tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post8349456634154837299..comments2023-11-05T03:31:19.545-08:00Comments on Sideline Views: First-third report card: individual awardsA.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03617669285297119500noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-30558704289382963332008-06-08T05:47:00.000-07:002008-06-08T05:47:00.000-07:00Yes but MLS has this practice of giving two assist...Yes but MLS has this practice of giving two assists for a goal so for example when Beckham assisted Buddle for the final goal against FC Dallas Donovan was credited for an assist but Beckham was the one who served in a perfect ball. On the other hand with todays goal by Pires against Colorado or Becks cross that led to LD's penalty kick goal against KC Wizards - there is no assist credited. Beckham creates more scoring opportunites and does more to create space for other players - when he plays than anyone. Don't just quote mindless stats watch the games. Beckham is MVP for LA no ifs no buts no maybes. LB is right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-45187866437617811922008-06-03T15:12:00.000-07:002008-06-03T15:12:00.000-07:00As far as Landon vs. Becks - Andrea has the best a...As far as Landon vs. Becks - Andrea has the best argument. Landon has more assists than Becks and percentage-wise he's assisted more for Beckham's goals than Beckham has on Landon's goals.<BR/><BR/>Also, whoever said let's wait and see if Landon is consistently good for the rest of the year - this poll isn't about the rest of the year; it's about the here and now. And as of right now, LD would have to be at the top of the list, in my most humble opinion. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-33626401631605625702008-06-03T13:17:00.000-07:002008-06-03T13:17:00.000-07:00l.b., you should be commended. This is one of the ...l.b., you should be commended. This is one of the most intelligent, well-thought lists I've seen. Good on ya, as my late pastor would have said!<BR/><BR/>Regarding Donovan, gentle readers, let's wait awhile to see whether his scoring binge is just an early-season phenomenon or a harbinger of things to come. Remember, he <I>has</I> had the reputation of being inconsistent (and I'm not one of the haters who contantly bags on him; I have other targets -- as regular readers well know, ;D)<BR/><BR/>Regarding l.b.'s "tendency" to "favor" Chivas USA over the Galaxy, remember that, until recently, Chivas USA's injuries haven't given anyone outside of Flores a chance to excel.Joseph D'Hippolitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571554907399914529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-3740501500647386602008-06-03T11:21:00.000-07:002008-06-03T11:21:00.000-07:00I am astonished that LD is not on the list, but I ...I am astonished that LD is not on the list, but I understand the inability to separate him from Beckham. They go together and both belong at the top, in my book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-58822732710730776532008-06-03T11:13:00.000-07:002008-06-03T11:13:00.000-07:00Last anon, you're right. i should have given a nod...Last anon, you're right. i should have given a nod to John Carver. He's done many good things there and really has Toronto in a position to compete for a playoff spot, and who would have mentioned Toronto and playoffs in the same sentence at the start of the season? Not I.<BR/><BR/>if Toronto makes it to the playoffs, expect a lot of votes for Carver.L.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03932409909043501781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-67518057498416533832008-06-03T10:06:00.000-07:002008-06-03T10:06:00.000-07:00I don't make many lists. Luis is more analytical t...I don't make many lists. Luis is more analytical than I am.A.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03617669285297119500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-79103302921550748882008-06-03T09:30:00.000-07:002008-06-03T09:30:00.000-07:00In terms of team impact, TFC's John Carver has to ...In terms of team impact, TFC's John Carver has to make the coaching list. Virtually all the players brought in by Mo Johnston recently had some connection to Carver. The players and fans love him. The recent form shows his system is working. What more can you say?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-65036541783074733532008-06-03T09:10:00.000-07:002008-06-03T09:10:00.000-07:00Yup, You're right.I missed the "Posted by L.B." pa...Yup, You're right.<BR/>I missed the "Posted by L.B." part.<BR/><BR/>I thought this was A.C's list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-61381903891936721352008-06-03T07:38:00.000-07:002008-06-03T07:38:00.000-07:00You need to remove Parkhurst from that list and ad...You need to remove Parkhurst from that list and add Segares. Parkhurst is a good defender and all but he has cost his team a few goals on some bad plays. See Chicago Vs. New Engalnd. Gonzalo has been solid all year and has made opposing attackers non factors when they face the Fire. I can't think of a single bad game he has had this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-24327575694562708032008-06-02T23:18:00.000-07:002008-06-02T23:18:00.000-07:00That's my list, LB's list. I don't think Andrea ha...That's my list, LB's list. I don't think Andrea has made a list, top three or otherwise, but it sounds like LD would be at or near the top of her MVP list.L.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03932409909043501781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-72038870955616507692008-06-02T23:16:00.000-07:002008-06-02T23:16:00.000-07:00Exactly my dear Andrea, So why is Landon not a top...Exactly my dear Andrea, So why is Landon not a top of your list i ask? Hell not even on the top 3..??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-81154653210671164052008-06-02T23:08:00.000-07:002008-06-02T23:08:00.000-07:00yeah, that's typical lb there, rating a chivas pla...yeah, that's typical lb there, rating a chivas player higher than a Galaxy player.<BR/><BR/>Nevermind that I have two Galaxy players and their coach rated but only have one Chivas player among any of these categories. just focus on Braun/Franklin there.L.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03932409909043501781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-45023717426848183212008-06-02T22:52:00.000-07:002008-06-02T22:52:00.000-07:00typical lb, once again putting the goats above the...typical lb, once again putting the goats above the galaxy. <BR/><BR/>Franklin hands down will win the ROY award. You are crazy to think otherwise. Without him, they would be giving up probably double the amount of goals already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-56979041451975795292008-06-02T22:04:00.000-07:002008-06-02T22:04:00.000-07:00as great as Baky's been, Segares has been a BEAST ...as great as Baky's been, Segares has been a BEAST at fullback. He deserves consideration for defender of the year as well. He's been simply superb. <BR/><BR/>I hope Sueno doesn't fall into 'the most likely American born player to be snatched up by El Tri yet again' award winner category. He should be called into the next youth international camp without a second's hesitation. He's been simply superb this season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-87383934376678354772008-06-02T21:39:00.000-07:002008-06-02T21:39:00.000-07:00To be more specific, Landon has six assists this s...To be more specific, Landon has six assists this season, while Beckham has five. Becks has assisted on three of Landon's nine goals, while LD has assisted on two of Beckham's four goals.A.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03617669285297119500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-86660899249039276422008-06-02T20:49:00.000-07:002008-06-02T20:49:00.000-07:00Landon has as many assists this season as Beckham ...Landon has as many assists this season as Beckham - if assists are part of the measurement of making other players better, he's right up there with Becks - and a lot of Landon's goals aren't from Beckham's assists.A.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03617669285297119500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-86468975580193253722008-06-02T17:34:00.000-07:002008-06-02T17:34:00.000-07:00Sueno would be the runaway winner but he's not a r...Sueno would be the runaway winner but he's not a rookie.<BR/><BR/>As for Landon, well, I can't say I didn't expect people to chime in. You've got to look past the statistics and see who has the most value and that's Beckham. Becks makes everyone around him better, including Landon. I don't think you can say that about Landon because I don't think Landon makes Beckham better.L.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03932409909043501781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-64279230064572840482008-06-02T17:10:00.000-07:002008-06-02T17:10:00.000-07:00I agree with tho other folks above... No Landon Do...I agree with tho other folks above... No Landon Donovan? :o<BR/><BR/>This may be more common than one might think, though. The collateral Beckham effect :)Dan Haughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03844903502187579541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-50599262785913495822008-06-02T16:38:00.000-07:002008-06-02T16:38:00.000-07:00can sueno be considered a rookie this year? find t...can sueno be considered a rookie this year? find this kid an award!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-64122406113533750862008-06-02T16:28:00.000-07:002008-06-02T16:28:00.000-07:00How can you not include landon on the MVP lost? T...How can you not include landon on the MVP lost? Thats crazy, he is dominating the league and helping the galaxy out of its dulldrums. Thats just crazyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-58931948537514235912008-06-02T16:19:00.000-07:002008-06-02T16:19:00.000-07:00No LD for MVP? I think he is the top choice over ...No LD for MVP? I think he is the top choice over Blanco.Daniel in Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534491710903675894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-59666885930144801452008-06-02T15:28:00.000-07:002008-06-02T15:28:00.000-07:00Whoaa!I agree with most, except the MVP and Rookie...Whoaa!<BR/>I agree with most, except the MVP and Rookie of the year section.<BR/><BR/>Id have and im sure most sports writers have LANDO a top of that list.<BR/><BR/>Id also have B. McDonald in the top 3 for Rookie of the year.RONNinhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00945248048568944608noreply@blogger.com