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2014 World Cup: Knockout Stage – Top Half (6/28)
Well, we have gotten through the group stage and the field is cut in half. We have gotten rid of most of the rifraf, and we are ready for some futbol. The stakes are raised exponentially, as it has become … Continue reading
2014 World Cup – Group G (Day Three Preview)
This post will be updated as Group G progresses… Group G Preview (Germany, Ghana, Portugal, USA) The proverbial “Group of Death.” Now, obviously, it is not good for the American chances to be placed in such a ridiculous group, but … Continue reading
2014 World Cup – Group H (Day Three Preview)
This post will be updated as Group H progresses. Group H Preview (Algeria, Belgium, Russia, South Korea) The final group kicks off on Tuesday, as we welcome the very popular sleeper pick, Belgium, to the dance. Doogan has been talking … Continue reading
2014 World Cup – Group F (FINAL)
This post will be updated as Group F progresses. Group F Preview (Argentina, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Iran, Nigeria) The Argentina group is just a pretty insignificant battle for that second spot, as the Argentines are BY FAR the class of … Continue reading
2014 World Cup – Group E (FINAL)
This post will be updated as Group E progresses. Group E Preview (Ecuador, France, Honduras, Switzerland) Don’t look now, but Switzerland is ranked 6th in the world. Now, from what I understand (or, more apt, DON’T understand), that ranking is … Continue reading
2014 World Cup – Group D (FINAL)
This post will be updated as Group D progresses. Group D Preview (Costa Rica, England, Italy, Uruguay) One of the most underrated groups when it comes to toughness, Group D is no joke, and the two survivors of this group … Continue reading
2014 World Cup – Group C (FINAL)
This post will be updated as Group C progresses. Group C Preview (Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Greece, Japan) This is expected to be an extremely fascinating group, from my perspective. You have four sides from four corners of the globe, who all … Continue reading
2014 World Cup – Group B (FINAL)
This post will be updated as Group B progresses. Man, it is hard to not use “game,” “team,” or “field,” but I’m doing my best… Group B Preview (Australia, Chile, Netherlands, Spain) Group B is one of the toughest groups … Continue reading
2014 World Cup – Group A (FINAL)
So, four years (and two kids) ago, I was able to preview and review every single match of the 2010 World Cup (and it was all done in a mere THIRTY THOUSAND WORDS as the early games were even cut … Continue reading