at Pittsburgh - Monday September 16th

[Zip_ME87]

Nicolas Alt has not been seen since the 2nd exhibition match, but I think it may be time to give him a try. I've seen every one of these losses in person and do not ever remember watching such uninspired Zips Men's Soccer. Will no one step up to right this ship? The coaches can only do so much. The players have to take the responsibility for fixing this.

[Zip_ME87]

I recall a number of years ago watching one of the first Zips Men's Soccer practices of that season from outside the fence at Shrank Field when Caleb Porter was head coach. Caleb became very frustrated that the players were not being serious and couldn't put together even a few good passes. He said something to the effect...You may have played shite soccer all summer, but THIS IS AKRON! That quote comes to mind because what I've seen in these 5 losses, I wouldn't even call shite soccer. Much of it is just shite.

 

I'm calling out all of our players. Get it together and take responsibility. Don't blame this on your fellow teammate. If he isn't doing what you think he should be, let him know. Don't just throw up your hands. Call him out. But, look hard at yourself, too. Every player should be asking himself what can I do better to fix this? It begins with bringing the right attitude to the game from start to finish. 

 

 

 

 

 

[fknbuflobo]

I do not believe that ANY of our Zips should be planning a professional career right now.  Adidas is not going to sponsor any player from a winless team that doesn’t score goals, surrenders double-digit Corner Kicks per match, commits double-digit fouls per match, and cannot string together five productive passes to save somebody's life. 

 

Pittsburgh shot the ball 18 times last night!!!!  18!!!