FIFA 08 TOURNAMENT - The OFFSIDE CUP!

By: Dave Martinez | February 28th, 2008


**** 2/29/08 -

4pm - UPDATE - 26 people (27 if Fritz is in). Thats better than a person per hour! I have to stop with my math lately . . .

I will be putting up a poll soon. Basically asking whether you all want to play a group stage elimination or a single table, winner takes all.

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11AM - 24 people. If we reach 32 soon, I will have to close participation. I am being asked when the tourney will begin. I am looking into either next week, or the coming one. We will have to set up leagues and so forth. Plus, I am also working on Prizes for the winner.

10:10 UPDATE - 22 people.

10AM UPDATE - Hey Everyone! The response has been excellent, and we now have enough for a 16 MAN TOURNAMENT . . . but we have 20 people who have signed up. So I will leave this post up for another day (unless something big breaks) and see what we can get. If the count stays at 20, we can have 4 groups of 5, with the 1st and 2nd place teams advancing (told you we are flexible!). Lets see what we can do!

2/28/08 -

430pm UPDATE - We have 8. So this WILL be happening. Keep posting, and we shall see how big we can make this . . .

4pm UPDATE - Already 7 players within a SMALL portion of time, so it looks like participation for this might be good! Get your teams in immediately! If you already picked a team, and have picked 5 star teams, know that you MIGHT have to repick your team if the 4 star and lower rule stands****

If you are a reader of my blog, you know I am a FIFA 08 addict.

Luckily, Ive found a couple of other FIFA 08 players on our offside . . . and it sets up the perfect scenario:

THE OFFSIDE CUP on FIFA 08 LIVE!

This will be played on the XBOX LIVE format. Sorry PS3ers.

Now, the success of this venture will depend on you!

We want our readers to send us their gamer tags so we can get a good squad for what will be a classic tournament. Depending on participation and interest, we may actually have some sort of prize in the end for the winner ( we will keep ya informed) .

JON of the DC UNITED page, GIANFRANCO of the AC MILAN Blog, and MYSELF - we will be representing THEOFFSIDE.com (any other writers feel free to sign up).

Its up to you guys to get your names in for the game, and get this tourney on the road!

We will be looking into the following:

#1 - We will need, at the very least, 8 players in the tournament. At the very most, 32. If more, we have contingency plans.

#2 - 5 minute halves

#3 - 4 STAR CLUBS and LOWER (unless everyone wants to play international) - This will keep the playing field more level. And its also negotiable.

#4 - CLUB TEAMS ONLY (again, only if we dont play an international tournament)

#5 - All rules AND injuries WILL be on.

#6 - Team selection will be based on a first come, first served basis. If you want the Red Bulls, you have to specify IMMEDIATELY with your gamertag.

#7 -Groups will be randomly drawn (and I will video tape the random drawing if necessary lol)

Format ideas vary upon participation.

We need either 8, 16, or 32 players. If we are blessed with more, we have contingency plans.

Depending on size, we can be looking at a ONE DAY KNOCK OUT TOURNEY or a more drawn out WORLD CUP style GROUP ELIMINATION into PLAYOFFS format. Its all up to you.

NOW ITS YOUR TURN!

Send us your:

GAMERTAG:
PREFERRED TEAM:
2nd CHOICE:
PREFERRED INTERNATIONAL TEAM: (just in case)
2nd CHOICE:
RATING: (not important if you dont know it.)

POST YOUR SELECTION HERE, on THIS thread. IF you get spammed, send your team to daveredbulls@hotmail.com. We will track the time in your email and add you on the commentary accordingly.

We look forward to hearing from you all! Lets make this thing happen!





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  • Dave Martinez |  February 29th, 2008 at 4:54 pm

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    Weston - I own an XBOX 360, thats the only reason. But I am getting a PS3 demand, so maybe after this one, Ill borrow my younger bros and take it for a spin.

    Roven -
    Give us:

    GAMERTAG:
    PREFERRED TEAM:
    2nd CHOICE:
    3rd choice: (just in case)
    4th CHOICE:(just in case)
    RATING: (not important if you dont know it.)

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  • Roven1 |  February 29th, 2008 at 5:15 pm

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    Ok cool. Here it is:

    GAMERTAG: Roven1
    PREFERRED TEAM: Sao Paulo (if higher than 4 stars, barcelona :))
    2nd CHOICE: Boca Juniors
    3rd choice: Santos
    4th CHOICE: Newcastle
    Rating: Dunno

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  • vic |  February 29th, 2008 at 5:30 pm

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    gamertag: foureyedkoko
    preferred team: as roma
    2nd choice: udinese
    international: portugal
    2nd choice: sweden

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  • Cerberus |  March 1st, 2008 at 1:57 am

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    gamertag: Cerberus137137
    Preferred team: FC Midtjylland
    Preferred team (if forced 5-star): Really don’t know.
    2nd Choice: FC Kobenhavn
    3rd Choice: AZ Alkmaar or PSV Eindhoven
    International 1st Choice: Denmark
    International 2nd Choice: Switzerland

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  • Cerberus |  March 1st, 2008 at 2:51 am

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    Sorry, I just realized next week won’t work. I’m going to have to withdraw my name. Sorry for messing up the numbers.

    Please remove me if you added me.

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  • Dave Martinez |  March 1st, 2008 at 6:04 am

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    Cerberus . . . It would most likely be starting the middle to end of next week. Still want in? (sorry, your teams are so original, I would love to have em in!)

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  • juan vasquez |  March 3rd, 2008 at 8:48 am

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    Gamer tag:superwoopedguy
    preffered team: arsenal
    second choice:juventus
    third choice:real Madrid
    international:france
    2nd international: usa

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  • IXI JAM3S IXI |  March 7th, 2008 at 8:17 am

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    GAMERTAG:IXI JAM3S IXI
    PREFERRED TEAM: Barcelona
    2nd CHOICE:Manchester United
    PREFERRED INTERNATIONAL TEAM: Brazil
    2nd CHOICE: France

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  • Dave Martinez |  March 7th, 2008 at 8:27 am

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    James, I will have you on the reserves listing. Send me an email at daveredbulls@hotmail.com

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  • icemahon |  March 10th, 2008 at 4:08 am

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    ill join my gt is icemahon

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  • fboateng |  March 11th, 2008 at 10:06 pm

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    GAMERTAG:FBOATENG
    PREFERRED TEAM: LIVERPOOL
    2nd CHOICE:CHELSEA (BUT I CAN CHANGE IF NEED BE)
    PREFERRED INTERNATIONAL TEAM: ENGLAND
    2nd CHOICE: France (I CAN CHANGE IF NEED BE)

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  • Silknarcissus |  March 15th, 2008 at 4:07 pm

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    Gamertag: Silknarcissus
    Preferred team: Chelsea
    2nd choice: West Ham
    Preferred Int team: Germany
    2nd choice: Spain

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  • MrColl |  March 18th, 2008 at 4:06 pm

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    Gamertag: DX MrColl
    Preferred team: Inter Mailand
    2nd choice: Barcelona
    Preferred Int team: Spain
    2nd choice: Brazil

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  • Buffonl26 |  March 24th, 2008 at 11:34 am

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    isnt there a competition like this but for PC ? sorry for posting here.. but i didnt know where to ask this and i really wanna know :P thnx

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  • Dave Martinez |  March 24th, 2008 at 11:48 am

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    Hey Buffon, thanks for the interest.

    We will be having a gaming section soon to our community. I suggest you keep checking back for updates.

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  • Benjamin Moss |  March 25th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

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    Gamertag-RagingRokket
    Preferred Team-Manchester United
    2nd Preferred Team-Chelsea
    Preferred INT-England
    2nd Preferred-Brazil

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  • danny |  March 27th, 2008 at 1:41 pm

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    gamertag: danza15
    team:everton fc
    by the way when is the tournamnt starting how wil we know what time to play

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  • Dave Martinez |  March 27th, 2008 at 1:43 pm

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    Danny and Benjamin, go to redbulls.theoffside.com and get updates of the current tourney. We will have another one soon so stay tuned.

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  • Robert |  March 28th, 2008 at 9:31 am

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    Gamer Tag: robmottsrob

    Preferred Team: AC Milan
    International: Italy
    2nd Choice: AS Roma
    2nd Choice International: USA

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  • Dave Martinez |  March 28th, 2008 at 9:38 am

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    RobMottsRob - read my above post.

    go to redbulls.theoffside.com

    Man, I cant believe how much action this thread gets . . .

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  • TroX |  March 29th, 2008 at 3:41 am

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    Gamertag: G37 TR0X
    Preferred team: ManU
    2nd choice: Inter
    Preferred Int team:Italy
    2nd choice: Portugal

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  • Ashley Watson |  March 29th, 2008 at 5:51 am

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    GAMERTAG: AshleyW92
    PREFERRED TEAM: Man United
    2nd CHOICE: Liverpool
    PREFERRED INTERNATIONAL TEAM: Spain
    2nd CHOICE: Portugal
    RATING: Not sure

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  • Aaron Valencia |  April 16th, 2008 at 2:00 pm

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    GAMERTAG:AaronValencia
    PREFERRED TEAM: Santos Laguna
    2nd CHOICE: Barcelona
    3rd choice: Milan
    4th CHOICE: Juventus
    RATING: (not important if you dont know it.)

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  • Aaron Valencia |  April 16th, 2008 at 2:02 pm

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    int teamm : mexico

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