Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2006-11-22 Gregg Berhalter Quote Regarding Ghana

Mediation Case: 2006-11-22 Gregg Berhalter Quote Regarding Ghana
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Request Information

 * Request made by: joejones20032003 Joejones20032003 15:57, 22 November 2006 (UTC)


 * Where is the issue taking place?
 * Gregg Berhalter Biography.


 * Who's involved?
 * Joejones20032003 & Alansohn vs. numerous anonymous IP addresses.


 * What's going on?
 * I found a quote by Berhalter before the World Cup denigrating Ghana's chances; subsequently Ghana knocked off the U.S. & sent them to last place in their group.


 * ''What would you like to change about that?
 * The quote keeps getting deleted, and I feel it is being pushed down the memory hole when it is a rare & candid snapshot of Berhalter's true feelings. The quote is fully sourced, verifiable and indicative in that it moves beyond the platitudes you generally hear ("one game at a time", "give 110 percent", etc.).


 * Would you prefer we work discreetly? If so, how can we reach you?
 * Thank you for giving me some guidance, as I might be in the wrong. Please email me at joejones20032003@yahoo.com  I might be misguided here.  I am new to Wikipedia, and I can see where people would argue that this is not encyclopedic, and in the comments I have probably violated POV by needling the people who have disagreed on the quote's inclusion.  However, I think it is exceedingly rare that an athlete actually speaks out of turn and sheds light on his true feelings.  I think the attitude embodied by the quote indicated the U.S. team's lack of respect for certain opponents, and helps explain its disappointing performance in the World Cup.

Mediator response
Although the quote is interesting, referenced, and notable, the consensus seems to be that the quote is superfluous. Perhaps it belongs on some other page more relevant to US football team attitudes. As consensus is apparent, I'll close the case in a few days unless someone requests otherwise. Antimatter---talk--- 02:05, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

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