2016 NCAA Tournament

[Jump4Joy]

Vieira's a much different player than he was when he arrived at Brandeis. Probably the most improved player on the roster. Back-to-back Sweet 16s in which he has more of an impact than his decorated teammate in the midfield.

[blooter442]

Vieira's a much different player than he was when he arrived at Brandeis. Probably the most improved player on the roster. Back-to-back Sweet 16s in which he has more of an impact than his decorated teammate in the midfield.

Agree with all of this. It's funny, he got some time his freshman year and I remember watching him run - he had the most awkward gait I have ever seen, it almost seemed like he was about to fall over while running. After the game, I asked Coven "who is this Vieira kid? He runs super weird." He said "you watch, Zach Vieira is a good soccer player." He's proven me right, and then some.

[NEsoccerfan]

Whatever Viera lacks in skill he makes up for with heart. The kid is a real sparkplug and a joy to watch.

[4samuy]

Holy crap St Thomas are some big boys. Benedictine looks like the Lilliputians.

[blooter442]

Whatever Viera lacks in skill he makes up for with heart. The kid is a real sparkplug and a joy to watch.

I would venture to say that he has some pretty good skill! This goal against Tufts in Brandeis' 2-0 win back in '14 was pretty sweet, a year in which the Judges were one of only 2 teams to beat the eventual natty champs.

[NEsoccerfan]

Whatever Viera lacks in skill he makes up for with heart. The kid is a real sparkplug and a joy to watch.

I would venture to say that he has some pretty good skill! This goal against Tufts in Brandeis' 2-0 win back in '14 was pretty sweet, a year in which the Judges were one of only 2 teams to beat the eventual natty champs.

Agreed, and I certainly did not mean to imply that he is a skilless brute. Even in that clip, the skill was top notch, but without the effort and fight that he clearly displayed he wouldn't have been able to score that goal.

[Nutmeg]

Congrats to Brandeis. Good revenge. Yes, the Tufts announcers were poor. UMB looked quick on the video. Tufts came out flat  but controlled the last 60 minutes. Mr .Right was correct about UMB's pace. Trinity looks small and not as athletic as Kenyon, who has a somewhat NESCAC style.  Let's hope Jumbos can get some nice revenge...

[Mr.Right]

Who is who in the St.Thomas v Benedictine game?....Wonder why Chicago randomly switched to the grass field?

[Mr.Right]

Got it...St.Thomas are in white...They are big boys..

[Jump4Joy]

For an Amherst fan, fun to see Benedictine in the Sweet 16, let alone up, 1-0. Head coach in his first year after a successful stint as an assistant at Amherst. Yes, I'm looking for some quick healing. 

[blooter442]

Agreed, and I certainly did not mean to imply that he is a skilless brute. Even in that clip, the skill was top notch, but without the effort and fight that he clearly displayed he wouldn't have been able to score that goal.

Certainly true. There were about 2 or 3 times during that sequence where it looked like the chance had gone, but he kept fighting and got his reward. Hopefully he brings the same level of commitment tomorrow, I am confident that he will leave it all out on the field.

[Mr.Right]

From what I have seen St.Thomas is the better team and deserves a goal here to even the game up. Benedictine is sitting 10 deep and whacking everything in sight. I cannot believe Chicago could not get out of this group...I hope the redlands match starts at 2pm ET tomorrow so we can catch a look at them. I have still not seen them play but I cannot believe they are as good as they were 10 years ago. Maybe I am wrong

[Jump4Joy]

Hm. Have been watching only since about the 57th minute, and, except for a stretch of about three minutes, I would give possession to Benedictine. Makes sense that the longer the game goes on, the more Benedictine will feel inclined to drop and cover. In the meantime, St. Thomas will begin to have belief and press.

Announcer keeps remarking about the windy conditions. Hopefully, the wind won't score.

[firstplaceloser]

Forget it...Trinity is self destructing...3-0 Kenyon on a horrific mistake...

trinity played too easy of a schedule this season.

[Jump4Joy]

Amazing. St. Thomas forces the tie. Wind helped on that one for sure. Sitting in against the wind may be the only option late in the game to protect a one-goal lead, but now Ben U has to tighten up big time. Winning the coin toss for OT, if it stays even, will be key.