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1. Clint Dempsey’s goal against Ghana was so fast …

Tracy Swartz: … it was Ghana in 60 seconds.

Julie DiCaro: … it made “Blended’s” run in theaters look long.

Soxman: … Sox Girl said it made me look like a marathon man.

Brad Zibung: … I totally missed it, along with the rest of the game.

Ernest Wilkins: … I hadn’t even finished the words to “America, [bleep] yeah” yet.

2. What should U.S. soccer hero John Brooks get for his next tattoo?

Tracy Swartz: “Go subs go.”

Julie DiCaro: Cristiano Ronaldo’s “sad face.”

Soxman: Simply “The Man.” I feel a Beats headphone commercial in his future.

Brad Zibung: Something “tribal” like all the other cool kids.

Ernest Wilkins: In the words of Kevin Hart, “YOU GHANA LEARN TODAY!”

3. Whom would you rather have on the Bulls: Carmelo Anthony or Kevin Love?

Tracy Swartz: Kevin Love because I Love a name that can be punned easily.

Julie DiCaro: Kevin Love — it’s the beard.

Soxman: A Rose is a sign of Love.

Brad Zibung: Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson.

Ernest Wilkins: Melo, only because we don’t have to give up half the team and a gyro burger to get him.

4. What should the White Sox take with them on their 11-game road trip?

Tracy Swartz: The Cubs.

Julie DiCaro: … he *might* be ready to take on Marvin the Martian. Maybe.

Soxman: “Game of Thrones” Season 4. I still can’t get over that finale!

Brad Zibung: Probably their bats and gloves and stuff. That’s the sort of thing I’d tend to forget, which is why I’m not an equipment manager.

Ernest Wilkins: Same thing my mom used to pack in my bag: a note that says, “Win or don’t come home.”

5. Aaron Rodgers is to Johnny Manziel as …

Tracy Swartz: … cheesy is to American cheesy.

Julie DiCaro: … Johnny Manziel is to, uh, no one, I guess.

Soxman: … Darth Vader is to Luke Skywalker. The force is strong with him; but he’s not a Jedi yet.

Brad Zibung: … Aaron Rodgers is to Jason Campbell, Brandon Weeden, Brian Hoyer, etc. Manziel’s just a Browns QB until he actually does something.

Ernest Wilkins: Well, can I just say I never want to live in either city they play in? No? Why not?