The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hour 3 - The Mount Rushmore of players
Jun 30, 2025
In this conversation, Alexi Lalas, a Fox Sports Soccer Analyst and Hall of Famer, discusses the criteria for selecting the greatest athletes, likening them to iconic figures on Mount Rushmore. Lalas reflects on the complexities of soccer, the U.S. men's national team's future, and the importance of teamwork under pressure. He also touches on the challenges faced by athletes in the public eye, examining friendships in football, and the celebrated figures in the NBA and WNBA, including Michael Jordan and Caitlin Clark.
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Soccer's Penalty Kick Reality
- The better soccer team does not always win due to the penalty kick element.
- Penalty kicks act as a great equalizer in soccer matches.
Penalty Kicks Are Skill, Not Luck
- Penalty kicks are a skill, not random or luck-based chance.
- Goalkeepers study shooters' tendencies, but success mainly favors the kicker historically.
Matt Freeze's Penalty Kick Mastery
- Matt Freeze made three penalty kick saves and touched two others in a remarkable performance.
- His success stemmed from extensive research and instinct on shooters' tendencies.