Trip to Richmond for Zips/VCU spring clash was great fun. I love road trips for spring soccer. Venerable City Stadium remains a suitable soccer venue. College Cup should return there. First time to Richmond, we blindly and fortuitously stumbled upon Can Can Brasserie, in the heart of historic Carytown, for Saturday brunch. Succulent! There we also made acquaintance with Devil’s Backbone Brewery (Vienna lager). Weather was a gorgeous 70* and clear. Rams went up a goal in the 2nd minute, before I could even start working on my sunburn. Zips fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation for the entirety of the contest. Not only is this formation en vogue throughout the world, but it caters to the talent of our current roster. Too many times last year our defensive midfield was stretched out of position. Zips equalized midway through the first half on a good build up to a garbage finish that trickled over the line. We will take it. Easily the goal of the match was #13 Sean Sepe’s text book receipt and turn in the box. Next touch BAM inside the post. Kid is quick, really quick. And he has the mentality of a finisher. He is never looking to pass, not ever. Very aggressive! I noticed Sepe last season when Zips played St. John’s. How Dr. Masur ever let this kid get away, I will never understand. VCU 1-2 Akron Dave Giffard’s VCU Rams are organized, aggressive, and very athletic. 2014’s squad may surpass last season’s underdog darlings.