Monthly Archives: October 2012

Touring East London, Dan Style

I’ve been in London now for almost a week, and I feel completely settled in. I am looking right, then left, when I cross the street. I’m instantly converting pounds to dollars in my head. I can give other foreigners … Continue reading

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Match #1: Arsenal vs. Queens Park Rangers

The all-seated crowd jumped to their feet, raised their fists to the air, and let out a primordial scream of joy. Mikel Arteta’s poke over the line in the 82nd minute FINALLY broke the deadlock in the match that looked … Continue reading

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Welcome to London

I made it. I actually made it. Something I only had dreamed would happen actually happened. I took an initiative, booked a flight, and went through with it. And I’m loving every second of it. London, England, for those who … Continue reading

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I’m off to London!

So, as I’m sure all of you have noticed, I haven’t been blogging much the past two weeks. It’s because I’ve been hard at work planning a trip that was once just a dream in the recesses of my thoughts, … Continue reading

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A New Model for UEFA Qualfifying

One of my favorite (or should I say, favourite) radio shows to listen to is the 606 Football Phone-In, on BBC Radio 5 Live. The show is formatted as a call-in show for fans to complain, or praise, or just … Continue reading

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The Loss of Fabian Johnson will Hurt the United States, Badly

One of the keys to the success of the U.S. Men’s National soccer team since Jurgen Klinsmann took over, was the play of the fullbacks. For Klinsmann, the left and right-sided defenders are on double duty. They need to be … Continue reading

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Homecoming at Indiana

Well, this weekend is Homecoming at Indiana University, that magical time of the year in Autumn, with the leaves falling, the football team playing, and the cooler weather a sign that basketball season is oh so close. As a graduate, … Continue reading

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