Big Match Tonight

TennesseeOutlaw
TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
edited January 2007 in The Clubhouse
Andy Roddick vs. Roger Federer

This should be a great match. It seems Andy has really brought his game to a new level.. Maybe, just maybe, the whole Jimmy Conners thing is helping?!..

I believe the match starts @ 7:30p.. Not too sure of the channel yet, but if I had to guess, I would say ESPN2 or possibly USA?..

Any thoughts on this match? Andy just beat Roger in a scrimmage type warm-up in Melbourne before the Aussie Open started.. Who knows, maybe he can bring some well earned confidence into this match and this may be Andy's year to take Roger down in a Grand Slam.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    I would never, ever, never, ever bet against Federer... Conners has done much to improve Roddick's game (most notably his mental approach), but the boy still gets rattled. Roger is a machine in mind, body, and spirit.

    btw have you ever gone to the ATP Master's tourney in Mason, OH?
    I used to go every year, but stopped about five years ago.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    I went in 2004 I believe.. Andy won it all..
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    Notable - Roger was not at the tournament!!
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited January 2007
    I also would never bet against Federer.
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    Well history would make both of you correct, but I have a feeling about this match tonite.. Ive watched every hour of televised coverage of the Aussie Open this year.. Seems to me Andy's coming into this match with a different attitude than with past matches with Roger.. Albeit, Federer has won 12 of 13 official matches against Roddick.. I guess we shall see tonite. I know I will be routin' for Andy!!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2007
    Definitely can't bet against Federer, but I will be rooting for Roddick.

    Are those times Australian time? I know most of the matches we see in USA are tape delayed.

    Also, why hasn't any of the Australian Open been in HD? I wanted to watch Sharapova last night and the stupid thing was in standard def, even on the HD channel :(
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    That a good question(the time). Im gonna look it up again just to make sure.. Im at my gr8 gma's house at the present time.. She doesnt even have digi-cable, so I had no idea they werent being broadcasted in HD..
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    http://sports.espn.go.com/espntv/espnTopics?topic=Tennis&watch=AustralianOpen

    Looks like the times were Aussie.. Im not too sure if the Roddick match is the 330 am or the 300 pm one tomorrow.. I hate this crap.. And they never tell you anything on ESPN (times, channels, scheduled matches) Gets old!!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2007
    Yeah, I know most of the Open has been on ESPN2. My local cable guide says tonight's coverage begins at 9:30PM, but it also says that's the Women's Singles.... so who the eff knows.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    Cant go wrong with that.. Id have to say this is the only sport in which I can watch women play without wanting to take my own life!! Nah, just kidding.. I can watch beach volleyball too! Well, maybe the Sharapova match will be on tonite.. Rest assured I want to see this as much as the next guy, but Im filled with much more anticipation with the Roddick/Federer match.. Ill probably set my alarm for 315 am, get up, and check out whats on ESPN2.. I like to catch the match live if at all possible as not to have it spoiled by Sports Center in the morning...
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited January 2007
    Didn't Roddick just beat Federer very recently?
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    Yeah, about two weeks ago.. Right before the Aussie Open started..

    Just heard on TV that the Roddick match will be televised tomorrow @ 330pm..
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2007
    That was just an exhibition game though... this is the real thing...

    3:30PM?? How am I supposed to watch that?!
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited January 2007
    It's 3:30 am. I was watching the sharapova match lastnight and they flashed the numbers.
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    Well, I fell asleep in third set, but Roddick was getting smoked.. Baring some kind of effin' miracle he got is a$$ whipped.. Federer may well be the best tennis player ever.. I know Sampras has the most Grand Slam wins; however, Federer is well above his pace.. If he continues to play who knows just how many this man can win.. Absolutely phenomenal!
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    You think this is the year he pulls off the Grand Slam?
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    You think this is the year he pulls off the Grand Slam?

    Andy or Roger? And what exactly do you mean? Win all four?

    If Roger, it wouldnt suprise me a bit. If I am not mistaken he's already completed that.. Or was it 3 of 4.. Nonetheless, the man is unreal, and an absolute pleasure to watch.. Sometimes I think he can be a little cocky with pre/post match comments, but I really dont think he even knows he comes off that way.. Possibly it is just total confindence.
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    6/4 6/0 6/2 What an a$$ whippin!!!
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    Come 'on Ten... you know what that means. I believe Graf was the last to do it, but I may be mistaken. Sampras could always manage three, but the French was the bane of his existence.

    This time of the year the subject of winning The Grand Slam (not to be confused with a Grand Slam) always comes up...
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    Also known as The Golden Grand Slam if you win the Olympics Gold that year (which Steffi did)...
    Rocket Rod Laver was the last man to win The Grand Slam (and he did it twice...)
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    Well the French must be the only one that Federer didnt win last year.. He won Aussie, Us Open, and Wimbeldon.. I could have sworn he won all four last year?!?..
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    nope...
    didn't Nadal win it?

    edit: yup.. two years running
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    The French has been a difficult win for anyone but Spaniards and clay-court specialists (usually European)...

    The last true number one to actually contend in the event (and win a couple) was Courier. Though it should be noted that Agassi has won it once..
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited January 2007
    Correct you are sir! I totally forgot about Nadal.. Not too often you actually find someone that likes tennis.. Pleasant suprise.. Did you have any Nike Agassi's when you were a kid?? LOL, you know I did. Did you play in high school or anything? Just a fan?
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    Played in high school all four years... went to state in doubles. Tried to play Division III college, but was too short (5'9'') with a dated baseline game ala Chang. I'd put my two-handed backhand against anybody at that level. It was my serve and volley which was dreadful. I grinded a lot of people down in high school. In college, I was too overmatched to hang like that..


    Huge tennis fan, but I feel the sport is losing its way. My favorite player was always Todd Martin. When he retired, I found myself watching just a wee bit less.. Still follow and watch though.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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