Okay, okay. I know it's right at the death here, hell, we've got a game in about 8 friggin' hours. Who's sleeping tonight? Probably me in about 45 minutes, but I've got two boys who wake up at the crack so I'll be watching Mexico take down South Africa live, I think. I'm down to the last of my list and I've been woefully undisciplined the whole time. It was supposed to be teams I wasn't rooting for and now it seems like, really, it's just a ranking of whose got a chance to take the cup home. That's what really matters though right? And, most hacks do some sort of a top ten list anyway, not me. Nope. I've broke it down super-scientifically the whole time and have come to this...a top-ten? No way. That would be way too diluted. I've got my top 8. A number of United or Death destiny. Here's the 8:8. France - Is this team old? Yes. But solid if it weren't for the infighting going on in the media. Since when have the French ever given a fuck? Yet, apparently there's some flack about Henry not starting... The first stance the country of France has ever taken and it's if Le Sulke or Handball Henry should start... Sorry, Patrice.
7. Serbia - Looks like Vidic is rolling to Real more by the day. I can't get on board, Serbia.
6. Italy - I'm a total wop, so this sucks. I've got no real faith in Italy this year and wouldn''t be surprised if they get bumped out early. I do dig Di Rossi, Pirlo (who looks to be injured) Buffon and Gilardino, but old favorites like Gatusso, Cannavaro, and Zambratta are gettin long in the tooth. Then you got the favorites: DP, Totti, and Toni who are, sadly, old and uinvited. It just makes the holders a sad shell of the last World Cup.
5. Netherlands - I think Robben's injury is going to hurt the Dutch hard. I had them in the top 3 until Robben came up limping. Had van Brommel not shunned van Nistelrooy and coaxed Van der Sar out of retirement I'd have put the Netherlands at number 2, but their keeper is suspect and if Robben doesn't play major minutes I don't see Dirk Kyut able to replace him or the Dutch holding the cup. Side note: I would like to see van der Vaart playing for Manchester United.
4. Spain - Lot's of injury questions. If every one's healthy they take this thing. I don't see that happening though. Torres can't play more than 21 consecutive minutes... Torres and David Villa healthy though are fucking frightening up front.
3. Brazil - Seemingly really healthy and really scary. They play that joga bonito (which means beautiful joga) or that's what they say. It doesn't seem as pretty as it used to be, no less scary though. Brazil's defense has become legit. Lucio and Maicon are bad asses. They've got a way tough group though...
2. England - They're not as good at Brazil or Spain, I don't think. But, damnit, they've got Wayne Rooney and no one else does. It's going to be hard to root for the likes of Gerrard and Lampard because they're huge, huge douche bags, but I'm all in for England except for the first game. So here goes for #1:
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