Quote from: stlawus on February 07, 2020, 10:34:05 PMQuote from: hopefan on February 07, 2020, 10:12:27 PMQuote from: stlawus on February 07, 2020, 08:57:31 PM
SLU played a good first half but got stymied by Hobart's defense in the 2nd half. Hobart shot well in the 2nd half as well. Again, if SLU doesn't have the injuries they have they might actually compete for the whole game. Well played by Hobart.
The Statesmen bench needs to cool it though, their antics are going to cost them if they keep that up the rest of the season, especially if they get an at large bid and take that show on the road.
you've whetted the appetite.. tell us about the antics....,
If you're familiar with Amherst soccer then that's what they remind me of. Everyone likes to see an animated bench, but they get too carried away. Over the top trash talk and showmanship, especially directed at individual players. They got a technical when they played in Canton, and probably should have got at least 3. Pull that against a team of similar or better quality in their own house come tournament time and that is just asking for a beat down.
As a parent of a SLU player, I usually have to fight my own bias towards any and all things involving the Saints. However, after hearing that a player told the bench and coaching staff to "suck his d___" repeatedly, I can't help but understand the reaction (even if over the top) by the Statesmen bench. At the end of the day, the best way we could have shut them up would have been a W, oops.