Let's Be Like Professionals on the Field

montgjules · 08-24-2005, 04:53 PM

Yes, sir.

Deuce · 08-24-2005, 05:13 PM

are you mookee... Are you mookee in disguise?

To say that a players ability on the field and his fashion sense (or lack of fashion sense) are directly related is total bollocks.

If that were true than every mid-level manager in the USA that shaves every morning or wears a tie(with out forgetting) would be Bill Gates by now. don't ya think?

It is a shirt untucked on a soccer pitch... it is not a multi-billion dollar take over or a national emergency!

Lighten up a bit and try to have some fun.... you might actually enjoy the game!

ReAl · 08-24-2005, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FarPostGhost

When he walked out after the July 23rd game with his new clothes and big diamond-stud earring I had to chuckle and shake my head. He kind of looked like one of those high school punks full of themselves and way too ****y. That’s the wrong kind of attitude to have after missing a wide-open shot. The money and excitement of being a pro athlete has clearly gone to his head but hopeful his young mind will mature. I think when he grows up and matures a little he’ll be a great player. As for his missed shot, there really is no excuse. All he had to do is barely chip it over the goalie because you always know the goalie is going to hit the grass on a play like that. Instead, he shot it right at the goalie. Yes, it may have been a late pass from Williams (I was surprised he even dished it off in the first place), but Williams was smart to wait and draw the keeper towards him and away from Watson. And yes, it didn’t matter because we were already winning and wouldn’t get any more league points, but if you are someone young and new trying to show you earn a starting spot on the team, then you need to show it. I don’t think that the coaches, his teammates, or his fans (including his family members in the stands) were impressed when he choked. Those easy shots become so much more important. Currently he may not have a good head on his shoulders, but with some playing time and experience I think he’ll definitely mold into a powerful threat on the field.

Is it easy to chip on turf? I don’t know. Let’s face it, it always looks easy from the armchair.

Also I think forwards have to be a little full of themselves, ****y or whatever. If not, then reading the critical comments in the news and on boards like this, after missing an easy shot, will kill your confidence. Incidentally, are you saying that he should have worn different clothes after missing a shot?

In all of his interviews, he is humble and gives credit to his teammates. He has expressed his appreciation to Ellinger, the fans and the FO for his opportunity here in SLC. For a teenager playing pro sports, he has a good head on his shoulders. You need to read his articles and get to know him. I know at 19, I was pretty ****y and hadn’t accomplished nearly as much as he has.

Also, the CEO's and upper managment I deal with on a weekly basis do not wear ties.

Oh and one more thing, I hope the opponent doesn't take Williams seriously.

rslfan · 08-24-2005, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ReAl

Is it easy to chip on turf? I don’t know. Let’s face it, it always looks easy from the armchair.

Also I think forwards have to be a little full of themselves, ****y or whatever. If not, then reading the critical comments in the news and on boards like this, after missing an easy shot, will kill your confidence. Incidentally, are you saying that he should have worn different clothes after missing a shot?

In all of his interviews, he is humble and gives credit to his teammates. He has expressed his appreciation to Ellinger, the fans and the FO for his opportunity here in SLC. For a teenager playing pro sports, he has a good head on his shoulders. You need to read his articles and get to know him. I know at 19, I was pretty ****y and hadn’t accomplished nearly as much as he has.

Also, the CEO's and upper managment I deal with on a weekly basis do not wear ties.

Oh and one more thing, I hope the opponent doesn't take Williams seriously.

I agree with ReAl, Jamie is anything but "I'm all that"..I glad to see the young man takes pride in his appearance off the field.. so what if he dresses nice after a game..how was he suppose to dress, torn ratty looking clothes ..I dont recall seeing him around town where he hasnt look anything but nice. apparently he was raised to take pride in his self and his apparence. If I recall from talking with some of the guys who were on the U-17's, by the way in case you forgot, Coach Ellinger was the coach, the guys had to dress alike when going to games and had to be presentable since they were representing the US. Sounds like Coach made a good impression on him and he carried that over to RSL. As far as the missed a shot get over it, no harm done we had already one the game.. IMO it sounds like you just don't like Jamie.

rslfan · 08-24-2005, 06:10 PM

FarPostGhost: Since you have a thing about Andy, Sergios' and Jamie's earrings, I'm suprised you haven't started in on the rest of the players and their autos, homes and their taste in women.. IMO, sounds like you have a "bad taste" in your mouth for those who have set a goal in life and obtained it..

clarette · 08-25-2005, 09:20 AM

I'm having a flashback to one of my dad's rants about kids with their baseball caps turned sideways and rap music.

Ugh.

FarPostGhost · 09-07-2005, 11:55 AM

First off, no I'm not Mookee. What kind of name is Mookee anyway? Did Chewbacca mate with a cow? I'm glad to see so many of you took my comments to heart. A couple of you seemed particularly concerned about a few of the comments. Just to clear things up for a few of you troubled readers, there is no excuse for Watson's missed shot. So what if he's a rookie? Anybody should have made that shot. Whether it was Pele, Donovan, Watson, a high school soccer player, or some 14-year-old kid on a competition team, you don't miss a shot that easy and especially when it's two-on-one. The fact that he's a "professional" getting paid implies more responsibility. You shouldn't just let him off the hook for blowing the shot by saying he's a rookie. Now I'm not saying rookies aren't allowed to make their fair share of mistakes. Nerves and inexperience will excuse some mistakes, but not that shot. Sorry.

Some of you also seemed anxious about my comments on Watson's clothes and earrings. I never said I expected him to come out in sweat bottoms and an old T-shirt or something like that. I think it is great that they look presentable. As a public figure I think it is a must. I just thought his whole demeanor was a little immature and the earrings were the icing on the cake. As for earrings in particular, I think earrings on guys looks stupid and immature. Period. That goes for anyone. Yes that includes Jamie Watson, Andy Williams, and Sergio Flores. Everyone. Any sport, any age, any player. It reminds me of all the high school punks who think they are so hard and all the 20-somethings that can't get their minds out of their teenage years and are still looking to flash some "bling-bling" to show their monetary assets. Half the time their “diamond” earrings are fake anyway. If that's their goal in life then they are in for a rude awakening when and if maturity ever hits. What, was I supposed to be impressed with his clothes and earrings? Fat chance. Sorry. I'm sure he is a very nice person with a promising character, and like I said before, with a little maturity and experience I think he'll be a great player for the team.

That being said, if you don't understand the respect for soccer and the professional look associated with tucking in your shirts, I'm not going to expect it of you. I know that most of you just played a couple of years of recreation or you played because your parents signed you up to get you out of the house and to get some physical activity. Perhaps you were the player who had to play in high-top tennis shoes for a game when the ref told you that you couldn’t wear American Football shoes due to the fact that it had a toe cleat. Or maybe you played because you like to have orange slices at halftime and Capri-Suns and ding-dongs after the game. But for those like myself and my friends and my teammates that actually took the sport seriously and really enjoyed the intense beauty of the game, tucking in our jerseys was expected...by everyone: players, coaches, and referees. And, unlike Andy Williams, we all wore the right size jersey that actual fit us.

clarette · 09-07-2005, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FarPostGhost

That being said, if you don't understand the respect for soccer and the professional look associated with tucking in your shirts, I'm not going to expect it of you. I know that most of you just played a couple of years of recreation or you played because your parents signed you up to get you out of the house and to get some physical activity. Perhaps you were the player who had to play in high-top tennis shoes for a game when the ref told you that you couldn’t wear American Football shoes due to the fact that it had a toe cleat. Or maybe you played because you like to have orange slices at halftime and Capri-Suns and ding-dongs after the game. But for those like myself and my friends and my teammates that actually took the sport seriously and really enjoyed the intense beauty of the game, tucking in our jerseys was expected...by everyone: players, coaches, and referees. And, unlike Andy Williams, we all wore the right size jersey that actual fit us.

Inferiority complex much?

Back in my day, it was TOTALLY UNCOOL to wear a jersey that fit you, for goddess' sake. And I played competition and high school for twelve years.

So like go back to whatever time warp you crawled out of and quit trolling us.

bordelais7 · 09-07-2005, 12:47 PM

I suddenly feel unworthy to even watch soccer anymore. Forgive me FarPostGhost, for I have sinned. We can only hope to be half of the quality of fan that you are. Teach us thy ways so that we may repent and be able to not enjoy games because of ridiculous details, I beg of you.

Deuce · 09-07-2005, 01:05 PM

Wow they had orange slices, capri sun and ding-dongs at Soccer matches?
I missed out on so much in life.

That is why I would have gone to games for sure.
And I only go now cos they have tailgates...
Oh wait then that would mean I would go to other sporting events, but I don't.

I hope that when i grow up I can be just as uptight about tucking in my shirt as you are. obviously that will make me a better soccer fan, cos you are the master of all fandom... all because you appreciate a tucked in shirt... It begs to question... where have you been all season?

dude you need to take a chill pill... maybe get a girl/boyfriend or something. Go out let your hair down.
Lighten up man.