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Coaching professional athletics is a tough gig, with high risks and high reward.

Really got no problem with that loss so long as we beat UConn on Friday. We played well enough to win but we lacked brilliance in the final third. Vermont, on the other hand, possessed that one moment of offensive brilliance. And that made the difference. Their goal was special, with a high degree of difficulty. No reason for Zips to hang their heads. Back to work.

Replica 2010 National Championship trophy?😆

Fair enough! Are you not entertained?!?!?!

For me, Caleb Borneo was MOM. Scoring twice is (obviously) huge, but Borneo was also instrumental in the linking play through our midfield. What a comeback story for this guy! Hopefully, he continues his current trajectory. Remi Agunbiade completely changed the match when he entered late in the 1st half. Buckeyes could not contain him. Toward the end, OSU Defense began to look fearful. As previously mentioned, Jose Pedro was fantastic in both defending the flank and contributing passing into Offense. He needs to keep shooting, as unlikely as that sounds when referring to a Fullback. Judging from the room they afford him, opposing Defenses evidently do not believe Jose can score. He should prove them wrong. Ashton Kamdem was a monster on our left flank. Somebody check me on this, but I think Kamdem drew 3 OSU yellow cards. He is probably really sore today. Side note: Kamdem is the only truly ambidextrous field player we have. Mitch Budler also appears to be ambidextrous. What can I say that has not already been said? Five matches; Zer0 goals allowed. None will be surprised when Budler's name goes up on Stu Parry's wall.

Best Jose Pedro match as a Zip so far.

4-2-3-1 is our base system, and has been so throughout Embick’s tenure. Over the years, Zips increasingly switch on the fly to a more offensive 4-3-3. The ability to switch formations while in game is the hallmark of a professional squad. Not many collegiate teams are coached to do that. Zips switch formations in more than half their matches, usually when substituting personnel, so as to not draw the opposition’s attention. Now, a 4-4-2 is a new (outdated formation) wrinkle. I would like to see us try it again, with same personnel. It’s like an NBA team running The Weave or NFL team running the Wing T. Ha!

Zips have transferred in quality CBs recently. Matt Paiva makes in three good ones in a row.

Past the midway point of the first half, Zips employed a good old fashioned 4-4-2. This totally took Vikings by surprise. Remi and Farrell were the two Forwards and they immediately terrorized the CSU back line. Unfortunately, Farrell soon caught a silly yellow card, and staff removed him (and this formation). I want Zips to spring this 4-4-2 formation once again. It probably should never be our base system but it can be a real shock to the opposition. We should try it again.

October 1st

Matt Dreas was off his regularly steady game tonight. Not his best outing. Very pleased with the composure and command of Matthew Paiva. Hope the knock he took was nothing. (FaFa?) Farrell Ngongang showed tremendous hustle and grit. He was MOM for me as well. He earned the start of next match. VCU 0-3 AKR Perhaps the least convincing 0-3 road victory in NCAA history. But on a night when many Big East teams lost, we will gladly take it.

Sorry, folks. This is awful football. Lots of sloppy passing. And poor positioning. Zips had better fix this.

Lake Champlain is beautiful in the late Summer.

A great man has passed. Everyone who is reading this has been touched by Stu Parry, whether directly or indirectly.

Tough player, Docking. One of those guys with whom not to mess.

A few boys might come up against a few men. This could be a good-tune up for a Zips' squad with many new faces.

In limited 2nd half action, Braxton Hayes did not seem to be pushing for a starting job in Exhibition #1. Disappointing. Hopefully, we shall see more of Hayes on Wednesday during exhibition #2.

4-2-3-1

Yes!

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I think your scenario is accurate. And if it is, Zips simply cannot afford competing at the elite level. Not at the moment anyway. 28 scholarships versus 9.5 scholarships is not fair competition. How many scholarships on Zips’ MSOC 2025, I wonder. Any school not maximizing their number of scholarships is not seriously competing.

AKR 3-0 LOU For several years in a row now, Zips play their best of the season in Historic Crew Stadium. Saving the best for last, I suppose. For the second consecutive year, Louisville Cardinals were the victims of an Akron squad congealing and playing with purpose. Not for the first time this Spring, Sophomore F Remi Agunbiade #13 proved a tough customer, very aggressive in the offensive third. This guy has tremendous raw athleticism. It will be incumbent upon Embick & Co. to draw the best out of him. Transfer from St. Louis, Junior MF Jack Sullivan #19 showed promise especially in the offensive third. Seems a box-to-box midfielder. Good to see more of him. Sullivan will push for a starting spot come Fall. If you are not already familiar with R-Senior GK Mitch Budler #1, perhaps you have wandered on to the wrong forum. "If you don't know, you better axe somebody!"

Looking for a bright spot.... Incoming transfer Jack Sullivan #19 provided real spark off the bench in limited minutes. He is quick-footed and very intentional. We need to see more of Sullivan.

For how many decades has Puerto Rico participated in the Olympics? if you are implicitly advocating statehood for Puerto Rico, then I agree.

The one standout performance was Remi Agunbiade, and not just because he scored two ugly goals. His skills are raw and underdeveloped, but his work rate is just tremendous. No lack of effort from this guy! Well done, Remi!