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Awful loss! This film will serve as a template on how to beat Zips. Pressure high with outside backs supporting the pressure. Do not allow Zips to play out of D to MF. This week's practice had better be dedicated to playing ball through the MF, on the ground. Akron is not structured for long ball.

This match could be going either way right now. Zips had better tighten up the back line in the 2nd half. Gallego nearly power-headed in an own goal while presumably defending a corner kick. WTF?

I am thoroughly geeked for this match, not ashamed to admit it!

It is true that Demand can be manufactured, up to a point. But I disagree with you a little bit, UAzipsMan. This is a case where Supply is not matching real Demand. UA should add grandstands behind the entire club box seating. These would all be season tix. They also need to add seating available to General Admission. I suggest risers on the bank, on either side of the benches. That would swell capacity to over 7,000, which, I think, is just about right.

Weather forecast calls for rain and much cooler than normal temps. UCSB poster on BigSoccer predicts 5k if rain and 8-10K if not. No where close to record. Maybe fans have given up as they already have 3 losses. I am not in the least bit complaining, because our attendance has been spectacular, but wouldn't that be INSANE to have 10,000 at a Zips game? There is nowhere to sit. At this point, attendance is limited only by capacity. More would attend if they could just see the pitch. Zips are the hottest tix in town. that's why I would love to see them expand grandstand to the other side of the stadium behind the benches. Leave the sidewalk there, and build the grandstand in place of the worn out tennis courts there... You are preaching to the choir! Much more revenue could be had.

Weather forecast calls for rain and much cooler than normal temps. UCSB poster on BigSoccer predicts 5k if rain and 8-10K if not. No where close to record. Maybe fans have given up as they already have 3 losses. I am not in the least bit complaining, because our attendance has been spectacular, but wouldn't that be INSANE to have 10,000 at a Zips game? There is nowhere to sit. At this point, attendance is limited only by capacity. More would attend if they could just see the pitch. Zips are the hottest tix in town.

UCSB is a pretty wildly inconsistent team. When they are "on", they're capable of beating anyone in the nation -- particularly in the Locos' Den. I'm looking forward to it -- hope the team doesn't arrive like Wednesday morning or p.m. That would be a bad sign. Somebody check the various twitter accounts. Where are our boys right now? They leave Akron tomorrow. Do you know the hour?

My concern is how susceptible we'll be if someone were to get injured. I know, extreme route, but its a possibility and I won't get my hopes up because this team was never heralded as an immediate repeat contender. Ill just start clearing space on my credit card for a potential december road trip to the south... thats all... Alabama is beautiful in the late Fall!

UCSB is a pretty wildly inconsistent team. When they are "on", they're capable of beating anyone in the nation -- particularly in the Locos' Den. I'm looking forward to it -- hope the team doesn't arrive like Wednesday morning or p.m. That would be a bad sign. Somebody check the various twitter accounts. Where are our boys right now?

Doubt BW3 will have it. Try 3 Brothers Tavern in Jackson Township, right on Wales, same plaza as Buehler's. If the match is not on, they will gladly put it on. I may be there myself. EDIT: I am still pissed Massillon Cable has yet to add FOXSC to HD lineup!

I agree with everything you say. Two things Meves does well: 1. As Ando notes, his distribution throwing is good. 2. He is very good at reacting to the shot ball. His reflexes are quick. The long balls, not so much. I nearly burst a vessel during the last 10 minutes vs. California.

I love this one. 2011 Yedlin starts over Nanchoff in D. Imagine that back line. Holmes starts over Nanchoff in MF. Surprised? Much love to Nanchoff, but he is on the bench this year had everyone stayed. It is also real tough to sit Trapp. The kid is dynamite, but cannot at the expense of Caldwell or (certainly not) Kitchen. Nagbe? Forget about it. 2010 Korb starts over Nanchoff in D; Mikey is nobody's Defender. This sounds like I disrespect Nanchoff. That is not the case at all. It is a real howler thinking of Mattocks coming in for Bunbury or Zakuani. What would opposing defenses have thought? Did Gavin leave after 2 years? He could still be playing now?

Definitely could use Speas this year! Rumor is that he was not guaranteed starting spot, a necessity for those with professional aspirations. Coupled with poor showings in the Spring, Ben saw greener pastures and orchestrated the transfer himself. I do not know it for a fact, but I doubt Porter is the type to guarantee anyone a spot.

Neither side looks better than us.

At which time I will pay and subscribe.

We are getting very close to full disclosure. I wonder what type of relationship Holmes had with English professional team. Was it Manchester City? This is a curious story. Should Mr. Holmes continue his recent success, some journalist will write a piece on him.

Even worse! I love collegiate athletics, but the NCAA is the most corrupt organization in our society. Let me get this straight. Quinn can transfer from another D1 NCAA program without penalty, but Holmes suffers suspension for transferring from an NAIA program? Why the discrepancy? And why is ND barred from tourney?

There's no question. Not only does he solve the link up problem between the midfield and forwards, he also stretches the field to the left. If you noticed in the games previously, we were being given the left side in an attempt to stop our attack down the right. They can't do that anymore. That is actually an astute observation. I am not even sure Holmes was placed on the left by design. Did he come in for Quinn? He seemed to naturally flow to where there was least pressure, or most space.

...so how about that Luke Holmes kid? I heard that he has two more gears. He needs a swank nickname. With a name like Holmes, well,... the possibilities are almost limitless.

The entire team is better with Holmes on the pitch. I was eagerly anticipating his debut, but he managed to exceed my already high expectations. He starts from now on, right?

Yeah,.....that is pretty much it.

It sounds like we aren't unusual in this regards. When is Akron going to get it's own thread on the BigSoccer board? That is one step in moving our program forward, because that board is the most read in American futbol. Wish I had the time to be the BigMike of Akron soccer! Amen, Z.I.P.!!!!!!!!!!!!

I absolutely agree and,in fact,it would be great to get the infernal music banned altogether. It is terrible sitting in the stands and having that noise blasting in your ears. BTW,it has nothing to do with the fact that I am an old guy You are spot on with that one, Bisbee. Start a separate thread so we can all pile on. Only then will we get someone's attention.

Much of this seems like complaining about the ice cream being too cold. One point on which I can grumble is the playing of music after a victory. Whom do we need to bother to get the music turned off after a win? One of you students know? This needs to change immediately!

Buck John Fluem!!!