Let's hope this friendly doesn't turn into a disaster like the DC United v. American University game yesterday. I think Stoichkov should just retire. You can read the details at: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=262182&cc=5901 MLS and perhaps Stoichkov are going to pay for this, and I mean in $$$ to settle the inevitable lawsuit. Maybe it's not such a good idea for an MLS team to play a college team. The MLS team does not want to be embarrassed, and the collegians are likely to resort to fouling to slow down the pros. The result can be disastrous.
The sickening details are in the Am U. school newspaper: http://www.theeagleonline.com/section.cfm/110/4/4994
I really wish Sue and I could get down for the Meet the Coach and this fixture but we're still stuck up here on the Island in a snow drift. I think we will see SN polishing the rough spots. It's about time for the Revs to start pulling it all together for the season opener. Our open Roster slot not withstanding it feels to me like we have a good, balanced squad and ---if---JMM isn't a repeat of the Serna episode from last year we should be able to get out of the gate quickly. A few bright spots: ~Noonan and Joseph seem ready for prime time ~The emergence of Marshall Leonard ~Woldi is making a good play for the second forward slot. ~Browns game last night says he still has his touch ~Joey F has matured and his skills sound to have improved also. ~The team showed lots of character last night ~We have a stable starting roster that knows how to play together ~SN isn't willing to settle for anything less than what he wants for the AMF slot. A few areas of mild concern: ~JMM ~The unsuccessful string of Trialists for the last roster slot George
"I just don't know what to say," United midfielder Ben Olsen said. "It's really disheartening. We all feel so terrible. That's the worst injury I have ever seen." http://www.soccertimes.com/mls/2003/mar25.htm
I saw this happen to one of my college teammates in practice; and a big strong defender at that. Even with a malicious/reckless play, it's still a freak result. Not having seen the incident, I would guess it's more a case of a player (Stoichkov) participating who wasn't in good condition, and his timing was off. It's the players who play like they're in shape and aren't who scare me the most on the field.
So does anyone have the particulars of the Revs v BU match? When? where? Cost? I've already read enough about the Mad Bulgarian incident. Thanks
Could there be more soccer happening!!!!!! All the Euro qualifiers, Revs, US..... and then there's the Bruins playing the Rangers.
I hope you realize that it's next Saturday for the Revs. Everything else you mention is happening tomorrow. Wouldn't want you standing at the gate wondering where everyone is.
I'm an idiot... I was lying in bed and thought that the game was on April 5th..... again, I'm an idiot.
directions to Nickerson Field directions to Nickerson Field: http://www.bu.edu/athletics/facilities/nickerson.html It's also on the Green Line (Commonwealth Ave)
In the wake of the Mad Bulgarians attack, is this thing even still on ? Ya think Rusty might be excused from this one just in case ?
You serious? The incident involving Hristo was an isolated case, albeit a dramatic one, and Rusty's been a helluva lot more composed than when he first came into the league. Don't see any reason why it shouldn't still be a go. The Magpie
I'd bet that, in general. the pro players take more of a beating from the kids than they dish out. I know it's not the same thing, but I'm reminded of those Open Cup games with Mid-Michigan, and how much those guys enjoyed knocking the pros in their butts.
It was Rusty who was knocked into the bench in the first Mid-Michigan Bucks game. My recollection is that the Bucks forward was red-carded in that game - or am I wrong? Rusty had some back problems after that game, as I recall.
I'm sure the kids will be trying very hard to impress And I think they will be overmatched Those two together lead to hard fouls, lunging in etc My point was after the bad press the league picked up over Hristo, not knowing if the kid could sue the player, the team, the league etc, would they discourage playing college teams
"hella" is the California word, not "helluva," which only refers to cheese. As a rule, the lower the skill level, the greater the chance of getting hacked up. The theory is that the lesser-skilled team may be going more all-out to get noticed, and the higher-skilled team would be less inclined to have to play it reckless, since they would more likely be controlling possession. How many times have you seen games where the "inferior" team decides the only way they can get a result is to hack? Just like everything else, your mileage may vary. But this isn't to suggest that BU will be dirty or anything like that... Tom