| 02 June 2010
Well we're a little over a week away from the start of the 2010 World Cup and I think it's time we all start getting excited. This World Cup is going to be wonderful this year with no clear cut winner and at least eight teams with a legitimate shot of winning. The setting of South Africa will also be interesting as well, as we'll get to experience African music with drum playing in the stands throughout the game. It's just one of those unique situations that is presented by having the World cup in Africa for the first time.
Of course with all the excitement comes the drama too. We've already heard that Argentina's coach, Maradona, has made the claim that he will streak through the streets of Argentina if the team wins the cup. I'm sure we're all looking forward to seeing that.
We have a U.S. squad that is solid, but not great. A few battered players on our defense that will make or break this team. They could go on a crazy run or be out of the first round. Either way I think many of us in the states will be on the edge of our seats watching the opening match against England on June 12th at 2:30pm EST.
Last, but not least, we have the controversy we have every World Cup; the soccer ball. Adidas released the Jabulani ball and now players are starting to cry and whine about how it doesn't have enough grip or that it has too much spin. I haven't heard this much take about a ball since Lance Armstrong lost his in 2007.
Hopefully just the nature of the World Cup will get you excited to want to watch and root your country on, but if not then I have one last thing for you. I'd like to present to you the 2010 Favre Dollar Footlongs Cup where you can make your World Cup picks for a chance to win a Favre Dollar Footlongs shirt and a Best Buy card to the winner.
Here's the link: http://us.wc.fantasysports.yahoo.com/world-cup/group/6782
