November 14th, 2010 at 1:52 PM ^
22 Min Left
November 14th, 2010 at 1:49 PM ^
It does my heart good to see MGoBloggers talking some futbol.
November 14th, 2010 at 1:51 PM ^
It's 4-1 Michigan with 23 mintues left to play.
November 14th, 2010 at 1:55 PM ^
Penn State seems like a bunch of whiners....they are not taking a butt whipping very well. The announcers are horrible. Typical BTN.
November 14th, 2010 at 1:57 PM ^
You mean typical of soccer in the US before ESPN went balls to the wall to bring in the best announcers money could buy for the World Cup?
The fact that anyone gets to see this game is worth more than the announcers' quality.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:02 PM ^
this blogging is highly welcome to us non-BTN'ers. Somehow graphic stats just doesn't do it. [And I've already seen Braylon Edwards get booed by the Cleveland crowd, so thanks for the option to what's on my TV.]
November 14th, 2010 at 2:03 PM ^
For all the warts, at least we can see college soccer and UM win a B10 title. I'll take it.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:03 PM ^
What is the "next game" the announcer is referring to when speaking about the PSU student who received a yellow? NCAA's? I would think they would start with a clean slate for that tourney.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:03 PM ^
MICHIGAN STILL UP 4-1 WITH UNDER 15 LEFT TO PLAY
I wonder how Michigan will fare in the NCAA Tournament. They have some good players that's for sure.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:08 PM ^
They'll win.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:09 PM ^
4-1 with 8:30 left
November 14th, 2010 at 2:14 PM ^
Great to not only see Michigan win, but completely dominate. Hats off to Coach Steve Burns and all the players. They've had top 10 recruiting classes the last 2 years and might have the #1 recruiting class coming in next year.
Looked like the European Football version of the spread n' shed today. They really attacked from all angles.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:17 PM ^
Wow, that's really cool, I didn't know that. Sounds like good things ahead for a while for M soccer.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:15 PM ^
5 minutes left and the same score of 4-1 Michigan.
:D
November 14th, 2010 at 2:15 PM ^
It would be awesome if someone could get the highlights of this game. I hate not having the BTN where I live.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:18 PM ^
I've been in that boat for a while. The U-verse guy is coming on Wednesday and I'll have it! And ESPNU FSN Detroit! All in Burbank, pretty badass.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:18 PM ^
YOUR 2010 BIG TEN TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!
November 14th, 2010 at 2:18 PM ^
MICHIGAN MEN'S SOCCER TEAM!!!!!
congratulations to the team on their first tournament championship in program history! it was a dominating win from start to finish. good luck in the NCAA tournament!!!
November 14th, 2010 at 2:19 PM ^
WINNER WINNER NITTANY LION DINNER
BIG TEN CHAMPS!
ALL CAPS EXCLAMATION POINTS!
November 14th, 2010 at 2:21 PM ^
How does this set us up for the NCAA's? What seed can we expect? Is the Big Ten a traditionally strong soccer conference? I haven't followed soccer much in the past (obvi) but I'm interested in it.
Thanks.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:26 PM ^
4 Big Ten teams were in the latest top 15 of the RPI, including a 3-pack at 12, 13, and 14. Michigan was just outside of the top 25 (#26). The ACC and Big East both have quite a few teams in the top 25. Ivy has 3, then the rest is pretty scattered.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:30 PM ^
Also, they had 5 teams in last year's tournament out of 48. That seems like a pretty solid share given 20-25 autobids.
November 14th, 2010 at 3:09 PM ^
FA covers it well--22 autobids (including Michigan) plus 26 at large teams. Last year, the Big Ten had 4 of the 26 at large spots. Top 16 teams nationally get byes, last year 4 of these 16 were Big Ten teams. I don't know if Michigan will get a bye, since they were #26 in RPI last week--it will be a close call.
If Michigan gets the bye, they will host a second round game on Sunday afternoon November 21.
If Michigan does not get the bye, they will play a first round game on Thursday November 18, and it will almost certainly be at home.
The tournament field is announced tomorrow afternoon.
November 14th, 2010 at 5:21 PM ^
48 Teams make the tournament. The top 16 teams get byes and home field advantage for the first game. After that round, teams travel to regional sites like the basketball tournament. It's single elimination the whole way.
We'll probably get a bye because our season long performance is pretty solid, we're 'hot', and we just beat 2 quality teams (Wisconsin isn't good). RPI is used as a factor in determining seeds, but it isn't the only thing that is used.
The Big Ten is a traditionally strong soccer conference, but that is based almost entirely on Indiana, which is one of the most successful soccer programs in the nation. They've won 7 national championships, second only to St Louis, and have had 10 players win the Hermann Trophy (think Heisman).
This year, the Big Ten is the #1 conference according to RPI, but voter's haven't given the Big Ten any respect, and they have no teams in the top 25. LOL polls obviously.
If the draw goes like it has in prior years, it will be televised on ESPN News or ESPNU. I'll make a thread or something when I find out what is going on.
November 14th, 2010 at 5:40 PM ^
The selection show will be at 4:30 pm Monday on ESPNU.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:24 PM ^
AND THE MULTIPLE !!!!!!s BETTER THAN GRAPHICS FOR VICARIOUS FANDOM!!!!
[highlights will be posted on MGoBlue.com, right?]
November 14th, 2010 at 2:24 PM ^
Anyone know if the Mden or mgoblue will be selling those t-shirts and/or hats? I'd definetly buy one.
November 14th, 2010 at 2:26 PM ^
i'd love to see a little number next to our name next week
November 14th, 2010 at 2:29 PM ^
On the victory. Go Blue
November 14th, 2010 at 3:31 PM ^
Go Blue!
November 15th, 2010 at 8:06 AM ^
on the win, good luck in the national tournament.