TORONTO – Dave Bolland did not hesitate when asked who would win on Friday. Jason McCourty Patriots Jersey . "Canada," Bolland said with a smile. "Is that a question?" One day earlier, though, fellow Toronto Maple Leafs centre Nazem Kadri wasnt so sure his home and native land could pull off the win against the United States in the semi-finals of the Olympic hockey tournament. "I want to say Canada, but to be honest with you, the U.S. looks better," Kadri, a native of London, Ont., said. "We dont know if Naz is Canadian or American," Bolland, from Mimico, Ont., said with a chuckle. "We dont know what he is or who hes cheering for. He could be cheering for the Belarusians." Roommate Turmoil The North American rivalry has many fault lines throughout the Leafs dressing room even though a vast majority of the players – 20 in total – are Canadian. The issue: two of the key players on Team USA are also two-thirds of Torontos top line: Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk. The man who centres that line in the NHL, Reginas Tyler Bozak, may be the Leaf who is most torn. After all, Bozak is close friends with Kessel and actually lives with the Leafs leading scorer. "Thats a tough question for me to answer," Bozak admitted when asked where his loyalties lie. "Ive got my two wingers on the U.S. and Im Canadian so I guess Im cheering for both. I just hope Phil and JVR play really well and maybe Canada wins. I dont know. "Its going to be an exciting game to watch, for sure. I really cant make any predictions. I dont know. The U.S. has been playing great. Canadas kind of snuck by with a few wins, but every games different and it should be a fun one to watch." Another set of roommates are also at odds over the game and are actually putting their money where their mouthes are. Defencemen Morgan Rielly and Jake Gardiner, from Vancouver and Minnetonka, MN respectively, have placed a friendly wager on the game. "I cant tell you what it is," Rielly said. "Hes overconfident. I think Team Canada will be fine." Most Leafs, however, were trying to take the diplomatic approach with head coach and Sudbury, Ont. native Randy Carlyle, acknowledging the semi-final showdown "was pulling your heart strings in different directions." The Diplomatic Approach "We hope and wish our players all the luck in the world as far as an organization," said Carlyle, "but I am Canadian." "I hope that Phil and JVR do well," said captain Dion Phaneuf, who hails from Edmonton and was invited to Hockey Canadas orientation camp in the summer, "so Im in the middle, thats for sure. Any time you have teammates competing, you want them to do well, but Im Canadian and I have lots of respect for Hockey Canada." What everyone can agree on is that Kessel and van Riemsdyk are having a much better Sochi experience than Nikolai Kulemin, who was the other Leaf taking part in the Winter Games. "Nobody asks questions about how youre going to feel about Nikolai Kulemin coming back and thats a tough one," said Carlyle. "Host country and the way their tournament unravelled, hes part of our hockey club and weve got to find a way to build him back up and get him going again." Cordarrelle Patterson Patriots Jersey . Austin does not believe the game-time temperature is going to be an advantage for either side heading into the Grey Cup. "We dont think about (the cold)," said Austin. "Im not even sure how you would determine an advantage. Custom Patriots Jerseys . Ronaldo netted his 14th goal of the season in Europes top competition to give Madrid a clear advantage ahead of next weeks quarterfinal return leg in Germany. But it came at a price as the Portugal forward, who came into the first-leg nursing a sore left knee, came off in the 80th minute. http://www.authenticpatriotsfanatic.com/c-115-patriots-jason-mccourty-jersey.aspx . -- Mississippi State was crushed twice by Florida last season, once by 35 points and the other by 25.As Rafa Benitez commits to managing Newcastle in the Championship, we look at how hes gone from Real Madrid to Englands second tier in 12 months. JuneAfter winning the Coppa Italia in his first season in charge, Benitezs two years at Napoli had ended in disappointing fashion in May 2015, with the team missing out on Champions League qualification on the final day of the Serie A campaign. However, despite the clubs fifth-place finish, speculation Benitez was set to be appointed by Real Madrid was rife. Bernabeu to Burton Rafa Benitez managed Real Madrid in front of 80,148 against Barcelona at the Bernabeu in 2015/16. Next season he will take Newcastle to Burton Albion in the Championship, where the capacity of the Pirelli Stadium is 6,912. On June 4, it was confirmed - Madrid-born Benitez, a former coach of Reals youth and B teams, was going back to the Bernabeu. Rafael Benitez and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez at his presentation Benitez, a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti, said at his appointment: Its an emotional day, a very special one. I have worked very hard to achieve success and return home, which was an aim of mine. The cycle is completed but I hope it lasts a long time.The Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey are our objectives, as Madrid must win each game. Benitez gives instructions to Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale JulyBenitez began his Real Madrid tenure with globe-trotting friendlies in July. From Australia to China, comfortable wins over Manchester City and Inter Milan were sandwiched by goalless draws with Roma and AC Milan. However, the main focus was on how Benitez was attempting to fit Gareth Bale into a No 10 role, while keeping star man Cristiano Ronaldo happy.Off the pitch, Benitezs wife was making headlines after claiming her husband was, once again, clearing up Jose Mourinhos mess at one of his former clubs. If she takes care of her husbands diet, she will have less time to speak about me, retorted a less-than-impressed Mourinho.August Benitez oversees Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid training August brought the start of the 2015/16 season - but a goalless draw at Sporting Gijon was far from an ideal beginning for Benitez. If he was in any doubt about how closely his every result would be scrutinised while in charge of Los Blancos, the media storm in Spain - slamming his defensive approach, despite Reals 27 shots at goal - would have made the enormity of his task quite clear.A 5-0 home win over Real Betis next time out silenced the critics... temporarily. September Five games, four wins, 15 goals and only one conceded followed in September as Reals La Liga and Champions League campaigns gathered pace - although Benitez was left bemoaning Reals finishing after a 0-0 draw with Malaga.Hes the best coach Ive ever had, said Real Madrid president Florentino Perez - no doubt a satisfying compliment for Benitez, given the fact Perez had previously appointed Jose Mourinho. Benitez to stay at Newcastle Rafa Benitez and Newcastle have struck a deal to see him remain as manager, according to Sky sources OctoberReal remained unbeaten through October - although a 1-1 draw at rivals Atletico Madrid drew more criticism of Benitezs style - and victory over Las Palmas at the end of the month ensured a third-straight week at the top of the La Liga table. Benitez steered Real Madrid to the top of La Liga NovemberNovember started with a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Bernabeu but would turn out to be the month which sparked the beginning of the end for Benitezs tenure at Real Madrid.A 3-2 defeat at a Sevilla side which had been defeated in three of their last four outings was Reals first loss of the season. The result left Real three points behind rivals Barcelona going into the international break, with El Clasico next up. And thats where the wheels truly came off.Goals from Neymar, Andres Iniesta and a Luis Suarez brace handed Real a humiliating 4-0 defeat in front of their own fans, left them six points off the pace in the title race and threw Benitezs future into doubt.Perez moved quickly to dispel rumourrs Benitez was to be sacked imminently but it would be a defeat the manager would never recover from, despite the team bouncing back to win five in a row. Danny Shelton Jersey. A heavy defeat to Barcelona threw Benitezs future into doubt DecemberBenitez saw his Real Madrid team crush the majority of their opposition in December, winning 4-1 over Getafe, 8-0 against Malmo, 10-2 at home to Rayo Vallecano and 3-1 versus Real Sociedad. However, a 1-0 loss at Villarreal had further damaged the clubs title hopes ahead of the winter break.January Benitezs final game in charge of Real Madrid was against Valencia Real Madrid started 2016 with a thrilling 2-2 draw at Gary Nevilles Valencia - but it was to be Benitezs final game in charge. He was dismissed the following day, with the team four points behind La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid and two points behind Barcelona, who had a game in hand. A lot of people, for different reasons, have made a caricature out of him, but he is one of the top 10 managers in the last decade, said Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague at the time. He has won trophies everywhere.In England, I think we are feeling he has been harshly treated, and he has regained some credit, and that some people feel sorry for him. I think everybody knows what a difficult club Real is, and what Benitez can bring to a team. Benitez hit out at his treatment at Real Madrid FebruaryIn February, Benitez spoke out about his time at the Bernabeu, defending his record, criticising president Perez and admitting his frustration at having his work cut short.Benitez also revealed a desire to return to management in the Premier League.March Newcastle had 10 Premier League games remaining when Benitez took over Just two months after battling it out for the Champions League and La Liga with Real Madrid, Benitez returned to management at relegation-threatened Newcastle. Benitez penned a three-year deal - which significantly included a break option, should the Magpies drop out of the Premier League - and had 10 games to save Newcastles season. Cmon Toon Army! The club and I need your total involvement, Benitez said on his appointment. Benitez signed an initial three-year deal with Newcastle, which included a relegation break clause Despite a 1-0 defeat at Premier League leaders Leicester in Benitezs first game in charge, there were hints at an immediate improvement from a side which had lost five of their previous six, and a late leveller in the Tyne-Wear derby with Sunderland a week later was a significant boost.April Newcastles survival hopes were seriously dented at the start of April, though, with back-to-back defeats - first to fellow strugglers Norwich, and then Southampton. Even two wins and two draws in the next four - including hard-fought ties with Manchester City and Liverpool - couldnt lift the Magpies out of the drop zone. Benitez takes training at Newcastle MayA 0-0 draw at already relegated Aston Villa, followed by Sunderlands midweek win over Everton, sealed Newcastles fate but a 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham on the final day was at least some reward for the improvement made under Benitez.The performance thrilled the St James Park faithful, who sung in support of Benitez throughout the game and afterwards Benitez said his heart was telling him to stick with Newcastle and lead them in the Championship next season. Benitez salutes the Newcastle fans, who were an important factor in his decision to stay on as manager And on May 25, Sky sources revealed Benitez had agreed a new three-year deal to remain as Newcastle boss.Next up for the Spaniard? Planning for trips to Burton Albion and Rotherham, as he seeks an immediate return to top-flight football with the Magpies. 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