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Big B1G opener for the ladies. TBH a tie here, on the road, would be a sold result (of course would prefer a "W" don't get me wrong lol....).
I'm going to sound crazy saying this, being it's only the conference opener, but....HUGE "W" here....on the road, a team that has had your # recently (IIRC) and topped you in the league standings last year....scoring LATE (78th minute I believe) and HOLDING on!!!
WELL DONE LADIES!!!
WELL DONE LADIES!!!
Nice to see Gia punch one in in her return. A real knockout!
with the great young players and new additions added to the mix, look out if this team gets in a groove (I know I sound like a broken record)....
this is fun again!
this is fun again!
I thought MO could not coach or recuit.....LOL
Let's keep playing hard.
Let's keep playing hard.
These people have been talking shit for years. That's what they do. Love this team.
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i think multiple things can be true
1) I think the talent he's brought in this year has been phenomenal...I commented on that after watching half of the first game...despite the ugly outcome.
2) I am still not sold on MOs coaching/development...he'll have to do a lot more to win me over there. you cant absolve him of some of the headscratching losses when he didnt adapt AT ALL to our opponent (the B1G tourney loss vs Michigan just sticks out like a sore thumb)...now, can coaches grow...sure. and nobody can take away the incredible W/L results of the past several years. he gets credit for that for sure. But imho, he's underachieved relative to our opponents talent.
I think if he can continue to get this group to gel, and these youngsters / newcomers continue to get better, I would give him credit there and acknowledge it.
for me it's simple...in the past, MO seemed to favor athleticism over soccer players...which you would often see with many of his PDA teams...this crop of players is different. and I am fully in favor of this shift. I hope it continues and will continue to root hard for RU WSOC!!!
Great how Gia brought the team together by sticking up for them and taking one for the TEAM at UMASS.
She didn't stick up for the team. She got in a one on one scuffle & when another girl jumped in she fogged that girl to the ground & belted her. It was all Gia.
We'll see how the team develops. Their strength in their D. Banks & Mason at center back are just excellent. Bodmer at keeper is very good--very aggressive. Tsokos at one outside back seems very solid. Clair Hammel, frosh from Michigan is a weak spot at this point. Too many errant passes. She may develop & improve.
Watched one practice. Mike coached the shit out of those girls. He really worked them & himself very hard. I was quite impressed.
Thought both teams played well. Wisconsin very experienced squad. Defensive clinic from both teams. Badgers were picked #6 and Scarlet Knights #7 in preseason poll.
Given the breeze that was coming off the lake, it's not a surprise Rutgers goal came in the second half.
First ever win in Madison for Rutgers. Huge.
Nice to have a full week off before returning to Yurcak.
Heard different regarding the build up before the incident.
She fired up the team.
Suspension over and have not lost since the incident.
Easy to say keep your cool when you weren't involved.
I’ve played and coached enough high level sports and have been in those situations to know the getting into that fight was not the right play.
I get it but you were not there to see the cheap shots prior to the incident.
End of the day she defended her team.....not sure what the harm was except getting suspended and allowing other kids some time.
Now there's a positive spin!
Love how you guys celebrate any failure of this team.
I do not condone her actions but yes she was protecting her team. Someone needs to be the enforcer if the referee is not taking action. Unfortunately it led to a fight and suspension.
Did Gia over react? Maybe but none of us were on the field when it got heated. The player she got involved with was from NJ and reportedly was late engaging for the ball numerous times. The referee was not protecting the players.
Have they won every game since the incident? Yes
So the harm done here? Negligible and now the team hopefully has each others back.
You act like an incident like this has never happened in the history of sports. People unfortunately react and action actions have consequences.
I do not condone her actions but yes she was protecting her team. Someone needs to be the enforcer if the referee is not taking action. Unfortunately it led to a fight and suspension.
Did Gia over react? Maybe but none of us were on the field when it got heated. The player she got involved with was from NJ and reportedly was late engaging for the ball numerous times. The referee was not protecting the players.
Have they won every game since the incident? Yes
So the harm done here? Negligible and now the team hopefully has each others back.
You act like an incident like this has never happened in the history of sports. People unfortunately react and action actions have consequences.
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The people here only comment when things go sideways. They've been quiet the last two weeks because there's nothing bad to say. Sad!
Great time. Even better with a win. Happy RUWS had some support in the stands.
Sounds good. Thanks for supporting RUWS.
Let me know when you are in town for a home game and where you are sitting. I will try to make it.
Let me know when you are in town for a home game and where you are sitting. I will try to make it.
Sounds good. I'll be at every home game the rest of the way.
