I've been about this blog writing business since I was in college and it only just occurred to me that my home blog never mentions this one passion of my life. This singular passion that at my very core brings out the best (and worst) of me. The game of football. And yes, I'm American, but on this blog I will call the game by its proper name, thank you. So I decided to start this new blog in conjunction with my current blog Disorderly Conduct.
As a follower of the beautiful game in America I have grown up without a true team to follow. I grew up in Florida and was a fan of the Mutiny, but alas we all know how that ended. For the last decade of my life or so I've been forced to wander the streets of America rooting for Manchester United here, Fulham FC there, and maybe every now and then the Columbus Crew. Well that all changed very recently when the city of Philadelphia was given an expansion franchise with MLS. I found out about the official supporters' club, the Sons of Ben, and became a charter member. The team kicks off in 2010 and next week the official voting for the team name will commence. So expect a lot of my posting to tell the tales of the SoB's and my take on the development of the new team as we approach the "365 days countdown."
But let's get one thing straight... as a coach and former player I am no fan of the officials. So dissent will be the name of the game on this blog. Dissent. Such a lovely word.
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I have a low tolerance for poor officiating -- this you know. In fact, I am paying the cost yesterday and today for yelling myself hoarse at bad officials Wednesday night! The center ref stopped the game to ask the Dean of Students to throw us out, but he told him, "Hey they paid their money, they are not being rude or profane, they are just yelling at you!" Score one for the good guys!
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