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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

http://www.visitgahanna.com/plan/itinerary-ideas/itinerary-details/2014-holiday-lights-parade-celebration The fun kicks off on Sunday, November 23 in Olde Gahanna when TWO popular annual events are rolled into one big (free) holiday bash, from 5-8 pm. The magical Holiday Lights Parade steps off at 6 pm, starting at Shull and Granville Streets. It will head west on Granville, continue north on Mill St, turn east on Walnut St., then head south on High St. Wil Trapp of the Columbus Crew will serve as Grand Marshal!

Yes, Adam, please stay at least another year.

Klinsmann reveals the main reason why Yedlin will succeed at Tottenham ...“He’s a very rare and a very special kid,” he told Sky Sports News HQ. “He’s obviously very energetic, technically-gifted and fast, but most importantly he’s a quick learner. “He’s a sponge. He will come here with Pochettino and say, ‘Tell me and I’ll try it.’ “Of course, it will take time. It will take time for him to break through here, to adjust and pick up the pace of the Premier League, but he can do it.”...

@TennZip thanks for posting. I first saw Adam play in an MLS Reserves game, NYRB Reserves vs Crew Reserves at Crew Stadium. Adam played against Chad and Wil. Fun seeing the then soon-to-be Zip vs Zips Alumni. Crew Reserves won 2-0 if I remember correctly. At any rate, Adam deserves more accolades than he receives, but I'm confident he'll be a pro someday. Perhaps Caleb Porter can trade for another NYRB HG's rights. He couldn't get Wil Trapp from the Crew, but maybe he can get Adam. Or, perhaps the NYRB will do it right with Adam.

Rave TV: Zakuani Visits Seattle and Yedlin Leaves for USMNT

Kofi & Chad making a difference. Ninety+ Soccer

Hopefully you'll still feel that way when you return. Given the exhibition play/result Monday night, I'm not so sure Charleston is a better place to be.

When did we kick off in both halves? Did I miss the latest loss to an FCS team somehow? Get a grip.

Perhaps the Browns would pay for use of the dorms in case they wear out the carpets, but they will pay $0 otherwise. It's not a until the Browns and Crew SC (or other) sign a deal for the Browns to take their camp to Columbus. Dr. Scarborough's statement to me prior to his investiture was the easy way to say that is the most likely scenario and dismiss me.

WVU defeated WMU 2-1 in Kalamazoo this afternoon. Zips need a W or T. I agree that the Zips should defeat Buffalo at home tonight.

Not clearing the snow is totally unacceptable. How does Vernon Croft lose his job for a crappy Womens Soccer record, but Tom Wistrcil keeps his after hiring Rob Ianello and not doing a thing to improve the Athletics Department? As far as the product on the field, I had higher expectations for this year than I'm seeing. BG isn't as good as the Zips made them look. Offensive play calling and execution were miserable. Not having much of a running game is unacceptable in NEO. TB and AJ Milwee need to figure out that they're not in the sunny south. As far as umbrellas, I'm sorry but they should never be allowed in any stadium other than to walk in before the game and out after the game. They block the view of the fans behind them and drip on the fans around them. Get a poncho. I've sat through many a game with one. Even the better ones that will last for years don't cost much more than a sturdy umbrella that doesn't really do much for you anyway in a driving, windy rain. Better yet, get a rain suit. They're not that much more expensive either.

The Zips will know between 3 and 4 pm tomorrow what they must do vs Buffalo to win the MAC regular season. WVU at WMU at 1 pm EST

I'd love to have Steve come back to UA and coach, but I think I'd prefer him to get coaching experience first. I looked up Frank Gagliardi, and he's defintiely got the HS records to support getting consideration at the collegiate level if he's interested.