Day 15
Record—
Spread: 18-30
Straight up: 26-10-12
Many American fans may be concerned that the “home field
advantage” will work against old uncle Sam. NEWS FLASH: African fans love a
party. In spite of South Africa’s elimination, the hometown crowd is still
alive and kicking. They do coordinated dances, blow upon their blessed
vuvuzelas, take pictures with the fans’ of the playing team, and tell every
contact I have in South Africa that they are happy to have them in their
country. I do not wish to proclaim that there is no violence or danger in
Africa, but I think it fair to say that the Western World has under-estimated
my friends from the Dark Continent. Despite your paranoia, they are not all
money-hungry desperate thieves!!!! Respect the Africans. Most all of them are
kind, smart, and quite a bit of fun! If an Mzungu like me could walk around the
streets of Dar-es-Salaam and Nairobi without being accosted, you can give it a
try too! There are too many false expectations about Africans. They are much like
us…at least in the fact that they like heavy drinks, good friends, a good game,
and a fun evening. Let’s lose the fears and use the “Bongo” Every Urban are has
crime and danger. You can always be bright enough to walk the other way……..
Not fully done lovin on the Africans. What an incredible
display from Cote d’Ivoire today!! Songs, dances, and spirit. Irregardless of
what country you support, consistently do it with heart and wit. This is what
it’s all about!!
Hot Girl Standings
Country
|
Tally
|
Games Played
|
Netherlands
|
44
|
3
|
Spain
|
37
|
3
|
New Zealand
|
37
|
3 (finished)
|
Cameroon
|
35
|
3 (finished)
|
South Korea
|
34
|
3
|
United States
|
34
|
3
|
Italy
|
32
|
3 (finished)
|
Japan
|
32
|
3
|
Brazil
|
29
|
3
|
South Africa
|
27
|
3 (finished)
|
Cote d’Ivoire
|
26
|
3 (finished)
|
Portugal
|
24
|
3
|
Argentina
|
24
|
3
|
Australia
|
24
|
3 (finished)
|
Greece
|
22
|
3 (finished)
|
Paraguay
|
20
|
3
|
Denmark
|
20
|
3 (finished)
|
Chile
|
17
|
3
|
Honduras
|
16
|
3 (finished)
|
Mexico
|
15
|
3
|
Ghana
|
15
|
3
|
Nigeria
|
12
|
3 (finished)
|
England
|
12
|
3
|
Slovakia
|
12
|
3
|
Serbia
|
11
|
3 (finished)
|
Germany
|
10
|
3
|
Switzerland
|
10
|
3 (finished)
|
Algeria
|
7
|
3 (finished)
|
Slovenia
|
7
|
3 (finished)
|
Uruguay
|
6
|
3
|
North Korea
|
4
|
3 (finished)
|
France
|
4
|
3 (finished)
|
Spain is back thanks to some excellent camera work. Uruguay
and Germany have some catching up to do, possible as they are both
prognosticated to go far! Brazil and Portugal could have done better, both on
the pitch an in the stands.
