If nobody responds I'm going to have to throw down some Loyola University hoops on you.

This has nothing to do with rugby, but little known fact, my cousin is one of the greatest Irish footballers in the history of Ireland.

He was voted to the 125th anniversary team of the sport. He's the Michael Jordan of Irish footballers.

There. Keep your Ramblers stories.

This has nothing to do with rugby, but little known fact, my cousin is one of the greatest Irish footballers in the history of Ireland.

He was voted to the 125th anniversary team of the sport. He's the Michael Jordan of Irish footballers.

There. Keep your Ramblers stories.

it starts on Friday. The game really is a lot of fun and I'd recommend giving it a chance. The power in the sport is centered a little differently than soccer with teams like Australia, New Zealand, Somoa and South Africa being powers. The French are suprisingly good at a physical sport. For those that don't like football Ireland plays USA on Sunday on NBC. Set your September 11 patriotism on full meatball and enjoy a fast paced, tough sport.

Since the Kiwis are hosting, I look for the All Blacks to win the cup.

By football you mean soccer or Gaelic football?

There is no Michael Jordan of Irish footballers. Hurlers, yes - Christy Ring. Footballers? No. Keep your stories Doc.

I wouldn't accept that from anyone else.

(But Gaelic football is more popular.)

By football you mean soccer or Gaelic football?



I'll be watching when I can and following it. I was meaning to make a thread on it like I did in 2007 but kept forgetting to. USA blows and has no chance to advance past the group stage. Look for many beatings to be inflicted. Since the Kiwis are hosting, I look for the All Blacks to win the cup.

This is the season the Rambler dynasty will be born... get on the victory train or fuck off and die

I'm with you. This really is year 1 in the new era for the Ramblers. They have great updated facilities. Enrollment is booming. Both the Rogers Park and Downtown campuses look fantastic. They have a new coach and AD (although it is a woman). There has been an immediate impact on recruiting and I expect big things for them in the next few years.

Which under-the-radar program is surprising you with their recruiting success?

Meyer: Coach Ed Cooley still has a lot of work to do, but there hasn't been a more significant commitment in the 2012 class than Kris Dunn's commitment to Providence. Dunn choosing Providence over Connecticut has increased the buzz around the Providence program and could likely lead to more high-profile commitments. Providence has a great shot at landing another five-star prospect in Ricardo Ledo, and in general great players want to play with other great players, especially point guards.

Bossi: How about the work that Porter Moser is doing at Loyola? The one time Illinois State head coach who was most recently an assistant at Saint Louis University is really doing an outstanding job. Big man Nick Osborne likely could have ended up at a high major program if he had been willing to wait around until the spring and recent combo guard commit Keith Carter should be a very productive Horizon League player. In 2013, three-star shooting guard Quinten Payne is a guy that could very well figure into the national rankings as he continues to develop.

This has nothing to do with rugby, but little known fact, my cousin is one of the greatest Irish footballers in the history of Ireland.

He was voted to the 125th anniversary team of the sport. He's the Michael Jordan of Irish footballers.

There. Keep your Ramblers stories.

USA get the victory of Russia. It is most likely their only victory but it was a nice one. Australia will most likely crush them next. They have an outside chance against Italy in their last game.