what team will be the surprising team?
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It is hard to distinguish surprising. Last time Turkey and Korea in the Semi's was surprising, but so was Senegal out of the first round. So I'll give you a "few" surprising for both. Look for Austrailia to get out of the first round. Their coach, Guus Hiddink has never finished less than 4th in World Cup, he's lead Holland and Korea to that distinguished mark. Do not think he'll make another run to 4th place but look for him to get them to the 2nd round. England is coming off a bumpy campaign to get to the World Cup, but they are highly motavated now and their team is starting to gel. Also their young talent is ridiculous with Gerrard and Lampard, two Euro Player of the Year finalists last year, and Rooney best striker in the world under 21, as well as the "old" talent of Owen and Beckam look for this team to do well this time and even better in 2010. Both these teams also benefit from weak groups. Usual suspects include of course Germany, Brazil, Holland, Portugal, Italy. Look for Italy to dissapoint however. They have the strongest group in the tournament and Totti has been hurt. The Czechs will look to justify their no. 2 ranking in the world within that same group. They also want to make up for their shortcomings in Euro 04. The US in the same group will advance also due to the fact that no one takes us seriously, it is to their own peril.
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I would like the Red Sox. It will be tough to unseat the White Sox. They are essentially the same team that won the WS last year *plus* they added Jim Thome and Javier Vazquez. Thome's been hotter than hell and Vazquez pitched a great game yesterday against KC.
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I am going to say the Raiders.  With all their turmoil I still think they will pull it off.
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Steelers!\nSpecial teams, and the offensive and defensive lines, will make the difference.
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No, I think as always Brazil is the team to watch out for. The United States could be a surprisingly strong team, but I do not think they will win it this year.
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Would be surprised if any of them make it out of the group stage.
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The favorite was chosen and expected to win.  The underdog was not expected to win.  Therefore, the unexpected happened.  When the team that was not expected to win actually wins in the sports, the term for it is an upset.
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I'm not certain, but I'm betting the L.A. Lakers.  I'm GLAD it's not the best team in the NBA right now, the Detroit Pistons!
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The question is teams.
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Of course they will.  Sure it's a tough group, but they have a good team and I think they are really gonna surprise everyone.  Italy and the Czech Republic will be tough, but they can handle it.
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Most people say seattle but i am thinking Pittsburgh comes through with an upset. Close game too.
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The better question is how will Huggins' new team do????
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Ukraine will be the surprise.\nHolland the dissapointment.
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Me and my avatar believe it will be the New York Mets!  =D
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That would be the Dallas Desperados. With a better defense and a record-setting QB, Dallas will be the champs.
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Doesn't look good for my team (US), so I'd be glad to see the Netherlands (my favorite European team) win.   They didn't look great in their first game, but I'm still picking them to beat Argentina.  HUP HOLLAND!!!
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The team that doesn't win the final game.