watch the draft. We’ll probably go out to the front lawn and kick a ball around. Maybe after that we’ll come inside, eat orange slices and fake injuries.
If I can hurry up and finish writing this piece I can be on my way and watch the draft. I can’t wait. Who’s to say that a team won’t trade down and steal the next Marcello Lalas? You never know, the next Alexi Meola could be out there. Cobi Wynalda could turn into the next Brandi Chasti-Maradona. Who wants to be the team that ends up with the dubious distinction of making that bad trade? Teams are wheeling and dealing, but don’t want to be the one that passed on the next big thing. You know, like Diego Ramos, or Landon Gramatica.