TennZip Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 AKRON, Ohio – The impending landfall of Hurricane Florence has necessitated a scheduling change for the University of Akron men's soccer team on Saturday, Sept. 15, as the Zips' scheduled opponent – Connecticut will be unable to make it to FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field due to travel considerations associated with the storm. Akron has added Canisius to its schedule as a replacement for the Huskies on Saturday, Sept. 15, with the Zips hosting the Golden Griffins at 7 p.m. Canisius was tabbed to win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Canisius is 1-2-1 Defeated Robert Morris 3-0 in opener Lost 3-2 to Northern Kentucky lost 3-2 to Michigan State 0-0 with Bucknell they have had 2 games cancelled due to weather...Michigan and St. Francis (PA) credit to the zips soccer coaching staff at Akron for being able to find a replacement for Connecticut 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipsVoice Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 I am sorry, but this feels like a junior varsity scrimmage match when I look at it. I know there weren't a lot of options, but still. Of course, if we look terrible or even barely win, it will add to the angst I see mounting regarding the 2018 edition of the Zips. My big hope is, we'll put this to bed early and get to see a lot of the reserves and learn/see about them. Supposed to be a pretty night weather-wise, but will a Canisius drum up the walk-up ticket buyer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 It is unfortunate that UConn had to cancel due to weather/travel considerations just like UA potentially losing a big pay out due to cancelation of the football game with Nebraska due to storms. However, at least a good opponent was found as a replacement, and I’m happy that our 2018 Zips get to play tonight at home and continue their progression. No one, especially our players, are satisfied with how this season is going thus far. I trust that our players will find their edge and the needed Zips Men’s Soccer mentality. These players are talented and smart. They just need to mentally put together a complete game and help each other out. I’m sure they all realize that no matter how good any of them are individually, they are only as good as the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 Canisius will not sell any extra tickets. But Zips need to whip on somebody right now, more than they need anything else. They need to successfully execute tactics practiced in training. They need to regain confidence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted September 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 13 hours ago, ZipsVoice said: I am sorry, but this feels like a junior varsity scrimmage match when I look at it. I know there weren't a lot of options, but still. Of course, if we look terrible or even barely win, it will add to the angst I see mounting regarding the 2018 edition of the Zips. My big hope is, we'll put this to bed early and get to see a lot of the reserves and learn/see about them. Supposed to be a pretty night weather-wise, but will a Canisius drum up the walk-up ticket buyer? Let's face it.....Connecticut , with their performance in the last 5-7 years, is a shell of their teams in the 2000's. They are not going to sell any extra tickets. Canisius was forecast to win their league and could be playing in the NCAA tourney. I still am very happy with the coaching staff and the Athletic dept for finding a D1 opponent that could be playing in the NCAA tourney. This team could not afford to be off from September 9 to September 20 before facing a quality team in Grand Canyon at their beautiful facility. This team needs a win and they need time playing together. 19 new players this year. Carlo Ritaccio will be back for tonight's game. I am glad that he has another game to gel with the back line and the midfielders. I am hopeful that Marcel Zajac and Diogo Pacheco will both get some playing time tonight. I have a good feeling that a healthy Marcel Zajac playing upfront with David Egbo will open up a few seams and help the Zips be more dynamic offensively. Last year's team struggled early with injuries to Stuart and Sam. Marcel Zajac is going to be an important part of this team's success in 2018. I am very glad that the coaches acted quickly after Ray Reid and Connecticut bailed on tonight's matchup. I am very pleased that this team has an opportunity to improve and gain some confidence tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 IF BY ANY CHANCE you should see Niko DeVera in attendance tonight (short guy, big feet), be sure to tell him that he has been an exemplary Akron Zip. May all on this current squad have careers similar to Niko De Vera's. Zips Nation are proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted September 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 10-0 Zips... that has to help the confidence a great deal..... this Canisius team lost 3-2 to Michigan State...and a 3-2 to a 5-1 Northern Kentucky team Congrats to Diogo Pacheco on his first 2 collegiate goals....glad you are healthy, young man David Egbo - college soccer player of the week...3 goals and 2 assists Ezana - 3 goals .....Congrats to Mr. Kahsay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypitt Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 They needed a game like that. Started slow, but then they started to look like a Zips squad. Another beautiful night, where the hell are the students?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malonepioneer12 Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 The students probably are done attending the games for the season. In my mind it depends on the first few games and how the zips play. A blah performance against Butler (a great crowd there) and then a beat down from N.C. State. So they show the first one or two games - not good games and they are done. This has been the trend in the last 4 years. It is disappointing though that is for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 To those who were asking, I apologize for my faulty memory. Looking at the Zips Media Guide (page 62), most goals scored were... 1. 14 vs. Youngstown State W, 14-1 1974 2. 12 vs. Cleveland State W, 12-2 2005 at Youngstown State W, 12-0 1981 vs. Western Reserve W, 12-2 1958 5. 10 vs Canisius W 10-0 2018 (9/15/18, new, to be added) vs. Wright State W, 10-1 1983 vs. Cincinnati W, 10-0 1975 vs. Case Tech W, 10-0 1961 vs. Case Tech W, 10-2 1957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted September 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 https://www.ohio.com/akron/sports/university-of-akron/college-soccer-akron-10-canisius-0-zips-hit-their-stride-with-david-egbo-ezana-kahsay-leading-the-way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) For others who may have been confused by our in-stadium announcer last night... http://www.pronouncekiwi.com/Pacheco (pronunciation in many languages, including Portugal [Portuguese]), none of which did I detect a silent "o" Edited September 18, 2018 by Zip_ME87 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypitt Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 My wife asked me last night if the in-stadium announcer gets paid. Her thoughts, "If so, he needs fired." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipsVoice Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 You might want to listen to this before you post pronunciation guides.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) . Edited September 18, 2018 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, ZipsVoice said: You might want to listen to this before you post pronunciation guides.... @ZipsVoice Thank you for this video which is the best way to hear how the players pronounce their own names. Listening to this video, Diogo Pacheco pronounces his last name the same as the Portuguese (Portugal) in the 2nd link that I posted. (I removed the first because it may have caused confusion being the Portuguese (Brazilian), which may be the reason for your comment.) My post was intended to clear up confusion because the stadium announcer was so far off from any of the pronunciations I provided above. He made me question whether I had been pronouncing it correctly or close to correct. The athletics department should provide a pronunciation key to its announcers. Realize that the fans rely on the announcers since most fans don't hear the pronunciations directly from the players. I certainly needed, and appreciated the help with Ampaipitakwong when I first saw his name. Even with a pronunciation key, it helped to hear it from the announcers; today, it seems straightforward. Anyone can have a bad night; I understand. My post was meant to clarify for anyone who may have been confused, as I was, and not be a condemnation of the announcer. Edited September 18, 2018 by Zip_ME87 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted September 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Congratulations to David Egbo. I like trivia.....so I will throw out a question based on the tweet below. Who had the very high point total in 2015 and how many points did they account for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 I recall Victor Souto having 3 pk goals in one game. Did he also have an assist to make it 7 points? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Stuart Holthusen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted September 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 32 minutes ago, Zip_ME87 said: I recall Victor Souto having 3 pk goals in one game. Did he also have an assist to make it 7 points? I honestly did not know the answer when I posted the tweet from the MAC office. I definitely remember Victor having 3 PK goals against Michigan State. This info is included in an article on gozips.com Registering a hat trick, while adding a pair of assists, including on the game-winning tally, Egbo's eight-point performance marked the best single-game effort for an Akron player since Victor Souto recorded a hat trick and an assist in a 4-1 victory over Michigan State on Oct. 21, 2015. His effort represented the second multi-goal game of the season for Egbo, who leads the Zips in goals (6), assists (3), points (15), shots (16), shots on goal (9) and game-winners (1). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, Zip_ME87 said: @ZipsVoice... (I removed the first because it may have caused confusion being the Portuguese (Brazilian), which may be the reason for your comment.) ... @ZipsVoice ... In trying to understand your comment, I listened again to the video you posted on a different computer; In doing so, I realized it's not completely clear that Diogo Pacheco is pronouncing the "o" at the end of his surname, I guess that was your comment, which I didn't understand, and why the stadium announcer may not have pronounced the "o". Edited September 19, 2018 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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