This year's incoming D1 freshmen class from MN was very small. But the MN men are well represented at D1 programs including: Butler, Brown, Creighton, Marquette, UW-GreenBay, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, Western Illinois and others.
No one is going to green bay madison milwaukee or western illinois. If I am wrong let me know but i'm 99 percent sure they all backed out. But Spencer from edina is going to Columbia
Who is Spencer? I think MNFUTBOL was talking about existing players. Just a guess, but I think Butler, Marquette, Milwaukee, Marquette will be a little better than last year Brown, Madison, Creighton, Green Bay a game or two worse.
5:02 must be the one who does not know D1 soccer. Spencer is good player and good student. He is going Ivy League D1 and we must pass the kudos. Not an edina parent but the kid did it. He plays for MNT B18
Columbia is coached by former Thunder player Kevin Anderson and men's team also has Peter Morice out SPA. Mid level Ivy League team that could surprise teams as Kevin has one year under his belt and considered by many as up-and-coming DI coach. He came from Boston College which had great success.
the only reason you dont know who spencer is is because your kid has never played at a high level(like spencer)of soccer. If you play on premier teams you know who else plays as well...sorry your kid sucks
this is off-topic but ...can anyone tell me who is currently on staff at SSM? I heard that Chris Brunt, Carl Craig and Mike Madigan are no longer with SSM..Thanks
Wow, big shake up at SSM. Wonder if it had anything to do with the poor performances at State Cup.
Back to the topic.... Spence is a great defender and should have probably been Mr. Soccer. Didn't have the hype machine that Osseo and WB had going for him. Probably one of the biggest mess up for Mr. Soccer in recent times.
WB is playing D1 where????? Take a look at IMS and you can see the Osseo media machine is already cranking up. Sincerely...Not a Edina Parent
monasterio had like 4 goals and 3 assists all year. people have different reasons for picking mr. soccer players every year. there can be debates about it each year
issac kahnah probably will be...and how are u saying whitney didnt deserve it, he would make your son look like a fool once he runs circles aroud him...why do people always have something bad too say about people who are good at what they do??
Lets be honest Whitney had a lot of help from a lot of really talented players at Osseo. They made him look good. I am not saying he is not a talented player, but the team that surrounded him made him look good. Osseo was stacked last year, talent was the gift they had.
Lets be honest Whitney had a lot of help from a lot of really talented players at Osseo. They made him look good. I am not saying he is not a talented player, but the team that surrounded him made him look good. Osseo was stacked last year, talent was the gift they had.
IK will only be a JR so he wont win mr. soccer and PY is class A so he wil get that but I say class AA will be a player from Apple Valley cause they will be the best team all year, possibly BJ cause he rock solid on D and first team all state guy last year, or DR who could easily have 25-30 goals this year
BJ defender from AV will not win it this year. He is good but he's the 3rd best of the last 3 sweepers they have had. If an AV player gets it it could be DR like you said if they win state and he banks 25-30 goals.
Sweeper won't be mr soccer. Not enough stats to show HS coaches they are good players. Remember it needs to be dumb down to them.
Also, Montie had his own media machine going just like PY. They both have earned it over the years with their play in both club and HS. Both will and have gone on to play D1. Can't say that about either Mr Soccer last year. WB has never performed in club, he has speed that looks good on long narrow fields. He was fortunate that he had teamates who knew how to deliver a ball. When he stepped off the field at the State Tournament Osseo had no problems and continued to dominate and score with speed. The fact that he not playing D1 Soccer and doing track speaks exactly to what kind of player he is. My opinion, Mr. Soccer should have been....SD & RM. At least they are playing college soccer.
Tearing players down....This isn't so much tearing players down as pointing out the stupidity of the coaches and media who don't take the time to understand the game. IMS usually has some insight on the Thunder but when it comes to High School and Club he should stay out of it. Last years media and hype seem to be the worst in memory. Trib opening article talked about a kid who had already graduated last year.
well they have the most state championships in state history and have the number one rank in the state right now. so youre stupid to say it isn't good soccer because winning games is good soccer. their coach gets the most out of their athletic players every year
Boot and scoot soccer is great soccer for soccer with long narrow football fields. Additionally, with more and more schools putting in artifical turf, boot and scoot with get more and more popular for high school teams. It also requires less ball skills overall on the field. It is good, soccer? If it wins games it hard to say it is not. Is it a different game than you see in club, absolutely.
Which one would I rather watch....Club. The athletes have to work harder at their crafts and as a fan I appreciate their work.
I would love to see high school invest not in artifical turf but into soccer fields/stadiums. I beleive that is what most WI high school have.
525- AV does have the soccer only field like 544 pointed out.
Also, these kids win at the club level you prefer to watch as well must be hard for you. Playing the ball forward with a purpose and making runs off of that is a great game still. Tiny passes up field is nice but this is the new exciting way to play. Brazil did it at the Confederations Cup and won. The game is changing into fast passed counter attacks.
Completely disagree on the WB best player during state cup comment. Kessler, Baker, and Yonga all more important to that team. He should have been the best. Like he should be playing Div. I soccer. Sadly neither are true
Those were the only four 'studs' on the team - don't spark the same old argument about all the talent being spread out. Watch for Blackhawks next year at this age - they should have all the best together now.
considering SCV and VLY, the last two state cup winners didnt lose anyone, i dont think that they have ALL the best together now, and SSM is gonna be at full strength with a full U18 squad next season, this age group is still a crap shoot with any of about 6 teams in the running to be the best
It is obvious by the lastest posts why some players can not get through the NCAA Clearinghouse and qualify to play NCAA Div I. Reading comprehension is one of the requirements via the ACT or SAT. Most Division I teams start play on the men's side starting today. One team to watch with the most talent is UW Milwaukee, other teams with more than one MN tie are Columbia, Wisconsin, Creighton, and Marquette.
Wisconsin will be much better now that they have a new head coach in Todd Yeagley but will obviously experience some growing pains as they adjust. There are several top prospects from WI who have already committed to attend there next year.
Creighton is tough every year. This is not likely to change.
Marquette is solid but it is tough to make a living in the Big East. Big travel, big budgets, big soccer programs that make it difficult to dominate the way UW Milwaukee used to in the Horizon league when the Marquette coaches were running the show accross town. Since their departure from UW Milwaukee the quality of the team has gone down the drain. Watch for the head coaching job to be posted there in the next few years.
kallman at creighton? laughable. kid is one of the most overrated players in the history of the state. he works hard with above average skill and his last name takes care of the rest. D1 was a stretch, much less creighton. way to push for that one, pops.
you do not know what you are talking about with Kallman. Sure he wont start right away but he definitely deserved to go D1. He has the size, skill, and work ethic to make it at a good program.
ill give you size (he grew a lot) and work ethic (definitely there) but not skill (like i said, above average). i guess i dont know what im talking about after playing with him for over 4 years? call me bitter if you want but there were other kids on the teams he played on that deserved recognition a lot more than he did. and whats with switching him to D after playing for/mid all his HS careers? if he does a good job, well done then. most of what im getting at is that if you attach someone else's last name him, he's not at creighton.
12:43, What's up with Tony Sanneh switching to D for USMNT after playing midfield all those years? Give the Creighton coaches a little credit. They have one of the premier programs in the country and it's not by accident.
But I thought he was an amazing student who was graduating at 16? If he couldn't clear the NCAA academic eligibility center you would think he would stay in high school for another year?
UW-Green Bay is the class soccer program in Wisconsin. Poitras does a great job finding players that other coaches overlook. He is also, by far, the best tactical coach of the Wisconsin group, and most respected by his players. There current form reflects a healthy program.
Marquette is a below average program, which makes the poor in the Big East. Mostly because of coaching. While this staff had success at UWM, they can't seem to get it together at Marquette. They consistently underachieve, regardless of their talent level. They seem to be a team of individuals. A current program member told me the players are loosing respect for the coaching staff. Look for a coaching change after this season.
UW-Milwaukee has been a disaster since the current coaching staff took over. They certainly seem to have talent, based on the players they have attracted, but can't seem to get it done on the field. I believe their winning % has dropped every year with the current regime. Look for a coaching change after this season, or if their new former-NFL AD has guts, he will put the trigger mid season.
UW-Madison probably has the most talent of the four. They have been very competitive over the years, but not always successful in the wins column. Only time will tell how successful the new coaching staff will be. A 1-2-1 start is not a great sign, especially giving up 6 goals in their last 2 games, with their coach making preseason statements about a defensive focus.
Anon 3:50 That's not the way it works. Once you graduate, you can't "go back" and make stuff up. If your final transcript doesn't meet all the APPROVED "core courses" and / or you don't have the minimum ACT / SAT for your GPA... You are out of D1/D2 luck. One half a credit "short" can do a kid in. Anon 10:25 Pretty spot on in your assesment. Agree about TP @ UWGB finding players in unusual places. And it's really a shame whats happened at UW-Mil.
Anon 10:29 isn't that something you figure out before you graduate? As I recall last year he touted as a excellent student. If you 1/2 credit short, you can take summer course.
For D1 the NCAA requires 16 "core courses". Each high school has a list of courses that are approved to meet those requirements. And yes, if an athlete is serious and even knows about the "clearinghouse" , he would get his ducks in a row early. I don't know the details of the athlete in question. Perhaps he was an excellent student at his high school. Maybe he got good grades in classes that were not on the NCAA approved list. If so, those courses don't count toward eligibility. There is also the question of the sliding ACT / SAT / GPA scale. That can get a kid in trouble as well.
I played against him in mens league this summer. Very athletic, but an average mens league soccer player. I would be suprise to see him stand out in college, but you never know.
WB could not achieve the minimum required ACT score. It is not a "credits" or required course issue. So there, now leave the kid alone and wish him well with JC and hope he receives a quality education.
Anon 9:32, for the record, I don’t think anyone’s criticizing this kid. But his situation does bring up an important topic for prospective student athletes. The NCAA Clearinghouse uses a sliding scale to determine a minimum ACT. Sum scores are used instead of a composite score. Here are a few target numbers: 3.5 GPA 39 ACT (Sum) 3.0 GPA 52 ACT (Sum) 2.5 GPA 68 ACT (Sum) 2.0 GPA 86 ACT (Sum) If a kid has a B (3.0) average, he needs to score a minimum of 13s on each of the Eng, Math, Read, Sci Tests. If all coaches / parents / academic advisors understood the system, before it was too late, more kids would probably qualify. You can start taking the ACT early and improve your chances. The player in question surely isn't the first student to get derailed by standardized testing!
18/9/09 2:05 PM - haha no but nice guess. im not sure quinn knows about this site.
if you think he should be playing at a top 5 program thats your opinion and you are entitled to it just like im entitled to mine. maybe he can get it done in the back because he has less of a role with the ball and doesnt need the footskills, creativity, etc playing at the position(s) he used to play for club and HS. like i said earlier, he has a great work ethic, size, and above average skill. that should suit well for a defender.
Anon 12:59 Your bias is showing. Believe it or not but defenders do have to have footskills and creativity. Soccer is a team sport. If you think playing defense for a D1 school is so easy, why have you not tried to do it?
i guess i should define exactly what im trying to say so you dont nitpick everything.
defenders OBVIOUSLY have talent and footskills (ie. john terry) but NOT ALL. some are better equipped with size and then have ok skill (ie. onyewu).
im highlighting the shift from previous days of F/MF to D. if he had the playmaking ability and skill of the other creighton F/MF, why isnt he up there? he chose to play D instead? less emphasis is placed on playmaking, creativity, and footskills when you are a defender. and you are going to disagree with that? Anon 8:10 your bias is showing.
Defenders roles arent dribbling, creating goals, etc. its about time you realize that.
Ha. Where did I say it was easy? Maybe you should actually read what i said before you jump to conclusions.
Anon 7:08 You implied it was easy to play Defense and still are. That he has chosen to play denfense at Creighton because it was easy.
"less emphasis is placed on playmaking, creativity, and footskills when you are a defender. and you are going to disagree with that?" Yes, I would. Have you ever heard it starts from the back? Freddie Hejduck seems like a perfect example to me.
I don't know if it is a MN thing, but we certainly seem to have a group that loves guys that dance around the ball and can't put it in the back of the net. The truth of the matter is that not one of them is playing D1. Kudos to the guy who is on the field at D1. Kudos to the guy who is on the field as as a freshman playing D1. To the rest it is just sour grapes.
thats like me saying that you are implying that defense takes more skill, creativity, footskills, etc. you are taking what im saying and flipping it around for defense. i NEVER said it was easy. i WAS implying its easIER.
you still didnt answer ANY of my questions about the switch and you didnt object to my terry/onyewu comparison. again, nitpicking while leaving what you know is true out of it.
creative and playmaking defenders are rare. john terry, beckenbauer. they dont come around that often. i have heard it starts from the back. i watch plenty of football on tv and even the professional defenders dont create the plays that often. they a) kick it out b) switch around the back maintaining possession (which is good i might add. had to say that before you jumped on that one) c) boot it up hoping a F gets to it. once in a while they will make a beautiful ball to create the scoring opportunity.
im telling you that i know defenders have skill but its LESS about having the footwork, creativity, playmaking than F/MF. get that through your head. just like F dont have emphasis on 1v1 defending and long balls out of the back.
believe me, i hate dancing with no results as much as the next person. ronaldo, messi, kaka: all players that put up results and people like to watch.
Anonymous said... kallman at creighton? laughable. kid is one of the most overrated players in the history of the state. he works hard with above average skill and his last name takes care of the rest. D1 was a stretch, much less creighton. way to push for that one, pops.
for anon hatin on bk at creighton...you should check out the box score from Saturday night...in a tight game he was one of two freshmen who saw significant minutes...I doubt Warming cares what his last name is if he's playing him in a must win game. Obviously he has proven to a well-respected coach that has put together great teams in recent years that he belongs.
I think your comment is laughable, obviously don't know a division 1 athlete when you see one.
A lot of the best defenders are not that creative, but they sure better be good at decision making and playing possesion ball. Professionally, they don't need that much size. Dani Alves is barely 5'7" and john Terry is 5'11". Arguably one of the best outside and center backs in the world In the US there seems to be an overemphasis on size and underemphasis on skill in defenders. College is a perfect example. Roberto Carlos was one-footed but that one foot....
From last year..... Anonymous said... Whitney just turned 16 and he's senior and has good grades. If he's any bigger like his brother he would be in D1.
22/9/08 1:28 PM 25/9/08 8:41 PM Anonymous said... Whitney just turned 16 and he's senior and has good grades. If he's any bigger like his brother he would be in D1.
Me XMan said... WB is smart kid. His family struggles to make it in life and yes most african families do. He knows education is the way out and he's trying his best to get there. Give the kid a break.
26/9/08 2:22 AM
Anonymous said... You D bags are stupid....Every times theres a good african kid everyone gets suspicious of the birth certificate....Whitney lived in england for a couple years and got ahead on school then came back.....Whitney is a amazing player and nobody can ever give the good kids credit on this blog...Whitney is 16 and his he may be a bit short but he sure can tear it up on the soccer field.
My boy WB for Mr. Soccer
26/9/08 4:46 PM
That is after only a little bit of time. Obviously, some on here thought he was a good student. Obviously, it was a not entirely accurate. I wonder what else wasn't accurate? I do kind of think that apart of any Mr. Soccer, Mr Football or Mr. Whatever award that is given by the coaches or MNHSL grades should be apart of it. Just my opinion.
From last year..... Anonymous said... Whitney just turned 16 and he's senior and has good grades. If he's any bigger like his brother he would be in D1.
22/9/08 1:28 PM 25/9/08 8:41 PM Anonymous said... Whitney just turned 16 and he's senior and has good grades. If he's any bigger like his brother he would be in D1.
Me XMan said... WB is smart kid. His family struggles to make it in life and yes most african families do. He knows education is the way out and he's trying his best to get there. Give the kid a break.
26/9/08 2:22 AM
Anonymous said... You D bags are stupid....Every times theres a good african kid everyone gets suspicious of the birth certificate....Whitney lived in england for a couple years and got ahead on school then came back.....Whitney is a amazing player and nobody can ever give the good kids credit on this blog...Whitney is 16 and his he may be a bit short but he sure can tear it up on the soccer field.
My boy WB for Mr. Soccer
26/9/08 4:46 PM
That is after only a little bit of time. Obviously, some on here thought he was a good student. Obviously, it was a not entirely accurate. I wonder what else wasn't accurate? I do kind of think that apart of any Mr. Soccer, Mr Football or Mr. Whatever award that is given by the coaches or MNHSL grades should be apart of it. Just my opinion.
I had two points; WB was example of these points. 1) An awful lot of miss information is posted on this blog and in the general media. 2) I think the Mr. Soccer award and other awards like it should be tied to a student/players performance in the classroom as well as on the field. Most on this blog have lamented the lack of D1 men’s players coming from MN. Many here believe it is from a lack of development and talent. Most overlook that several Mr. Soccer’s have not gone on to play D1, not because of a lack of soccer talent, but from a lack of academics.
Believe it or not, my son wasn't in the running. Academics would not have help him in running for Mr. Soccer. Nor would I want this to be just about WB. Feel free to check on Mr. Soccer for the past 3-4 years to see where they are playing? Then find out why they are not playing D1. Often it is not because of the desire to play at that level, but because of a lack of academic performance. Which I think is a real failure of the schools, parents, summer & H.S. Coaches.
But I am tired of listening to parents complain about the lack of D1 men's players coming out of MN, with no acknowledgememnt to probably the biggest contributing fact to that lack of failure. But, your right not my probably or concern, please feel free to continue with the same complaints.
09 - WB - Jr College (could not meet NCAA requirements), DK - not playing college? From what I can find is playing for Ajax a local men's team. 08 - CM - U of W Madison, KP - Last I heard had tried out for several semi pro and pro teams did not make any. (No College could not meet NCAA requirements) 07 - PG Brown University, AG U of W Milwaukee 06 - BM - U of W Madison, RV - U of W Wisconsin
Only 50 % of MN Mr. Soccer's are playing D1 College soccer. With the trend going the wrong direction. What the difference?
2005 John Stillwell - went to UW-Mil, did not play and transfered to UST 2004 Anthony Keller - not sure if he went to college, but have seen him playing mens league
Props to Teal Bunbury of Shattuck and Prior Lake for leading Akron to the #1 collegiate ranking in the country. That's pretty cool.
Props to Whitney Browne of Osseo for playing Junior College soccer in Kansas. I imagine he'll move on to D1 if he gets the academics in order. Whitney is a good player and was more than deserving of the Mr. Soccer award. He's only 17. He could really become a player if he continues to develop.
Props to his brother, Martin Browne of Osseo, for leading Western Illinois in scoring. That's pretty cool too.
Props to Brent Kallman of Woodbury for getting some minutes for nationally ranked Creighton. That's pretty cool. Same goes for Trent Senske of Eden Prairie.
Props to Calum Mallace of St. Paul for leading Marquette in scoring. If I remember correctly, I predicted Calum would be a great collegiate player 2 years ago on this blog but was shot down by negative idiot bloggers.
Congrats to Trent Brown, from Wisconsin who went to school at Shattuck St. Mary's for being able to 1)get into West Point 2)and start as a defender there. I'm sure everyone on the MN Futbol Blog is excited for him.
It is too bad that the young men from MN can't get that kind of education in high school. Just think how many opportunities this man is getting, that are lost to MN players due to the poor education they receive while being a student athlete.
Or it could be a backhand compliment that SSM who advertises that it works with student athletes on a one on one basis to ensure their academic sucess as well as their athletic sucess. That their teachers work with students who miss school for athletics. Teachers and School administrators who have a vested interest in the athletes sucess, both acedemically and athletically.
It is mentioned on this thread that Class AA "MN Mr. Soccer" was not able to clear the NCAA Clearinghouse. I would suspect he did not receive anywhere near the kind of athletic support that any of the SSM students receive. MN has proved that on the field they can compete with SSM it is in the classroom were we have failed them. I wonder how many other sports have this same experience? Hockey? Basketball? sports that demand travel and exposure?
I don't know this Trent Brown. But, his bio states he played for Wings, under Manny Sanchez, and also participated in MN ODP. My hats off to him for get accepted to any military academy. It’s no small accomplishment to juggle athletics and academics at the collegiate level. To do the above at West Point is pretty impressive. Best of luck to him!!!
yes, thank god for SSM and the state of WI, for without their efforts, there would not be one single MN high school student-athlete receiving an athletic scholarship to a prestigious college or university........
BK starts for Creighton Saturday night against Evansville and played approx. 70min. Great game for him and the team, Creighton comes from behind, 1 man down to win 2-1.
6-17-6 - combined record of the 3 struggling WI D1 soccer programs (Marquette, UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee). Each have 2 wins. Only UW Green Bay, at 8-1-2 are having a good season.
19-34-7 - combined record of the teams accounting for the 6 wins between the 3 struggling WI schools.
Ouch! Looks like Marquette and UW-Milwaukee are headed for new coaching staffs next year. UW-Milwaukee is probably having the worst year as they play in a mid-tier conference. UW-Madison has a new coach this year and will loose a considerable amount of his talent after this year.
I find it humours that someone slams BK for playing CB at Creighton. But nothing is said about TB, playing CB for West Point who has only scored 4 goals, but has let in 20 goals in 10 games. Sorry SMM I don't know if I would brag too much. Perhaps West Point should join the MIAC. I think this illustrates that D1 is no indication of skill level.
D1 is certainly an indication of a players skill and ability. Don't kid yourself, even as poor as UW-Milwaukee's and Marquette's soccer program have performed with their current coaches, in a 10 game MIAC season these teams would be probably be 10-0 with only 1 or 2 games modestly contested.
Which makes my point, as West Point is 0-10 with 1 goal scored for every 5 goals their opponents score. From your comments sounds to me as they would have good match ups in the MIAC, and then certainly is a indication of the quaility of players in that D1 program.
West Point is 1-9, and if you knew what you were talking about, you'd see that they have lost seven 1 goal games where they out-shot the opponent in each game...Seems to me it's not a matter of bad defense, but rather an extremely poor offense and an even worse coach...
Yes I am an SSM affiliate... So I have a bias, but I applaud Brett for starting at Creighton, that's great!
I would also note Brown had D1 offers from some prime time programs, including Harvard who is top ten right now.
West Point is 1-9, and if you knew what you were talking about, you'd see that they have lost seven 1 goal games where they out-shot the opponent in each game...Seems to me it's not a matter of bad defense, but rather an extremely poor offense and an even worse coach...
Yes I am an SSM affiliate... So I have a bias, but I applaud Brett for starting at Creighton, that's great!
I would also note Brown had D1 offers from some prime time programs, including Harvard who is top ten right now.
West Point opponents have 182 shots, and have scored an average of 2 goals per game. But has a .390 SOG percentage.
West Point has 126 shots, and have scored and average of .4 goals per game. But has a .357 SOG percentage.
They have lost 6 games by one goal and won 1 game by one goal. They have lost 3 games by more than 3 goals. Sorry, I know if I knew what I was taling about I wouldn't think the problem is that the defense can't clear the ball.
Good job to TB for getting admitted to WP! Academically no mean feat!
2008 RPI West Point was 197 out of 203 D1 programs. Puts them in the bottom 5%. Also, dont confuse Navy and Army academic entrance requirements to be equal to other Patriot League schools. I don't know if entrance to West Point should be congratulated more than other universities and colleges. Remember everyone is there on a free ride.
Teal is the best offensive player MN has ever produced...better than Gotsmenoff (sp). Although he was developed by his father, not a MN coach. I will guess he is over seas playing pro next year.
Hey it nice to be excited for Teal, but lets not slam the rest of MN players and coaches. MN has IMHO had extrodinary sucess given the climate and culture here.
It remains to be seen if Bunbury is a better offensive player than Gotsmanov. If Teal gets named to the Herman Trophy Watch list then Andre can step aside....
My point is that with all of the highly licensed coaches in MN, few if any have really developed any of the top talent. Most were developed by their fathers in the back yard. ODP did nothing, Wings did nothing, Bangu did nothing, EP did nothing, etc.
6:46, Marquette is 7th in the Big East. YOu have to combine the two sides, they are 7th and will finish 9th.
Mister Soccer: i agree with your posts about Calum. people thought it was laughable that he was thrown into the Mr Soccer mix two years ago. he was as fundamentally sound as CM but also provided an attacking threat. hopefully he can surpass his brother and have more pro success.
AG, another player developed by his father. Calum M another player developed by his father/brother.
AG is a fine player. But he has struggled to be a consistent player. Jumped around a bit, but an outstanding player. He must have had a strong relationship with Warming, as he played some of his best soccer at CU. TB has been a dominate force on every team, every season, every game he has played. He is also a very strong defender and pressures all over the field when it is on. Work rate, pace, technical skills, defensive posture, game intelligence, goal scoring, TB does it all. I doubt he will stay around and finish college. I think he will be overseas next fall.
Don't get me wrong, if I was a coach I would love to have every player mentioned on this post on my roster.
Madison Men has a chance of winning Big Ten. Brandon Miller and Colin Monasterio, Ryan Vint, contributing to this success. Kudos to them and the new coach.
CM is a good player and should be on the field. Could be due to injuries, new coach, new philosophy, style of play, all of the above. He is still young and has lots of playing years ahead of him. One can always guess with new coach, expectations are higher and players need to adjust.
Madison should be a better team. They are loaded with outstanding players, including 3 of MN best recent youth players. The previous coaching staff could never quite pull things together. The new staff should be able to move things forward with the same group of players. They should finish the regular season with a similar record as 2 of the last 3 years. Not sure if that means the new staff is any better or worse.
If milwaukee, madison, or marquette was in the MIAC they would struggle. You think that a school like Madison could get some good talent just by having such a nice campus. It's said they scrimmage good WIAC teams and they are barely or not coming out with a result. Why not look at teams like the MTA team that was U-18 last year? They have never lost to SSM but just cause the kids are playing to get better the scouts look at them... Just play stupid. I would love to recruit for a school like Madison!!
If milwaukee, madison, or marquette was in the MIAC they would struggle. You think that a school like Madison could get some good talent just by having such a nice campus. It's said they scrimmage good WIAC teams and they are barely or not coming out with a result. Why not look at teams like the MTA team that was U-18 last year? They have never lost to SSM but just cause the kids are playing to get better the scouts look at them... Just play stupid. I would love to recruit for a school like Madison!!
8:20 your post is random and stupid. For the most part, every player on a D1 team is as good as the top 1, 2 or possibly 3, at every MIAC school.
So 11 strong players on the field against 1 or 2 strong players would be a blowout 9 out of 10 times. D1 teams have nothing to gain by playing D3 teams and usually play 25 players. D3 teams use these games as their super bowl.
They scrimmage all the time. The results are not one sided. I agree with you though. All I am just saying is their is some very good talent that these big schools miss, and they struggle because of it.
Guessing Marquette will do the same thing shortly. They have been just as bad as UWmilwaukee. Poitras would be an excellent coach for either milwuakee school.
Guessing Marquette will do the same thing shortly. They have been just as bad as UWmilwaukee. Poitras would be an excellent coach for either milwuakee school.
Coach Poitras will not leave UW Green Bay for another state school. He's an East Coast guy who left a D II to build a D I team in the Midwest. He has some talent returning in JC Banks and still has ties to Canadian and European talent to fill key slots. I only see him going back East where his mentor, Ray Reid, the UConn coach will provide guidance.
To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, student-athletes must be letterwinners who are in at least their second academic year at their institution and carry a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
The Big Ten Academic All-Conference award winners also achieved excellence outside of the classroom.
Colin Monasterio, Wisconsin So. Finance/Investment & Banking Maple Grove, Minn. Aaron Nichols, Katie Bethke, Minnesota Jr. Chemistry Eau Claire, Wis. Sara Clancy, Minnesota Sr. Elementary Education Cedar Rapids, Iowa Jennie Clark, Minnesota Jr. Communications Norwalk, Iowa Shari Eckstrom, Minnesota So. Business Marketing Education Brooklyn Park, Minn. Kylie Kallman, Minnesota Jr. Marketing & Operations Management Woodbury, Minn. Angela Olson, Minnesota Jr. Kinesiology Eagan, Minn. Cat Parkhill, Minnesota So. Entrepreneurial Management Apple Valley, Minn. Julie Rezac, Minnesota Jr. Health & Wellness Eden Prairie, Minn. Molly Rouse, Minnesota Jr. Early Elementary Education Cambridge, Minn. Katie Shelander, Minnesota Jr. Speech Language Hearing Sciences Roseville, Minn. Josie Solie, Minnesota So. Undeclared Mahtomedi, Minn. Tamara Strahota, Minnesota So. Undeclared Burnsville, Minn. Dana Tripp, Minnesota Sr. Journalism White Bear Lake, Minn. Collen Antas, Northwestern Jr. Spanish/Human Development
Teal is a big dude.. I remember him from 4 or 5 years ago and he was skinny. Akron has done great things for him. I'm excited to see him at the next level!
Anyone know a little more about Bunbury's Minnesota youth soccer history? I know he played for SSM but what about before? He's having an amazing freshman year at Akron.
Perennial MN ODP region and national pool player. Played for Valley United with his dad as coach for a long time, several state champs and regional appearances with that team.
Teal is a sophomore this year. 17 goals, leads the nation. Player of the year- Goal.com Finalist for Herman(sp?) trophy 24-0-0 fun team to watch. Sunday on ESPN2
You are bemused; I heard the same about Swanbeck when they forced Chiavaro into retirement. The Patriot Conference is getting better every year and getting the same "true student-athletes" that Army is trying to recruit. You don't go to West Point to play soccer; you go to become an Army officer if you have success in any athletic sports then that's an added bonus because you have a 95% chance of being in Iraq or Afghanistan within 6 months of graduation. Try recruiting with that scenario, you’ll get dedicated players who will give their all but the end game is totally different than any other university including Navy and Air Force. If you define solid as beating Navy and Air Force I agree, anything else would be great considering the task. He definitely is not going to be pulling Maryland or ACC quality players into the program but he may be able organize his talent for better success compared to the last four years.
Big Ten: coaching moves is interesting: Indiana coach is out and Yeagley from WI to Indiana. WI looking for new coach. Just curious if WI will look at any MN D3 coaches ready to step up to D1 level?
Wisconsin will go after a proven recruiter and assistant or head coach with Div I experience to fill the position. Jon Lowery and Ian Barker both have the background, other MIAC coaches are definitely qualified but the life in a Big Ten program is tough just look at the comments on the Gophers women coach on this blog. Why leave a quality MIAC program for purgatory or worse.
No chance anyone from Minnesota involved in any of the openings at the Division I level (Wisconsin, UW-Milwaukee, etc.). Lowery left Wake Forest to slow down and start a family - and is compensated very well. Ian makes more money at Macalester than he would at Madison (he was an asst. coach there in 1995) and has job security. None of the other MIAC coaches have any Div. I experience so to say they are 'definitely qualified' is a massive stretch. Above that, I would guess none of them would trade in their lifestyles for that of a Division I coach - especially if they have a family. It's not as glorious as it might appear on the outside.
Poitras from Green Bay applied for the Wisconsin job the last time around. I wouldn't be surprised to see him throw his hat in the ring again. He's clearly helped turn the GB program around.
SSM made sure we all knew they had 10 players going to D1 programs. So, because I am bored in a snow storm I thought I look up on the web how they did. Here are their college overall win lose stats.
W - L - T 1 - 13 -1 2 - 13 -2 12 - 5 -2 Missouri State 15 - 7 -0 St. Louis 7 - 9 -1 1 - 10 -5 3 - 13 -2 14 - 3 -2 Butler 9 - 5 -4 Lehigh 12 - 5 -2 Missouri State I only listed the names of the schools that had winning records.
Anonymous said... Anyone know a little more about Bunbury's Minnesota youth soccer history? I know he played for SSM but what about before? He's having an amazing freshman year at Akron.
Brandon Wolf is slow. Great talent though. Nothing special. Kyle Erickson?? really? He must have gotten a lot better. Teal is a beast! Its a bummer he got shut down in there final two games. Unlucky
It is very rare for a freshman, not to mention a senior to get a full scholarship. The 9 "full' scholarships available are split up to give many players a certain percentage of scholarship. This way coaches can retain their top players while being able to offer recruits an attractive offer. Being a current D1 player I and many others on my team received at most 10% scholarship our first year but it is a one year commitment and depending on how you do after that year it can increase to say 50-75% or the opposite and be cut (both have happened in my career) I hope this helps clear up the often confusing scholarship topic .
hey people, for JY money is not a problem. older son went to Ivy where there are no scholarsahips, now younger son going to Madison with reciprocity, I am sure Madison expenses are less then some priovate schools in MN. I know JY and he has educational on his mind beyond soccer for his kids. JY chime in, we need to hear where you stand on this.
congrats to the signees! - way to go boys. good job. we will be watching and criticising and complaining as usual - so don't expect anything to change.
No one is going to green bay madison milwaukee or western illinois. If I am wrong let me know but i'm 99 percent sure they all backed out. But Spencer from edina is going to Columbia
ReplyDeleteWho is Spencer? I think MNFUTBOL was talking about existing players. Just a guess, but I think Butler, Marquette, Milwaukee, Marquette will be a little better than last year Brown, Madison, Creighton, Green Bay a game or two worse.
ReplyDelete12:26 edina parent trying to make edina sound better and have no clue about college soccer. and i totally agree with 5:02
ReplyDelete5:02 must be the one who does not know D1 soccer. Spencer is good player and good student. He is going Ivy League D1 and we must pass the kudos. Not an edina parent but the kid did it. He plays for MNT B18
ReplyDeleteThen congrats to Spencer Duhaime. He is indeed on the the Columbia roster and joins fellow MN player Bayode Adafin (Rochester, MN)
ReplyDeleteColumbia is coached by former Thunder player Kevin Anderson and men's team also has Peter Morice out SPA. Mid level Ivy League team that could surprise teams as Kevin has one year under his belt and considered by many as up-and-coming DI coach. He came from Boston College which had great success.
ReplyDeletethe only reason you dont know who spencer is is because your kid has never played at a high level(like spencer)of soccer. If you play on premier teams you know who else plays as well...sorry your kid sucks
ReplyDeleteHe is a defender for the best team in state. Calm down he is a good player with good grades. Well done kid.
ReplyDeletethis is off-topic but ...can anyone tell me who is currently on staff at SSM? I heard that Chris Brunt, Carl Craig and Mike Madigan are no longer with SSM..Thanks
ReplyDelete12:22 you are correct...I don't think Tim Carter is a joy to work for, is my understanding...
ReplyDeleteWhere did the former coaches go from SSM go?
ReplyDeleteCarl Craig is the girls coach at Richfield High
ReplyDeleteWow, big shake up at SSM. Wonder if it had anything to do with the poor performances at State Cup.
ReplyDeleteBack to the topic....
Spence is a great defender and should have probably been Mr. Soccer. Didn't have the hype machine that Osseo and WB had going for him. Probably one of the biggest mess up for Mr. Soccer in recent times.
WB is playing D1 where????? Take a look at IMS and you can see the Osseo media machine is already cranking up.
Sincerely...Not a Edina Parent
monasterio had like 4 goals and 3 assists all year. people have different reasons for picking mr. soccer players every year. there can be debates about it each year
ReplyDeleteSo any scholarships offered for D1 or D2 mens players from MN?
ReplyDeleteHaha Whitney is pretty good. Its hard to say it was stupid. If you don't agree thats one thing but its not like they gave it to some random kid.
ReplyDeleteHaha Whitney is pretty good. Its hard to say it was stupid. If you don't agree thats one thing but its not like they gave it to some random kid.
ReplyDeleteHaha Whitney is pretty good. Its hard to say it was stupid. If you don't agree thats one thing but its not like they gave it to some random kid.
ReplyDeleteWB was more than deserving for Mr. Soccer in 2008. He's a good player.
ReplyDeleteDidn't Osseo win the title 4-1? Seems like their media machine had reason to hype them up.
Good players on good teams who are relatively known in the MYSA community is the recipe for Mr. Soccer.
PY will be Mr. Soccer and IK will be Metro POY for 2009.
issac kahnah probably will be...and how are u saying whitney didnt deserve it, he would make your son look like a fool once he runs circles aroud him...why do people always have something bad too say about people who are good at what they do??
ReplyDeleteLets be honest Whitney had a lot of help from a lot of really talented players at Osseo.
ReplyDeleteThey made him look good.
I am not saying he is not a talented player, but the team that surrounded him made him look good.
Osseo was stacked last year, talent was the gift they had.
Lets be honest Whitney had a lot of help from a lot of really talented players at Osseo.
ReplyDeleteThey made him look good.
I am not saying he is not a talented player, but the team that surrounded him made him look good.
Osseo was stacked last year, talent was the gift they had.
IK will only be a JR so he wont win mr. soccer and PY is class A so he wil get that but I say class AA will be a player from Apple Valley cause they will be the best team all year, possibly BJ cause he rock solid on D and first team all state guy last year, or DR who could easily have 25-30 goals this year
ReplyDeleteBrent Kallman is on the roster at #2 ranked Creighton. He was a center midfielder for the MTA U18 team
ReplyDeleteTrent Senske who played for Bangu/MTA also plays at Creighton. Trent is a senior this season.
ReplyDeleteBunbury is at Akron and they traditionally have a solid team.
ReplyDeleteIsaac isn't playing in the high school league...some charter school that is adding an "academy" program...I think it's Noble Academy
ReplyDeletehttp://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/54608087.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUeyD8_o8cyaiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr
ReplyDeletegood job PY, you are the best and good luck in your HS season! go TG!
BJ defender from AV will not win it this year. He is good but he's the 3rd best of the last 3 sweepers they have had. If an AV player gets it it could be DR like you said if they win state and he banks 25-30 goals.
ReplyDeletegreat to see teams still play with a a sweeper.
ReplyDeleteMost teams around here aren't good enough to play without a sweeper.
ReplyDeleteI've even seen a lot of the underdog teams in World Cup qualifying playing with a sweeper.
Sweeper won't be mr soccer. Not enough stats to show HS coaches they are good players. Remember it needs to be dumb down to them.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Montie had his own media machine going just like PY. They both have earned it over the years with their play in both club and HS. Both will and have gone on to play D1. Can't say that about either Mr Soccer last year. WB has never performed in club, he has speed that looks good on long narrow fields. He was fortunate that he had teamates who knew how to deliver a ball. When he stepped off the field at the State Tournament Osseo had no problems and continued to dominate and score with speed. The fact that he not playing D1 Soccer and doing track speaks exactly to what kind of player he is. My opinion, Mr. Soccer should have been....SD & RM. At least they are playing college soccer.
Tearing players down....This isn't so much tearing players down as pointing out the stupidity of the coaches and media who don't take the time to understand the game. IMS usually has some insight on the Thunder but when it comes to High School and Club he should stay out of it. Last years media and hype seem to be the worst in memory. Trib opening article talked about a kid who had already graduated last year.
apple valley just plays with a sweeper and boots the ball up the field, they don't play good soccer
ReplyDelete12:13 its true
ReplyDeletewell they have the most state championships in state history and have the number one rank in the state right now. so youre stupid to say it isn't good soccer because winning games is good soccer. their coach gets the most out of their athletic players every year
ReplyDeleteBoot and scoot soccer is great soccer for soccer with long narrow football fields. Additionally, with more and more schools putting in artifical turf, boot and scoot with get more and more popular for high school teams. It also requires less ball skills overall on the field. It is good, soccer? If it wins games it hard to say it is not. Is it a different game than you see in club, absolutely.
ReplyDeleteWhich one would I rather watch....Club. The athletes have to work harder at their crafts and as a fan I appreciate their work.
I would love to see high school invest not in artifical turf but into soccer fields/stadiums. I beleive that is what most WI high school have.
the funny thing about AV is that they do have a 120 X 80 soccer only stadium
ReplyDelete5:25...please quit saying "boot and scoot"
ReplyDelete525- AV does have the soccer only field like 544 pointed out.
ReplyDeleteAlso, these kids win at the club level you prefer to watch as well must be hard for you. Playing the ball forward with a purpose and making runs off of that is a great game still. Tiny passes up field is nice but this is the new exciting way to play. Brazil did it at the Confederations Cup and won. The game is changing into fast passed counter attacks.
New? They've been playing direct in England and elsewhere forever.
ReplyDeleteChanging? Barcelona won everything last season by possessing the ball with short passes. They were one of the best teams of all time.
WB was his team's best player at the 2009 State Cup and a top 11 U17 club player overall.
Completely disagree on the WB best player during state cup comment. Kessler, Baker, and Yonga all more important to that team. He should have been the best. Like he should be playing Div. I soccer. Sadly neither are true
ReplyDeleteToo bad that team of "studs" couldn't even get out of group play
ReplyDeleteThose were the only four 'studs' on the team - don't spark the same old argument about all the talent being spread out. Watch for Blackhawks next year at this age - they should have all the best together now.
ReplyDeleteconsidering SCV and VLY, the last two state cup winners didnt lose anyone, i dont think that they have ALL the best together now, and SSM is gonna be at full strength with a full U18 squad next season, this age group is still a crap shoot with any of about 6 teams in the running to be the best
ReplyDeletenone of this is about D1 players or D1 soccer...
ReplyDeleteIt is obvious by the lastest posts why some players can not get through the NCAA Clearinghouse and qualify to play NCAA Div I. Reading comprehension is one of the requirements via the ACT or SAT. Most Division I teams start play on the men's side starting today. One team to watch with the most talent is UW Milwaukee, other teams with more than one MN tie are Columbia, Wisconsin, Creighton, and Marquette.
ReplyDeleteUW Milwaukee will not be good.
ReplyDeleteWisconsin will be much better now that they have a new head coach in Todd Yeagley but will obviously experience some growing pains as they adjust. There are several top prospects from WI who have already committed to attend there next year.
Creighton is tough every year. This is not likely to change.
Marquette is solid but it is tough to make a living in the Big East. Big travel, big budgets, big soccer programs that make it difficult to dominate the way UW Milwaukee used to in the Horizon league when the Marquette coaches were running the show accross town. Since their departure from UW Milwaukee the quality of the team has gone down the drain. Watch for the head coaching job to be posted there in the next few years.
kallman at creighton? laughable. kid is one of the most overrated players in the history of the state. he works hard with above average skill and his last name takes care of the rest. D1 was a stretch, much less creighton. way to push for that one, pops.
ReplyDeleteyou do not know what you are talking about with Kallman. Sure he wont start right away but he definitely deserved to go D1. He has the size, skill, and work ethic to make it at a good program.
ReplyDeleteill give you size (he grew a lot) and work ethic (definitely there) but not skill (like i said, above average). i guess i dont know what im talking about after playing with him for over 4 years? call me bitter if you want but there were other kids on the teams he played on that deserved recognition a lot more than he did. and whats with switching him to D after playing for/mid all his HS careers? if he does a good job, well done then. most of what im getting at is that if you attach someone else's last name him, he's not at creighton.
ReplyDelete12:43,
ReplyDeleteWhat's up with Tony Sanneh switching to D for USMNT after playing midfield all those years?
Give the Creighton coaches a little credit. They have one of the premier programs in the country and it's not by accident.
12:43 sounds like you have a serious case of "shortman disease".
ReplyDeleteThere does seem to be two excuses for players/parents and coaches as to why someone should not be considered good.
Size & Speed.
Both are god given. Both need talent as well.
SSM u-17 boys accepted to Disney Showcase !!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJust googled Whitney Browne to see were he was playing and how he was doing. He's playing at a Jr College in Kansas????? What going on here?
ReplyDeleteMaybe he didn't get cleared by the NCAA academic eligibility center?
ReplyDeleteBut I thought he was an amazing student who was graduating at 16? If he couldn't clear the NCAA academic eligibility center you would think he would stay in high school for another year?
ReplyDeleteMy 2 cents on WI D1s with MN boys.
ReplyDeleteUW-Green Bay is the class soccer program in Wisconsin. Poitras does a great job finding players that other coaches overlook. He is also, by far, the best tactical coach of the Wisconsin group, and most respected by his players. There current form reflects a healthy program.
Marquette is a below average program, which makes the poor in the Big East. Mostly because of coaching. While this staff had success at UWM, they can't seem to get it together at Marquette. They consistently underachieve, regardless of their talent level. They seem to be a team of individuals. A current program member told me the players are loosing respect for the coaching staff. Look for a coaching change after this season.
UW-Milwaukee has been a disaster since the current coaching staff took over. They certainly seem to have talent, based on the players they have attracted, but can't seem to get it done on the field. I believe their winning % has dropped every year with the current regime. Look for a coaching change after this season, or if their new former-NFL AD has guts, he will put the trigger mid season.
UW-Madison probably has the most talent of the four. They have been very competitive over the years, but not always successful in the wins column. Only time will tell how successful the new coaching staff will be. A 1-2-1 start is not a great sign, especially giving up 6 goals in their last 2 games, with their coach making preseason statements about a defensive focus.
Anon 3:50
ReplyDeleteThat's not the way it works.
Once you graduate, you can't "go back" and make stuff up.
If your final transcript doesn't meet all the APPROVED "core courses" and / or you don't have the minimum ACT / SAT for your GPA...
You are out of D1/D2 luck.
One half a credit "short" can do a kid in.
Anon 10:25
Pretty spot on in your assesment.
Agree about TP @ UWGB finding players in unusual places.
And it's really a shame whats happened at UW-Mil.
Anon 10:29 isn't that something you figure out before you graduate? As I recall last year he touted as a excellent student. If you 1/2 credit short, you can take summer course.
ReplyDeleteFor D1 the NCAA requires 16 "core courses".
ReplyDeleteEach high school has a list of courses that are approved to meet those requirements.
And yes, if an athlete is serious and even knows about the "clearinghouse" , he would get his ducks in a row early.
I don't know the details of the athlete in question.
Perhaps he was an excellent student at his high school.
Maybe he got good grades in classes that were not on the NCAA approved list.
If so, those courses don't count toward eligibility.
There is also the question of the sliding ACT / SAT / GPA scale.
That can get a kid in trouble as well.
12:43
ReplyDeleteHe is already working his way into the lineup and that is not because of his name!! Let's see what happens this weekend.
I played against him in mens league this summer. Very athletic, but an average mens league soccer player. I would be suprise to see him stand out in college, but you never know.
ReplyDeleteWB could not achieve the minimum required ACT score. It is not a "credits" or required course issue. So there, now leave the kid alone and wish him well with JC and hope he receives a quality education.
ReplyDeleteAnon 9:32, for the record, I don’t think anyone’s criticizing this kid.
ReplyDeleteBut his situation does bring up an important topic for prospective student athletes.
The NCAA Clearinghouse uses a sliding scale to determine a minimum ACT.
Sum scores are used instead of a composite score.
Here are a few target numbers:
3.5 GPA 39 ACT (Sum)
3.0 GPA 52 ACT (Sum)
2.5 GPA 68 ACT (Sum)
2.0 GPA 86 ACT (Sum)
If a kid has a B (3.0) average, he needs to score a minimum of 13s on each of the Eng, Math, Read, Sci Tests.
If all coaches / parents / academic advisors understood the system, before it was too late, more kids would probably qualify.
You can start taking the ACT early and improve your chances.
The player in question surely isn't the first student to get derailed by standardized testing!
Socmom, thank you for adding detail!
ReplyDelete9:00,
ReplyDeleteWhich men's league? MRSL or MASL and which division?
9/9/09 10:45 PM would you happen to be Quinn Bottom?
ReplyDelete18/9/09 2:05 PM - haha no but nice guess. im not sure quinn knows about this site.
ReplyDeleteif you think he should be playing at a top 5 program thats your opinion and you are entitled to it just like im entitled to mine. maybe he can get it done in the back because he has less of a role with the ball and doesnt need the footskills, creativity, etc playing at the position(s) he used to play for club and HS. like i said earlier, he has a great work ethic, size, and above average skill. that should suit well for a defender.
Anon 12:59 Your bias is showing. Believe it or not but defenders do have to have footskills and creativity. Soccer is a team sport. If you think playing defense for a D1 school is so easy, why have you not tried to do it?
ReplyDeletei guess i should define exactly what im trying to say so you dont nitpick everything.
ReplyDeletedefenders OBVIOUSLY have talent and footskills (ie. john terry) but NOT ALL. some are better equipped with size and then have ok skill (ie. onyewu).
im highlighting the shift from previous days of F/MF to D. if he had the playmaking ability and skill of the other creighton F/MF, why isnt he up there? he chose to play D instead? less emphasis is placed on playmaking, creativity, and footskills when you are a defender. and you are going to disagree with that? Anon 8:10 your bias is showing.
Defenders roles arent dribbling, creating goals, etc. its about time you realize that.
Ha. Where did I say it was easy? Maybe you should actually read what i said before you jump to conclusions.
Anon 7:08 You implied it was easy to play Defense and still are. That he has chosen to play denfense at Creighton because it was easy.
ReplyDelete"less emphasis is placed on playmaking, creativity, and footskills when you are a defender. and you are going to disagree with that?" Yes, I would. Have you ever heard it starts from the back? Freddie Hejduck seems like a perfect example to me.
I don't know if it is a MN thing, but we certainly seem to have a group that loves guys that dance around the ball and can't put it in the back of the net. The truth of the matter is that not one of them is playing D1. Kudos to the guy who is on the field at D1. Kudos to the guy who is on the field as as a freshman playing D1. To the rest it is just sour grapes.
thats like me saying that you are implying that defense takes more skill, creativity, footskills, etc. you are taking what im saying and flipping it around for defense. i NEVER said it was easy. i WAS implying its easIER.
ReplyDeleteyou still didnt answer ANY of my questions about the switch and you didnt object to my terry/onyewu comparison. again, nitpicking while leaving what you know is true out of it.
creative and playmaking defenders are rare. john terry, beckenbauer. they dont come around that often. i have heard it starts from the back. i watch plenty of football on tv and even the professional defenders dont create the plays that often. they a) kick it out b) switch around the back maintaining possession (which is good i might add. had to say that before you jumped on that one) c) boot it up hoping a F gets to it. once in a while they will make a beautiful ball to create the scoring opportunity.
im telling you that i know defenders have skill but its LESS about having the footwork, creativity, playmaking than F/MF. get that through your head. just like F dont have emphasis on 1v1 defending and long balls out of the back.
believe me, i hate dancing with no results as much as the next person. ronaldo, messi, kaka: all players that put up results and people like to watch.
Anonymous said...
ReplyDeletekallman at creighton? laughable. kid is one of the most overrated players in the history of the state. he works hard with above average skill and his last name takes care of the rest. D1 was a stretch, much less creighton. way to push for that one, pops.
for anon hatin on bk at creighton...you should check out the box score from Saturday night...in a tight game he was one of two freshmen who saw significant minutes...I doubt Warming cares what his last name is if he's playing him in a must win game. Obviously he has proven to a well-respected coach that has put together great teams in recent years that he belongs.
I think your comment is laughable, obviously don't know a division 1 athlete when you see one.
Roberto Carlos - end of story
ReplyDeleteIt's Frankie Hejduck, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteA lot of the best defenders are not that creative, but they sure better be good at decision making and playing possesion ball. Professionally, they don't need that much size. Dani Alves is barely 5'7" and john Terry is 5'11". Arguably one of the best outside and center backs in the world In the US there seems to be an overemphasis on size and underemphasis on skill in defenders. College is a perfect example.
Roberto Carlos was one-footed but that one foot....
That's Donovan.
ReplyDeleteWhitney ACT score below 15...GPA below 2.5. Not sure who came up with the idea that he is touted as an excellent student - never was.
ReplyDeleteMASL
ReplyDeleteWhat team in MASL and which division?
ReplyDeleteI played in D1 and don't recall playing against him.
From last year.....
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
Whitney just turned 16 and he's senior and has good grades. If he's any bigger like his brother he would be in D1.
22/9/08 1:28 PM
25/9/08 8:41 PM
Anonymous said...
Whitney just turned 16 and he's senior and has good grades. If he's any bigger like his brother he would be in D1.
Me XMan said...
WB is smart kid. His family struggles to make it in life and yes most african families do. He knows education is the way out and he's trying his best to get there. Give the kid a break.
26/9/08 2:22 AM
Anonymous said...
You D bags are stupid....Every times theres a good african kid everyone gets suspicious of the birth certificate....Whitney lived in england for a couple years and got ahead on school then came back.....Whitney is a amazing player and nobody can ever give the good kids credit on this blog...Whitney is 16 and his he may be a bit short but he sure can tear it up on the soccer field.
My boy WB for Mr. Soccer
26/9/08 4:46 PM
That is after only a little bit of time. Obviously, some on here thought he was a good student. Obviously, it was a not entirely accurate. I wonder what else wasn't accurate? I do kind of think that apart of any Mr. Soccer, Mr Football or Mr. Whatever award that is given by the coaches or MNHSL grades should be apart of it. Just my opinion.
From last year.....
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
Whitney just turned 16 and he's senior and has good grades. If he's any bigger like his brother he would be in D1.
22/9/08 1:28 PM
25/9/08 8:41 PM
Anonymous said...
Whitney just turned 16 and he's senior and has good grades. If he's any bigger like his brother he would be in D1.
Me XMan said...
WB is smart kid. His family struggles to make it in life and yes most african families do. He knows education is the way out and he's trying his best to get there. Give the kid a break.
26/9/08 2:22 AM
Anonymous said...
You D bags are stupid....Every times theres a good african kid everyone gets suspicious of the birth certificate....Whitney lived in england for a couple years and got ahead on school then came back.....Whitney is a amazing player and nobody can ever give the good kids credit on this blog...Whitney is 16 and his he may be a bit short but he sure can tear it up on the soccer field.
My boy WB for Mr. Soccer
26/9/08 4:46 PM
That is after only a little bit of time. Obviously, some on here thought he was a good student. Obviously, it was a not entirely accurate. I wonder what else wasn't accurate? I do kind of think that apart of any Mr. Soccer, Mr Football or Mr. Whatever award that is given by the coaches or MNHSL grades should be apart of it. Just my opinion.
WB was last year. Let it go.
ReplyDeleteI had two points; WB was example of these points.
ReplyDelete1) An awful lot of miss information is posted on this blog and in the general media.
2) I think the Mr. Soccer award and other awards like it should be tied to a student/players performance in the classroom as well as on the field. Most on this blog have lamented the lack of D1 men’s players coming from MN. Many here believe it is from a lack of development and talent. Most overlook that several Mr. Soccer’s have not gone on to play D1, not because of a lack of soccer talent, but from a lack of academics.
WB was last year. Let it go, Your son didn't get it. Move on.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, my son wasn't in the running. Academics would not have help him in running for Mr. Soccer. Nor would I want this to be just about WB. Feel free to check on Mr. Soccer for the past 3-4 years to see where they are playing? Then find out why they are not playing D1. Often it is not because of the desire to play at that level, but because of a lack of academic performance. Which I think is a real failure of the schools, parents, summer & H.S. Coaches.
ReplyDeleteBut I am tired of listening to parents complain about the lack of D1 men's players coming out of MN, with no acknowledgememnt to probably the biggest contributing fact to that lack of failure. But, your right not my probably or concern, please feel free to continue with the same complaints.
What was that kid from Wayzata that won couple years ago without much stats behind him? How is he doing?
ReplyDelete09 - WB - Jr College (could not meet NCAA requirements), DK - not playing college? From what I can find is playing for Ajax a local men's team.
ReplyDelete08 - CM - U of W Madison, KP - Last I heard had tried out for several semi pro and pro teams did not make any. (No College could not meet NCAA requirements)
07 - PG Brown University, AG U of W Milwaukee
06 - BM - U of W Madison, RV - U of W Wisconsin
Only 50 % of MN Mr. Soccer's are playing D1 College soccer. With the trend going the wrong direction. What the difference?
Is that all you can find? Give me more years.
ReplyDeleteWasn't JS 2005, maybe 2004. I heard he went to Milw and didn't like it, came back to St Thomas and did well...
ReplyDelete2005 John Stillwell - went to UW-Mil, did not play and transfered to UST
ReplyDelete2004 Anthony Keller - not sure if he went to college, but have seen him playing mens league
Props to Teal Bunbury of Shattuck and Prior Lake for leading Akron to the #1 collegiate ranking in the country. That's pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteProps to Whitney Browne of Osseo for playing Junior College soccer in Kansas. I imagine he'll move on to D1 if he gets the academics in order. Whitney is a good player and was more than deserving of the Mr. Soccer award. He's only 17. He could really become a player if he continues to develop.
Props to his brother, Martin Browne of Osseo, for leading Western Illinois in scoring. That's pretty cool too.
Props to Brent Kallman of Woodbury for getting some minutes for nationally ranked Creighton. That's pretty cool. Same goes for Trent Senske of Eden Prairie.
Props to Calum Mallace of St. Paul for leading Marquette in scoring. If I remember correctly, I predicted Calum would be a great collegiate player 2 years ago on this blog but was shot down by negative idiot bloggers.
http://www.gctelegram.com/Sports/GCCC-Men-s-Soccer----8-14-09
ReplyDeletePerhaps Anon 6:48 your post should have been on the thread titled "MIAC, D2, D3, UofM Men's Club, NAIA Soccer" This one is titled Men's D1 Soccer.
ReplyDeleteA shout out to Dave Dale at Boston College. Congrats on your win over Duke.
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad the Gophers don't have a men's program. What a shame.
ReplyDeleteChris Sutton now the starting centerback at Notre Dame?
ReplyDelete6:36
ReplyDeleteBox scores showing the same.
Impressive....
does dave dale get minutes?
ReplyDeletefreshman trent brown has been starting for West Point(Army) says box scores
ReplyDelete9:54
ReplyDeleteHere's the link.
http://bceagles.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/bc/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/cumulative-stats
Congrats to Trent Brown, from Wisconsin who went to school at Shattuck St. Mary's for being able to 1)get into West Point 2)and start as a defender there. I'm sure everyone on the MN Futbol Blog is excited for him.
ReplyDeleteIt is too bad that the young men from MN can't get that kind of education in high school. Just think how many opportunities this man is getting, that are lost to MN players due to the poor education they receive while being a student athlete.
everyone - please don't bite on 10:22.....just have a good chuckle
ReplyDeleteOr it could be a backhand compliment that SSM who advertises that it works with student athletes on a one on one basis to ensure their academic sucess as well as their athletic sucess. That their teachers work with students who miss school for athletics. Teachers and School administrators who have a vested interest in the athletes sucess, both acedemically and athletically.
ReplyDeleteIt is mentioned on this thread that Class AA "MN Mr. Soccer" was not able to clear the NCAA Clearinghouse. I would suspect he did not receive anywhere near the kind of athletic support that any of the SSM students receive. MN has proved that on the field they can compete with SSM it is in the classroom were we have failed them. I wonder how many other sports have this same experience? Hockey? Basketball? sports that demand travel and exposure?
By the way kudos to SSM for getting it right!
I don't know this Trent Brown.
ReplyDeleteBut, his bio states he played for Wings, under Manny Sanchez, and also participated in MN ODP.
My hats off to him for get accepted to any military academy.
It’s no small accomplishment to juggle athletics and academics at the collegiate level.
To do the above at West Point is pretty impressive.
Best of luck to him!!!
yes, thank god for SSM and the state of WI, for without their efforts, there would not be one single MN high school student-athlete receiving an athletic scholarship to a prestigious college or university........
ReplyDeleteWell....maybe one, but that it.
ReplyDeleteThat's great for SSM...
ReplyDeleteLooks like they have 6 freshman starting Division I right now...
They have 6 freshman starting? After watching them at State Cup, I didn't think they were that good. Are some red shited freshman from last year?
ReplyDeleteHahaha and they lost the state final.
ReplyDeleteyes 6 freshman starting...if you actually watched that state cup game and if you know soccer, you would understand that SSM was way better...
ReplyDeleteAnd all of those 6 freshman who start were on this years past team...
define D1 please.......
ReplyDeleteBK starts for Creighton Saturday night against Evansville and played approx. 70min. Great game for him and the team, Creighton comes from behind, 1 man down to win 2-1.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update BK's Dad. I think the time for self/son promotion is done. Yes, he is playing for Creighton...well done.
ReplyDeleteHow about some f-u-n facts?
ReplyDeleteCan anyone guess what these two sets of numbers represent?
6-17-6 ?
19-34-7 ?
Ok I'll bite
ReplyDeleteHey 917, Rich K. doesn't read these blogs, to many haters like some of the previous posts. R U a hater too?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update jock-rider 3:36...you seem to know him well. I don't read this blog either.
ReplyDelete6-17-6 - combined record of the 3 struggling WI D1 soccer programs (Marquette, UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee). Each have 2 wins. Only UW Green Bay, at 8-1-2 are having a good season.
ReplyDelete19-34-7 - combined record of the teams accounting for the 6 wins between the 3 struggling WI schools.
Ouch! Looks like Marquette and UW-Milwaukee are headed for new coaching staffs next year. UW-Milwaukee is probably having the worst year as they play in a mid-tier conference. UW-Madison has a new coach this year and will loose a considerable amount of his talent after this year.
Maybe these schools should move to the MIAC!
I find it humours that someone slams BK for playing CB at Creighton. But nothing is said about TB, playing CB for West Point who has only scored 4 goals, but has let in 20 goals in 10 games. Sorry SMM I don't know if I would brag too much. Perhaps West Point should join the MIAC. I think this illustrates that D1 is no indication of skill level.
ReplyDeleteD1 is certainly an indication of a players skill and ability. Don't kid yourself, even as poor as UW-Milwaukee's and Marquette's soccer program have performed with their current coaches, in a 10 game MIAC season these teams would be probably be 10-0 with only 1 or 2 games modestly contested.
ReplyDeleteWhich makes my point, as West Point is 0-10 with 1 goal scored for every 5 goals their opponents score. From your comments sounds to me as they would have good match ups in the MIAC, and then certainly is a indication of the quaility of players in that D1 program.
ReplyDeleteWest Point is 1-9, and if you knew what you were talking about, you'd see that they have lost seven 1 goal games where they out-shot the opponent in each game...Seems to me it's not a matter of bad defense, but rather an extremely poor offense and an even worse coach...
ReplyDeleteYes I am an SSM affiliate... So I have a bias, but I applaud Brett for starting at Creighton, that's great!
I would also note Brown had D1 offers from some prime time programs, including Harvard who is top ten right now.
West Point is 1-9, and if you knew what you were talking about, you'd see that they have lost seven 1 goal games where they out-shot the opponent in each game...Seems to me it's not a matter of bad defense, but rather an extremely poor offense and an even worse coach...
ReplyDeleteYes I am an SSM affiliate... So I have a bias, but I applaud Brett for starting at Creighton, that's great!
I would also note Brown had D1 offers from some prime time programs, including Harvard who is top ten right now.
West Point opponents have 182 shots, and have scored an average of 2 goals per game. But has a .390 SOG percentage.
ReplyDeleteWest Point has 126 shots, and have scored and average of .4 goals per game. But has a .357 SOG percentage.
They have lost 6 games by one goal and won 1 game by one goal. They have lost 3 games by more than 3 goals. Sorry, I know if I knew what I was taling about I wouldn't think the problem is that the defense can't clear the ball.
Good job to TB for getting admitted to WP! Academically no mean feat!
2008 RPI West Point was 197 out of 203 D1 programs. Puts them in the bottom 5%. Also, dont confuse Navy and Army academic entrance requirements to be equal to other Patriot League schools. I don't know if entrance to West Point should be congratulated more than other universities and colleges. Remember everyone is there on a free ride.
ReplyDeleteBy DI offers (inlcuding Harvard), you mean a roster spot, right? Ivy league does not offer scholarships for athletic performance.
ReplyDeleteTeal Bunbury from MN / SSM making a little noise at Akron
ReplyDeletehttp://www.gozips.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10800&SPID=4334&SPSID=47176
Congrat's to Teal Bunbury! Looks like he is really tearing up the soccer field.
ReplyDeleteTeal is the best offensive player MN has ever produced...better than Gotsmenoff (sp). Although he was developed by his father, not a MN coach. I will guess he is over seas playing pro next year.
ReplyDeleteHey it nice to be excited for Teal, but lets not slam the rest of MN players and coaches. MN has IMHO had extrodinary sucess given the climate and culture here.
ReplyDeleteIt remains to be seen if Bunbury is a better offensive player than Gotsmanov.
ReplyDeleteIf Teal gets named to the Herman Trophy Watch list then Andre can step aside....
What do you mean by Teal's father is not a MN coach? He has been coaching here for years??
ReplyDeleteAlex Bunbury coached Teal's team at Valley United and currently is coaching with the MTA team that Teal's younger brother plays on.
ReplyDeletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Bunbury
ReplyDeleteDid some quick checking D1 standings.
ReplyDeleteMid America Conference
1. Akron
2. Hartwick
3. W. Michigan
4 N. Illinois
Big East
1. WV
2. Notre Dame
3. Marquette
Last Place - Pittsburg
Horizons League
1. Green Bay
2. Butler
3. Cleveland
4. Milwaukee
Big Ten
1. Penn
2 Indianna, Ohio, Wisconsin
5 Northwestern
Ivy League
1. Darthmouth
2. Harvard
3. Brown
Missouri Valley conference
1. Creighton
2. Missouir State
3. Evansville
4. Drake
I think that covers most but please accept my apologizes if I overlooked anyone.
My point is that with all of the highly licensed coaches in MN, few if any have really developed any of the top talent. Most were developed by their fathers in the back yard. ODP did nothing, Wings did nothing, Bangu did nothing, EP did nothing, etc.
ReplyDelete6:46, Marquette is 7th in the Big East. YOu have to combine the two sides, they are 7th and will finish 9th.
Mister Soccer: i agree with your posts about Calum. people thought it was laughable that he was thrown into the Mr Soccer mix two years ago. he was as fundamentally sound as CM but also provided an attacking threat. hopefully he can surpass his brother and have more pro success.
ReplyDeleteAG, another player developed by his father. Calum M another player developed by his father/brother.
ReplyDeleteAG is a fine player. But he has struggled to be a consistent player. Jumped around a bit, but an outstanding player. He must have had a strong relationship with Warming, as he played some of his best soccer at CU. TB has been a dominate force on every team, every season, every game he has played. He is also a very strong defender and pressures all over the field when it is on. Work rate, pace, technical skills, defensive posture, game intelligence, goal scoring, TB does it all. I doubt he will stay around and finish college. I think he will be overseas next fall.
Don't get me wrong, if I was a coach I would love to have every player mentioned on this post on my roster.
Actually, Marquette are 10th in the Big East.
ReplyDeleteMadison Men has a chance of winning Big Ten. Brandon Miller and Colin Monasterio, Ryan Vint, contributing to this success. Kudos to them and the new coach.
ReplyDeleteMonasterio has only played in 3 of the Wisconsin Badger's games this year for a total of 18 minutes.
ReplyDeleteHas he been injured?
CM is a good player and should be on the field. Could be due to injuries, new coach, new philosophy, style of play, all of the above. He is still young and has lots of playing years ahead of him. One can always guess with new coach, expectations are higher and players need to adjust.
ReplyDeleteMadison should be a better team. They are loaded with outstanding players, including 3 of MN best recent youth players. The previous coaching staff could never quite pull things together. The new staff should be able to move things forward with the same group of players. They should finish the regular season with a similar record as 2 of the last 3 years. Not sure if that means the new staff is any better or worse.
ReplyDeleteIf milwaukee, madison, or marquette was in the MIAC they would struggle. You think that a school like Madison could get some good talent just by having such a nice campus. It's said they scrimmage good WIAC teams and they are barely or not coming out with a result.
ReplyDeleteWhy not look at teams like the MTA team that was U-18 last year? They have never lost to SSM but just cause the kids are playing to get better the scouts look at them... Just play stupid. I would love to recruit for a school like Madison!!
If milwaukee, madison, or marquette was in the MIAC they would struggle. You think that a school like Madison could get some good talent just by having such a nice campus. It's said they scrimmage good WIAC teams and they are barely or not coming out with a result.
ReplyDeleteWhy not look at teams like the MTA team that was U-18 last year? They have never lost to SSM but just cause the kids are playing to get better the scouts look at them... Just play stupid. I would love to recruit for a school like Madison!!
8:20 your post is random and stupid. For the most part, every player on a D1 team is as good as the top 1, 2 or possibly 3, at every MIAC school.
ReplyDeleteSo 11 strong players on the field against 1 or 2 strong players would be a blowout 9 out of 10 times. D1 teams have nothing to gain by playing D3 teams and usually play 25 players. D3 teams use these games as their super bowl.
They scrimmage all the time. The results are not one sided. I agree with you though. All I am just saying is their is some very good talent that these big schools miss, and they struggle because of it.
ReplyDeleteThe idea that the best 3 players on a great D3 program would be the the last 3 on the roster of most D1 school is simply ignorant.
ReplyDeleteLook at the Rochester PDL team some D1 players watched as D3 and NAIA players get minutes.....
ReplyDeleteKudos to BK at Creighton, had 7 starts and named to the MVC All-Freshman Team as a midfielder.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to BK. Good job.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Ben Burton at Princeton for making All-Ivy and also going to NCAA tournament.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Paul Grandstrand also made the All-Ivy team and is also going to the NCAA tournament. Congrats to both Ben & Paul.
ReplyDeleteTeal Bunbury according to the Akron University web site is their leading scorer. Akron is also ranked #1. Congrats to Teal.
Trying to think of others, but am drawing a blank.
More MN boys going to the tournament:
ReplyDeleteBen Sippola, Butler.
Dan Krueger, Wisc-GreenBay.
David Dale, Boston College.
Chris Sutton, Notre Dame.
Ben Wexlter, UConn.
Congratulations to all the players in post season action!
The hammer has finally dropped. The Wisconsin-Milwaukee coaching staff saw pink today. Finally, this program will have a chance to improve.
ReplyDeleteforgot the link:
ReplyDeletehttp://uwmpanthers.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/112009aab.html
It's about time.
ReplyDeleteMaybe TP of UWGB, who just took his team to the NCAAs, should apply.
Guessing Marquette will do the same thing shortly. They have been just as bad as UWmilwaukee. Poitras would be an excellent coach for either milwuakee school.
ReplyDeleteGuessing Marquette will do the same thing shortly. They have been just as bad as UWmilwaukee. Poitras would be an excellent coach for either milwuakee school.
ReplyDeleteCoach Poitras will not leave UW Green Bay for another state school. He's an East Coast guy who left a D II to build a D I team in the Midwest. He has some talent returning in JC Banks and still has ties to Canadian and European talent to fill key slots. I only see him going back East where his mentor, Ray Reid, the UConn coach will provide guidance.
ReplyDelete12:25 you know too much man.
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ReplyDeleteNice article about Teal Bunbury and Akron team on IMS.
ReplyDeleteRumor has it that LB will be fired from Marquette after their banquet. And that he applied for the UWM job.
ReplyDeleteTeal Bunbury nominated for Herman Trophy...
ReplyDeleteGood luck to all the players.
ReplyDeleteTo be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, student-athletes must be letterwinners who are in at least their second academic year at their institution and carry a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
ReplyDeleteThe Big Ten Academic All-Conference award winners also achieved excellence outside of the classroom.
Colin Monasterio, Wisconsin So. Finance/Investment & Banking Maple Grove, Minn.
Aaron Nichols,
Katie Bethke, Minnesota Jr. Chemistry Eau Claire, Wis.
Sara Clancy, Minnesota Sr. Elementary Education Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jennie Clark, Minnesota Jr. Communications Norwalk, Iowa
Shari Eckstrom, Minnesota So. Business Marketing Education Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Kylie Kallman, Minnesota Jr. Marketing & Operations Management Woodbury, Minn.
Angela Olson, Minnesota Jr. Kinesiology Eagan, Minn.
Cat Parkhill, Minnesota So. Entrepreneurial Management Apple Valley, Minn.
Julie Rezac, Minnesota Jr. Health & Wellness Eden Prairie, Minn.
Molly Rouse, Minnesota Jr. Early Elementary Education Cambridge, Minn.
Katie Shelander, Minnesota Jr. Speech Language Hearing Sciences Roseville, Minn.
Josie Solie, Minnesota So. Undeclared Mahtomedi, Minn.
Tamara Strahota, Minnesota So. Undeclared Burnsville, Minn.
Dana Tripp, Minnesota Sr. Journalism White Bear Lake, Minn.
Collen Antas, Northwestern Jr. Spanish/Human Development
Teal is a big dude.. I remember him from 4 or 5 years ago and he was skinny. Akron has done great things for him. I'm excited to see him at the next level!
ReplyDeleteAkron and Teal Bunbury on to Men's College Cup Final Four.
ReplyDeleteAnyone know when the last MN player made it this far?
Probably a very long time.. ESPNU at 6:30 friday 12/11
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to see this team in action.
Probably a very long time.. ESPNU at 6:30 friday 12/11
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to see this team in action.
Anyone know a little more about Bunbury's Minnesota youth soccer history?
ReplyDeleteI know he played for SSM but what about before?
He's having an amazing freshman year at Akron.
Perennial MN ODP region and national pool player. Played for Valley United with his dad as coach for a long time, several state champs and regional appearances with that team.
ReplyDeleteAkkron beats N C...5-4 pks.
ReplyDeleteAkron ??????
Plays Virg Sun noon champ....
Akron ?????
Teal is a sophomore this year.
ReplyDelete17 goals, leads the nation.
Player of the year- Goal.com
Finalist for Herman(sp?) trophy
24-0-0 fun team to watch. Sunday on ESPN2
They're playing now.
ReplyDeleteGrat game. Virginia wins on PK's.
ReplyDeleteAs I watch the game I kept thinking of the old saying...."Offense selling newspapers, defense win the game."
Don't know if they name a player of the game, but it should be Virginia's center back.
West Point (Army) just hired Maryland's assistant coach...They should be solid next year.
ReplyDeleteYou are bemused; I heard the same about Swanbeck when they forced Chiavaro into retirement. The Patriot Conference is getting better every year and getting the same "true student-athletes" that Army is trying to recruit. You don't go to West Point to play soccer; you go to become an Army officer if you have success in any athletic sports then that's an added bonus because you have a 95% chance of being in Iraq or Afghanistan within 6 months of graduation. Try recruiting with that scenario, you’ll get dedicated players who will give their all but the end game is totally different than any other university including Navy and Air Force. If you define solid as beating Navy and Air Force I agree, anything else would be great considering the task. He definitely is not going to be pulling Maryland or ACC quality players into the program but he may be able organize his talent for better success compared to the last four years.
ReplyDeleteBig Ten: coaching moves is interesting: Indiana coach is out and Yeagley from WI to Indiana. WI looking for new coach. Just curious if WI will look at any MN D3 coaches ready to step up to D1 level?
ReplyDeleteWisconsin will go after a proven recruiter and assistant or head coach with Div I experience to fill the position. Jon Lowery and Ian Barker both have the background, other MIAC coaches are definitely qualified but the life in a Big Ten program is tough just look at the comments on the Gophers women coach on this blog. Why leave a quality MIAC program for purgatory or worse.
ReplyDeleteNo chance anyone from Minnesota involved in any of the openings at the Division I level (Wisconsin, UW-Milwaukee, etc.). Lowery left Wake Forest to slow down and start a family - and is compensated very well. Ian makes more money at Macalester than he would at Madison (he was an asst. coach there in 1995) and has job security. None of the other MIAC coaches have any Div. I experience so to say they are 'definitely qualified' is a massive stretch. Above that, I would guess none of them would trade in their lifestyles for that of a Division I coach - especially if they have a family. It's not as glorious as it might appear on the outside.
ReplyDeletePoitras from Green Bay applied for the Wisconsin job the last time around.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be surprised to see him throw his hat in the ring again.
He's clearly helped turn the GB program around.
Bored in a snowstorm
ReplyDeleteSSM made sure we all knew they had 10 players going to D1 programs. So, because I am bored in a snow storm I thought I look up on the web how they did. Here are their college overall win lose stats.
W - L - T
1 - 13 -1
2 - 13 -2
12 - 5 -2 Missouri State
15 - 7 -0 St. Louis
7 - 9 -1
1 - 10 -5
3 - 13 -2
14 - 3 -2 Butler
9 - 5 -4 Lehigh
12 - 5 -2 Missouri State
I only listed the names of the schools that had winning records.
Bem Sippola from Butler played several years with Bangu before finishing up at SSM. He's a great kid.
ReplyDeleteAny MN 2010's make commitments, yet?
ReplyDelete2010's from ESPN Rise
ReplyDeleteBOSTON UNIVERSITY: Ethan Harlow (SSM)
BUTLER: Adam Glanzer (SSM)
HOUSTON BAPTIST: Zach Harweth (StCroix)
LIPSCOMB: Kyle Erickson (Arsenal)
RICHMOND: Zac Brown (MTA)
WISCONSIN-MIL: Brandon Wolf (Valley)
Anonymous said...
ReplyDeleteAnyone know a little more about Bunbury's Minnesota youth soccer history?
I know he played for SSM but what about before?
He's having an amazing freshman year at Akron.
11/12/09 10:33 AM
He is a Soph!!
Teal Bunbury wins Herman Trophy.
ReplyDeleteNot bad for a sophmore....
Yonga to Wisconsin Badgers ???
ReplyDeletehttp://madisonsoccercentral.com/college/uw-men/2027-yonga-confirmed-as-uw-recruit
Yeah. For some odd reason he turned down Indiana
ReplyDeleteBrandon Wolf is slow. Great talent though. Nothing special.
ReplyDeleteKyle Erickson?? really? He must have gotten a lot better.
Teal is a beast! Its a bummer he got shut down in there final two games. Unlucky
Yonga to Madison is good for MN soccer and WI has reciprocity - $$$ speaks.
ReplyDeleteHe will probably be one of the 9 players that gets his scholarship completely paid for. Won't he?
ReplyDeleteHe will probably be one of the 9 players that gets his scholarship completely paid for. Won't he?
ReplyDeleteIt is very rare for a freshman, not to mention a senior to get a full scholarship. The 9 "full' scholarships available are split up to give many players a certain percentage of scholarship. This way coaches can retain their top players while being able to offer recruits an attractive offer. Being a current D1 player I and many others on my team received at most 10% scholarship our first year but it is a one year commitment and depending on how you do after that year it can increase to say 50-75% or the opposite and be cut (both have happened in my career) I hope this helps clear up the often confusing scholarship topic .
ReplyDeletehey people, for JY money is not a problem. older son went to Ivy where there are no scholarsahips, now younger son going to Madison with reciprocity, I am sure Madison expenses are less then
ReplyDeletesome priovate schools in MN. I know JY and he has educational on his mind beyond soccer for his kids. JY chime in, we need to hear where you stand on this.
congrats to the signees! - way to go boys. good job. we will be watching and criticising and complaining as usual - so don't expect anything to change.
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