Tag Archives: football

A Humble Running Diary of Barcelona-Chelsea

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

7”–Phew. Finally got my (not illegal) stream to work. I see there have been no goals so far. Twitter tells me Messi dragged one close, but that’s it. 9”–I can’t keep up with my Twitter feed. Something about Gary Cahill … Continue reading →

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Raising Players: Soccer and the American Development System

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Q: Are soccer players better at their game than football players are at theirs? This is a question about development, and how we turn prospects into players. The agreed upon model, in our corner of the sporting universe, is getting … Continue reading →

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The O87 Mailbag

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

We here at The Other 87 get a lot of fan mail, and until this week we’ve been nervously stuffing it in the freezer like Andy from Parks and Recreation. But now that we’re pretty certain that our parents aren’t … Continue reading →

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Top of the Morning

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

Welcome to Top of the Morning, The Other 87′s very own series of personnel Power Rankings. We take a look at all the action of the last month, and attempt to pick the players who made the best of it. … Continue reading →

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Oh, the Tangled Web…

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Gareth Bale’s internet history, 24 hours before Tottenham vs. Everton. 8:05am– Ebay // Bulk Hair Gel 8:06am– Google // How often should I brush my teeth 9:00am– ESPN // Lamar Odom: “I eat candy before every big match.” 9:30am– Google // … Continue reading →

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