2015 NCAA TOURNAMENT THREAD

Mr.Right · November 20, 2015, 11:39:20 AM

Yes agreed. They were in such a good rhythm and now look all out of sorts...They have to stay close before halftime, they cannot give up another goal.

Mr.Right · November 20, 2015, 11:55:43 AM

Prediction for 2nd Half? Does Kenyon sit back and hold on? Or do they keep attacking and try for the 3rd goal for the dagger.

blooter442 · November 20, 2015, 11:57:44 AM

I think Kenyon has looked vastly superior going forward, and they have Tufts rattled - Sullivan and Coleman are not playing well at all defensively - so they'll like their chances attacking for the dagger. Think it was smart to bring Zinner on for Schiable on Tufts' part, as he offers a lot more attacking potential than Schiable does.

Mr.Right · November 20, 2015, 12:03:03 PM

Futbol is such a great game and hard to predict. Tufts comes out of the gate flying and connecting and look strong. Then a questionable PK and Tufts looked demoralized. Kenyon looks very dangerous going forward and you are correct Tufts to CB's are showing us why the graduation of Kramer and Williams have hurt the most. Tufts has come back against 2 teams already this NCAA tournament, let's see if they can this game. My hunch say's NO and that is why in October I predicted Tufts to exit in the Sweet 16.

KICKIN95 · November 20, 2015, 12:23:55 PM

The "Live Events" scores has the wrong teams scores up. they have DePauw v Loras going right now with a 1-0 score line and the match doesn't start for another 30 minutes.

KICKIN95 · November 20, 2015, 12:26:28 PM

Loras Section is going to be crazy with the amount of snow that is predicted to drop, especially the 2nd match. I am about 2 hours straight west of Dubuque and we have about 1/2" so far.

firstplaceloser · November 20, 2015, 12:28:34 PM

Kenyon tufts second half starting out slow. tufts getting frustrated with the refs and neither team attacking with a purpose.

NJrexSoccer03 · November 20, 2015, 12:29:36 PM

Kenyon/Tufts getting a little chippy! Not much soccer being played in this match up to begin with. Kenyon seems content to play long ball after long ball. Tufts attempted for about 5 minutes of the second half to knock it around. Is this how these two teams play? Always this direct. Reminds me of the old NJAC (Kick and Run and Beat someone up).

CovensCorner · November 20, 2015, 12:37:19 PM

Kenyon can not keep up with the physicality of Tufts.

firstplaceloser · November 20, 2015, 12:39:52 PM

I'm glad tufts scored. forces both teams to play soccer again. not kick and chase

Mr.Right · November 20, 2015, 12:40:48 PM

Tufts usually tries to possess but Kenyon taking them out of the their game a bit...Missed Tufts 2nd goal....Anyone see how they score?

And I predicted a low scoring game..HA...I would not have thought we have seen 4 goals

Mr.Right · November 20, 2015, 12:41:33 PM

If I were Tufts I would go for the win because Kenyon looks good in PK's.

Mr.Right · November 20, 2015, 12:51:05 PM

Someone needs to wake up Tufts Connor Brown. Besides 1 Nice run in the 1st half he has not gotten many touches and has disappeared from the game.

Mr.Right · November 20, 2015, 12:53:02 PM

Ok Connor Brown just awoke and draws another corner for Tufts..Good run down the flank

NJrexSoccer03 · November 20, 2015, 12:53:06 PM

Quote from: Mr.Right on November 20, 2015, 12:40:48 PM
Tufts usually tries to possess but Kenyon taking them out of the their game a bit...Missed Tufts 2nd goal....Anyone see how they score?

And I predicted a low scoring game..HA...I would not have thought we have seen 4 goals

Tufts win a second ball in their defensive third and connect 3-4 passes down the right flank. Short cross into the 18 and the forward is about 8 yards out brings it down with thigh/chest and puts one past the keeper. First time we witnessed soccer this second half and it ends in a goal. Also might have been the 1st second ball that Tufts one and they turn it into a goal.

Keep me posted guys. I have to go to a Q&A with Carli Llyod at my work. I will try to check my phone when I can.