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Brick said:
While U.S. fans are a bit caught up in the hype, I don't think any realistically plan to win this thing (while, of course, not totally discounting the possibility). But I think at this point anything less than the 8-team quarterfinal will be a bit of a disappointment, especially with the performance so far matched with the very favorable draw of potential opponents in the first two knockout rounds. Anything beyond the quarters would be a massive overachievement, unless one or two of the monster squads get knocked out again and we get another lucky draw.
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I am hoping for at least round of 16. Looks like we are getting Bosnia for round 32.
 
JawboneOfAnAss said:
I am hoping for at least round of 16. Looks like we are getting Bosnia for round 32.
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Yes, losing to Bosnia would be a disaster. 16 is the minimum expectation at this point. Otherwise, the USA will be just like the Steelers; make the playoffs, big whup, and then immediately lose. Nobody will remember what happened before the first round exit.
 
Brick said:
Yes, losing to Bosnia would be a disaster. 16 is the minimum expectation at this point. Otherwise, the USA will be just like the Steelers; make the playoffs, big whup, and then immediately lose. Nobody will remember what happened before the first round exit.
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32 isn't even the playoffs it's how every world cup has been until now

QF should be your expectations then lose to England there
 
a-mart said:
32 isn't even the playoffs it's how every world cup has been until now

QF should be your expectations then lose to England there
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I wouldn’t fancy that matchup, certainly not the way the US has been playing and home advantage for the States.
 
a-mart said:
Agreed but getting there and losing would be the minimum for it not be considered falling short in my opinion relative to how the US has done so far
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With the bracket shaping up the way it is, Elite 8 or bust.

And it we get to Final 4, within 20 years we win it. But honestly, we are not deep enough to expect even 8. It was a lucky draw that got us there. I'll take it, but have no delusions we are a top 8 squad in the world. We really just have 3 or 4 world class players and a bunch of other fast guys who can recover.
 
Brick said:
While U.S. fans are a bit caught up in the hype, I don't think any realistically plan to win this thing (while, of course, not totally discounting the possibility). But I think at this point anything less than the 8-team quarterfinal will be a bit of a disappointment, especially with the performance so far matched with the very favorable draw of potential opponents in the first two knockout rounds. Anything beyond the quarters would be a massive overachievement, unless one or two of the monster squads get knocked out again and we get another lucky draw.
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Japan playing now. Let’s go.
Commentary is already focused on their height. LOL.
 
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