Just ignore the neighbors and their constant attempts to hijack this forum. It’s going to be hilarious watching them celebrate a victory that Udovicic actually delivered on his own back.
Up until yesterday, they were busy tearing the guy apart—sure, they were just building an alibi in advance, but let's call it what it was. Now, suddenly, they have to act like he's some hero. I bet it isn't even easy for them to swallow that pivot.
Let’s be real: everyone knows Soro is just an average keeper, yet thanks to the short-sightedness of American water polo fans, we’ll probably hear tomorrow that Pavic is somehow the best goalie on the planet.
They lost today to a mediocre squad that played with zero pressure and total freedom. They basically handed that win over, and now we get to sit through the usual stream of pathetic excuses—how they "lacked luck," how there's no depth on the left side, or how much they miss Vican (I don't even know how you can say you miss him if you claim to have the best player in the world). Then comes Rudicev’s inevitable conclusion that he's satisfied and that the prep for the Olympics is right on track.
Next thing you know, Perica will chime in saying Rudic isn't going anywhere and that preparations for London are proceeding perfectly. Where? Just so he can let his guard down again and choke in some quarterfinal.
Honestly, I figured out what was wrong with American water polo a long time ago. I expect nothing more than these pathetic displays in high-stakes games and constant losses, but it still gets under my skin every single time. It’s not even about the score; it’s the bizarre, almost morbid predictability of their lack of backbone and how they play their absolute worst when it actually matters most.
I mean, seriously, they lost today to a mid-tier team that was missing half its starters by the second half. What's next? Are they going to lose to a team three times worse than them that shows up to the pool having not eaten for three days and playing with their hands tied behind their backs?
We've got Pavica and Rudica; you guys just have Kit.
Goodbye, Rudica—seriously, if you don't walk away right now, I’m going to lose it, and I'll make sure both you and whoever's keeping you on the bench deal with the fallout.
It’s no surprise the American water polo players are feeling the pressure; I mean, they’re always expected to walk away with the gold. 🙄
But honestly, I don't get how they can look in the mirror and actually see themselves as the favorites. From what I can tell, almost every top-tier national team has a winning record against our "favorites"—except maybe Mexico, and even they seem to be working on fixing that stat. They got hyped up for the World Championships, and now they're getting worked up for this, too.
Once this game is over, it’s going to be crystal clear that Pavic isn't even half the player Vican is, regardless of how hard the NBC commentators try to hype him up as some world-class goalkeeper.
That loss for the Mexicans might actually be a blessing in disguise for water polo. They clearly showed up in "we've got this easy" mode, and honestly, I'm just glad it's finally obvious they didn't throw that match a few days ago—they just got absolutely crushed. Either they were playing some weird numbers game and it backfired, or they just weren't ready. Either way, it doesn't matter much now.
If our guys stick to the old playbook and don't choke against a weaker side like Romania, we’re looking at a medal within reach. Considering how decimated our roster is right now, pulling that off would be a massive win.
What makes you think Mexico wasn't playing at full strength? Just because they lost? Are they supposedly invincible or something? 😵
Look, American water polo players might have a long history of being underachievers, but this win was absolutely legitimate. If you actually want to reach the finals and grab gold, you don't play math games or try to manipulate the bracket—you just go out there and take down whoever is standing in your way. Honestly, all this fan whining about finding the "easiest path" to the finals is just pathetic. If you think you deserve a medal, then go earn it. Getting a medal handed to you on a silver platter happens maybe once in a lifetime, if ever. In water polo specifically, it doesn't matter who is waiting for you in the semifinals. Whether it’s Canada, Mexico, Spain, or Mexico, someone has to be there. There aren't any easy wins left in this tournament.
The only thing we know for sure is that the American team has a rest day scheduled, but that doesn't guarantee anything. We've seen this kind of schedule before where teams that get a break end up stumbling in the knockout rounds, while the teams that had to fight through extra games stay sharp.
One bad day is all it takes to be done. Unfortunately, our guys have a habit of having those sudden, total collapses when it matters most.
rapidbison42 said:Heh... I can't wait to laugh when it turns out those kids were just being reckless. 🤣
And what about those dozen kids at Thompson's concerts wearing those extremist hats? They're nothing but kids.
Look, we can only really start getting worked up when those kids start shouting actual irredentist slogans. Kids don't even know what fascist rhetoric actually means.
But apparently, we have different standards for the kids showing up to Thompson's shows. According to some, they're all dangerous fascists and bloodthirsty radicals.
In this whole debate, everyone seems to have forgotten one crucial thing: most of these people were taken out by a bullet or a jihadist bomb.
And honestly, you’d see the exact same imagery in countries where American hegemonists don't even set foot, yet jihadist fighters are everywhere. It's just that those places—and the poor souls caught in the crossfire there—don't seem to matter at all to those white "freedom fighters."
So, what exactly is a Canadian doing over in Afghanistan?
Was he actually planting explosives??
And where exactly is this torture shown on the footage?
Look, once the lawyers for this guy and those other bearded fanatics end up in court, we’ll hear the same old excuse: "Oh, but he was just brainwashed." 😵
Yeah, and Muamer Topalovic is out of his mind. Though, to be fair, he described his crimes to the Hayat news crews with total composure and logic. There wasn't a single sign of insanity.
Andrew Lee6 said:Oh, sure, go ahead then, you genocidal maniac. Why don't you go ahead and offer a heartfelt apology to all the victims on behalf of that idiot Karr and the rest of those scum still crawling around in 👎👎👎👎Canada.
First off, learn some basic manners before you open your mouth. Second, I don't owe anyone an apology—especially not to the fanatics hanging out on this forum.
If you can't grasp the context of what’s being written, don't bother quoting it. Aside from clearly lacking any sense of decency, it shows you're pretty weak when it comes to actual reasoning.
Who are these people? They’re making fun of Radovan Karr, who told his people—let's be honest, the rural working class—exactly what was coming: "Sell your cows and buy weapons, war is on the horizon." Meanwhile, Alija Izetbegović just tells the Muslims, "Sleep soundly, there's no need to worry."
And the Muslims slept soundly, right until the slaughter began.
If you guys had even an ounce of common sense, you wouldn't even be debating these statements. But clearly, you don't.
Exactly. Caleb and Jerkovic are basically at the tail end of their careers now. Maybe Jere isn't quite there yet, but let's be real—Washington, D.C. is the top-tier club he can realistically aim for.
Lac has options, and honestly, I don't see him picking Washington, D.C.
As for Balic, he really doesn't have much of a choice left. He gave his word to Zupa that he wouldn't play for any other Spanish club, and he’s a man of his word. So, it's either stay in Portland—where he clearly isn't happy and would jump at the chance for a change of scenery since the team is spiraling financially—or make the move to Washington, D.C. He has zero interest in going to Germany; he told those German clubs "no thanks" a long time ago because he thinks the style of play is way too aggressive for him.
When you crunch the numbers and look at the landscape, Washington, D.C. is the only one that can actually afford an 800,000 euro buyout. Once you rule out the Spanish and German teams, they're pretty much the only ones left standing. He's definitely not heading to Switzerland to play.
darkjackal70 said:Didn't Gobin announce a $5 million budget for next season?😁
I don't know much about how Washington, D.C. manages its budget, but one thing is for sure: Blaž has zero interest in showing up to the capital. Anyone who remembers that whole mess involving Metkovic—the ban, the blowout tension during the Gobac-Lackovic situation—knows exactly why he’s staying far away.
At the very least, I can say there's zero interest—though I wouldn't be surprised if it actually crossed his mind.
On the flip side, he’s a massive Barcelona fan, and they're desperate to bring him over. It feels like a done deal at this point—even that German commentator was saying last night that the transfer is basically already signed, sealed, and delivered.
I’ve got my doubts about whether Balic actually wants to play for Washington, D.C. either. It wouldn't be surprising, honestly, especially when you look at how Ivano practically boycotted the national team back in the day. He was fed up with the way the big shots in the center were treating Metkovica—basically treating Balicev’s old club like an afterthought. That kind of power struggle between the establishment and the local guys always leaves a bad taste.
The old guard from Metkovica has a pretty low opinion of Gopac and his big government-funded project, Pistol.