I was so confused while reading this article. I was actually enjoying reading a piece written by Billy Haisley! Then I realized that’s because it wasn’t about soccer so didn’t have any of those trademark Billy Haisley Bad Soccer Takes.

(Don’t worry, I hated the second half so all is right with the world again.)

I’m so glad to read that part at the bottom about statute of limitations. I was worried that the slimy fucker would get away with it based on that alone.

This is what people in the US just don’t understand. Soccer in this country is a toddler compared to most leagues around the world. I support two teams that were formed in 1867 (Queen’s Park, my local team growing up in the southside of Glasgow and Sheffield Wednesday, because I’m a sucker for an underdog and saw them…

It makes sense between divisions within USL. It absolutely does not make sense between USL and MLS and won’t for a long time, if at all.

The thing that is most ridiculous about this latest pro/rel tirade of Billy’s is that they said they’re open to it! They just don’t want to rush it and think it might be a good idea…

Thank you for sharing.

Whistles are still a thing. The defender doesn’t need to see the specific signal to know a fair catch has been signaled.

One can only hope.

Of course ESPN sent their emptiest empty shirt for the interview.

He didn’t say anything about supporting every NCAA football player. He’s admitting to only supporting the kids who where OSU jerseys, and for the reason that they, not the coaches, are what it’s all about. This is in contrast to the much-publicized reaction from far too many OSU fans, which is to unquestioningly…

“Future former Raiders coach Jon Gruden”

I hoped this would be the case and I’m glad to have it confirmed.

Thanks for saying more-or-less what was in my head but was refusing to come out with any coherence.

Especially since at least half of the QBs (maybe more like 3/5...) in the league right now are complete bums.

Anyone who claims to love football more than Tony Romo is clearly a liar, a fool or both. It honestly bothers me that he’s such a good analyst. I was so ready for mediocrity and it wasn’t forthcoming.

Code violation for use of “histrionics.”

Yup. You just can’t do that.

Yes.

I don’t believe anyone was booing Naomi herself. They booed the umpire as he left the court, Tom Rinaldi (which I would do if I passed him on the street) while MCing the ceremony and the head of... USTA, I think? Then they cheered Serena who asked them not to boo anymore. At least that’s how I remember it. I haven’t…

There’s a big, big difference between swearing in frustration/anger (like saying “this is fucking ridiculous”) and directly impugning the impartiality of the match official. Across any sport I can think of (and I watch a lot of different sports) you just can’t do that. I get that “thief” doesn’t seem that big a deal…