fknbuflobo

I do not owe much for pre-season All-Americans. “I obscenity in the milk of thy" pre-season All-American list! I take the opportunity to laud this Senior Class as perhaps the best in Zips history. I speak of Barson, Caldwell, Meves, and Schmitt. God knows it has become rare for quality players to graduate deplete eligibility.

I too watched the match. I mostly agree with your analysis. Zips also lack quality finishing. Hoosiers will be a tough out.

Does anyone have an update on the injury? Is it the left knee? Really anxious about this!

Chad Barson!

OK. I do not really want to ask this, but who knows the nature of Alfred Koroma's injury?

The immediate question: Where to drink before tonight's match?

Not the most flattering picture, to be sure! EDIT: His team portrait looks fine. Actually, Afsarifard #22 is not far behind Barson and Gallego, playing a very similar style. For my money, Afsarifard is better than what I have seen (so far) from Souders. Another very good player that may never see the light of day.

Right. And yet we cannot purchase beer at the concession. They would be smart to ditch this rule before it even starts. A whole list of problems comes along with alcohol sales. They enforced the "no re-entry" rule Wednesday, and then they opened only one concession window. In a crowd of 1600+, the line did not deplete until 15 minutes into 2nd half. Ridiculous!

That is a nice find.

Unless I am mistaken, you can no longer re-enter the park. So, bear that in mind if you take a peek at the Women's squad tonight.

I think the kid has tremendous upside; I really do.

Yes, he (Abdul-Salaam) was definitely around in the Spring.

Gahanna Lincoln H.S., a suburb of Columbus OH. This is the same high school from whence comes Wil Trapp.

Meves looked lean, mean, and focused in goal. The poor guy will likely graduate with the most statistically impressive career in NCAA history. Yet he still is derided every match. Some of the criticism is legitimate. Some of it emanates from me. The irony! I remain curious to see Pina. Yedlin #17 was Zips' MVP, not just because he scored. Tactical awareness has improved, 1v1 Defending has improved, Passing has improved. He has not hit his ceiling yet. Because I can take Barson #3 for granted, I will. Gallego #4 would do very well to emulate Barson. Souders #2 looked stiff and mechanical. I hope to see better of him. Brenes #7 is our most versatile player, capable of performing anywhere on the pitch. It would not surprise me to see him at GK. He seems to prefer physical contact, unlike most of the roster. He is our toughest customer. Foldesy #5 was surprisingly proficient in first start at HMF. He is a good tackler. He also has a penchant for the long ball, which will not endear him to Zips staff. I have followed this kid for years at St. Ignatius. Caldwell #15 was Caldwell. We will not fully appreciate his dull consistency until he graduates and leaves. He must protect himself better. If not, the MLS will chew him up and spit him out. Quinn #9 is indispensable. The Attack was much more potent the second half with him in the lineup. Serna #10 reminds me of Ampaipitakwong, a small, quick, passing machine with good endurance. Hope Serna proves more rugged and durable than Ampai. Koroma #8 was slightly disappointing. He did not display the advertised blazing speed. Nor does he seem an inveterate goal poacher like Mattocks, ALWAYS looking to score. Actually, Abdul-Salaam #25 showed as much production as Koroma did.

These pre-season lists are worthless. Look at Heisman watch. http://heismanpundit.com/2012/05/01/the-20...phy-watch-list/ Only some of the listed are legitimate. The rest are presumably merely political. Same with the Hermann.

Yedlin is 4th MF in 3-4-3.

Right On!

Very nice!

I definitely see you working, Tank. I simply just cannot see Quinn coming off the bench. Derschang, or Serna, or even Schmitt will sit before Quinn, I will warrant.

Take away from Porter's comments: Gallego is playing in the back, which will likely be 4 across. Serna figures in Midfield.

Does Dean Carro work at Akron School of Law?

Akron has a law school. Dean Carro would be so disappointed.

http://www.nike.com/nikefootball/training/...st?locale=en_US http://www.topendsports.com/sport/soccer/soccer-sparq.htm

I watched a few knock the ball around a bit W/8/1/2012. I am vacationing down at the Beach, and I cannot attend Captains' practices. Too bad! Surely someone has seen something! Yaz? ME?

I have it on DVR, but I do not know how to transfer to hard media.