TennZip Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I guess it is time to start a Stanford topic.Several peoplle , on Saturday night, were crowing about Wake Forest losing. That would be a huge mistake to underestimate the Cardinal.2 Hermann trophy semifinalists...with one of them being the only collegian on the USMNT.Let's look at Common opponents for Akron and Stanford...Let's start positive...Cal Santa Barbara- Akron won 2-0 ; Stanford lost 1-0 to them on Aug. 28VCU - Akron won 3-2 in double overtime in the first game of the year. ; Stanford won 2-0 on Sept. 6Santa Clara - Akron won 2-0 ; Stanford won 3-1 in the NCAA round of 32Ohio State - zips played to a 3-3 tie....Stanford won 3-1 in the NCAA round of 16Wake Forest - Akron lost 2-1....the big difference between Stanford and Akron's game....is that Wake Forest had their best player , Michael Gamble in that game...When Stanford played them, Michael Gamble was injured...Stanford won 2-1 in the first overtime...Wake Forest missed a penalty kick at 94 minutes to win the gameUCLA - Akron lost 4-2...Richie Laryea and Danilo Radjen did not play in that game ; Stanford won 2-1....although a phantom offside call prevented UCLA from tieing the game. In their 2nd matchup, they played to a 2-2 tieSMU - Akron won 2-1 in the ncaa round of 16 ; Stanford won 3-2 in 2 ot's on Sept. 13Washington was the toughest opponent for Stanford as the Huskies played them to a 0-0 tie and Washington won the 2nd game 2-1.in the Stanford-Wake Forest game, the demon deacons led 14-12 in shots and 5-3 in corner kicksagainst the Buckeyes...Stanford led 19-11 and 5-1 in corner kicksAkron has improved tremendously during the season. I still like the zips in the game...but Jordan Morris, Brandon Vincent and their teammates will be a handful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index.php/articles/885-2015-college-cup-the-final-four-tale-of-the-tape39 goals scored for Stanford...15 allowed56 goals for Akron..29 allowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index.php/articles/885-2015-college-cup-the-final-four-tale-of-the-tape39 goals scored for Stanford...15 allowed56 goals for Akron..29 allowedGoal DifferentialStanford +24Akron +27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I guess it is time to start a Stanford topic.Several peoplle , on Saturday night, were crowing about Wake Forest losing. That would be a huge mistake to underestimate the Cardinal.2 Hermann trophy semifinalists...with one of them being the only collegian on the USMNT.Let's look at Common opponents for Akron and Stanford...Let's start positive...Cal Santa Barbara- Akron won 2-0 ; Stanford lost 1-0 to them on Aug. 28VCU - Akron won 3-2 in double overtime in the first game of the year. ; Stanford won 2-0 on Sept. 6Santa Clara - Akron won 2-0 ; Stanford won 3-1 in the NCAA round of 32Ohio State - zips played to a 3-3 tie....Stanford won 3-1 in the NCAA round of 16Wake Forest - Akron lost 2-1....the big difference between Stanford and Akron's game....is that Wake Forest had their best player , Michael Gamble in that game...When Stanford played them, Michael Gamble was injured...Stanford won 2-1 in the first overtime...Wake Forest missed a penalty kick at 94 minutes to win the gameUCLA - Akron lost 4-2...Richie Laryea and Danilo Radjen did not play in that game ; Stanford won 2-1....although a phantom offside call prevented UCLA from tieing the game. In their 2nd matchup, they played to a 2-2 tieSMU - Akron won 2-1 in the ncaa round of 16 ; Stanford won 3-2 in 2 ot's on Sept. 13Washington was the toughest opponent for Stanford as the Huskies played them to a 0-0 tie and Washington won the 2nd game 2-1.in the Stanford-Wake Forest game, the demon deacons led 14-12 in shots and 5-3 in corner kicksagainst the Buckeyes...Stanford led 19-11 and 5-1 in corner kicksAkron has improved tremendously during the season. I still like the zips in the game...but Jordan Morris, Brandon Vincent and their teammates will be a handful.When Stanford lost to UCSB, Jordan Morris was with the USMNT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 When Stanford lost to UCSB, Jordan Morris was with the USMNT.I thought I had seen a stat that Stanford was 7-0-2 when Jordan Morris was not with the team.I went to their schedule and printed a box score for the Santa Barbara game....shows Jordan Morris in the starting lineup...but only taking one shot in the gamehttp://www.gostanford.com//ViewContent.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30600&CONTENT_ID=1387035 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I thought I had seen a stat that Stanford was 7-0-2 when Jordan Morris was not with the team.I went to their schedule and printed a box score for the Santa Barbara game....shows Jordan Morris in the starting lineup...but only taking one shot in the gamehttp://www.gostanford.com//ViewContent.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30600&CONTENT_ID=1387035Well done!I had heard elsewhere that Morris had not been present for UCSB match due to national duties. Thanks for researching. I should not make declarations without checking the record.While you are in an investigative mind, what are the matches JoMo missed while with USMNT (or really, for any reason)?VCU, California, Washington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) The Official Zips Soccer College Cup Watch Party is Friday, December 11 at the Score Draft Room! Watch the Zips take on the Stanford Cardinals in the national semi-finals and have the chance to win great Zips prizes! Take advantage of great food and drink specials all night and cheer the Zips on to victory and into the National Championship game! Edited December 9, 2015 by Dr Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 last week, J.R. Eskilson did the predictions for Top drawer soccerlooks like Will Parchman does the predictions this week http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/college-cup-poised-for-a-photo-finish_aid38533 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Folks are starting to notice Stuart Holthusen, as well they should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Did anyone attend the sendoff event Wednesday at 1? (sometimes living 635 miles from Akron ....is not good ) I hope it was well attended. Which players spoke at the event? Go, Zips !!! 2nd Star !!!....Looking forward to seeing everyone in Kansas City and seeing this group of outstanding young men and their excellent coaching staff fulfill their destiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Did anyone attend the sendoff event Wednesday at 1? (sometimes living 635 miles from Akron ....is not good ) I hope it was well attended. Which players spoke at the event? Go, Zips !!! 2nd Star !!!....Looking forward to seeing everyone in Kansas City and seeing this group of outstanding young men and their excellent coaching staff fulfill their destiny.Represent us! Be loud and be proud! #2ndStar!And I know Zip_ME87 will be there, no bout adoubt it! Look him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyfan34 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Bad news. Sounds like Robby got hurt at the last practice before they left for KC. Not looking good that he will play.http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-soccer-notebook-robby-dambrot-suffers-leg-injury-in-final-home-practice-before-college-cup-1.646697 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 That is quite a blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted December 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 the plain dealer has not covered Akron soccer all year....and suddenly this guy is an expert?saying that the zips don't handle physical play well and that Jake needs to avoid mental lapses? GRRR !!!! How about writing something positive like 1) Jared Embick and his coaching staff has done a great job ; 2) This team has improved so much during the season due to their great work ethic and tremendous desire ; 3) 13 players on the MAC all academic team ...sorry, Mr. Elton Alexander....I think that Marla Ridenour is writing circles around you http://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/index.ssf/2015/12/akron_should_expect_physical_p.html#incart_river_index Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Here is a link to ESPN3 (ESPNU) coverage of the game. It's in the schedule part. You're able to use this if you have One of the listed Cable providers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 the plain dealer has not covered Akron soccer all year....and suddenly this guy is an expert?saying that the zips don't handle physical play well and that Jake needs to avoid mental lapses? GRRR !!!! How about writing something positive like 1) Jared Embick and his coaching staff has done a great job ; 2) This team has improved so much during the season due to their great work ethic and tremendous desire ; 3) 13 players on the MAC all academic team ...sorry, Mr. Elton Alexander....I think that Marla Ridenour is writing circles around you http://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/index.ssf/2015/12/akron_should_expect_physical_p.html#incart_river_indexWe must be careful not to expel newcomers to the bandwagon just because our customary seats are so well worn. I would rather Mr. Alexander write a shallow, second hand article than write no article whatsoever.By its very nature, all journalism invites criticism. Fair Warning!But it is inconsistent to decry the lack of coverage, only to lambast the writer for weak observations. At least the Plain Dealer is taking notice. Perhaps Mr. Alexander's next piece on the Zips will be worthy of comparison to the esteemed Ms. Ridenour’s. The biggest difference is that Marla seems to be invested in this team; it is more than just an assignment.#2ndStar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted December 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 We must be careful not to expel newcomers to the bandwagon just because our customary seats are so well worn. I would rather Mr. Alexander write a shallow, second hand article than write no article whatsoever.By its very nature, all journalism invites criticism. Fair Warning!But it is inconsistent to decry the lack of coverage, only to lambast the writer for weak observations. At least the Plain Dealer is taking notice. Perhaps Mr. Alexander's next piece on the Zips will be worthy of comparison to the esteemed Ms. Ridenour’s. The biggest difference is that Marla seems to be invested in this team; it is more than just an assignment.#2ndStar!good points....I have criticized them for no coverageand Terry Pluto did write an absolutely sensational article about them that was great coverage and publicityI am so excited about this team...that I probably did have a knee jerk reaction to a little negativity.I will give credit to the Plain Dealer for paying to send someone to the land of oz. Hopefully, 2 more wins will increase Mr. Alexander's investment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) One of my favorite UA Soccer moments occurred in 2009 against Stanford when Teal Bunbury scored on a header and ran to the corner where Ampi was holding the flag like a golf caddy. Bunbury made the stroke of a put and followed it with a finger point while taking bouncy steps towards the flag and finished with a triple fist pump a la Stanford Alum, Tiger Woods. Mind you, this was right around the time when Tiger's personal scandal was blowing up. The celebration was in the southeast corner where many in the crowd (myself included) were gathered at the ropes laughing our asses off over the skit. Well done, fellas!...Classic!Beat the Cardinals! Edited December 11, 2015 by UAZipster0305 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 One of my favorite UA Soccer moments occurred in 2009 against Stanford when Teal Bunbury scored on a header and ran to the corner flag where Ampi was holding it like a golf caddy. Bunbury made the stroke of a put and followed it with a finger point while taking bouncy steps towards the flag followed by a fist pump a la Tiger Woods. Mind you, this was right around the time when Tiger's personal scandal was blowing up. This celebration was in the southeast corner where many in the crowd (myself included) were gathered at the ropes. Well done, fellas!Beat the Cardinals!I remember that exact moment very well. Thanks for the reminder! Who has the video on that?Beat Stanford Cardinal! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Wish they would have shown the celebration, but this is the goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) Goal #2I Believe Edited December 11, 2015 by mes102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 While we're at it, I haven't seen anyone post this, but here's Stanford's coach. Talks about the Akron game from the 10:40 minute on in the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 These videos are great for getting amped for the match tonight. Yes, the media coverage is often disappointing, but don't give into it. Instead, embrace this season's success and the pursuit of #2ndStar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Goal #2 I Believe Well, if I was not ready for the match previously, I certainly am ready for it NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-zip Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Thanks for posting the videos. So excited for tonight. Watch party in Maryland if anyone is interested.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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