tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post997474545918331728..comments2023-10-14T19:01:03.490-04:00Comments on The Fullback Files: Shades of 2010 | a DC United Match ReactionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14548145598767127627noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-42250172949868465062011-04-05T23:08:57.648-04:002011-04-05T23:08:57.648-04:00@Jeremy
I usually don't attack readers like th...<b>@Jeremy</b><br />I usually don't attack readers like that...usually ;-).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-72366660504139181432011-04-05T09:47:51.003-04:002011-04-05T09:47:51.003-04:00(Jeremy here... comment section doesn't work r...(Jeremy here... comment section doesn't work right for me from work...)<br /><br />I may have been mistaken, so I apologize. I remember commenting on a post where the blogger said something to the extent of "if you don't see it, you are blind, stupid, or Brazilian". Maybe it was D. I spread my anti-Gallardo vitriol around pretty well back then.<br /><br />BTW: I think that you did get the point across that you were generally impressed with the team until the break down. I think that everyone agrees with you there.<br /><br />I just can't get down about it, since even during our shield runs, we still lost in Colorado, and they were a pathetic team back then. I still think that this team is capable of giving a full 90 effort and I expect to see that this weekend against LA. If we get another late breakdown, I will change my tune.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-74823693870484839162011-04-04T19:55:14.391-04:002011-04-04T19:55:14.391-04:00No worries...you saw the smiley, right? I'm an...No worries...you saw the smiley, right? I'm an American sports fan; stats are mother's milk to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-32465399282216776962011-04-04T17:13:05.580-04:002011-04-04T17:13:05.580-04:00Yeah, sorry for the stat-flogging. It was as much...Yeah, sorry for the stat-flogging. It was as much to satisfy my own curiosity (I had the impression of general futility in Colorado, but didn't realize the specifics) as anything else.<br /><br />Gotta agree about Boskovic (generally). He seems like he should work out, and he's easily one of the best players on the team (probably the most technically proficient), but he seems somehow less than the sum of his qualities, which would probably point to "not a good fit with the system".<br /><br />He's not going anywhere yet, though, so I'm hoping that changes.robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08135636157110053449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-40345311645885422802011-04-04T14:30:00.393-04:002011-04-04T14:30:00.393-04:00@rob
Agreed on both sides of your pressing argume...<b>@rob</b><br /><br />Agreed on both sides of your pressing argument (though I didn't see the hustle from Boskovic — maybe blinders, maybe that hangdog look ;-). Through 70 minutes, I was pretty impressed with our play. Maybe that's why that last 20 left me with such a sour taste. I tried to get that across in the post, but I guess opening and closing on more negative notes drowned that out.<br /><br />And yes, I am aware of our history in Colorado. I thought the...<br /><br /><i>When you looked at who we were missing and what we were going up against (and where), did you really expect to take anything here? </i><br /><br />...line summed that up pretty well. No need to stat-flog me ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-78034771619477279252011-04-04T14:21:26.113-04:002011-04-04T14:21:26.113-04:00RE: Gallardo. Don't think that was me, Jeremy....RE: Gallardo. Don't think that was me, Jeremy. I liked the <i>idea</i> of his talent, but not the product we were sold. Case in point...<br /><br /><a href="http://fullbackfiles.blogspot.com/2009/01/argentine-beef.html" rel="nofollow"><br />Don't get me wrong, I'd part with Gallardo pretty quickly. It's not that I don't believe in his talent, it's that I don't think he has any dedication to the cause, and that's going to effect what he can accomplish here. He may spew pretty words about the faith shown in him and how he wants to prove he's worth his salary, but actions speak louder than words. I'd have no problem letting that mess go and moving on.</a><br /><br />(Note: You made me doubt my memory so I had a quick search back through the archives and found a few glowing mentions, but mostly negative stuff about injuries and commitment.)<br /><br />I feel much the same about Boskovic at this point. Theoretically, his technical panache should compliment the aggression, hustle, and energy on the rest of the roster. In practice, the mix doesn't seem to be working so well. The reserve performances (to which I'm not privy beyond hearing somebody else's thoughts on the matter, so I don't rely upon them) are promising, but I've yet to see evidence in more than flashes.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong. I'd be delighted if Boskovic worked out. His ability to provide quick, geometrical passing is <i>exactly</i> the type of play I love to watch. I'm just not seeing enough of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-31831845595528926332011-04-04T10:28:31.036-04:002011-04-04T10:28:31.036-04:00For my money, Boskovic is much better for the team...For my money, Boskovic is much better for the team than Gallardo ever was. Yet, I seem to remember you defending Gallardo all of the time. At least Boskovic seems to actually care about his performances (as evidenced by his play in reserve league action).<br /><br />Speaking of the reserve league, with the exception of McCarty and Onstad, wasn't this the same lineup from our first reserve league game? I think that Olsen may have just chalked this up as a loss from the beginning in order to rest starters for the home stand.BrunoReturnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045168227925019585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-15505008457386378702011-04-04T10:11:59.350-04:002011-04-04T10:11:59.350-04:00Comment #2: Really liked our forward and midfield ...Comment #2: Really liked our forward and midfield players' pressing (for me, this includes even Boskovic) in the first half, you could tell that Colorado was getting frustrated by their inability to move the ball out of their own half. Wasn't sure what Ben's plan with it was, though -- would be perfect in a home game, but away at altitude against a team that depends on speed to beat you it seemed inevitable that United would get tired late in the second half and start making mistakes. Which is exactly what happened.robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08135636157110053449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-34404096226865153242011-04-04T09:19:41.649-04:002011-04-04T09:19:41.649-04:00The internet tells me that:
2009 Colorado 3, Unit...The internet tells me that:<br /><br />2009 Colorado 3, United 0<br />2008 Colorado 2, United 0<br />2007 Colorado 2, United 1<br />2006 Colorado 2, United 1<br />2005 Colorado 1, United 0<br />2004 Colorado 2, United 0<br /><br />In 2003, United managed a pair of ties.<br /><br />Last year, United won for the last time since 2001.<br /><br />We have a history of futility in Colorado. And as ugly as it is (I think it's pretty ugly, partially because I'm still angry Conor Casey was ever allowed to play for the US and partially because it really is ugly), Colorado does have a very effective attack. Yes, it was an embarrassing result, but given that it was the third and fourth string centerbacks with the third string goalkeeper and the second string right back and the second string defensive midfielder... not terribly surprising. <br /><br />Agree that recovery this week will be key. Not Ben-Olsen's-job key, but key.robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08135636157110053449noreply@blogger.com