And yet, there it is. It's hard to deny the excitement in the air as the final thirty days 'til kickoff linger like a rich dying relative who won't say who's in the will. Who will take the Cup this year? Who'll be the standout player? Will Messi shake the label of "great for club, not so much for country"? Will Rooney be fully fit and regain the form that he showed for United for much of the year? Will this be the year America breaks through and wins an elimination game? What young player will be crowned the next Pele, or Maradona, or Zidane? How many unemployable bloggers will write reams of semianalytical prose that nobody reads? (You're reading this, aren't you?)
What am I looking forward to regarding World Cup 2010? First of all, the television coverage on ESPN should be fantastic. Every game is going to be broadcast in high definition, and as many as 25 matches will be available in 3D, though since most people do not have the capability to see 3D in their homes, that bonus may only concern you if you're named James Cameron or George Lucas. ESPN has hired Sky Sports' Martin Tyler, the voice of EA Sports FIFA videogame series, to broadcast the World Cup, though he is joined by a number of seasoned professionals all sporting British accents suitable for adding weight to their analysis. On the other hand, there is Tommy Smyth to be considered. I'm not sure I'm up on correct leprechaun mythology, but is it true that if I catch Tommy, he has to grant me three wishes?
Wish #1: Disappear for a month during World Cup 2010.
Wish #2: While you're away, think of a better catchphrase than "bulge the ole onion bag".
Wish #3: A month is too short. Disappear forever. You can keep the pot 'o gold.
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