Z.I.P.

Oh Dude! That is so beautiful. I sure hope the ones from the university will look like that. I want to have the players sign mine. Knock on wood (no not the ex-bb player).

It definitely won't be DC United. Well, given DC United's recent run, that may just put the suspense off for another year. I hope we can keep CP at least through the next World Cup. How many titles do you need to jump straight from college directly to USMNT HC? Did Bruce Arena do that?

I have followed New Mexico politics for a couple decades, partly because the Green Party there was -- along with the Hawaii Green Party of which I was a founding member -- the first to achieve a political breakthrough, as they elected a Lt Governor (Roberto Mondragon) from the Green Party. The state has (like Hawaii again) the largest number of anti-establishment thinkers (I would add Alaska, but I suspect up there they just have frozen brain cells -- apologies to the list member in Nome) of any state. However, the subject of this favorable article in the New Republic, ex-Governor Gary Johnson is remembered less than favorably now by most New Mexicans -- at least the one's I know. The FBI staged the biggest drug raid and crackdown on Mexican cartels dealing heroin in the state (New Mexico has more heroin addicts per capita than anywhere in North America), and within days what does Governor Johnson do? He announces a new strategy to legalize all drugs in New Mexico including heroin. Not the best timing a politician has ever had. An author I have met and talked with before, Chellis Glendenning has written the seminal story of the heroin epidemic in the Land of Enchantment, titled "Chiva". In any case, I am looking forward to hearing 2011 GOP debates with Johnson calling out the self-professed libertarians from the Tea Party. The article, naturally compares Johnson to Ron Paul -- his mentor in some ways -- but the better comparison is to his son Rand Paul, who was able to be elected in Ken-tucky by espousing Deep Southern Religious Right values. I suspect Gary Johnson is the most truly libertarian candidate the GOP has ever had. His candidacy goes a long way toward exhibiting how un-libertarian most Republicans (and Dems too for that matter -- though they don't claim to be) really are. http://ouramericainitiative.com/news/the-n...ry-johnson.html

Double post.

+2. The idea is what makes the University of Akron (or AU if you will) a special place. It's our heritage, and I'm proud that our president agrees with its value.

Just curious -- where does this website originate? Is this directly marketed by the UofA, or is it an outsider who bought the rights? I know, if it's through the same company that operates the Gozips.com marketing, that it's not available (throught the website at least -- I have to call the store at JAR Arena) outside the continental US. That's why I was so glad to see the jerseys being sold by Barnes & Noble/UA Bookstore.com. In any case, they certainly have good timing. I hope to see hundreds of these in Santa Barbara next week.

LS Blue not available in L or XL.

The band is not a soccer thing either, but I enjoyed having them at a few of the bigger soccer games a few years ago. It added energy to the atmosphere and demonstrated a higher level of University support. Cheerleaders are no different, but give me the band any day. On the one hand I agree that these US college features are foreign to international football. The worst thing about Seattle Sounders games (besides the aching back from having to stand for 90 minutes!) is that awful band that plays from the upper deck. On the other hand, it's an opportunity to put our stamp on the beautiful game. Cheerleaders chants could be America's vuvuzela. Check it out on Thursday when FIFA awards the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The USA is the slim leader for 2022.

Here is the California Golden Bear thread from the Bigsoccer board. And FYI, IF we make it to Santa Barbara, folks going: Bring your jackets, temperatures in Santa Barbara County have been in the upper 20s over night for the past week. And for example, with high wind warnings in valleys, tonight the forecast is for wind chill near 0 Farenheit. Daytime temperatures this week are expected to warm into the 70s, however. Ahhhhh, Southern California. One more game, and I'll see you there. Go Zips! On to the

Oh, yeah!!! Bring on the Bears (I Believe that means either possible quarterfinal opponent)

Thank you Dave. Ya know Indiana, with the possible exception of St Louis Billikens has won more NCAA titles than anyone (and St Louis hasn't won one in 30+ yrs). IU has several players from the St. Louis club ranks, including their leading scorer. So, beating them, despite the record -- and dominating, will really set the team's psyche right going into the final three -- if we make it the final third today. BTW, my problem on Gozips.com isn't one with a pop-up blocker. there isn't any screen to pop up. I think it just is taking forever to load, and I'm on a high speed server today. Must be satellite difficulties.

Took a while but I've got it streaming now. Low res in full-screen mode but very watchable for the price...Go Zips ! Yeah -- it's just a black screen for me. Waiting for 15 minutes now. Thanks DiG for the update. Let us know if there's any change. I think I'm going to call W00t on his cell...

Would someone with game access please update time and score for those without? Mahalos.

Will someone please post a link to the Gametracker for the IU @ Akron game on here? I cannot download the NCAA Bracket -- which I assume is where it is located. I have my fingers crossed that I can get some sort of access to this game. Please

I hate to correct mainland volleyball malihinis, but there were five games played. Every collegiate volleyball MATCH consists of at least three GAMES. The term "sets", comes from the sport of tennis -- not volleyball. Someone tell Gozips.com. Actually, the terminology is now "sets." Yes, J Scott Ozoner, the volleyball fraternity has decided to get even with old Z.I.P. by changing everything sacred in the game. So, as they say, side out to you, my good man.

Well...I've been trying to find out the set-up in Santa Barbara. Just gotta find a good Central Coast bubbly to celebrate with. Knock-on-wood. (Not the ex-basketball player.)

Damn! How did I miss the Oklahoma +17 vs Chaminade???

It already is. A little birdie in the Hawaii Athletic Department told me San Jose St could announce their departure shortly. That guy who's been the commish for the past 20 years should have his statue dedicated outside a sewage treatment plant.

Buffaloes are the worst team in all of Canadia. Worst of the US 23 Acadians 7.

Welcome to the footballer Side HZ! I wonder if we ever met -- my story is similar, but a few years later (77-82). I too was a "practice GK". Meatwad's comments are interesting, since when I last saw the team, two yrs ago, Ampai was playing the holding mid role along with Gavin (I guess Ben was his backup). Is Ampai now in a more offensive position? I could easily see him and Kitchen as a midfield duo -- they're both good in the air and have all-America type ball skills.

Yeah.....I don't know any other coach in the nation that would buy 500 student tickets out of their own pocket(that's $2500)...oh yeah...and buying 30 boxes of pizza last sunday for the students and this sunday as well. We all know CP's a Class Act, but from his perspective, it's a pretty good investment too. I wonder if he'll charter a flight to SoCal for the Rowdies in two weeks, if we make it there.

“I plan to spend a few days in London visiting old friends and family before going up to Liverpool to train with Everton for a few days.” I wonder if this is just a courtesy from Everton. i.e., is it an actual trial or just a "meet and greet"? Not sure how that works with EPL clubs -- anyone?

I would be surprised...Can't State is on the verge of greatness. In fact, by their standards, these are the glory days.

Thanks guys. Mountaineers like to play from behind. Zips knew that coming in. However, as I read somewhere else, "if you allow two goals to Akron in the first half, you might as well go over and shake Caleb Porter's hand and wish him luck, cause your day is over". We need to tighten up. Hoos'yers will be tougher to score against. I expect a low scoring affair -- if it happens.

Ummmmm...what's the Akron score? Please? Good news?