zvillezip Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 ZIPS win on penalty kicks. Time for Virginia for the Championship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zvillezip Posted December 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Lock up Caleb Porter for ever. Give him the biggest contract in college soccer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 :NCAAC: YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M LOSING MY VOICE AT HOME!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! WOOOOHOOO! FEAR THE ROO ACC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksu sucks Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Our entire building now knows that Akron won. I sounded like a poor man's Steve French.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zip37 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Jerimah Dicky is accepting donations, large and small, to rennovate the soccer pitch [field]. TIME TO PUT UP OR SHUT UP, part of my money is IN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem101 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 I was there and it was AMAZING!!!! UNC put up a valiant fight, but the Zips roll on!! Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 This is up there with my greatest sports moments as a fan. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyfan34 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Not that it really matters but an article on ESPN said that Akron is 23-0-1. Even though Akron won, since it went to PK's it goes down as a tie. That doesn't make sense.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=4735714 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=78&f=37...5286615&p=1This is four pages of a good read from a different perspective. Most interesting thing is everyone's homersim. These guys thought the ESPNU announcers were against them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmaker Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Not that it really matters but an article on ESPN said that Akron is 23-0-1. Even though Akron won, since it went to PK's it goes down as a tie. That doesn't make sense.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=4735714Any game that goes through the regularly scheduled OT's without a result is considered a tie, unfortunately. The PK's are merely a means to determine who advances when a result is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Not that it really matters but an article on ESPN said that Akron is 23-0-1. Even though Akron won, since it went to PK's it goes down as a tie. That doesn't make sense.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=4735714This happened to UNC, too. They went into PKs with NCST in the ACC semis and it counted as a tie, but they lost, so technically, they now have 4 losses. Does this effect our NCAA history record? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Roo Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Not that it really matters but an article on ESPN said that Akron is 23-0-1. Even though Akron won, since it went to PK's it goes down as a tie. That doesn't make sense.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=4735714This happened to UNC, too. They went into PKs with NCST in the ACC semis and it counted as a tie, but they lost, so technically, they now have 4 losses. Does this effect our NCAA history record?The undefeated run is over at 23-0-1link"The result goes down as a tie, leaving Akron (23-0-1) deadlocked with Indiana’s 1997 team for the NCAA record for most consecutive wins in a season." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zippyrifle32 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 man i want to see some youtube replays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyrifle32 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 man i want to see some youtube replaysfound some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyrifle32 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 espn highlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Not that it really matters but an article on ESPN said that Akron is 23-0-1. Even though Akron won, since it went to PK's it goes down as a tie. That doesn't make sense.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=4735714Any game that goes through the regularly scheduled OT's without a result is considered a tie, unfortunately. The PK's are merely a means to determine who advances when a result is necessary.So if we would have lost we would be 23-0-1...same record. Now that is stupidity. I guess there is something more stupid than the BCS system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Elated ...!!!!More than that, I think I survived my heart attack.Question for all: Do the Zips get some love from the predominately North Carolina (the state of) fans.now that there is no North Carolina ACC team left in the tournament? Wake Forest, like UNC is a favored son North Carolina (the state of) team where as Virginia is an out of state ACC rival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 For the record, from the 2008-2009 NCAA Soccer Rule Book at ncaa.org:7.1.2 For postseason games, which include conference tournaments and NCAA tournament games, two sudden-victory overtime periods of 10 minutes each shall be played. If the score still is tied, the game shall be recorded as a draw and the tiebreaker procedure of taking kicks from the penalty-kick line or spot, as set forth below, shall be used to determineadvancement. Exception: The winner of the penalty kicks during the national championship game only will be declared the winner for all purposes, including the record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 By the way, in Minnesota, they also think the Zips should be 24-0-0.Teal Bunbury is Hermann Trophy Finalist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 By the way, in Minnesota, they also think the Zips should be 24-0-0.Teal Bunbury is Hermann Trophy FinalistFor the record, I'm predicting Bunny. If he scores on Sunday, it's a wrap. I sure hope however, that that doesn't convince the young man that he should bolt for greener grounds. I must honestly point to the scouting reports, which properly point out the lack of touching ability 'at pace'. In MLS, you must not only be blazing fast at that position, as Teal arguably is, but you must have the softest of touches and the ability to allude defenders and goalkeepers at full run. Even Steve Zakuani -- who everyone will say was ahead of where Teal is today a year ago, is still learning that skill. A year of further 'finishing' will result in Bunbury becoming a prospect on the same level as Steve-o. And it will provide me one more chance to view Teal and his mates in Blue and Gold before he wears the pro kit.Okay, at the risk of going overboard, I will provide the briefest possible of reviews of the semi-final game #2, Akron vs North Carolina. UNC was both the fastest, and the best defending team that Akron has faced this year. They will face a similar opponent on Sunday, and I am confident they -- meaning both the players AND the coaching staff, have learned from the game what needs to change in the final. First, if they get the same type of domination at the outset of the championship that they had on Friday, they must bring more numbers up earlier. Sarkodie's skill and pace on the right side should frighten the Hoos out of their shoes. Next, I'm pretty sure from listening to him at halftime yesterday that Caleb will not place Nagbe in the defensive center half spot he sank to vs UNC -- stay up high if you want to create more pressure. Quite frankly, I have to feel the game will be decided in the first half. I think the team that scores first will have a major advantage, not because they will sit on the lead, but because it will force the opponent to take chances that could lead to a second goal on the counter. Friday: Did everyone notice who did NOT line up for Akron on the penalty kicks? Bunbury and Nagbe of course. While that may be a pre-conceived strategy, I'm afraid that our two stars let us down -- and I think they know it and are going to be more ready and concentrated on the goal that can secure the team's goal on Sunday. From my view over here in the sunny Pacific, the Zips who showed best on this occasion were the very young defenders -- Kofi along with Barson -- very steady all around as well as flushing the offensive mentality especially in the OT. And young Ben Speas made a couple of crosses from his left flank that were of professional quality -- sad that no one was running to the spot or the result might have been quicker. The only player who really looked nervous to me was Ben Zemanski, who made a number of errant, overly long passes in the first half that were entirely unnecessary. Blair Gavin, despite having his body screwed in the wrong direction on his SOG, was his usual self, unacclaimed but crucial cog in Akron's play on both ends of the pitch. I think he could be the most underrated player in the nation, certainly Zips Nation. You know, for that matter, it was unfortunate that the ESPN announcers, who overall did a fine job (I've always been a Dellacamara fan), failed to mention that only four starters are older than sophomores, and the same number are freshmen. Also, no mention at all of Nanchoff being off. They might be surprised if Akron starts a different lineup and uses fewer players -- Caldwell probably got his most PT of the season, for example on Friday. I thought that Alex Preuss the MLS referee did a brilliant job. He did not call the game as he would an MLS game -- properly. The first yellow card on (was his name 'King'?) he just knocked over the ballhandler from behind -- a more often than not booking at the college level -- though not in MLS. The second time, as the announcers clearly pointed out, he was the last defender between the ball and the goal and took his man down. That second yellow was more clear than the first -- and the offender put up little argument. The total fouls were I believe 15-8 Carolina. I DO think Akron will need to be a bit more physical off the ball against Virginia, though there is no need to foul people. Haven't seen any mention of the broadcast showing the fans. They often showed the Rowdies and Akron fans -- not just after the final PK. It appeared that Akron's section was better organized than Carolina's -- if they even had a student or cheering section. Were they really the "home team"? My hat's off to the Rowdies, but they must put on another stellar performacne on Sunday against one of their favorite opponents -- the potty-mouth keeper they've already run up against. Let's rebalance the score sheet on Diego Restrepo. Strap it on, and let his ears flame out as the ball flames past him into the net!Sunday December 13, biggest day in UA athletic history? No pressure though, with a group as confident and poised as we have. Just one more makes 24, and that spells V-I-C-T-O-R-Y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plowerman78 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I think the ROWDIES will be ready to go after this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Z.I.P. thank you for the excellent technical analysis.First, I expect that Akpan of Harvard will get the Hermann. That is based on two factors. One, thisis his third time being a finalist (a rather unusual event). Second, the NCAA has no love for the Zips.Add in a third reason; Akpan is a senior where Bunbury is a sophomore.It is pleasing to see on the UNC boards that their knowledgeable posters predict an Akron win. Their reasoning based on the quality of the Zips play against UNC and the fact that UNC is actually the best ACC team. I concur.My big disappointment being that the UA Athletic Dept. did not scramble up a bus trip for Sunday'sfinal. I would love to bus down to Cary, ala the Evanston trip last season. I am confident that hundred's of Zips fans would jump at the opportunity for the mind numbing 10 hour bus ride.That magnificent trophy will be a proud addition to the University's trophy case. Go get it.author's note: I know that the NCAA does not determine the winner of the Hermann. Their evilinfluence is, however, pervasive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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