Did the USA Teams Really Have a Discipline Meltdown?
So we decided to hve a look at some of the discipline issues two USA teams encountered Saturday.
And the important thing is to avoid going in with preconceived notions. But whether it's from observation or statistics or just a feeling, one's conclusions can show up before you look at the evidence.
Discipline Breaks Down as USA U20s Lose to Japan
Japans execution and pace of play took control of their 13th-place se,ifinal in the Junior World Championships, leaving the USA U20s on the wrong side of the scoreboard.
Eagles Right Ship in Second Half to Down Zimbabwe
The warning had been there, don't look past ZImbabwe, and while we at GRR World Headquarters wouldn't say the Eagles looked past the Sables, they certainly played as if whatever they did would flumox their opponents.
The result was that Zimbabwe took a lead into halftime and had taken the American fans out of the game and put their own fans into it.
USA Women Bounce Back With Victory over South Africa
The USA women garnered some measure of payback Saturday with a 26-19 defeat of South Africa in the second test between the two nations.
Big Game Sunday as USA U20s Face Japan
We're into the placement games and playoffs for the Junior World Championships.
Every team gets to play five games in this tournament, with Sunday, July 12 and Monday, July 13 being the day for the 4th matches for everyone.
The final placement matches will be held July 17 and July 18.
