Zip_ME87

Sorry, but I don't share your confidence in the people making these "calls". IMHO they're not considering big picture. We're all complaining because we don't get to see our sports, but what about all of the lost jobs? Not just in sports but in everything that's being and will be affected? COVID 19 has a higher death rate than the flu they say. But, for 80%, they say it is merely a cold or less. How will death rates and sickness from global recession / depression compare? We all face risk everyday at home and when we step outside our homes. Is the current reaction really warranted for the risk?

Ben Lundt's save is up for Save of the Week. Vote at the link below through noon ET on Friday, March 13th. https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1094152

Thanks @TennZip I'm out of "likes" at the moment but will "like" your post when I can. “I JUST KNEW I WAS GOING TO END UP PLAYING D1 SOCCER” “Going into my senior year, I still didn’t have any real offers. I had a few NAIA offers from smaller schools, but I just knew I was going to end up playing D1 soccer. I don’t know how I knew, and looking back, it’s kind of crazy. I just KNEW. And my coaches, especially Brian Quinn, really believed in me.” “During my senior year, I still didn’t have any D1 offers. And Quinn sent my highlight video to Akron. He really advocated for me. Quinn believed in me, and he knew I could play D1 soccer at a top program. Caleb Porter and the staff and Akron really trusted Quinn, so they gave me a look.” PREFERRED WALK-ON AT AKRON I asked Jake if he had “that feeling” when he went on a visit to Akron — the feeling when a player steps foot on a college campus and just knows this is the right school. Sarah Trent had that feeling. So did Sydney Sparks. Jake did, too. “I went on an official visit during my senior year. And, yeah, I knew it was the place for me. I loved it. They offered me a preferred walk-on spot on the roster. That means no athletic scholarship money, but I didn’t care. Akron is a huge D1 soccer program, and getting onto the roster was great. My grades in high school got me some academic money, too, so I got into the school and had some scholarship money.” Stay tuned for next week! SPOILER ALERT: HE WAS IN GOAL DURING A PK SHOOTOUT AGAINST JORDAN MORRIS! ... I'll comment that although that PK shootout didn't end in our favor, we got to that shootout because of Jake's stellar performance throughout that match, and our Zips shut out Jordan Morris that day. Also, for those who might not know, Brian Quinn is Aodhan Quinn's father.

Yes, please put me on that jury. I can hear that testimony now...People of the jury, the MAC and its member schools forced me to buy tickets and go to their basketball tournament and I walked through crowded streets to get there and was in contact with a lot of people that day who had absolutely nothing to do with the tournament. But, I got COVID 19. So, the MAC and its member schools owe me. Yeah, I'm going to cast my vote in favor of that plaintiff.

I don't want them to cancel the MAC Tourney, but I don't consider playing all those games and winning the regular season a "handout".

Cancel MAC Tourney and give Conference automatic bid to the regular season MAC Champs.

Jonathan Lewis...

By the way, welcome to ZipsNation @JZIP I'm always happy to see more Zips fans join in. As MP12 said, please don't jump ship yet. I'm looking for a return to glory this Fall.

I understand your frustration with the 2019 season, but lots of new players will be coming in the Fall. It’s difficult to judge next season based upon Spring Exhibitions. I trust the process and that 2020 will be better, having learned from 2019.

Penn State’s website has the Match v the Zips on March 8th at 4 pm https://gopsusports.com/news/2020/2/26/mens-soccer-releases-2020-spring-slate.aspx Time, date and location for all games are subject to change. Follow @PennStateMSOC on Twitter and Instagram and like the team on Facebook for the most up-to-date information. Sun., March 8 – vs. Seton Hill (PA), noon / vs. Akron, 4 p.m. – Holuba Hall

Assist for Zarek Valentin

Happy 7th Birthday to fellow Pisces Perry Kitchen who turns 28 today!

https://gozips.com/news/2020/2/27/akron-mens-soccer-announces-schedule-changes-to-spring-exhibition-campaign.aspx 2020 Akron Men's Soccer Spring Schedule (UPDATED 2-27-20) Sat., Feb. 22 - at Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Pittsburgh, Pa., T, 2-2 Sun., March 8 – at Penn State – University Park, Pa., 3 p.m. Sat., March 14 – vs. Notre Dame College, FirstEnergy Stadium – 12 p.m. Sat., April 4 – vs. Pittsburgh, FirstEnergy Stadium, 3 p.m. Sat., April 11 – at Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. – 10 a.m. Sat., April 18 – vs. Vaughn U20, FirstEnergy Stadium, 7 p.m. home games in bold; dates with changes in blue

Agree but also have to mention that Adam Najem had the most overall production.

I agree with your assessment of Jordan's play; he looked good at RB. https://gozips.com/news/2020/2/3/akron-adds-four-newcomers-to-2020-mens-soccer-roster.aspx A native of Stow, Ohio, Seaman, a defender, gained valuable playing experience with the Internationals Academy in the United States Development Academy, where he was a four-year team captain. EMBICK ON SEAMAN – "He is a tough left back who is a very challenging player to get by and has great delivery in the final third. I love his mentality and compete level and we were excited to get him in early."

Grant Abbott in goal 1st half. Cam Victor in goal the 2nd half.

Will Jackson had 11 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, in 2019. https://gozips.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/will-jackson/6341

Number 12 is Jordan Seaman.

https://gaffer.online/features/football/deandre-yedlin-crystal-ann-rod-on-sharing-clothes-the-culture-and-becoming-a-creative-power-couple/ ... Crystal: There’s a long list! One of the most amazing things is that we read a lot now. I didn’t really start reading books until I met him. We now go through three books a month. It’s making me smarter, a better person. What books are on your shelf right now? DeAndre: It’s a mix. There’s a lot of self-help, mental health books to help us keep our minds right. A lot about goal setting. It goes under the radar, especially when you talk about athletes. So much of the game is mental but we only train 100% physical. Which doesn’t really make any sense. It’s very important to have refreshers on self-happiness, there’s so many things we go through as humans that it’s important to be able to clear up your mind. It’s a really good skill to have. I say skill because we’ve learned to beat ourselves up, talk ourselves down, when we don’t need to. If you can re-learn the skills of positive thought then it can do wonders in life. Crystal: Goal-setting is another big thing which DeAndre has taught me. I knew it was a thing before but he sat down with me and walked me through it. It’s another amazing way which I’ve changed; mapping everything out has helped me grow as a person and achieve things. ...