OSH
Posts: 4,145
Oct 22, 2012 9:52am
Boy, it sure would be hard to hire a guy who has never coached before. His first coaching job is a head coach of a professional team? I think I'd have issues with that as a fan. Get a year or so under the belt assisting.ohiobucks1;1301333 wrote:They have to fire Robert. I know for a fact that Brad Friedel want's the job. The only question is will they 1) fire bobby and 2 ) be willing to wait for his season to be over (for him to retire)
I understand he's played at the top, but there's a lot of things he still hasn't done in order to be prepared for that responsibility.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Oct 22, 2012 8:21pm
OSH;1301545 wrote:Boy, it sure would be hard to hire a guy who has never coached before. His first coaching job is a head coach of a professional team? I think I'd have issues with that as a fan. Get a year or so under the belt assisting.
I understand he's played at the top, but there's a lot of things he still hasn't done in order to be prepared for that responsibility.
He's a legend though. And in England (I realize we might be different in the US) it happens a decent amount. Roy Keane, Paul Ince, and a few others have done it recently.
Also, we could possibly get him to player manager which would be bad-ass
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Oct 22, 2012 11:29pm
You want to use those two as examples?ohiobucks1;1302052 wrote:He's a legend though. And in England (I realize we might be different in the US) it happens a decent amount. Roy Keane, Paul Ince, and a few others have done it recently.
Roy Keane had a terrible run with Sunderland...and then a HORRIBLE run with Ipswich Town. Paul Ince was basically done in his last 2ish seasons playing. And...neither has really been successful. Does that show some validity? Just because it happens doesn't mean it should. I would venture in saying, it's not a bad idea to get some assisting in before actually being the head coach -- at any level.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Oct 23, 2012 12:05am
MLS is not equal to English Soccer.
bobby is a friggen manager ffs
bobby is a friggen manager ffs
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Oct 23, 2012 1:34am
I wouldn't be disappointed to see him gone.ohiobucks1;1302457 wrote:MLS is not equal to English Soccer.
bobby is a friggen manager ffs
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Oct 23, 2012 10:00pm
Akron has beaten OSU, WVU, and UM within the past week.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Oct 24, 2012 11:12pm
I know it was rumored to be happening, but this is freaking AWESOME that it has been announced and set in stone.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1200883/u.s.-to-host,-participate-in-2016-copa-america?cc=5901
We have the US Hosting and Participating in Copa America and then immediately following we have the 2016 Euros (assuming Euro is early June - first few days in July again.
Plus World Cup and then CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2014/15 respectively. Cant freaking wait for that summer of soccer.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1200883/u.s.-to-host,-participate-in-2016-copa-america?cc=5901
We have the US Hosting and Participating in Copa America and then immediately following we have the 2016 Euros (assuming Euro is early June - first few days in July again.
Plus World Cup and then CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2014/15 respectively. Cant freaking wait for that summer of soccer.
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
Oct 26, 2012 5:39pm
News about EPL rights.
Well, it seems that ESPN/FOX have lost the EPL rights for the next three years. With the loss of Serie A, MLS, EPL, and The Championship, this seems to be a crushing blow for FSC.
Now, out of the final two, it would not be too bad if NBC gets the rights, I think. If they were to actually show the sport on NBC during the season, I think it would be pretty swell. I'm not too big on beIN getting the rights. As a hardcore fan, I get the channel (so that's not the problem), and I think hardcore fans would switch to TV providers who provide the channel. However, it'd be bad for the casual viewer of soccer and building the fan base.
Lastly, regarding ESPN, they only have the MLS, World Cup 2014, Euro 2016, and a random exhibition games left on the docket. It's kinda disappointing as I think ESPN has done a good job producing a quality soccer presentation.
Well, it seems that ESPN/FOX have lost the EPL rights for the next three years. With the loss of Serie A, MLS, EPL, and The Championship, this seems to be a crushing blow for FSC.
Now, out of the final two, it would not be too bad if NBC gets the rights, I think. If they were to actually show the sport on NBC during the season, I think it would be pretty swell. I'm not too big on beIN getting the rights. As a hardcore fan, I get the channel (so that's not the problem), and I think hardcore fans would switch to TV providers who provide the channel. However, it'd be bad for the casual viewer of soccer and building the fan base.
Lastly, regarding ESPN, they only have the MLS, World Cup 2014, Euro 2016, and a random exhibition games left on the docket. It's kinda disappointing as I think ESPN has done a good job producing a quality soccer presentation.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Oct 26, 2012 5:49pm
I'd much rather NBC get the rights than beIN as well, and agree with your assessment of beIN. I don't see a lot of the casual fans switching providers just to get beIN and NBCSN has a pretty good penetration.NilesPacMan;1305046 wrote:News about EPL rights.
Well, it seems that ESPN/FOX have lost the EPL rights for the next three years. With the loss of Serie A, MLS, EPL, and The Championship, this seems to be a crushing blow for FSC.
Now, out of the final two, it would not be too bad if NBC gets the rights, I think. If they were to actually show the sport on NBC during the season, I think it would be pretty swell. I'm not too big on beIN getting the rights. As a hardcore fan, I get the channel (so that's not the problem), and I think hardcore fans would switch to TV providers who provide the channel. However, it'd be bad for the casual viewer of soccer and building the fan base.
Lastly, regarding ESPN, they only have the MLS, World Cup 2014, Euro 2016, and a random exhibition games left on the docket. It's kinda disappointing as I think ESPN has done a good job producing a quality soccer presentation.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Oct 26, 2012 7:33pm
You know it's bad when someone actually wants NBCs abysmal sports department to win rights
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Oct 28, 2012 2:02am
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Oct 28, 2012 8:30am
It'll be interesting to see how they do it. I'm sure most of the games will be on NBCSN but maybe we'll get lucky and get some big matchups on NBC?ohiobucks1;1306129 wrote:http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118061320
thank god
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Oct 28, 2012 10:13am
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!
Also...Crew regular season finale at 4pm today. Screw you TFC!
Also...Crew regular season finale at 4pm today. Screw you TFC!
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
Oct 28, 2012 8:49pm
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/richard_deitsch/10/28/nbc-confirms-epl-deal/index.html
Great news, I think. I think NBCSN has more of a distribution than FSC, and NBC will actually show the matches on their main network!
Great news, I think. I think NBCSN has more of a distribution than FSC, and NBC will actually show the matches on their main network!
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Oct 28, 2012 9:21pm
Good win for both, the Red Devils and the Crew!
Now, it's time for Crew to sit back and see what they need to do for 2013. They need some changes in personnel AND figure out how to get fans.
Now, it's time for Crew to sit back and see what they need to do for 2013. They need some changes in personnel AND figure out how to get fans.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Oct 28, 2012 11:11pm
Goddamnit Chelsea
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Oct 29, 2012 8:19pm
The MLS averaged 2.64 goals per game this year. Currently, the EPL averages 2.84 in the short season they've had thus far.
The MLS also shattered their attendance marks, they totaled over 6 million fans for the first time ever. Overall average was 18,801 fans per game in the 323 regular season matches. Attendance saw an increase of 5.22% from 2011 to 2012. There were also 108 sellouts all season long. Portland has had two-straight sellout seasons!
Not bad signs for the MLS.
The MLS also shattered their attendance marks, they totaled over 6 million fans for the first time ever. Overall average was 18,801 fans per game in the 323 regular season matches. Attendance saw an increase of 5.22% from 2011 to 2012. There were also 108 sellouts all season long. Portland has had two-straight sellout seasons!
Not bad signs for the MLS.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Oct 30, 2012 3:20pm
Just saw this...the MLS average attendance figure of 18,807 is a higher average attendance than France's Ligue 1!
That's awesome!
That's awesome!
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Oct 30, 2012 4:29pm
There have been 7.4 million copies of FIFA13 sold in 4 weeks. In the first five days, 4.5 million copies were sold.
Could be considered the "biggest sports launch of all-time."
Could be considered the "biggest sports launch of all-time."
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Oct 30, 2012 5:54pm
I've yet to buy it (wtf?! slacking bad) but have played it several times. The game is good, damn good!
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Oct 30, 2012 7:07pm
I totally forgot about Fifa. I had Fifa 10 and it was a blast. Will have to pick it up soon.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Oct 30, 2012 9:42pm
FIFA 13 = GOAT
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Oct 31, 2012 10:51am
There's a new NPSL team in Ohio...I'll give more info as I am allowed to.
Great news, and a huge step!
EDIT:
It's public now...
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/zanesvilleathleticfc/
[URL]http://www.facebook.com/ZanesvilleAthletic
[/URL]
Great news, and a huge step!
EDIT:
It's public now...
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/zanesvilleathleticfc/
[URL]http://www.facebook.com/ZanesvilleAthletic
[/URL]
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Oct 31, 2012 6:08pm
glory glory man united 
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Oct 31, 2012 9:53pm
Suck.Pick6;1309289 wrote:glory glory man united