[Red John]

Some thoughts so far:

-Despite going 3-0 in the toughest group so far (only perfect team through round robin) Germany look casual...hopefully they can flip a switch

-Germany seem insistent on playing a certain way and won't adapt - their lack of crosses into the box is maddening sometimes

-Germany have looked awful on defending corner kicks - why on earth have zone defense on those things? One goal surrendered so far and several close calls - it will cost them the tournament yet

-All that being said the team has won three close games and seems to find a goal when needed...Greece can be frustrating to play against and hopefully the Germans can capitalize on some of the chances they'll create

-Spain still looks like the team to beat, the Germany from today or against the Portuguese will be shredded in the final unless they can turn it up another notch

-Very impressed by Portugal - always one of the overrated teams but have flown under the radar this time and its benefitted them - though Postiga is terrible they will be through to the semifinal no doubt

-Correctly predicted Holland going home early - they forgot how long and tough a road it was to the final in 2010 and thought it would be easy

-Sweden surprised by their ineptness

-England look good but play in an easy group and likely won't get a result against Italy or Spain in the quarters

-This is a better tournament than the World Cup