You Write The Caption (The best from the USA/Mexico photo)
Good morning all. I'm sure some of you have been anxiously awaiting the results of the most recent "You Write The Caption." Well here they are. The 10 best captions submitted by you, the SBI readers, to go along with this great picture of Jozy Altidore and Rafael Marquez.
Captions are on the jump. Enjoy:
10. Ayuda! He caído y no puedo levantarme! (Help me. I've fallen and I can't get up.) (JD)
9. Rafa Marquez finds a very interesting way to shine Jozy's shoes (Dave Martinez)
8. "Mr. Marquez, I really enjoy watching Barcelona, now excuse me while I blow by you and score!" (Golden Child)
7. Rafa tests out the new Tempurpedic turf in Houston (Mark)
6. "Jozy be like "unnnhhhh." And Rafa be like "whaaaaaaaaaa"?" (Kyonk)
5. Appalled by the new USMNT's jerseys, Rafael Marquez shields his eyes, causing him to lose his footing. (Dan)
4. 08/09 Altidore Jersey $82.95
08/09 Marquez Jersey $89.95
Nike Football $119.95
Leaving Mexico's best defender on his ass...PRICELESS. (Rich)
3. This is Jozy Altidore. This is Jozy Altidore knocking a world class defender to the turf like a little bitch. Any questions? (Mark)
2. "Bob Bradley: Sweep the leg Jozy. Onyewu: Put him in a body bag, yeah!" (Arriaga)
And the No. 1 caption submitted by you, the SBI readers, for the Jozy Altidore/Rafa Marquez photo is:
1. "I am Jozy Altidore and this is my story. "When I was a teenager I kicked the ball too hard and my parents were afraid I would hurt the Mexican national team."
Impossible Is Nothing (CD)
Ives Galarcep is an American soccer columnist for ESPNsoccernet.com and creator of SoccerByIves.net.
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There are some good ones here, well done guys.
The photo still infuriates me, Barcelona defender Marquez going down after an 18-year-old kid smoked him and almost touched his shoulder. What a wuss.
Posted by: kpugs | February 13, 2008 at 10:28 AM
In all fairness to Marquez, he fell because Altidore clipped his ankle during the run. He put some mustard on it, for sure, but he did get clipped.
Posted by: Ives | February 13, 2008 at 10:43 AM
#1 is excellent!
And my #9 is classic. Come now, who doesnt like a Pesci moment?!
Posted by: Dave Martinez | February 13, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Ives,
Thanks for this distinguished honor. I haven't been this proud since I got my Stamp Collecting badge in the scouts.
http://www.boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/meritbadges/stampcollecting.asp
Posted by: CD | February 13, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Did you ever pick a winner for the Beckham one?
Posted by: Lloyd Heilbrunn | February 13, 2008 at 11:14 AM
The bronze ain't bad. Some really great entries in top 10. Nice work...
Posted by: Mark | February 13, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Off topic here but check out EJ in a Fulham uniform in action for the reserves.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsArticles/2008/February/ImageGalleries/ResChelsea.aspx
Posted by: swag | February 13, 2008 at 11:34 AM
#5 makes me laugh every time!! Hopefully he makes defenders look like this on a consistent basis.
Posted by: IndyYankFan | February 13, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Yeah Dan's caption, which came in at No. 5 is at least No. 2 for me. But No. 1 was pretty darn good, too.
Posted by: Dominghosa | February 13, 2008 at 11:56 AM
oh man #5 is hilarious.
but in the interest of full disclosure, I started to like the jerseys better as the game went on.
Posted by: Dave Martinez | February 13, 2008 at 12:07 PM
# 2 is clearly the best. a quote from Mr. Miyagi and Cobra Kai is fantastic
Posted by: jpc | February 13, 2008 at 12:56 PM
How about something along the lines of.
Mr.Marquez, you better get used to this because Barcelona has nothing on Real Madrid.
Posted by: Eric | February 13, 2008 at 01:11 PM
jpc . . .
YOUR THE BEST
AROUND
NOTHINGS GONNA EVER KEEP YA DOWN
Posted by: Dave Martinez | February 13, 2008 at 01:25 PM
#9 made me laugh
Posted by: Marlon | February 13, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Thanks Ives! I definitely look forward to more of these.
Posted by: Arriaga | February 13, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Josie: "The bells! The bells!"
(Or, to keep it soccer related, change it to 'balls')
Posted by: Sean | February 13, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Oops, I meant 'jozy'. Haha.
Posted by: Sean | February 13, 2008 at 10:49 PM
"I heard you head-butted one of our players. I just wanted to let you know where things stand between us. Now stay down."
Posted by: Eugene | February 13, 2008 at 11:03 PM
I don't know if this is the right forum, but has anyone else noticed that Altidore plays better when there are more fans in the stadium? Some players wilt under the spotlight or get intimidated, but Altidore's performances actually improve in front of large crowds and in big games.
I first noticed this in the NY-LA game last season when he scored twice in front of a crowd of 60k+. I noticed it also in the U-20s WC and again in the Mexico game (with 70k+). No fluke.
Posted by: Eugene | February 13, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Altidore thrives off the spotlight.
Posted by: Eugene | February 13, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Hey Marquez, no break dancin' allowed!!!
Posted by: matthole | February 14, 2008 at 02:15 AM
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/8159/captionedsv0.png
Did the "Priceless" one.
Posted by: Xiphosis | February 14, 2008 at 02:43 AM
Hump? What hump? (from young frankenstein)
Posted by: dhatch | February 14, 2008 at 11:58 AM
#1 is a true winner
Posted by: Joamiq | February 14, 2008 at 03:37 PM