Anyway, much more importantly, the US men's team is playing for gold on Sunday morning. They face Hungary, the best offense in the tournament. The USA is by far the best defense in the games, but they'll have their work cut out for them this time.
I'd analyze this more but I have a lot to cover.
First, Shawne Merriman is out indefinitely. This is very bad for the Chargers, especially with both Gates and LT on the mend. Healthy, the Chargers are serious contenders in the AFC for not only the conference championship but the Super Bowl. Without these guys, they almost won't win the AFC West.
Second, the O's took a game from the Red Sox. This was huge to me, because I fear the worst when the Red Sox come to town. However, they have not yet swept the O's this year (knock on wood), whereas the O's have a (2-game) sweep of Boston. I was going to give up on my earlier predictions if the Orioles had been swept. But now, they are within realistic striking distance of .500 still. Only 3 games against the Sox, but 6 against the Yankees (who they've dominated) and the Blue Jays (who they've... not dominated), as well as 7 against the (Devil) Rays. It will take a hell of an effort to meet my optimistic prediction of 82-80. They face the Twins, White Sox and Indians as well as their divisional foes.
Cutting this one short, whatever.
- Matt
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