Adu's Debut...

SmootSmack · 04-07-2004, 02:25 AM

I've been following Adu the past couple of years. He has all the makings of a true superstar but it will be interesting to see if he can turn the sport around. It's possible though, golf has become more popular because of Tiger. Particularly in expanding the demographic fan base.

It's interesting to note with all the question about teenagers entering the NBA and underclassmen playing in the NFL, DC United not only has 14-year old phenom Freddy Adu but also Santino Quaranta and Bobby Convey who were just 16 years old when they debuted a few years ago.

Yeah it was pretty apparent that DC United wanted to get Adu the ball on Saturday but who can blame them. The kid is awesome. But he should have started. People came to the stadium to see Adu and the whole league's existence is depending on him really. Though as I understand it should Adu accept an offer to play elsewhere (Europe for example) the MLS would get a nice chunk of change. The MLS is weird though in that one group, AEG, owns not only DC United but also the LA Galaxy, Chicago Fire, Colorado Rapids, San Jose Earthquakes and Metrostars. That'd be like Snyder owning the Redskins, Bears, Broncos, etc.

Daseal, I love watching baseball. Just watched a 15-inning Twins-Indians game. Long as hell but I was hooked

04-07-2004, 02:25 AM	#5
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	I've been following Adu the past couple of years. He has all the makings of a true superstar but it will be interesting to see if he can turn the sport around. It's possible though, golf has become more popular because of Tiger. Particularly in expanding the demographic fan base. It's interesting to note with all the question about teenagers entering the NBA and underclassmen playing in the NFL, DC United not only has 14-year old phenom Freddy Adu but also Santino Quaranta and Bobby Convey who were just 16 years old when they debuted a few years ago. Yeah it was pretty apparent that DC United wanted to get Adu the ball on Saturday but who can blame them. The kid is awesome. But he should have started. People came to the stadium to see Adu and the whole league's existence is depending on him really. Though as I understand it should Adu accept an offer to play elsewhere (Europe for example) the MLS would get a nice chunk of change. The MLS is weird though in that one group, AEG, owns not only DC United but also the LA Galaxy, Chicago Fire, Colorado Rapids, San Jose Earthquakes and Metrostars. That'd be like Snyder owning the Redskins, Bears, Broncos, etc. Daseal, I love watching baseball. Just watched a 15-inning Twins-Indians game. Long as hell but I was hooked __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

Adu's Debut...

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