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#1
Men's soccer / Re: WashU Men's Soccer
December 20, 2016, 07:28:45 PM
Are we talking about Bill Clinton here? ;D
#2
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 NCAA Tournament
December 03, 2016, 05:36:12 PM
Well said and a good analysis jumpforjoy.
#3
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 NCAA Tournament
December 03, 2016, 05:13:36 PM
I hear a lot from the supporters of the NESCAC on this forum and have figured they would be a skill conference that play control soccer. But from what I saw, that was not the case. They rely on physicality and to certain extent kick and run. The teams I see in other parts of the country play a better brand of soccer. I think it is very ironic how little respect is given to Calvin coming into the tournament season.
#4
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 Tournament MVP
December 03, 2016, 04:30:29 PM
I agree with Greenwood as MVP. I !think Van Doorne was the most talented player on the field, but since Calvin didn't get the win, he wasn't the MVP.
#5
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 NCAA Tournament
December 03, 2016, 04:25:58 PM
I thought Majumder was very talented. He is a tough smart player. Sullivan on the other hand is a hack and tight officiating would make him a liability to his team.
#6
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 NCAA Tournament
December 03, 2016, 04:00:04 PM
Congratulations to Tufts on the victory. Calvin was clearly the more skilled and technical team, but Tufts did not break and got a gritty win buy imposing physical play and gutted out a gritty win. Soccer is a game that doesn't always reward the most skilled team if you can't put together successful scoring combinations in the front third.
#7
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 NCAA Tournament
December 03, 2016, 03:38:04 PM
Calvin is much more talented, but they need to convert and finish the game.
#8
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 NCAA Tournament
December 03, 2016, 02:19:03 PM
Calvin definitely has control of the game. Tufts seems to be looking for the long ball, and physical play.
#9
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 NCAA Tournament
December 02, 2016, 03:56:06 PM
Tough fought game for Calvin. They were more dominate in the first half, but Brandis came out strong the second half and Calvin was fortunate to be able to squeeze a goal in. It should be a very good championship game. I think the Knights will prevail though.
#10
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 Tournament MVP
December 01, 2016, 02:50:59 PM
I will add Isky Van Dorn from Calvin.
#11
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 NCAA Tournament
November 24, 2016, 03:24:13 PM
This is the 4th appearance in the final 4 for Calvin since 2009. They are consistently under rated. This   year is surprising though only because of the tough route they had to get there. Not very people would predict Calvin to beat Messiah at Messiah. One of these year maybe it won't be a surprise when they succeed.
#12
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 North Region
November 21, 2016, 09:59:23 AM
I have a son who played for Calvin in their first National Championship run in 2009 when they lost to Messiah, so I am biased toward Calvin. My other son played at Central College in Iowa though and played against St. Thomas a few times, so I would love to see them do well also. In fact both were recruited by St. Thomas and we made a visit to the campus. It is a beautiful campus!
#13
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 North Region
November 20, 2016, 06:18:52 PM
St. Thomas in the final four. Congrats. I would love to see a St. Thomas-Calvin final.
#14
Men's soccer / Re: IIAC 2016
November 20, 2016, 06:14:43 PM
I have been absent from this forum for awhile. I was disappointed to see Loras not get a bid. How have you been lately Kickin?
#15
Men's soccer / Re: 2016 NCAA Tournament
November 20, 2016, 06:10:08 PM
I have been really impressed by Calvin. They look like they have what it takes to finally break through and win it all after 2 second place finishes.