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In Soccer parlance, result means win or draw. Not exactly sure when that terminology started, but it is very old, like 100+ years old. An Arsenal fan, I have read accounts of soldiers, newly returned from the Boer War, hoping the club could get a result vs. Newcastle United.

Hey Larry Williams! Two of your alumni are on the USMNT, which are qualifying for the World Cup tonight. You know, the World Cup, the most popular sporting competition in human history. Not one former Zip is starting on our national team; WE HAVE TWO FORMER ZIPS STARTING ON USMNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you hear us Larry? Zips Nation is shouting in your ear! GoZips.com! WhereU@?! WTF!

I do not insinuate that Zips are in with no worries. Don’t get me wrong. I am plenty worried! To your point, an At Large bid for the MAC will be a horrible seeding. We need some scorers to return to form and/or to regain health.

I beg to differ. This will likely be the rare year when the MAC gets an At Large bid. Both WMU and AKR are currently well into the top 48 in RPI. Currently #11 and #20 respectively. Both teams will be hurt some by playing the rest of the MAC. But they are both probably going to make the tourney, seeded high, low, or otherwise. Remember, NCAA could not care less about any poll. NCAA Tournament seeding is 99% straight RPI. https://rpiupdatemenssoccer.blogspot.com/

Adam Najem! Zips Nation miss you very much! We could use a guy like you right about now. Thanks for the memories!

W Michigan 1-0 Akron Zips physically dominated, if not tactically dominated, by a rough and tumble Bronco's squad. Goal surrendered on a re-start, a weakness of Zips' since the W. Bush administration. MAC play will be more interesting this year than in any in recent memory.

I hate WMU. Hacks!

Look at that wind. Keep the ball on the ground!

Stevo Zak! Word!

Most important match this season (so far).

I think Broncos lost their first choice GK for a while.

Panthers no longer an easy win.

Courtesy of GauchoDan, stats legend on BigSoccer.com. https://rpiupdatemenssoccer.blogspot.com/

Come On, Boys!!! Close It Out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is actually what the NCAA does. That is why RPI trumps all polls. RPI is how the tourney will be seeded by NCAA. Come October, I ignore all the polls.

Honey Badger = 1st choice RB! He played full 90 for Newcastle. Right? He is back.

Both road matches this week are imminently losable. But each potential victory has RPI points with it. High risk, high reward scenario. Zips will have every chance this season.

“Honey Badger don’t give a shite!”

Gaels were a very worthy opponent, extremely well organized.

Freshman Faisal Ghaffur (sp?) really took a step forward tonight. Even aside from scoring game winner.

St. Mary’s will not be a push over!

http://www.gozips.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5444 "If you don't know, you better axe somebody!"

Best match since victory over Georgetown last year. Akron 4-1 MSU

I can barely wait for this one.

Mikey, many in North London would welcome the change!