bisbee Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I copied this from a response to a question that I posted on Big Soccer about SMU-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: Originally Posted by bisbee Now that Akron moves on to play SMU does any one have any insights into the Mustangs. I know they beat both UCLA and Duke but those games were fairly early in the year when both of those teams were not playing nearly as well as they are now. Also surprisingly they are only 4-3 at home. I really like Akron's chances in this one. Response: SMU looked good at the C-USA Tournament (they had a live stream and TV final) without one of its better attacking players, Juan Castillo. They don't have a lot of size, but have plenty of skill. Arthur Ivo is legit as an attacking mid and Diogo de Almeida is a left-footed left back that likes to get forward and has some speed. Robbie Derschang has good speed from the left side of midfield in front of de Almeida and that's the side they prefer. SMU has a holding midfielder/defender, T.J. Nelson, who does all of the little things and can distribute. Defending will be key for SMU, because Akron can transition quickly. As to the home losses, they were to William and Mary (1st match of season), 0-1 to UConn and to UCF, which just won its opening round match. Should be a good match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 What are our options to see this match? Live Streaming is unreliable. Also, it would be nice to gather with others to watch. Barley House? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisbee Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I am also well aware that stats only tell part of the story but we have a decided advantage looking at the goals scored/against numbers. We have scored 42 and allowed 14 while they have scored 32 and allowed 24. Avg per game for us is 2.14/0.67 and for them 1.60/1.20. They have played one less game then we have. GO ZIPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisbee Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 What are our options to see this match? Live Streaming is unreliable. Also, it would be nice to gather with others to watch. Barley House? The inconsistency of live streaming really sucks and i won't have my WARF backup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous hippo Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 So... How is Zipsnation going to follow this game? Cross our fingers for a decent stream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 SMU Message Board Thread for Akron game(sort of) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Zip Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 That is the first time I've heard us referred to as a physical team ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyfan34 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 That is the first time I've heard us referred to as a physical team ? And their style is death by 1,000 passes. Where have I heard that about a college team before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Article from College Soccer News. She mentions six teams that have a shot at winning it all. The Zips are the only unseeded team mentioned, and SMU not at all. If there was ever a year where the Zips could win without an absolutely stellar team this could be the year. There are no juggernauts this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisbee Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 SMU Message Board Thread for Akron game(sort of) The comments are hysterical. Physical game and then Mustangs speed takes over ? I wouldn't talk smack about our defense when their GA is about twice what ours is. Sounds like they are trying to convince themselves about a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyake Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 What are our options to see this match? Live Streaming is unreliable. Also, it would be nice to gather with others to watch. Barley House? we need an official watch party for this game and the MLS Cup. btw, attendance for SMU games: Game 1 459 Game 2 313 Game 3 1567 (not sure if the 1 is a typo) Game 4 501 Game 5 246 Game 6 523 Game 7 491 Total 4100 Average 586 shouldn't be too hostile as they'll most likely have a crowd in the 500's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisbee Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 What are our options to see this match? Live Streaming is unreliable. Also, it would be nice to gather with others to watch. Barley House? we need an official watch party for this game and the MLS Cup. btw, attendance for SMU games: Game 1 459 Game 2 313 Game 3 1567 (not sure if the 1 is a typo) Game 4 501 Game 5 246 Game 6 523 Game 7 491 Total 4100 Average 586 shouldn't be too hostile as they'll most likely have a crowd in the 500's. They probably let them all in for free when they played UCF in game #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 What are our options to see this match? Live Streaming is unreliable. Also, it would be nice to gather with others to watch. Barley House? we need an official watch party for this game and the MLS Cup. btw, attendance for SMU games: Game 1 459 Game 2 313 Game 3 1567 (not sure if the 1 is a typo) Game 4 501 Game 5 246 Game 6 523 Game 7 491 Total 4100 Average 586 shouldn't be too hostile as they'll most likely have a crowd in the 500's. I am ALL for the watch party. But where are we going to watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyake Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 What are our options to see this match? Live Streaming is unreliable. Also, it would be nice to gather with others to watch. Barley House? we need an official watch party for this game and the MLS Cup. btw, attendance for SMU games: Game 1 459 Game 2 313 Game 3 1567 (not sure if the 1 is a typo) Game 4 501 Game 5 246 Game 6 523 Game 7 491 Total 4100 Average 586 shouldn't be too hostile as they'll most likely have a crowd in the 500's. I am ALL for the watch party. But where are we going to watch? have been waiting for the University to announce something. If they don't by tonight, we should have a plan A. Gozips shows the game scheduled at 8pm?? that makes no sense with the MLS Cup starting at 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew8 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I really hope the University steps up and schedules a watch party this Sunday. It will be disappointing if they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTank123 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 What are our options to see this match? Live Streaming is unreliable. Also, it would be nice to gather with others to watch. Barley House? we need an official watch party for this game and the MLS Cup. btw, attendance for SMU games: Game 1 459 Game 2 313 Game 3 1567 (not sure if the 1 is a typo) Game 4 501 Game 5 246 Game 6 523 Game 7 491 Total 4100 Average 586 shouldn't be too hostile as they'll most likely have a crowd in the 500's. I am ALL for the watch party. But where are we going to watch? have been waiting for the University to announce something. If they don't by tonight, we should have a plan A. Gozips shows the game scheduled at 8pm?? that makes no sense with the MLS Cup starting at 9. Remember, this is not football or basketball so the NCAA couldn't give two sh*ts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyake Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I really hope the University steps up and schedules a watch party this Sunday. It will be disappointing if they don't. Wondering what the streaming quality is going to be like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisbee Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Kickoff is 7PM CENTRAL time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Kickoff is 7PM CENTRAL time 8 pm EST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew8 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I really hope the University steps up and schedules a watch party this Sunday. It will be disappointing if they don't. Wondering what the streaming quality is going to be like? Not sure, Barley House has Wi-Fi, if everyone brings a laptop, we could hook every one to a TV. I had a difficult time in the banquet room back in January for USA vs Chile. The receiver was so outdated, we couldn't get a good connection. By the way, some of your former Zips were hanging out at Manny's after the game. Ampai, Zemanski, Gavin, Bush, Nanchoff. It was good to see all those guys and I'm pretty sure I said some ridiculous things to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisbee Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Kickoff is 7PM CENTRAL time 8 pm EST 6PM MST and 5PM PST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyake Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I really hope the University steps up and schedules a watch party this Sunday. It will be disappointing if they don't. Wondering what the streaming quality is going to be like? Not sure, Barley House has Wi-Fi, if everyone brings a laptop, we could hook every one to a TV. I had a difficult time in the banquet room back in January for USA vs Chile. The receiver was so outdated, we couldn't get a good connection. By the way, some of your former Zips were hanging out at Manny's after the game. Ampai, Zemanski, Gavin, Bush, Nanchoff. It was good to see all those guys and I'm pretty sure I said some ridiculous things to them. I have connectors to hook a macbook up to a tv through HDMI, the fact that the game is on at 8 blows my mind. The stream probably wont have sound so I might end up having the MLS Cup with sound running split screen with the Akron stream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyake Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 and because Houston never plays Sarkodie and Carr wears that dumb headgear, I'm rooting for LA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 SMU Message Board Thread for Akron game(sort of) The comments are hysterical. Physical game and then Mustangs speed takes over ? I wouldn't talk smack about our defense when their GA is about twice what ours is. Sounds like they are trying to convince themselves about a win. This season, the only time the defense has looked vulnerable is in the last ten minutes of the game or in OTs when we've lost or tied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I really hope the University steps up and schedules a watch party this Sunday. It will be disappointing if they don't. Wondering what the streaming quality is going to be like? Not sure, Barley House has Wi-Fi, if everyone brings a laptop, we could hook every one to a TV. I had a difficult time in the banquet room back in January for USA vs Chile. The receiver was so outdated, we couldn't get a good connection. By the way, some of your former Zips were hanging out at Manny's after the game. Ampai, Zemanski, Gavin, Bush, Nanchoff. It was good to see all those guys and I'm pretty sure I said some ridiculous things to them. OOOOOOH. I wish I had been there with you for some drunken ramblings. Opportunity missed! God knows I was deep in to the Jamie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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