fknbuflobo Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Kentucky is one of a handful of teams with an excellent chance to take the cup. That are all that. But first things first. Fans should not look past Santa Clara. If coaches and players look past any opponent, especially in a single elimination tournament, well then, those fools deserve what they get. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 I don't know, but this opening game seems somewhat similar to 2017 when Akron -- then ranked #3 played #22 Seattle of the WAC in what must have been round 2, as we had a first round bye. We defeated the Redhawks 3-0. This team has a much lower floor than that College Cup semi-finalist team. The MAC season showed we must be prepared for every opponent. However, I feel this team is capable of beating anyone in the tournament if they play up to their potential. First round prediction: Akron 3 SCU 1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 12 hours ago, fknbuflobo said: Kentucky is one of a handful of teams with an excellent chance to take the cup. That are all that. But first things first. Fans should not look past Santa Clara. If coaches and players look past any opponent, especially in a single elimination tournament, well then, those fools deserve what they get. College soccer news...appears to be predicting a Santa Clara win.... as you said it well, zips will have to bring it every game.... weather forecast is looking better..rain supposed to end around 11 am.....zips should be better equipped to handle 38 degrees and 12 mph winds dress warm, zips fans !!! https://collegesoccernews.com/mens-college-soccer-rapid-reactions-to-the-first-round-matchups-in-the-2021-ncaa-tournament/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akron Rick Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 For those (like me) that can't make it, the game will be on ESPN Plus. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 predictions from top drawer soccer....for all 16 games https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/mens-di-tournament-first-round-preview_aid50193 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Let’s Go Zips!!! Beat the Broncos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) Game day! My prediction: 2-1 Zips. Not to get ahead, but I've not posted since the bracket was announced. I'm sure Kentucky did not want to see us as a potential opponent so early in the tournament. We control our future. If playing to our potential, we are a Top 10 team and could win 3-4 games. Time to show some heart and character. Let's play Akron soccer! Edited November 18, 2021 by UAZipster0305 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 How are field conditions? I see it's in the low 40s and no precip. Anyone remember about 1981 when we played Wisconsin Green Bay in the first round and sleet and freezing rain fell until early afternoon before the game started around 2:00. Bob Dowdy hired a helicopter to come in and fly about 40 or 50 feet above the field with the hope that the breeze blown up by the chopper would keep the field from freezing -- making it more playable. I guess it worked -- the rain stopped before kickoff and the Zips won easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 GOAL!!!!!! Zips up 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 BEAUTIFUL goal. Keep the foot on the pedal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 It's nice to see Akron possession soccer again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 The yellow kits remind me of the Cleveland Force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Tobias Bak has done a great job stepping in for Malik Henry. Malik has been great all year....but Tobias had a great first half as the right DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, Spin said: The yellow kits remind me of the Cleveland Force. Yellow?! 😠😠 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 It’s snowing ❄️🥶🥶🥶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: Yellow?! 😠😠 I thought they were road jerseys too, but this site has the yellow being home. And the Rubber Ducks had a Force night with yellow jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Spin said: I thought they were road jerseys too, but this site has the yellow being home. And the Rubber Ducks had a Force night with yellow jerseys. YELLOW?!?! 😡😡 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Zips have dominated this match they deserve better than 1-1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: YELLOW?!?! 😡😡 I know the colors are blue and gold. But that kit is yellow. Brighter yellow than thr Force or the Crew.😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBZipfan Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Starting OT ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyfan34 Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 58 minutes ago, TennZip said: Tobias Bak has done a great job stepping in for Malik Henry. Malik has been great all year....but Tobias had a great first half as the right DB Is Malik hurt or sick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Akron’s been so dominant all match but can’t punch it in. I think Santa Clara only has one shot, but scored it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Dammit. This team just didn't seem to have it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Well crap…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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