HDS

Alabama Crimson Tide play by play announcer Eli Gold offers some clarity regarding his recent health problems. It’s a “treatable” form of cancer. Gold has missed some of his broadcasting duties since August 2022 to focus on his health.

Damn good news. All the credit to this young man for being a fighter and to those trainers/first responders for their skilled practice in the critical first moments.

The Peverley incident was frightening on television. Jay Bouwmeester too. Christian Eriksen. Some complete tragedies avoided, but sadly this just doesn’t feel like one of them. Just terrible.

Gone for Sakamoto. Seems ready.

Don West and Pelé hits for me here. Probably for a few others as well.

Congratulations to diego on his win and impressive performance in this pool. I hope you got to the betting window with those exact scores at least a time or two. I also wish to extend my thanks to Paul Bearer for running this pool. We appreciate you organizing our fun.

France 1-1 Argentina  4 yellows

Croatia 1-1 Morocco 3 yellows

France 2-0 Morocco 4 Yellow Cards

Leach was quite the character. College football simply won’t be the same without him.

Argentina 2-0 Croatia 3 yellows

Crossposting college football coach Mike Leach’s “personal health issue.”

Mississippi State University head football coach Mike Leach airlifted and hospitalised after a “personal health issue” at his home. Strong speculation from locals is a cardiac issue with his brain possibly having been deprived of oxygen for an extended period of time. Sounds quite dire and the calls for prayers are widespread. For those unfamiliar, Leach is an innovative coach and interesting person. He is often portrayed as an odd but lovable character by the sports media in America.

Morocco 0-2 Portugal England 1-1 France 6 yellows

Croatia 0-3 Brazil Netherlands 1-1 Argentina 5 yellows