November 12th, 2010 at 1:18 PM ^
We are dominating early, I don't think Wisconsin has strung together more than 2 passes.
November 12th, 2010 at 1:27 PM ^
now michigan seems to be out of position and wisconsin is pressing.
November 12th, 2010 at 1:31 PM ^
Michigan is definitely controlling early. They should probably have a goal right now. Soony's free kick that hit the post was just unlucky.
November 12th, 2010 at 1:43 PM ^
Score update? General update on feel of the game?
No BTN in these parts.
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Links:
They said its becoming a track meet late in the 1st half. I would assume that favors Michigan. Wisconsin seems more like the defensive team after what I read about their quarterfinal game.
November 12th, 2010 at 1:54 PM ^
Wisconsin is playing a 4-4-1-1, Michigan is playing a 4-3-3. Michigan is controlling play. Wisconsin is really hanging back, which has allowed Quijano to get high up the field.
Soony has put a ball off the post and put a 25 yarder just over the bar. This is the first time I've had a chance to watch him, and he's special. His ball control, speed and shot are amazing. He's good enough that he should strongly consider going pro as soon as possible.
November 12th, 2010 at 1:46 PM ^
Its 0-0 with 10 min left in 1st half. Michigan has looked the best, very lopsided on shots.
November 12th, 2010 at 1:51 PM ^
we have controlled the ball in their end for the entire half except maybe 1 8 minute stretch .
November 12th, 2010 at 1:56 PM ^
Halftime 0-0
November 12th, 2010 at 2:01 PM ^
14-1 shots in favor of Michigan. Need to get a goal so it doesn't go to PKs like Wisconsin's last game.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:16 PM ^
Anyone know how the MLS draft and college soccer work? Soony looks like an amazing talent, is there any chance he gets drafted by an MLS team after his freshman year/
November 12th, 2010 at 2:22 PM ^
You have to declare. Peri Marosevic did this a few years ago and went in the top 10. Peri had more accolades outside of Michigan soccer though, he was captain of a youth USMNT.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:02 PM ^
I would like to see him help Michigan, but if he does declare I want him to come to the Galaxy. Galaxy games are pretty fun to watch, last week vs. Seattle was awesome.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:30 PM ^
He could go pro if he wants to. There doesn't seem to be any age restriction for the MLS (i.e. Freddie Adu). Sounds like he wants to stay at least one more year to get the team some hardware and maybe some for himself. He's definitely going to be great at the next level.
EDIT: Sorry, meant to respond to phantom ^^
November 12th, 2010 at 2:45 PM ^
It's not like the pay in MLS is that great. Most of the roster types make in the $50,000 range. The developmental players make substantially less. At that level, it may make sense to stay and get a degree.
If European trials come his way, however, that compensation is much better.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:51 PM ^
Top prospects in the MLS get a contract from adidas as well as the MLS, so they end up making >100k.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:25 PM ^
we just need 1 goal and we will beat the bums from cheeseland
November 12th, 2010 at 2:26 PM ^
Wisconsin looked dangerous on those corners. Gotta make sure we don't give up cheap set pieces in our end.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:27 PM ^
gametracker link for those who at work or no access
http://www.mgoblue.com/gametracker/launch/gt_msoccer.html?event=891736&…;
November 12th, 2010 at 2:28 PM ^
For some perspective on Soony, he's already broken the single season goal scoring record as a freshman.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:34 PM ^
too bad theirs no free video link for this game
November 12th, 2010 at 2:43 PM ^
Wisconsin has successfully killed the game. There's very little creativity from Michigan in the final third at the moment.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:46 PM ^
Got something back now.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:50 PM ^
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLL Soony!!!
November 12th, 2010 at 2:51 PM ^
terrible celebration.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:52 PM ^
Everyone probably got a very stern talking to from Burns after Meram got a second yellow card yesterday for excessive celebration.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:26 PM ^
would you mind giving us a joe buck impression and recounting what it consisted of?
November 12th, 2010 at 3:30 PM ^
The quarterfinal wasn't on TV. According to the MSoccer Twitter account, it was a 'standard Meram celebration'
So yeah, whatever that means.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:52 PM ^
GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL !
November 12th, 2010 at 2:51 PM ^
Goooooooaaallllll!
That was neat.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:54 PM ^
soony entered the zone, a defender challenged, and a favorable deflection kept the ball right at soony's feet in stride. he played it forward to moody who was posting up about 12 yards out, he gave it right back and soony buried it far post with his right foot.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:58 PM ^
...17th goal of the season (20th game).
November 12th, 2010 at 3:29 PM ^
is that the michigan record?
November 12th, 2010 at 3:31 PM ^
yes I believe 14 was the previous record.
November 12th, 2010 at 8:01 PM ^
...correct. This confirms it.
Goals | Total |
1. Mychal Turpin (2003) | 14 |
2. Peri Marosevic (2008) | 13 |
3. Knox Cameron (2003) | 12 |
t4. Knox Cameron (2002) | 10 |
t4. Mychal Turpin (2002) | 10 |
He also set the single season points record. This goal gives him 37 points.
Points | Total |
t1. Mychal Turpin (2003) | 33 |
t1. Knox Cameron (2003) | 33 |
3. Peri Marosevic (2008) | 29 |
t4. Mychal Turpin (2002) | 25 |
t4. Mike White (2002) | 25 |
According to the MGoBlue.com post-game story, Soony Saad also leads the NCAA in goal scoring.
Here's the deal on the finals:
The Wolverines advance to the Big Ten final for the second time in school history and will take on host Penn State, which advanced with a 2-1 win over Indiana in the second semifinal, at noon on Sunday (Nov. 14). Fans can watch the action live on the Big Ten Network with Dean Linke and Chris Doran on the call.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:56 PM ^
Wiscosin with a chance on a header but it was off the crossbar. Wolverines need to keep working hard in the final 9 mins of action!
November 12th, 2010 at 2:58 PM ^
So its obviously 1-0 good guys. How much time is left?
November 12th, 2010 at 3:01 PM ^
2 min
November 12th, 2010 at 3:03 PM ^
Wow.... Wisconsin almost with the equalizer. We're down to one minute and Wisconsin is making us WORK for this one.
November 12th, 2010 at 4:38 PM ^
Or did you cut and paste their posts, because wow, this sounds familiar.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:04 PM ^
Damn I wish I could have seen this game. Is there any chance of a torrent? I'm guessing the demand is not high enough.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:05 PM ^
Got a little nervous there at the end.
Good Luck on Sunday. I'll be watching.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:05 PM ^
We won- we are playing in Sunday's title game
it will be against Penn state or Indiana
we have played both this season
We beat Penn State, 2-1 and lost to Indiana 2-1.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:05 PM ^
We won- we are playing in Sunday's title game
it will be against Penn state or Indiana
we have played both this season
We beat Penn State, 2-1 and lost to Indiana 2-1.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:06 PM ^
Big Ten title game - Sunday live on the Big Ten Network on Sunday at Noon. GO BLUE!
November 14th, 2010 at 11:57 AM ^
Go Blue!
November 14th, 2010 at 12:15 PM ^
GOAL Michigan!
Soony Saad scores after a loltastic goalkeeping mistake. Wolverines hit a hopeful longball, a defensive miscommunication leads to the GK unnecessarily coming out and getting beat to the ball. Soony with a nice finish with the GK out.