You Asked? Part II: US Defender Jay Demerit On Rossi And Watford

In Part II of Goal.com’s exclusive sitdown with the fierce American centerback, he looks beyond the US national team.

Click here for Part I of Jay Demerit’s exclusive interview with Goal.com.

RUSTENBURG, South Africa—Jay Demerit looked relaxed and ready the day before the US national team pulled off the Miracle in Rustenburg. Sitting at a sunlit table next to a game preserve, he chatted easily with Goal.com.

In Part II of our exclusive “You Asked?” feature, Demerit speaks about Giuseppe Rossi’s decision to play for Italy, the fate of Watford under a new manager, and how a devoted Green Bay Packers fan feels about Brett Favre’s signing with the Minnesota Vikings.

“Obviously, a little bit of natural disappointment from Green Bay fans, that’s for sure,” the Wisconsin native said.
 
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