UAA 2017

[blooter442]

ahh fantastic...technical difficulties in Waltham..

So this is where my donations are going...can't even get a waterproof camera...

[Mr.Right]

lol...its not even raining...bloots you got the connects call the sid and tell them to give it another go...audio is a tough listen but decent....meanwhile a nice header goal in the Emory at Case goal but with jersey changes I have no idea which team finished it...

[4samuy]

ahh fantastic...technical difficulties in Waltham..

So this is where my donations are going...can't even get a waterproof camera...

Not good

[blooter442]

"UPDATE 11:20 AM: The issue with the LiveStream has been diagnose, but we will be unable to repair until halftime. In the meantime, please check out www.wbrs.org for audio commentary."

[Mr.Right]

ok i can live with that

[Mr.Right]

Bloots did you bring these two on the audio back from Freetown Christiania? These guys are way 2 much...

[blooter442]

Bloots did you bring these two on the audio back from Freetown Christiania? These guys are way 2 much...

LOL...+k...yeah this is interesting. Although I do recall doing a couple of these broadcasts...I guess it's college-aged maturity (or lack thereof)...maybe they belong to the same guild as the Chicago guys from the Case game.

[Mr.Right]

Emory with a quick hitter about 25 yards out...1-1 right before the Half...

[4samuy]

Bloots did you bring these two on the audio back from Freetown Christiania? These guys are way 2 much...

LOL...+k...yeah this is interesting. Although I do recall doing a couple of these broadcasts...I guess it's college-aged maturity (or lack thereof)...maybe they belong to the same guild as the Chicago guys from the Case game.

Chicago usually has a quality broadcast, but that Case game had a couple of fill ins without a clue other than they seemed to be enjoying themselves.

[blooter442]

"UPDATE 12:15 PM: Unfortunately, we have not been able to fix the issue with today's stream. Continue to visit www.wbrs.org for audio coverage."

[blooter442]

NYU has a player named Maxi Rodriguez who scored the first goal of their game against WashU...so that's where he ended up going after leaving Liverpool.

[blooter442]

Chicago takes it late over Brandeis, 1-0. Seemed that the Maroons had more chances, particularly after half, but tough to elaborate on the game with no video broadcast.

[blooter442]

Last regular-season UAA games tomorrow.

I think Brandeis has enough to get by NYU, particularly at home, and will be smarting after losing to Chicago this past Sunday. That said, the Violets have been more competitive than in recent years, even if they're currently 0-5-1 in conference. Brandeis has beaten NYU 5 out of the last 6 years, but the Violets beat the Judges 1-0 in NY last year, putting Brandeis' already-slim chances at a Pool C bid in real jeopardy, but the Judges made the tournament and got to the Final 4. Still, that result certainly caused some anxiety in the interim. Compared with Brandeis going 4-2 in conference, NYU's conference record, particularly the 5-1 home loss to Case, would suggest Brandeis is favored, but there are no easy games in the UAA.

Emory vs. Rochester should really be a good one. Rochester has quietly had a good year on the back of 12 goals from Rouin, although I do get the sense that his numbers are particularly high since it seems that UR feeds most of its offense through him, much like MIT did with Sean Bingham a few years back. Regardless, he has proven himself as a reliable goalscorer in the UAA, which I was skeptical that he would, so fair play. That said, I do not think Rochester is the same outfit on the road as they are at home. They are feisty and never give up, but I don't know that they have the firepower to get by Emory, who, like UR, also tied CMU on the road, and I don't think UR performs particularly well on grass, which Emory's field is.

Case vs. Carnegie is a good one, too, but while I think CMU has more firepower I think Case being at home will be particularly tough. They just beat Emory in 2OT on their carpet and I am not sure Carnegie will be able to cope. CMU is a good side capable of scoring goals, and Masciopinto is excellent, but seem a bit lightweight.

Chicago vs. WashU is probably the biggest match of the weekend in terms of sentiment, even if not being pivotal to bids. Big rivals, in Chicago, and the Bears do have the potential to cause some problems to a Chicago defense that has switched off at times this year. Even so, Chicago is just too good, and Lopez is unplayable on his day, and the Maroons should be able to see it through.

[blooter442]

Probably the worst half I've seen Brandeis play this year (didn't see the first half of Cortland), level at 0-0 with NYU. Judges' work rate has been poor and the passes have been super off, though they have been having the better chances. Need to step it up.

On the other hand, I rarely complain about officiating, but this ref has been awful. Missed two blatant PKs, one for each team, and several other calls around the box, but he's not afraid to give the silly fouls at midfield.

[4samuy]

Chicago up 1-0 on WashU 15 minutes in.  Another beautiful header by Lopez off a cross in the run of play just outside the box.