Men's Soccer Wins First Big Ten Tourney
(Not sure if this is a repeat but)
4 to 1 victory over PSU for the Wolverines:
See "Wolverines Throttle Penn State for First-Ever Big Ten Tournament Title" at
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-soccer/recaps/111410aaa.html
November 15th, 2010 at 12:56 AM ^
NO WAY! We landed on the moon!!!!!!!
November 15th, 2010 at 1:28 AM ^
woah woah woah...there is a SECOND page. So you're telling me I have lived my entire MGoBlog life only on the first page. Shit. I bet there was a bunch of good material on those pages I never got to read. Maybe 10 different "fire rich rod" threads or 10 other "keep rich rod" threads...I am now extremely heartbroken
November 15th, 2010 at 1:46 AM ^
I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not...I really hope it is.
November 15th, 2010 at 2:01 AM ^
Outside looking in I was always with the idea that Michigan has a well rounded athletic winning tradition. Softball, football, hockey, lacrosse, and so on. Congrats to Men's Soccer!
GO BLUE!
November 15th, 2010 at 2:31 AM ^
Hail to the Victors baby!
November 15th, 2010 at 5:23 AM ^
not "baby." /s
but seriously, champions of the west. (As in western conference. The former name of the Big 10. some people ask me why we are champions of the west. The more you know)
November 15th, 2010 at 6:31 PM ^
It was the Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives. "Western Conference" was just a nickname.
November 15th, 2010 at 5:45 AM ^
Congrats! Great play by Meram and the Saads, solid defense. Penn Schtate spent the whole game whining for penalties. Also I thought vevuzelas were banned from the big ten. It was extra sweet to see them throttle PSU in happy valley. At least one team did this year. Go Blue!
November 15th, 2010 at 6:24 AM ^
AND THERE IS NO FIELD GOAL KICKER ON THIS WINNING TEAM?!?!?
On a lighter note---congrats to them.
November 15th, 2010 at 7:23 AM ^
Justin Meram. 'Cept he stuck to soccer, and I'd say he did a pretty good job.
November 15th, 2010 at 9:34 AM ^
Great victory yesterday for Wolverines Men's Soccer, and best of luck to the team in the NCAA tournament.
Although his name has been removed from the official athletics website roster, would Justin Meram be eligible to kick for Michigan's other football team in the bowl game if he and the coaches chose to add him to the roster?
While kicking indoors without wearing pads and a helmet, and not using a snapper or holder or facing any opposition, never acts as a good indication of how well a kicker will perform in actual game conditions, there is some evidence that Justin Meram can kick a football reasonably well in ideal conditions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haRvdLkF0b0
November 15th, 2010 at 11:00 AM ^
that video has me pulling my hair out in bunches. banging home fg's from all over the field. 55 yards?! damn man.
November 15th, 2010 at 11:29 AM ^
Meram will be the kicker for Michigan football next year since he used up his soccer eligiblity and will use his 5th year to play football.
November 15th, 2010 at 11:45 AM ^
Is there word that this is actually in consideration from all parties? Because that would be swell. Just swell.
The best part I see about this kid, aside from his dirty moves in the soccer game to bring a 2nd fall B10 title to Michigan (Field Hockey), he gets the ball up right away. His kicks get high, and they get up fast. This is Broekhueizin's main issue, whenever the kick is over 30 yards he tends to just bury it into the line, not getting any height. Meram, your jersey is ready when you are.
November 15th, 2010 at 12:01 PM ^
RR would welcome Meram to the team. Meram was probably the best kicker in spring practices and game. Your reasons on why Meram is better is why he was considered the best kicker out of the 4-5 kickers on the roster, but Meram has soccer commitment.
November 15th, 2010 at 8:19 AM ^
Great game to watch - glad i caught it.
November 15th, 2010 at 9:18 AM ^
There can only be one "First to Win the Big Ten Tourney" and it was you.
What this can do for our program has yet to be written, but you have set a presidence that should take us to the next level.
Congratulations to one an all!
Go Blue Soccer!!!!!!
November 15th, 2010 at 9:25 AM ^
Maybe I just don't know anything about soccer, but after watching that video does anyone else question the sportsmanship our team showed? I mean, if Denard did anything like that after a TD, he'd not only be hit with 15, but he'd also get killed by the press. I'm not crazy about all the showboating after the goals, is what I'm trying to say. Either way, congrats on the b10 championship, that is quite an accomplishment.
November 15th, 2010 at 10:19 AM ^
Maybe I just don't know anything about soccer
It's a soccer thing. Quite a different sports culture from American football.
November 15th, 2010 at 11:17 AM ^
Yeah I don't know if you watched the world cup this year but there are always celebration dances in soccer, in which the team has a whole routine planned out
November 15th, 2010 at 11:55 AM ^
Plus, they don't score nearly as often in soccer as they do in football. So a goal is more noteworthy...
November 15th, 2010 at 1:59 PM ^
you don't want the athletes to 'show up' their opponents no matter what sport it is or what the international custom is
November 15th, 2010 at 9:34 AM ^
My senior year I lived with three guys who played on the club team and were teammates of future coach Steve Burns. Looking back to those days I recall their frustration in working to help elevate the program from club status. So it's amazing to see how far this team has come in the relatively short time since achieving varsity status.
Congratulations to Coach Burns and the B10 championship men's soccer team!
November 15th, 2010 at 11:01 AM ^
I wonder if he can teach me how to dougie, teach me, teach me how to dougie?
November 15th, 2010 at 4:16 PM ^
Is there any place that sells the white soccer jerseys? I know the soccer website has replica maize and replica blue unis..
November 15th, 2010 at 11:23 PM ^