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I felt the same way this morning when I "invested" fifteen minutes trying to find something worthy of reading. I want to support the local paper, but this is a slow and painful death.

Wow, we sit at #44 on that same list. This after ranking #1 at one point this season...

Just throwing this out there: Could this be a case of too many team members from around the world? Our current lineup looks like a United Nations collective. For the record, I always disliked Zip opponents in the past that heavily recruited overseas. Many of those Hartwick teams from the Porter era had more Kiwis than New Zealand's national rugby team.

Fantastic video stream to watch a disappointing match. I am over the embarrassing antics of Souto. His passion and hustle are commendable, but his reckless actions make UA look classless. How many straight reds does he have in his career? I hope he rides the pine for a number of games after this. Please put Hinds in the lineup and keep him there. He seems to pick up the level of play when he is in. This team will be fine, but definitely room for improvement. They should learn plenty from a match like his one.

To be honest, these developments may work out very well for our Zips. We probably lose by double digits in the NCAAs. Instead, we can potentially nab a nationally televised win against a crappy (and probably unmotivated) BigTen team in their own house. AND the possibility of a meaningful home game after that to watch! What is not to like about this scenario?

Not sure what to think. You win some, you lose some. It is getting old to follow our best Zips in France, Lebanon, and everywhere between.

This would be a HUGE upgrade over our current game experience. I will take it!

Think our attendance is pathetic? 530 brave souls to watch Miami at Millet tonight.

Hope the following piece of info from Post-Gazette blogger Bob Smizik helps add perspective to the JAR discussion.... * The annual $5 million, plus incentives, Michigan awarded to Jim Harbaugh isn’t the only recent example of the escalation of the college football arms race. LSU is building a state-of-the-art, athletes-only dining hall. The 22,500 square foot facility will cost $12 million.

I had higher hopes for the attendance of this game. My brother-in-law was stunned that I didn't purchase tickets before the game, evidenced by his "Aren't they going to sell out?!" We arrived as the game began and there were ZERO people in line at Gate 1 to purchase tickets or enter the game. We pride ourselves on our support for the Zips, but we (Northeast Ohio) obviously are NOT futbol supporters. No excuse this area could not produce more than 1,900 paid admissions on a perfect night during the World Cup media blitz. Pathetic!

Bidding should be fierce for one of those troughs from the men's restroom! Rubber Bowl Auction

Wow, we just don't get it. If you are going to make a statement, then go big. This design doesn't do squat.

I saw this article from the Trib and thought some on the board might be interested. I was not at the game, but this location would be great for a bar hop in Station Square and a seat with a great view of the city. Looks like a great place to get your soccer fix. http://triblive.com/sports/dejankovacevic/...e#axzz2QS8th8M7 Trib Link

The suspension should reflect an "eye for an eye" philosophy. If Steve-O misses the rest of the season, the offending player should miss the same amount. If Zakuani suffers a career-ending injury, then the Rapids player never suits up for another MLS game. A statement against reckless behavior needs to be made.

Wow...this guy should be suspended for a very long time for this one! You can tell he was ticked he didn't get a call, got straight up, and maliciously tackled Steve-O. From the video, it almost looks like Steve-Os foot is going to fall off his leg. I can't imagine that either player will be seeing the playing field for a very long time. Absolutely disgusting...

Coming to theatres near you: Disney ROOligans (in 3-D). Starring the voices of Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus. Fun for the whole family! Movie Trailer: "Welcome to Lee Jackson Field, the home of the ROOligans, A place where there are no ROOles, An atmosphere filled with unROOly patrons, A stadium where opponent's seasons are ROOined." (Maybe Tim Allen can play the Firm's boss)

I love the idea of a supporters group! Not really keen on the Rooligans though...sounds like a cheesy Disney take on British futbol fanaticism...

Can anyone confirm the "real" attendance for the game...you know...the actual backsides in seats. I had four loge seats to the game and couldn't give them away.

I think this is the biggest issue moving forward. I am shocked at the lack of a "buzz" (including marketing!) throughout the week for a game against a Big East team. This game would have EASILY been higher at the Rubber Bowl. The only conclusion that I can draw is the price of admission is too high for the product that is being placed on the field. I am not ready to jump off the Y Bridge after one game, but the lack of fans at the game is troublesome. I didn't renew after last season, and looking at the attendance numbers, I wasn't alone.

Spot on...plus add Brenes to the bench mix...

Hartwick...they are a bunch of fouling thugs who can't play at our skill level. I also take great pride in defeating Columbus State...

Trapp (#4)...Gallego (#32)...Chiu (#97)...player rankings according to Top Drawer Soccer...

Roogangs- I think your source was correct, until they decided to follow Giffard to VCU too...per VCU website... VCU MEN’S SOCCER ANNOUNCES 2010 RECRUITING CLASS RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University Head Men’s Soccer Coach Dave Giffard has announced his first recruiting class since joining the Rams in January. Giffard and his staff will welcome 15 newcomers to the field for the 2010 season. The class is highlighted by a crop of talented international standouts including Romena Bowie (Saint Mary, Jamaica), Jose Carlos Castillo (Guatemala City, Guatemala) and Jason Johnson (Saint Anne, Jamaica). Hailing from Manchester High School in Jamaica, Bowie and Johnson were each selected to the Jamaican Senior National Team Camp, after leading their squad to a runner-up finish in 2010 DaCosta Cup competition. Meanwhile, Castillo, who spent two months in the Guatemala Senior National Team Camp in 2009, boasts 45 caps for the Guatemala Youth National Teams.

Former Zip assistant Dave Giffard took a couple Zips with him to VCU...Yoram Mwila and Josh Pantazelos. Not a huge loss; goalie was never going to see the field and Mwila didn't impress. We will get to see both at Lee Jackson, as VCU is the preseason opposition this season. Already counting down the days until our pursuit of the college crown...

Thanks for the head's up!!! Ordered my season tickets today and can't wait for the scarfs to arrive!!!Go Zips!!! This is going to be a really exciting year as UA should be fighting for a National Championship!!!(Wow, sorry for all of the exclamation marks, but I am pumped!!!)