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This hire does nothing for me. I don't get the excitement to hire him. He took over a program that had 10, 9 & 9 wins the three years prior to him and turned that into 3 and 5 wins in his two years. In his second year at the helm he never beat any of the top four teams in his league. Is that the success we want? I would love to know what LW saw in him that was better than Getsy or Kehres. He's our coach now and I'll do all I can to help him be successful, but pardon me if I'm not excited.

Some good in that game, mostly on offense, but many more frustrating aspects in the loss. 1) Box out. Damnit, box out! Waaaaaaaaaaay too many second chance points for Marshall. 4 foot tall Loren Jackson makes more of an effort to box out than our big guys. 2) Dear Zips staff- when the other team's offense relies on penetrating and kicking it to good shooters on the perimeter, you may want to back off on the help defense and tell defenders to stay with their men. 3) Pass the ball against a zone. Marshall was good at that. 4) Turnovers killed us, especially in the first half. 5) A slight of frame 5-8 point guard should not be defending the 6-3 leading scorer from the other team. 6) Running and taking quick shots is THEIR game not the Zips. Don't get caught playing to their pace.

I agree. I just wish they had played the whole game with more urgency.

9 turnovers in the 1st half. We need to do a better job of cleaning that up and rotating on defense. They're getting a lot of easy looks.

I hope to be back on board...

Paul Winters should have been the hire. It could have happened. That would have righted some wrongs and gotten me excited.

And your commentary is underwhelming.

I don't feel anything about this hire, if true. No excitement, no anger, no caution. Just apathy.

Latest 2019 commitments list from Top Drawer Soccer includes: Grant Abbott, GK, Decatur, Illinois, St. Louis FC Henrique Cruz, MF, New Jersey, Cedar Stars Academy John Fitzgerald, MF, Tallahassee, Florida, Barca Academy Will Jackson, MF, Hudson, Ohio, Internationals SC (OH) Cameron Victor, GK, Olmsted Falls, Ohio, Internationals SC (OH) I know we've discussed some of these players in the 2018 Recruiting thread. Anyone have any updates?

He didn't seem mad enough in the post game to shame them.

We are in agreement here. I was so frustrated watching this game I would have had our guys back out on that court once the fans left the building. Groce isn't afraid to shame them for a lack of effort so there must be something we don't know. He did mention a short bench today, but we were slow to everything and looked disinterested even early on.

All of our losses are by 5 pts or less. This team will be fine.

We always have had 1/2 empty arenas this time of year and crowd today was pretty good. But this was handed to us. Last year's team could close out a game better. That being said, this game was lost thru turnovers and crappy rebounding. They need a crunch time player who can make the big play

Groces honeymoon is quickly fading away. That was an awful ending. No confidence this team can deliver when it counts.

You can pin this loss on effort. First time I have thought that this year.

These offensive rebounds. So incredibly frustrating. Total difference in the game.

Was wondering the same thing this morning. Seems like yesterday and that was years ago now. Based on Bowden's track record in general, I really did think we were on our way to the top of the MAC. A shame it didn't work out. I liked Terry. Definitely ready for an Arth pump-up speech at an upcoming basketball game. Today, though, we honor and rightfully so, our men's soccer team.

Mods - please pin this post. Can't wait to welcome Balsy back on board The Zippy Express - "BELIEVE!" Go Zips!

I hope coach Arth brings in the DL coach from the Mocs. He seems like a good coach.

I hope the hopefuls are correct...right now I'm the apathetic . Please make me eat crow Tom Arth. PLEASE make me eat crow...

I think I like him more than Arth, but time will tell. From what I have heard this Griswold guy has never lost a game!

Anybody know where to get the half and half jerseys? I want a Zips, Timbers, and Crew jersey all in one - #10 Porter on the back.

@UAZipster0305 ----- Very nice recap. Another referee (not sure he's active anymore) with whom I spoke, agrees with you on the first PK...no contact, should have been an indirect free kick in the box. We didn't discuss the other or the red card. Jared, staff, and players deserve more credit than I can put into words for this season. Looking forward to the next one. Also looking forward to: Who goes pro and where 2019 recruiting class announcement Spring exhibitions. The future is bright. I suspect we will have at least one Generation Adidas player. Completely a guess on my part.

Since it looks like he is going to possibly finish out his contract at UA, I know of an opening for a teaching position. The person who teaches this class is retiring at the end of the month. The class is for incoming freshmen. It's called The Akron Experience.

Remember those words dre when the football/basketball season is underway and you are on one of your "Akron sucks so bad" rants....

This is a game that makes you better come March. Frustrating, but Groce recognizes the flaws and will address them.

Team shows no interest in getting back on defense.

1. Do you think football should be played on Saturday? 2. Do you know LeBron? 3. Do you trust corn farmers? 4. Do you think "Fear the Roo" (with the piercing eyes) is the best logo ever? 5. What is your username on ZipsNation?