Posts by boldhound8

wanderingorca9 said:There’s zero issue here, except for the fact that people are nitpicking mistakes from a guy who is literally playing through broken bones, scoring 9 goals, and single-handedly carrying the entire national team... I mean, what are we even talking about?

Nitpicking? Look, I'm not even gonna get into an argument over this.🙂

Hell yeah we can, damn right we can!!

That pen, man, tooooooo!!!!

Nikola, you absolute loser, Nikola, you total loser 🙏🙂

Where the hell am I supposed to find a 4-3-2 formation?😁

Samuel Baker3 said:Honestly, Balic doesn't mean a damn thing in this specific setup. His impact on tomorrow's game won't carry us nearly as much as these two guys will. Sure, Balic can breeze past Gil, but he’s gonna run straight into Dinart waiting for him. If these two guys start breaking through, the wings are the only ones left to provide that side support, and that’s when the defense starts falling apart—especially out on the wing.

Prika, without a peak Balic, these two aren't going anywhere either.😁
But let's be real, nobody is questioning Balic's level anymore, so I'm certainly not.🙂

Samuel Baker3 said:Could Metlicic take on Karabatic one-on-one, or maybe beat Lackovic/Valcic Fernandez?

Look, if Lackovic and Metlicic are actually dialed in and we get Balic playing at his peak, then yeah, we’re unstoppable. Nothing can touch us. But let’s be real—when our game is this trash, nobody can beat us because we basically beat ourselves. The massive issue is the odds of all three perimeter guys being on their game at the exact same time. If we get two of them clicking, we'll be solid, but is that enough to win? Honestly, who knows.🤷

I’m all in on a 5-1 defense against the Norwegians if we run it with David in the lineup.
That’s easily our most elite defensive setup from the tournament (plus that solid stretch we had against the Poles early on).

Like I’ve said a thousand times already, it doesn't matter which of those three combinations we roll out—what actually matters is that we play tough, physical, and real defense.🙂

wanderingorca9 said:The guy basically carried the whole team to the semifinals on his back, and people are still whining about "mistakes"... give me a break. It's unbelievable.🤣

So what?
It's clearly stated that he played like an absolute idiot yesterday. It's right there.
And it's also clear that he was a total beast whenever it actually mattered. That's a fact too.

What's even the issue here?😁

The French are gonna tactically dismantle us, plain and simple.😁

In the last two games, they completely figured us out. We’re stuck in the same rut—our tactics and plays are predictable as hell, plus we’re dealing with a massive injury list and a roster that just isn't ready. Honestly, we're missing a few key guys who could actually make a difference.

But hey, we can still pull this off if we get our act together.🙏

granitefox16 said:Are you seriously trying to draw a parallel there? Give me a break.😁

I honestly think we can pull this off...
When it comes to rest, honestly, the Danes got absolutely smoked compared to us. The French are gonna be way more rested and probably won't have half the injury issues we're dealing with, but even that might not make much of a difference in the end. I mean, at the end of the day, we still get a full day to recover, so let's see what happens.

Look, I truly believe we can pull this off. We just need everything to click at the right moment. We have to step up and actually play our game, you know? But honestly? We’re finally on the upswing. We're gaining momentum, and if we stay on this trajectory, we're gonna be a problem for everyone else.
So what if we lose? It’s not like the world is ending. We tip our hats to the guys, show some respect, and move the hell on. Period.🙂
Look, get this straight: we’ve never been more "beaten down" than we are right now, yet we still find ourselves in the final four. That actually means something.😉

granitefox16 I can't even begin to tell you how much this drives me crazy! It’s absolutely ridiculous. Seriously, what are we even doing here? I am beyond fed up with this nonsense. It’s just one thing after another, and frankly, it’s getting old fast. You want my take? Fine. Here it is: it’s total garbage. Period. End of story. No arguments needed.
What's the average age of these Frenchmen? For crying out loud, it feels like they’ve been playing handball since the dawn of time!😲

Man, those Danish guys are twice as old!😁

George Bailey2 said:I think both we and the Norwegians played equally terrible (we won a game despite having 15 turnovers 🤷!), but the real issue is how the refs were pushing us around. Honestly, if this were being played in the States and our opponents were getting called like that, I guarantee those refs wouldn't make it out of the arena alive.

They had 10 too😁

And the refs... yeah, right. They basically gave back exactly what they stole😍
I’m not saying they pushed anyone, they just made their calls....

Plus, you've got the Federation breathing down their necks yesterday and now Lino adding even more pressure today. So hey, maybe we can actually give him credit for once😉

granitefox16 said:ae🤣

Man, watching Bozo go at those Norwegians yesterday was insane. They were getting absolutely pummeled—just pure, unadulterated violence out there. Honestly, I thought we’d have to roll up to the arena with the first and fourth National Guard units just to stop the bleeding.🤣

Give me a break, our guys were the ones taking the beating...
Watch the replay. Every single time Lac scores, he gets leveled by a knee to the legs, or a hit to the ribs... Balić is getting treated the exact same way.

They're getting wrecked, plain and simple.😉

Man, seriously, if these players have half as much confidence as you guys do, they might as well just stay in the locker room instead of stepping onto the court.😁

If you ask me, their wings aren't even that bad—they just lack any real grit...
Kaleb is solid, and honestly, Čupić and Horvat are playing out of their minds.

Terry Rodriguez41 said:Look, honestly? That result was insane considering how much we sucked on the court out there. But I’m telling you right now, I’ve got a bad feeling about this. I’m genuinely terrified we’re gonna blow it again and walk away empty-handed at Eurovision. 🤮

It’s really not that big of a deal.😉
Fuck this game. Seriously. We’ve played way better than this before, and even then, we never had a damn chance of crushing the French, the Spanish, or the Germans. But hey, look at the scoreboard. That's all that matters.😍

Just gotta stay gutsy...
If we play defense like we did today, tighten up the offense just a hair, and stop throwing away 15 possessions like they're nothing, we're golden.🙂

Samuel Baker3 said:Did you even watch the French play in this tournament? Honestly, I don't think you did.
So now you're judging based on that, just because they crushed us and the Canadians by a huge margin while they barely scraped past Germany and Spain.

I wasn't watching Group B as closely, but I was still dialed in. Look, that's just my take—it doesn't have to be right—but yeah, I think the Danes are the heavy favorites for gold right now. Even though there aren't any easy wins left; everyone is a threat at this point and anyone can beat anyone else.

Bottom line is, we couldn't plan for this. We're stuck with what we've got. We have a day and a half to regroup, get our heads straight, and then let's go. Just play brave and see what happens.🙂

Bradley Nelson2 said:it’ll happen, I’m betting on the French 🤣
they gotta find a way to make up for that loss 😢

He’ll probably be pissed off again...by Saturday🤣

Bradley Nelson2 said:lost his shirt on a parlay😠

For real though, how does that even happen? Man, what a nightmare.🤣
Come on, things will turn around eventually.😉

Kevin Morris12 said:Look, here’s how the betting lines are actually looking right now... 😁

It’s practically begging for it... just play me already🤣