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hubert · September 07, 2012, 10:30:03 PM

In deference to Messiah I will move my posts off the joint thread going forward.

JHUFAN · September 07, 2012, 11:12:03 PM

Hubert....in reference to your last post under Hopkins-Messiah Thread I am refering to the guy who stands on the sidelines with his arms folded as the only decision maker. The jabbering guy as you call him actually encourages the girls as he at least verbalizes with them and gives alot of positive reinforcement on the sidelines. He deals mainly with the defense but at least you see him on the sidelines. Prior to him coming to Hopkins the team went through assistant coaches on an almost yearly basis because the head coach would not even look at them if they had an idea on a set play or where to play a player.
Tonight Hopkins had nine SOG in the first half and finished the double OT with twelve total!!!
Substitutions...I don't think they had anyone on the bench to substitute for. I tried to count the players on the bench but it was dark on that side of the pitch so I could not tell for sure.

hubert · September 08, 2012, 09:18:32 PM

Yeah, sadly I pretty much knew the answer before I asked the question.

Also, I looked at the box score re shots after you brought it my attention. Stunned that forward and outside wings had 3 shots total in 110 minutes. Only one of those shots was on goal. Don't think any of the starters were subbed out up front either. Even back four defense had more shots and shots on net. Looked like he subbed midfield the most, and 'surprise', two goals. If you compare subs in UR game and Emory game its 8 vs 4 so I'm going to say at least 4 players didn't touch the field. That excludes the goalies.

hubert · September 14, 2012, 02:52:05 PM

A couple of potential season ending injuries. Tough break if so.

hubert · September 25, 2012, 10:35:13 AM

There is blood in the water. Centennial foes are circling.

2xfaux · September 25, 2012, 04:13:59 PM

I know the loss to Muhlenberg was a shock but I can't imagine who in the CC is better? Maybe Haverford?

hubert · October 05, 2012, 01:09:44 PM

I don't believe this JHU team will be your CC champ this season unless some things change.

Jump4Joy · October 06, 2012, 07:52:07 AM

What needs changing, in your view, Hubert?

hubert · October 08, 2012, 02:40:14 PM

To put it succinctly, I don't see the team going very far until they start playing as a team as opposed to a team of individuals.

If you want more detail: First thing I'd do is put an end to this "core four" nonsense. A team is 11 players playing as one and playing to the open player regardless of who it is. Second, I would tell my captains to look in the mirror and assess their own play before pointing fingers after a loss. I can't believe a coach would let a talk like that happen immediately after a game before emotions calm down. Third, I'd take advantage of the speed I have up top by playing them high and WIDE so they can run onto through balls and play into the center for 13 to finish. I often see all the forwards on one side of the field which negates their speed advantage. Fourth, I'd sub more frequently (particularly at midfield). I understand there are injuries but fresh legs are better than dead legs regardless of talent. Fifth, I'd consider a change at goalie. Too many long range goals from being off her line and not nearly athletic enough to pull it off. Fifth, while I like the runs the outside defenders make, they are being done too often and the team gets caught in a counter attack. #23 from last year is not back there to cover up mistakes anymore.

When I played we didn't necessarily all hang out off the field but when we stepped on the field we were one!!

2xfaux · October 11, 2012, 06:13:16 PM

I hope things get sorted out for Hopkins.

Jump4Joy · October 22, 2012, 06:02:34 PM

On paper, looks like JHU has sorted things out. True, Hubert?

hubert · October 28, 2012, 11:19:42 AM

Perhaps. But lets look (on paper)... Besides beating up on overmatched league teams who has JHU beaten from say the top 30 D3 teams this season? Tied Emory after blowing 2-0 lead, blown out by both Messiah and TCNJ. I do not wish to denigrate other teams in their conference, but who have they played in the last two weeks (to sort things out) that has been playing top notch soccer? And what happens when they face a stout back line within conference? Centennial is down across the board this year. Doubt anyone besides conference champ moves on to NCAAs.

It's no secret that I cannot stand the fact that Hopkins ONLY plays one style of soccer. Constantly playing the ball backwards (possession) and massing forward nullifies the speed advantage of #3, #17,#21 and #13. By the time the ball reaches the box there are 5-6 players on top of each other. Are they not capable of trying more direct play with the defenders popping the ball over high set front line to allow use of the speed advantage. Better yet, mix it up a little.

2xfaux · November 03, 2012, 06:41:51 PM

Well here we are, playing for CC championship against Haverford who Hopkins beat 5- something already. If I were a Hopkins fan I would think I would be breathing a good bit easier. I would be concerned that JHU only used two subs in the game today and that they committed 19 fouls with two YCs. What's up with that?

2xfaux · November 04, 2012, 05:33:50 PM

Haverford 2 Hopkins 1...So much for my thoughts.

Ocean 1 · November 07, 2012, 09:48:19 AM

How does everyone think JHU will fare in its NCAA bracket?