Boykin4Prez said:Thought it was dumb they subbed keepers, but it worked out for the Dutch
Portland Frog said:
He is taller with a longer wingspan. I think it was planned all along if the game got to the penalty kick stage.
You are such an annoying little [ Finebaum ]. You question everything yet you know nothing.Boykin4Prez said:
So why not play the whole game if he has those advantages??
MrMcgibblets said:You are such an annoying little [ Finebaum ]. You question everything yet you know nothing.
That's what I'm not understanding. How fast are these guys? What do you think Robben could do in the 40?Purp said:When he's standing still he looks 50, but when he runs he looks 23. The dude can flat burn.
I think Robben would run a 40 in the low 4.3s. I think he could challenge Dutch track athletes for spots in the 100, 200, and 400 at the Olympics. He's as fast as anyone playing an organized team sport anywhere in the world. He runs by guys known for their speed while he's dribbling the ball (usually slows you down).Hemingway said:That's what I'm not understanding. How fast are these guys? What do you think Robben could do in the 40?
To answer your question generally I think you'd be hard pressed to find a slow defender over a 5.0 forty. Most of your outside midfielders and strikers will be in the 4.4 - 4.5 range. Your bigger target forwards will usually be in the 4.6 - 4.7 range, but some of them are amazing athletes like a D Wash and are as fast as most in the sport.Hemingway said:That's what I'm not understanding. How fast are these guys? What do you think Robben could do in the 40?
Purp said:I think Robben would run a 40 in the low 4.3s. I think he could challenge Dutch track athletes for spots in the 100, 200, and 400 at the Olympics. He's as fast as anyone playing an organized team sport anywhere in the world. He runs by guys known for their speed while he's dribbling the ball (usually slows you down).
DMFWTX said:Against Spain, on the breakaway play, they ran the numbers, robben was running 23 mph, that would put him near the top in the nfl.
I liked this, but I think the Dutch take this one. Arjen Robben is the best player in the tournament right now and I think Argentina have a tougher time with him than the Dutch do with Messi. If he could just stop the Greg Louganis gymnastic dives I might buy Robben's shirt.geefrogs said:Pretty salty final four. Everyone is saying the Germans are going to walk over Brazil but I dont see that happening on their home turf. Im more concerned with Brazil playing without Thiago Silva, arguably the best defender in the world right now. Still dont understand how he gets himself a card, what a bonehead play from a superstar.
My heart says Brazil, my head says Germany 2-1.
Argentina vs Holland is a sportsboner for mankind. The Mess-iah will get them through....I think this game opens up early....3-1
Holland v. Germany? The rivalry between these countries is historical. And a potential Argentina v. Brazil final would force the whole continent to pick sides. Even a 3rd place match between Argentina v. Brazil would be watched by everyone in that region.
Purp said:Robben is the best player in the tournament right now