Posts by Timothy Ross56

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how much "mental grit" actually matters when you're operating at the highest level. It's easy to look at someone's raw talent or their equipment and say, "Yeah, they're the best," but talent only gets you through the door. Once you're actually in the arena, it feels like the real differentiator is just how much you believe you belong there.

I remember watching a friend of mine compete in amateur MMA a few years back. He was technically superior to almost everyone in his bracket, but he'd always freeze up the moment he felt the pressure mounting. It wasn't a skill issue; it was a confidence issue. He just hadn't gone through that "hardening" process that comes from facing adversity and realizing you can actually survive it.

It's fascinating how much a single season of struggle can transform a person's entire approach to their craft. Once that mental barrier breaks, the physical performance seems to follow almost effortlessly. Do you think genuine confidence is something that can be taught, or is it something you have to earn through sheer trial and error?

Here’s the heads-up for both upcoming games...

http://www.goal.com/en/news/6935/all...u?ID=US_BN_3

Casey White13 said:Nah. They’re showing ten games total. In the opening round, they'll have four matches on air (NZL-TGA, AUS-IRL, NZL-FRA, ENG-SCO), then two quarterfinals (A1 v B2, B1 v A2), both semifinals, the third-place match, and the final.

Since the Republican Party grabbed the broadcast rights to boost rugby's popularity—and let's face it, money isn't exactly growing on trees right now—this 10-game lineup is actually pretty sweet. We'll catch some big group stage matchups and all the heavy hitters in the knockout rounds. Personally, I don't mind missing those other two quarterfinals one bit.

Casey White13, thanks for dropping the real facts and protecting Fox Sports and this forum crowd from all the fake news out there. 😉 👍

A quick note to the truth-fakers: Not gonna happen, you crooks! 🤣 🤣

It’s already been posted on the official TV site and the rugby pages, but I'll drop it here too... So, we actually scored five extra broadcasts (bringing the total to 15 for the whole World Cup 👍). We'll be airing the two remaining quarterfinals (basically the entire playoff bracket now, including 3rd place) plus three more group stage games.

The first of these "new" group games is happening this Sunday: Argentina vs. Scotland.

Two nations I absolutely love. 😍 Who am I even supposed to root for...? 🤷

So much stuff got cleared up today over on the ESPN thread.

Honestly, it’d be way easier if everyone just moved over there to drop questions, comments, and whatever else—having this split across two different forums is kind of a mess... 🤷

Why even have two separate threads for the exact same thing? 🤷

If you really want to keep posting here, go for it, but the other thread is blowing up with more posts and answers, so everything is already in one spot.

It's totally up to you guys how we handle it... 🤷 👍

Catch ya later! 👍

crimsonraven6 said:fingers crossed we get our domestic soccer back next season (MLS Next Pro and MLS) plus some NBA action too

Two-thirds of the work is done, just one-third left to go. We’re counting down the days until Friday... 😉 👍

Just a little more patience, guys—hang in there with us! 😍