Crew8 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 I created a Euro Cup Bracket Predictor for Akron Soccer Fans if anyone is interested. Kicks off this Friday with Poland vs Greece at noon and Russia vs Czech Republic at 2:45pm Just visit the link here to join. Euro Cup - Akron Group Quote
Ando Posted June 6, 2012 Report Posted June 6, 2012 I created a Euro Cup Bracket Predictor for Akron Soccer Fans if anyone is interested. Kicks off this Friday with Poland vs Greece at noon and Russia vs Czech Republic at 2:45pm Just visit the link here to join. Euro Cup - Akron Group this could be fun as well: http://en.euro2012fantasy.uefa.com/ I've joined one league at this point,if someone cared to make another, I'd join Quote
Z.I.P. Posted June 7, 2012 Report Posted June 7, 2012 this could be fun as well: http://en.euro2012fantasy.uefa.com/ I've joined one league at this point,if someone cared to make another, I'd join I'll be rooting for a Greek repeat of 2004. They need all the help they can get! Quote
bobbyake Posted June 7, 2012 Report Posted June 7, 2012 We should compile a list of former and current Akron players that came from Europe. Quote
Crew8 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Posted June 8, 2012 I'll be rooting for a Greek repeat of 2004. They need all the help they can get! That was a fantastic cup run by the Greeks. I remember having to order the final on PayPerView and my cable went out minutes before kick off. Luckily, one of my friends lived a few minutes down the road, so we ordered it twice. I never did get my money back. Quote
Dr Z Posted June 8, 2012 Report Posted June 8, 2012 I'll take Poland and Russia today. Poland 2-0, Russia 1-0. PS I can't believe you can actually bet on a TIE for these games. Nothing worse than betting on a game, watching it for hours, and it ends in a tie. Quote
Crew8 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Posted June 8, 2012 I'll take Poland and Russia today. Poland 2-0, Russia 1-0. PS I can't believe you can actually bet on a TIE for these games. Nothing worse than betting on a game, watching it for hours, and it ends in a tie. I'm picking Greece to win the group, but I think Poland might win today. Russia will defeat the Czech Quote
bobbyake Posted June 8, 2012 Report Posted June 8, 2012 I'm picking Greece to win the group, but I think Poland might win today. Russia will defeat the Czech Poland doesn't deserve to win today, Greece equalized while being down a man. This ref is awful!! Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 Grant Wahl with another classic article. He's the the best sportswriter on the planet, IMHO. Quote
Crew8 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Posted June 12, 2012 Grant Wahl with another classic article. He's the the best sportswriter on the planet, IMHO. +1 Quote
bobbyake Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 ESPN scoring big ratings with UEFA Euro 2012 ESPN's ratings for the UEFA EURO 2012 games have seen a triple-digit viewership increase compared with the 2008 matches shown on the network. It appears more Americans than ever love their soccer. Quote
fknbuflobo Posted June 17, 2012 Report Posted June 17, 2012 Well, I am certainly out of the running. I had the Netherlands (and their horrible defending) winning it all. Earning no points whatsoever is much worse than merely unlucky. Look for complete overhaul of Dutch roster by World Cup. Quote
bobbyake Posted June 18, 2012 Report Posted June 18, 2012 Well, I am certainly out of the running. I had the Netherlands (and their horrible defending) winning it all. Earning no points whatsoever is much worse than merely unlucky. Look for complete overhaul of Dutch roster by World Cup. Most people went with the Orange. I have Italy so it's not looking good for me either Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Posted June 18, 2012 Well apparently I'm solely in the lead...wow. This won't last for long though. Quote
Crew8 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Posted June 18, 2012 I thought I chose Germany to win it all, then I looked again. I picked Netherlands. My bracket is shot. Quote
bobbyake Posted June 19, 2012 Report Posted June 19, 2012 Thought I was done with my Italy pick. Anything can happen after the group stages as some teams will sit back against more dominate teams and play for penalties. Quote
Spin Posted June 19, 2012 Report Posted June 19, 2012 Way to go Italia, putting Ireland away 2-0. Now we wait to see who's next... Quote
Crew8 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Posted June 19, 2012 Thought I was done with my Italy pick. Anything can happen after the group stages as some teams will sit back against more dominate teams and play for penalties. Knock out stage is when it gets fun. I'm pulling for France to knockout Spain and Germany or Italy to meet them in the Final unless one of the underdogs like Greece or Czech can make it. What a goal today by Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden. I'm not a fan of him, but he is a beast of a striker. Quote
bobbyake Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 More ratings news with additional info, UEFA EURO 2012 Delivers Double-Digit Audience Increases On ESPN http://stock.ly/2z66yh Quote
fknbuflobo Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 Knock out stage is when it gets fun. I'm pulling for France to knockout Spain and Germany or Italy to meet them in the Final unless one of the underdogs like Greece or Czech can make it. What a goal today by Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden. I'm not a fan of him, but he is a beast of a striker. I finally saw the replay of that goal. A full volley off a long cross! It is probably the strike of the tournament. He almost had another one just like it. Quote
Crew8 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Posted June 22, 2012 I finally saw the replay of that goal. A full volley off a long cross! It is probably the strike of the tournament. He almost had another one just like it. Here's the best video I could find of the goal for those who haven't seen it. I'm sure it will be down soon as UEFA is quick to react. BTW. If anyone is looking to watch the EURO's over the weekend or the rest of tournament at a bar in Akron. Matches will be on with sound at Ray's Pub in Highland Square(816 W. Market St.). Might not be the finest establishments, but some soccer fans will be there. Quote
Crew8 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Posted June 22, 2012 Hmm, looks familiar I missed that one the other day! Nice! That could possibly be goal of the year in MLS! It's a long season though. On a similar note or kick, I jumped in a Ben Speas KYCK.com chat and asked Ben if him and his new teammate Josh Williams have ever faced off against each other in the past since they're both from the Akron area. Ben mentioned they did face off once in High School, CVCA vs Copley and it was Ben's second match on varsity and scored a goal. Then Josh jumped in and said "Benny is being modest. He scored a scissor kick from the top of the box. One of the best goals I've ever seen in person." Ben Zemanski was in there for a bit too. Quote
Soccershins Posted June 26, 2012 Report Posted June 26, 2012 EURO has been great so far. Hoping for a Portugal upset, but not very likely. EURO 12 funny bit Quote
Crew8 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Posted June 27, 2012 EURO has been great so far. Hoping for a Portugal upset, but not very likely. I'd like to see a Portugal win today and Italy tomorrow. Quote
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