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5-at-10: Soccer’s hiccup, Goodell’s dilemma, UTC’s complete 180, Rushmore of sports stars in movies

UTC quarterback Jacob Huesman, left, who is preparing for his senior season with the Mocs, is the preseason pick for Southern Conference offensive player of the year. He won the postseason version of the award the past two years.
UTC quarterback Jacob Huesman, left, who is preparing for his senior season with the Mocs, is the preseason pick for Southern Conference offensive player of the year. He won the postseason version of the award the past two years. UTC quarterback Jacob Huesman, left, who is preparing for his senior season with the Mocs, is the preseason pick for Southern Conference offensive player of the year. He won the postseason version of the award the past two years.

By Jay Greeson 8 min read

Kickball

OK, we have been dragged into the modern times and have even said a time or two that soccer is making in roads.

But the soccer revolution is still at least a generation away, and there’s a new threat to the emerging empire.

Gang, you can’t have long term success in this country unless you win. Period.

photo The ball gets past United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan for a Jamaica goal during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer semifinal. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

And with last night’s loss to Jamaica in ConFab or ComicCon or Conquistador Cup leaves plenty of questions of the long-term success of our American men in kickball.