TennZip Posted July 1 Author Report Share Posted July 1 When I first looked at the schedule, I did not remember that VCU had a strong year in 2023. In 2022, VCU had a record of 3-8-6. In 2023, VCU had a record of 7-6-5 and they were 5-1-2 in their conference. VCU ended the year ranked 36 in RPI. If VCU can have a good year in 2024, the zips 2024 schedule is probably better for RPI than the 2023 schedule. In 2023 and 2024, the zips have 9 non conference games in each year. Cleveland State and Notre Dame are the only 2 common opponents in each year. Last year, there were 211 men's soccer teams in the final RPI. Akron played 3 teams last year that ended the year with a ranking of 194 or below. Based on last year's rankings, this year's lowest ranked team ended the year at 169. Let's compare the non conference schedules...and year end 2023 RPI 2023 Niagara 194 Vermont 18 Michigan 54 Southern Indiana 199 Long Island 91 Fla Intl 31 Notre Dame 3 Northern Kentucky 204 Cleve State 169 total of 963.....divided by 9....that is an average RPI ranking of 107 per team Western Michigan will really help the average RPI ranking in 2024 2024 Notre Dame 3 Ohio State 52 Western Michigan 6 Cleve State 169 VCU 36 IUPUI Jaguars 156 Temple 143 St. Francis PA 125 Wright State 159 total of 839.........divided by 9.....that is an average RPI ranking of 93.3 per team one other factor to consider..... the zips will play 3 different.......big east teams this year....than they played last year In 2023, the zips played Seton Hall 65 St. Johns 68 Providence 61 total of 194......divided by 3....that is an average RPI ranking of 64.7 per team I knew that the zips would play mighty Georgetown in 2024....so I expected the 2024 average to be lower in 2024, the zips will play Georgetown 10 UConn 58 Villanova 148 total of 216.....divided by 3...that is an average RPI ranking of 72 per team 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC ZIP Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 I was told there would be no math on this forum…..😀 Zips need to score goals and take care of business. The rest takes care of itself. Excited about 2024!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 (edited) Sudden victory OT returns for post season games only... For postseason games, which include conference tournaments and NCAA tournament games, the following procedures shall be used when a game is tied after the regulation 90 minutes. 7.2.1 Up to two sudden-victory overtime periods of 10 minutes each shall be played. The first team to score wins the game. Edited July 2 by Zip_ME87 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 Game Roster (Rules 3.2.1 and 6.3.4). Requires the game roster, with starting players designated, to be given to the opposing coach, referee and scorekeeper not later than 15 minutes before game time. Stopping the Clock (Rules 3.8.8 and 6.3.5.4). Requires the clock to be stopped on all substitutions if the game is tied or if the leading team makes a substitution in the final 15 minutes of regulation play and all of overtime. Video Review (Rules 5.7.3.7, 5.7.3.8, 5.7.3.9 and 5.7.3.10). Expands video review to include (1) all potential penalty kick situations, (2) all straight red card situations (an ejection for two yellow cards is not reviewable), (3) denial of obvious goal-scoring opportunities situations, and (4) any potential offside violation in goal-scoring situations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted July 2 Author Report Share Posted July 2 20 hours ago, NYC ZIP said: I was told there would be no math on this forum…..😀 Zips need to score goals and take care of business. The rest takes care of itself. Excited about 2024!! I blame the UA business school.....for requiring me to take 2 classes in statistics 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC ZIP Posted July 10 Report Share Posted July 10 Looks like a couple Zips transfers have landed. No formal announcements just appear on 2024 rosters. Jackson Herbert - Wright State Rui Reis - UIC 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted July 10 Report Share Posted July 10 Disappointed Wadsworth’s Jackson Herbert transferred. 😕 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted July 11 Author Report Share Posted July 11 5 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Disappointed Wadsworth’s Jackson Herbert transferred. 😕 I think that Wright State has several kids from Medina on their team.....Cole Turchyn and Cole Werthmuller. I hope that Jackson Herbert does well at Wright State......with the exception of the game that they play at Akron. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC ZIP Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 Former Zips GK Matthew Evans has transferred to Presbyterian College of the Big South Conference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 Just secured my season tickets for this season. Can't wait for this home schedule 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted July 25 Author Report Share Posted July 25 if the coaches can begin coaching on August 6th, captain's practice should start soon I think that Dyson, Malik and Jonas are still playing for the Flint City Bucks in USL 2. On Sunday July 21, Flint City def. Ft Wayne 2-1 in the USL 2 central conference semis Google shows that Dyson, Malik and Jonas and their teammates play Peoria Friday night at 8:30 in USL 2 central conference title game sounds like Jonas had an assist in win over Ft. Wayne https://www.instagram.com/p/C9tgRGzsFrE/?hl=en&img_index=1 Key Dates: August 5 (team photo/team meetings) August 6 (first official training day) August 11 (first exhibition vs Michigan) August 16 (second exhibition vs Pitt) August 22 (season opener @ Notre Dame) August 25 (home opener vs Ohio State) 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC ZIP Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 GK Devin Armstrong lands at NJIT. He had a really nice spring for the Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted August 4 Author Report Share Posted August 4 2 hours ago, NYC ZIP said: GK Devin Armstrong lands at NJIT. He had a really nice spring for the Zips. Armstrong would have been a great backup. Very interesting.....that Devin Armstrong will now be playing for the father of Maximus Barboto. Hopefully, Maximus will have a great year for the Zips. Maximus was an all league player last year for NJIT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 2 hours ago, NYC ZIP said: GK Devin Armstrong lands at NJIT. He had a really nice spring for the Zips. A very nice Spring indeed. Quite curious that he left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted August 4 Author Report Share Posted August 4 First exhibition game is 1 week away August 11 at 7 pm has anyone received their tickets electronically yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 6 hours ago, NYC ZIP said: GK Devin Armstrong lands at NJIT. He had a really nice spring for the Zips. Is he the NJIT starting GK for 2024? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 (edited) 22 hours ago, TennZip said: First exhibition game is 1 week away August 11 at 7 pm has anyone received their tickets electronically yet? Yes, but not as convenient as the past 2 seasons. No email, and I had to download each game 1 at a time. I'm happy for those who think Mr. Guthrie has done well for Akron, but I just don't see it. Lots of good people let go or left. Edited August 5 by Zip_ME87 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 (edited) On 8/5/2024 at 12:25 PM, Zip_ME87 said: Yes, but not as convenient as the past 2 seasons. No email, and I had to download each game 1 at a time. In fairness, I received the email today. Perhaps it would have been easier to download my tix had I waited for the email. Edit - of course, it would have been helpful to know the email was on its way, eventually. lol Edited August 6 by Zip_ME87 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipsBurgh Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 I assume the Big East will be streaming games on FloSports again? Has anyone heard differently? I was furious last year with the cost of that service. Not to mention the poor quality of some of the streams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC ZIP Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Zips do not receive a single vote in College Soccer Coaches preseason poll. A lot to prove this season. United Soccer Coaches Preseason Top 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 (edited) 4 hours ago, NYC ZIP said: Zips do not receive a single vote in College Soccer Coaches preseason poll. A lot to prove this season. United Soccer Coaches Preseason Top 25 Looks like only Georgetown did from the BE. Edited August 7 by ZippyRulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted August 7 Author Report Share Posted August 7 4 hours ago, ZippyRulz said: Looks like only Georgetown did from the BE. looks like a joke of a pre season poll......it looks like they completely mirrored last year's year ending poll.... last year, the big east conference released their pre season poll on August 15. Hopefully, that will be a poll....where the coaches actually look at off season changes. I am excited about this year's team....Buebendorf and Kamdem will be a dramatic improvement at left back. the zips will be much stronger in the midfield...with Barboto, Borneo, Bartels and Gaulmin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 The first exhibition match is now 48 hours away. Gozips.com still has yet to update MSOC roster. We have 10 new players. This would not occur in a first rate Athletic Department. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC ZIP Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 Probably waiting for the media day photos to be developed……….. The women’s roster was updated yesterday so hoping for a recruiting class announcement and updated roster in the very near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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