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Since the Great GP-1 started it, I feel obligated to provide my 2 cents! First off, try getting rid of all the body armour, and make them play like real men! You can ask any futbol player what I mean. Second, I don't mind the color "gold" at all. When will the University of Akron exchange that for the long-time BEIGE they've been using? Frankly, it's the only thing I can say against Mike Thomas.

Excellent! Confirmation of Luke Holmes' seven-game suspension. And did anyone read this (from Mauceri)?: Northern Illinois Observation: I wasn't watching Northern Illinois beat Michigan State 2-1, but I did catch freshman Isaac Kannah blister the ball past the Michigan State goalkeeper. Every time that I looked up Kannah was creating havoc for MSU. Kannah is someone to continue to monitor. I expect that NIU fans will enjoy watching him play.

Wow! Florida State coming to Akron! Now if we had this lady on our team -- who reportedly committed to Akron before her senior season of HS, we might be favored in the game. I just want to know, why do website managers put blue font on a blue background? Well, at least ours is just at the top. Recently, I was looking at the Cal Poly Pomona athletic website -- almost impossible to read anything on it!

I'm with you Yaz! People poo-pooed it when I wrote that Schmitt would start this season, but have you actually seen him? He was a real baller, who showed true talent @ Crew Academy in the Development Academy League. Can't wait to see what he's learned from his three seasons of absorbing the Zips' system. Only question is, will Caleb use 2 on top? 4-4-1-1? 4-5-1? 4-4-2?...

Thanks, Mr GoZips for sharing your insights. I hope we are worthy. I'm kind of curious as to why we haven't gotten more info about Betancourt. from what I have read, Carmelo sounds like just as high a pick-up as MacAdams, if not more so. How confident is Keith that he will be able to reel him in if he has a great year at --- wherever he is going and playing this school year? Do we know yet, where that is? Z.I.P.

As things look right now, tickets to both games should be easy to get. Chapel Hill is the easy choice since you will be right there. The statium is in the middle of campus with little parking. The best college football setting I have ever seen. Be prepared to walk a lot. UNC fans are a bunch of babies and be prepared to want to punch some of them in the face while you are there, but hold back from doing so. Franklin Street uptown is a cool scene. Lots of hot girls walking around. Wake is a much different atmosphere. Stadium is not on campus but the non parking pass parking is real good across the street at the basketball arena. There are some bars across the street from the BB arena that are good enough if you don't want to tailgate. The BB lot isn't the best place to tailgate. The stadium is about the size if Info so all seats are real good. Games not sold out so you can buy a ticket. Sit on the Wake side on the end near the new scoreboard as the sun is brutal on the visitor's side. Wake fans are Ivy League type people as Wake is a great school. Old money people who never get too excited or too down. They clap politely. Since I have no school loyalty and just want to watch college football, Wake is the choice for me. It is also an hour closer to my house than Chapel Hill. Lots of hot 60 year old women walking around. It all depends on what you want to do. And the same goes for any ex-Akron soccer players you may run into!

Bintang??? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bintang_Beer Come to Hawaii dude. They sell it at Safeway.

Well, if you score 27 goals in 16 games, that will happen. He appears to be the offspring of a line of Sierra Leonean national players. Possibly with senior national experience -- hard to tell from what I've found so far, but his name appears on African Cup of Nations and WC qualifier boxes (but he's only 16).

Is the sked out yet -- I know they open vs the national runners-up. Who else is there? I also noticed on the 11-12 roster that they have only 13 players -- one short of the scholarship limit. Did K-Coach lose more undergrad ballers? Frosh no-shows?

Glad to help. If anyone is traveling anywhere, the Great GP1 has traveled through out the United States on business throughout his professional career and knows a ton of good places to eat. I've thought of writing a food guide for businessmen traveling for work. The seafood spaghetti? I'm green with envy. I hope you were able to take in the downtown area while there. I used to stay at the Courtyard across the street from The BOB. Grand Rapids is a great place. Hey GP-1, since you've offered... You know anywhere on the Left Coast? Heading to LA next week. You must have a favorite tiki bar, there.

The team is capable of winning anywhere from 1-6 games this year. Repeating what litttle I've had to say about the American game, the second week will tell just how good the team can be. If they get blown out in the opener by the Owls it will be a very long season, with very little interest, and few fans. Beat Temple -- a team with few returning starters, and the guys get momentum and confidence going into winnable games vs EMU, VMI, FIU, even Ohio at home (TAKE THAT Jupertoo!), and they create (re-reate?) excitement on campus and in town. Recent schedules have been back-loaded, with late season games that could make the team competitive in the MAC. It seems that the most important -- relatively close and winnable games this season are before Halloween. It's possible they could even be .500 or above by that time. Or they could be 1-7 or something like that. I hope I-Coach does feel some pressure. You get the impression he's not concerned with the recent performance of HIS team. As if, because of the lack of success, he has "nowhere to go but up"! You do have somewhere else to go Coach. Let's start winning some games, NOW. An aside, there hasn't been much discussion about the schedule - but this seems like the most favorable (i.e., easiest) sked in years. There's no excuse for not winning at least four.

Whether mes102's drinkin it or smokin it, it's contagious! Shout out to Coach Pfau and the Zips Wahines. Unfortunately, I must now disinvite them from playing in Hawaii in the near future. They are now TOO GOOD for my team! Not sure why they play so well in non-con games, and have more trouble in the MAC -- but this could be-- no SHOULD be the year they put that record in the past. Nice to see UofM be our beee-itch.

Very nice video. I was there and must say you captured the event very well! Dude! The vid was awesome. Has anyone NOT seen the "That's cold", sayeth the Head Coach. Probably <60F (water temp), since it's only 60-65 in the summer. Have to admit, I was amazed to see Wistercil in there, nice, Boss .

Thanks Bobby. Problem is, Versus might have to shave some of their Professional Bullriders Association coverage! I guess I can stand "NBC Soccer" -- as long as Johnny Miller's not in the booth!

Or, maybe he meant he's a junior academically. Shrug. I guess we'll have to wait for the official word from GoZips.

For those who are only familiar with his columns, try reading his books. Loose Balls is a classic -- I have to wonder if he got a ghost writer!

Wow! At last I find someone who agrees with me! I never saw those kits in person -- was the yellow that light? The picture is the lightest shade of yellow this side of Oregon. Love it!

Seattle, Portland, LA, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Kansas City, and Philadelphia do well in attendance. San Jose packed Syracuse stadium when they played there. Montreal will be a great addition next year. MLS will be on NBC next year for several games. TV ratings are strong this year. Orlando is attendance is around 7,000 a game for a minor league soccer team. Look at the numbers and you'll see that the trend is very positive for MLS in the USA. BTW, it was nice to see New England bring a crowd for their last game. Getting a new soccer specific stadium closer to Boston will help them a lot. Where did you here about the NBC contract? Does that mean ESPN's dropping MLS? If so, I hope they will pick-up more LaLiga and UEFA games!

A road draw vs a Big-10+ NCAA tourney team? Send us some of that Maui Wowee you got! They don't make it that strong ovah heah.

Do you have a picture of the cup? I was going to suggest you seek sponsorship of the Dept of Engineering Corrosion Control Program. However, you may be seeking just the proper patina of iron oxide, which they might be offended by.

Then why have two divisions? I suggest the MAC go to a one division table. And most importantly, include relegation. Toledo, NIU, enjoy your final season before joining the OVC. 2013, look for Morehead State and Murray State to play for a MAC title!

Speaking of which... Has anyone received their tickets yet? What's the scarf look like? Hope mine arrives before I depart for Cali.

see: http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?s=...st&p=146845 Actually it was here... and HERE...! Good luck to all the traveling ADs.

Akron! We're big in Maine and Iowa. I think I have to agree with Spin on this one -- how many players did Notre Dame lose to WPS? Hint: They don't have a Generation Adidas.

"I think what's happened is you've seen some of these midmajors who've decided, 'Let's not put all our eggs into football or basketball, let's put all our eggs into the soccer basket,' " Porter said. "In some ways, we have even more support from the community and students because people really care. … At universities with the big names, where people have football and basketball, it's not always that important to the students or administration if soccer wins." Right on Caleb! We have our futbol -- what else is there, anyway? Oh yeah, women's futbol.