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AGREED! Let's GO ZIPS!!!

Excellent news! From what I've seen, this group has excellent composure, toughness, and leadership, all of which are very necessary for any kind of deep run. Let's hope they get a dose of good fortune as well. Looking forward to Sunday.

YES! Let us not forget that either.

Overall very good numbers

I cannot forget it either, but give credit where it is due. Horrible referee PK call against Mitch Budler who did nothing but what a GK is supposed to do. Match deteriorated from there.

Both teams will draw a big crowd. Especially Michigan

That was one of those classic wait inside the Union at halftime kind of games

I also remember it being as cold as the Hubs of Hades. Like 33* and windy.

I was thinking the same thing regarding a potential Bryant/Indiana matchup.

Kind of mean that in the original post NIU was deemed to be so embarrassing they wouldn't even write their name.

And a guaranteed big name opponent.

I cannot forget it.

Can't believe that the Big East got five teams into the tournament. Not so sure St John's is deserving but still good for the conference. And I love the setup for Akron in their bracket. Don't think they should be scared about playing anyone, I also think that Indiana is overrated and Bryant is underrated and I don't think Indiana makes the regional final which would have been sweet for a little revenge. Of course that's assuming that Akron also gets there.

Given the time in the school schedule, time of day, and weather forecast. There is no reason for there not to be a big student crowd. Students shouldn’t be going home this weekend with Thanksgiving break at the back end of the week. A team ranked #14 you think should be exciting enough for some rowdies to show up. Hopefully they do

And they did get seeded higher but only by one position. And they're on the opposite side of the bracket from us. I like that too. 😂

We are the 14th seed which is actually the highest seed Akron has been in 8 years. Only been seeded once in that time it was 2022 against Pitt as the 16 seed. Which was a total embarrassment of a match if you recall

Wouldn’t be surprised if Stank doesn’t know his limits with how fouls are called compared to Euros. That’ll be a big feeling out process

the 2 possible 2nd round opponents played each other in the season opener (August 21) Game was in Ann Arbor.... 2 teams played to a 1-1 tie Let's hope they play a 2 overtime game on Thursday night...with penalty kicks Michigan had wins this year over 2 teams that faced Akron (Creighton and Ohio State) Michigan's best win was over tournament 6 seed Indiana their worst loss was against Michigan State. https://mgoblue.com/sports/mens-soccer/schedule

Notre Dame is the lowest rated RPI....selection.... St. John's at 42....Notre Dame at 44....both get in Georgia Southern at 34 and Gardner Webb at 35 do not get in.... Michigan lost 5-0 in the Big Ten final....to UCLA I like this draw for the Zips

This draw scares none of us. The team is ready and they are confident they can play, and beat, anyone. Having the matchup with either of the two Midwest blue bloods of D1 sports is perfect for us. The guys will have no problem playing at a pace that breaks their opponent down. The future is in their hands and this schedule has them ready.