ninersdd Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 How does this look for France?They got the Swiss, Ecuador and Honduras. Compared to us, that's a very friendly group for them. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Honduras has a decent shot of getting out of that group. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxtrot44 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Mark it down: if the US beats Ghana in the opener, we're headed to the second round. I HATE THIS TIMELINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I suppose this is a question that should have been asked years ago, but why is Manaus even hosting games? IT'S IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GODDAMN AMAZON RAINFOREST! YOU CAN ONLY GET THERE BY FLYING TO IT! IT'S LIKE BRAZILIAN PHOENIX, A MONUMENT TO MAN'S ARROGANCE AND FOLLY! On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinK92 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 But just think, with a stadium there that could hold 50'000 people, it could probably host 30'000 Brazilian spiders, the market is huge down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnythingChicago Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I'll be the first one to make some early predictions:Group ABrazil*Cameroon*CroatiaMexicoGroup B (Group of Death**)Spain*Netherlands*ChileAustraliaGroup CColombia*Japan*Côte d'IvoireGreeceGroup DItaly*Uruguay*EnglandCosta RicaGroup EFrance*Switzerland*EcuadorHondurasGroup FArgentina*Bosnia and Herzegovina*NigeriaIranGroup GGermany*Portugal*United StatesGhanaGroup HBelgium*Russia*South KoreaAlgeria**Group B is the quintessential Group of Death. A 2010 World Cup finals rematch in the group stage plus a very strong Chile team and an always competitive Australia side...wow.Round of 16Brazil over The NetherlandsUruguay over ColombiaFrance over Bosnia and HerzegovinaGermany over RussiaSpain over CameroonItaly over JapanArgentina over SwitzerlandBelgium over Portugal (penalties)QuarterfinalsBrazil over UruguayGermany over FranceSpain over ItalyArgentina over BelgiumSemifinalsBrazil over GermanyArgentina over SpainFinalBrazil over Argentina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Matt Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Jesus... How did we get a group like that and a group like Group H exists? Cowboys - Lakers - LAFC - USMNT - LA Rams - LA Kings - NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I'll be the first one to make some early predictions:Group ABrazil*Cameroon*CroatiaMexicoGroup B (Group of Death**)Spain*Netherlands*ChileAustraliaGroup CColombia*Japan*Côte d'IvoireGreeceGroup DItaly*Uruguay*EnglandCosta RicaGroup EFrance*Switzerland*EcuadorHondurasGroup FArgentina*Bosnia and Herzegovina*NigeriaIranGroup GGermany*Portugal*United StatesGhanaGroup HBelgium*Russia*South KoreaAlgeria**Group B is the quintessential Group of Death. A 2010 World Cup finals rematch in the group stage plus a very strong Chile team and an always competitive Australia side...wow.Round of 16Brazil over The NetherlandsUruguay over ColombiaFrance over Bosnia and HerzegovinaGermany over RussiaSpain over CameroonItaly over JapanArgentina over SwitzerlandBelgium over Portugal (penalties)QuarterfinalsBrazil over UruguayGermany over FranceSpain over ItalyArgentina over BelgiumSemifinalsBrazil over GermanyArgentina over SpainFinalBrazil over ArgentinaNo, the Group of Death is G. Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxtrot44 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Jesus... How did we get a group like that and a group like Group H exists?Belgium and Russia are legitimate (Belgium waffle-stomped through qualifying, and Russia beat Portugal to win their group), but South Korea and Algeria could have easily been Uzbekistan and Burkina Faso. It might be the only group that is only 2-deep with talent. I HATE THIS TIMELINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Matt Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Eh, true. With more time to think on it, I'm actually kind of happy to be in this Group of Death. It means in order for the US to advance, we have to beat some good teams and we'd have a good chance at actually making the quarterfinals.But, this could just be my attempt at making this situation look better than it really is. Cowboys - Lakers - LAFC - USMNT - LA Rams - LA Kings - NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS729 Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 I'll take a stab at predictions, although the US did get screwed, Mexico's group ain't much better. C, F, and H look to be pretty "easy" groups. G and D are probably the 2 toughest. Group ABrazil*Croatia*CameroonMexicoGroup BSpain*Chile*NetherlandsAustraliaGroup CColombia*Ivory Coast*GreeceJapanGroup DItaly*Uruguay*EnglandCosta RicaGroup ESwitzerland*France*EcuadorHondurasGroup FArgentina*Bosnia-Herzegovina*IranNigeriaGroup GGermany*Portugal*GhanaUSAGroup HBelgium*Russia*AlgeriaSouth Korea*indicates advancing teamsI would put Belgium as a flopper, but their group is to easy to flop in. Argentina has a cakewalk, and I won't be surprised at all if the US pull last place in the "group of death". I really feel bad for Costa RIca, Uruguay, Italy, and England. That rivals the Americans draw for worst in the tournament. Just going to steal the TorinK template and post some picks after the groups:Champions: GermanyRunner Up: ArgentinaThird and Fourth: Brazil-3rd, Spain-4thSurprise Dark Horses: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Switzerland, Belgium, Ivory CoastSurprise Group Stage Busts: United States, England, Netherlands, GhanaPlayer of the Tournament: Lionel Messi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I suppose this is a question that should have been asked years ago, but why is Manaus even hosting games? IT'S IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GODDAMN AMAZON RAINFOREST! YOU CAN ONLY GET THERE BY FLYING TO IT!Natal to Manaus to Recife. It'd be the equivalent of playing games in Foxboro, then Seattle, and then New York City, all in a 3-4 day span. Such a death trap the USMNT is placed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Jesus... How did we get a group like that and a group like Group H exists?The better question to ask is, "how in blue hell did a devilish group like G form, while at the same time a pathetic-scrub group, F, come together?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJM Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I suppose this is a question that should have been asked years ago, but why is Manaus even hosting games? IT'S IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GODDAMN AMAZON RAINFOREST! YOU CAN ONLY GET THERE BY FLYING TO IT! IT'S LIKE BRAZILIAN PHOENIX, A MONUMENT TO MAN'S ARROGANCE AND FOLLY!Easy on the Phoenix comparison... (MLF) Chicago Cannons, (IHA) Phoenix Firebirds - 2021 Xtreme Cup Champions (WAFL) Phoenix Federals - WAFL World Bowl XII Champions (Defunct) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I say the US advance. Ghana has knocked us out the last two WC's, but we've played them well and first. Portugal is just stopping Ronaldo, who carries them. No one knows the shape he'll be in with a deep Champions league run. The first two games are key to getting points. Germany is Germany, and the US players are stubborn enough to not care about reputation. In my opinion, this is the best team the US has ever had. @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 "just stopping Ronaldo".That's about the most obvious "easier said than done" I've ever read, considering CR7 is the best player in the world, as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I'm just not scared of a team that finished 2nd in one of the weakest UEFA qualifying groups, having to play from behind against teams like Luxembourg, Israel, and Northern Ireland twice. @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinK92 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I seem to remember the US beating Germany not too many months ago.Although there was that godawful own goal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I seem to remember the US beating Germany not too many months ago.Although there was that godawful own goal...Germany was using a B/C team that day. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS729 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 I say the US advance. Ghana has knocked us out the last two WC's, but we've played them well and first. Portugal is just stopping Ronaldo, who carries them. No one knows the shape he'll be in with a deep Champions league run. The first two games are key to getting points. Germany is Germany, and the US players are stubborn enough to not care about reputation. In my opinion, this is the best team the US has ever had.I agree, by far the best US team I've seen, but still it's a tough group, but there's also 6 months to go, and honestly there's alot that can change. It's going to be a struggle, but USMNT aren't strangers to upsets, either.On a side note, I'll be out of school by June 13th (when the first game kicks off) so I have a legit shot at being able to watch nearly all of the games. Last time around, our school didn't go out a week after the World Cup started, and I missed the epic US-Slovenia match (that's what I told it was). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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