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4 unranked teams remain; only B1G team remaining is Michigan State #1 Notre Dame #2 UCLA #3 Michigan State #7 Clemson #8 Georgetown #9 Syracuse #11 Providence #12 Creighton #13 Louisville #14 Washington #15 California #16 Virginia UC Irvine Xavier UNC UMBC

Good luck changing the PK rules, wherever. The NCAA could go a long way to eliminating the need for PKs by changing the substitution rules as I suggested. If teams weren't allowed to almost substitute at will, the fitness level and fatigue would weed out the lesser team either in regulation or OT. While they're at it, why can't the NCAA have the clock start at 0 and count up? They can still stop the clock rather than use stoppage time, but at least it would be closer to the professional rules. We did it once at FES-CCF for a nationally-televised game.

I don't know how the Akron Athletics Department decides who gets Lot 9 and who gets Lot 10. As you said, Lot 9 never seems to be full. I don't understand why they don't ask season ticket holders if they plan to tailgate. Those who do should be given Lot 9. Then, if it's not sold out, add in those who want Lot 9, whether or not they tailgate. It is not rocket science to provide for the loyal season ticket holders who have been there for years regardless of the teams' records or where their seats are in the stadium (GA, reserved, priority reserved, club, etc.). Pick a date in late July by which this all gets decided and let those considering new season tickets know that they may or may not get Lot 9 if tickets are purchased after a that date, but at a certain level seating price they will get priority for the lot they want the next season.

Bunbury emerging as impact player for Revs after roller-coaster year ...Bunbury’s stunning goal on Sunday, coupled with a pinpoint assist on Jermaine Jones’ game-winning goal in the Revs’ 2-1 win against the New York Red Bulls, capped his second straight match as New England’s attacking star. To put Bunbury’s sudden hot streak into context, his two goals and three assists in his past two playoff matches are the same totals he put up in his final 24 regular season matches for New England. ... ... A target striker since arriving in MLS as a highly touted goal scorer from Akron University, Bunbury was originally expected to help solve New England’s issues at the target forward position. That changed early in the season though, as Heaps decided to give him an extended look on the right wing in the Revs’ 4-5-1 system. ...

UCLA went on to win 2-1. I especially love #4 seed (#14 RPI) Maryland losing at home to UMBC. Selection Committee f'd up big time GIVING Maryland the 4 seed.

As long as the rest of the world continues going to PKs as they are currently done, I'm totally against the NCAA doing otherwise. In fact, I would like to see the NCAA change its soccer rules to be more inline with FIFA rules. Perhaps not limiting subs to 3 per game, but at least limiting it to once a player comes out, the player cannot go back in for the remainder of the game. College baseball follows the same sub rule as pro baseball; I don't understand why college soccer cannot at least get closer to the FIFA rule. The only way that the USA is ever going to compete for a Mens World Cup is to do everything possible so that every level develops players for pro soccer, and that includes the NCAA.

#4 seed Maryland falls at home 0-1 vs UMBC. Nice seeding there by the NCAA. (#14 RPI = #4 seed, NOT).

Teal Bunbury Goal Teal's assist Scott Caldwell had an excellent game. Revolution's first win ever in Red Bull Arena. Back home to Foxboro for the 2nd leg.

+1 Wil Trapp ... Gahanna Lincoln High School

I can't find that information either. But, I did find this from February 2014, following last year's tournament: http://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/2014_MSOC_Annual_Meeting_Report_Final_0214_MS_kh.pdf 3. Review of 2013 Championship a. (1) Coaches’ and Site Representatives’ Evaluations. In review of the surveys From coaches and site representatives, the committee noted the need to emphasize with potential hosts the minimum facility requirements, particularly a secure barrier separating spectators from field. Hosts must be reminded that failure to adhere to such policies may disqualify them from hosting NCAA men’s soccer championship matches for a period of time. b. Misconducts. The committee issued a public reprimand to the University of Akron for a student-athlete assaulting an official. The imposed penalties consisted of a suspension for the next two championship games and the loss of per diem and transportation. These penalties were in addition to the playing-rules penalty of a loss of the first three regular-season matches. The committee also issued a public reprimand to Akron for an assistant coach verbally assaulting the same official, and a lack of sportsmanship and control of staff stemming from the same incident. Additionally, the committee fined another institution for failure to follow policies and procedures. I wonder if either of these were used against us. If item a. (1) is an issue, they need to inform our AD. As far as item b, I, unfortunately, read that as Victor will be out of the first NCAA Tournament game next season.

I don't think so. i think most of it is backroom deals by those on the committee. I think the B1G and other power conferences trade for positions. Also, I think BGSU may have had the MAC rep on the Soccer committee. If that was the case, I'm not sure how helpful that person would have been for the Zips.

Ohio State 2014 Home Attendance 1. 622 2. 410 3. 748 4. 1381 (vs Akron) 5. 462 6. 587 7. 478 8. 604 9. 701 10. 626 (B1G Tourney vs UM) tOSU only drew 1,000+ when they hosted the Zips in the regular season Akron 2014 Home Attendance 1. 2785 2. 1574 3. 2078 4. 1658 5. 2240 6. 2517 7. 1768 8. 1777 9. 1505 10. 943 (MAC Semi) 11. 984 (MAC Final)

Adam would not be a draftee. He would be a NYRB Home Grown. So, if that list is only projections for the draft (not those potentially going pro), he would not be included. The first game in which I saw Adam play was against Chad and Will (NY Red Bulls Reserves vs Crew Reserve in Columbus). He was committed to Akron, but it was the summer before the fall in which he joined the Zips. I want Adam to be successful and go professional, but not yet. Given where they are this season, I hope the NYRB decide to wait at least another season on Adam. With MLS salaries where they are, I'd also like to see Adam get his degree or at least get closer to it.

DeAndre Yedlin leads nominees for US Soccer Young Male Athlete of the YearSeattle Sounders defender DeAndre Yedlin leads the group of nominees for the U.S. Soccer Young Male Athlete of the Year, announced on Thursday.

Jared has a 3-year contract. I don't see winning the MACx2 and getting to the NCAA Tournament without Seremba, without Victor for the first 3 games and with all the freshmen on this team, and not returning. Thinking otherwise is expectations too high. With that said, the coaching staff not only needs to recruit, but to look at the deficiencies of this team's play. The Zips don't widen the field like they should. They don't have a good crossing game into the box. They seem to be afraid to shoot at times unless they're two feet or less from the goal. Numerous times, including tonight, we've been 1-on-1 with the GK but can't get the ball up over him. And the one that drives me insane is that they cause a lot of their own problems in front of their own goal. They go back to Jake at times when they shouldn't putting pressure on him and then he makes a bad kick upfield, sends it right to an opposing player, or sends it out of bounds. You would think after seeing that enough times on film and going through it that it would not happen so often late in the season. The Zips also could use some speed. Please, someone take a recruiting trip to Jamaica and find us another Darren Mattocks.

Disagree for a number of reasons (some listed below from GoZips.com), but I guess you're welcome to your own opinion. Zips have a lot of Freshman who have developed over this season & found a way to get into the NCAA Tournament. They deserved a home game, but the NCAA only talks about fairness and integrity; they don't actually follow their creed. When postseason play begins, the Zips will join an elite group of just six Division I programs that have qualified for the NCAA Championships in each of the past eight seasons. Only Indiana, Louisville, Maryland, UCLA, and Virginia can share that claim. Akron freshmen Richie Laryea and Bryce Cregan (Dallastown, Pa.) were recently recognized by TopDrawerSoccer.com as part of its national rankings of the top 100 freshmen in the country at the midpoint of the 2014 campaign. Laryea was tabbed at No. 26, while Cregan checked in at No. 72 in the rankings. Defending MAC champion Akron opened 2014 conference play at Bowling Green. Since 1998, the Zips have won 10 conference crowns [1998, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013], as well as 17 regular-season MAC titles. UA has made 28 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the College Cup three times [1986, 2009, 2010], and the national championship game twice [2009, 2010]. Akron won the 2010 national championship. Four Akron Zips were nominated for the 2014 CoSIDA Academic All-America Team. To be eligible, student-athletes must have a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.30 or better and be a starter or significant reserve. Representing the Zips are goalkeeper Jake Fenlason, midfielder Adam Najem, defender Brad Ruhaak (Akron, Ohio), and defender Andrew Sounders. ...

That's the only way the Zips go bowling.

I was there (1 of the 984); so, not embarrassed.

One game at a time; Zips have to beat tOSU first, but on the subject of Zips midfield, I think we have an additional concern. Richie Laryea is sitting on a total of 7 yellow cards. 1 more and he reaches the 8 for the post season and will be out another game. I would hate to face ND without Souto and Laryea. https://www.ncaapublications.com/p-4320-2014-and-2015-soccer-rules.aspx 12.11.2 Postseason Games. Caution accumulation will carry over into postseason play, which includes conference tournaments and the NCAA tournament. Players or coaches participating in postseason play will receive a one-game suspension when a total of eight cautions have been accumulated. Further, each three additional cautions shall result in additional one-game Suspension. Moreover, if the total is reached in the final postseason game of the season, the player(s), coach(es) or bench personnel shall not participate in the first scheduled game(s) of the next season.

The NCAA Selection Committees are owned by the B1G. #14 RPI Maryland gets the #4 seed while #4 RPI Providence gets the #11 seed. If they wanted a team in the east in the top 4 seeds, it certainly should have been Providence. If this was basketball, the media would be raising all kinds of hell over this bracket.

How do you know Sportsjunkie330 is at UA?

they ignore it in favor of money & backroom deals by the big conferences.

The #4 seed, Maryland, #14 RPI. NCAA = Cartel

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