kcbill Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 SLUFAN13, Thanks for the video. Love the uniforms. Congrats Bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I'd like to see SLU sell a replica jersey, but knowing the way things go at SLU, I know that's extremely unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Agreed Skip. SLU knew that VCU's backline was weak and exploitable but that they had to be patient in attacking that backline when the right moment presented itself and very disciplined in keeping their midfielders and forwards in front of them. Patience, solid team tactics, and great finishing came together to decimate a very good VCU team. Again I can't believe we are getting contributions from so many guys. Hidalgo's one time hammer of a volley after a great one timed low cross by Mags was awesome. Big leap in the collegesoccernews poll from #23 to #13. Speaking of seeding, I remember one year (with Davis, Dipsy, and Jewsbury I believe) where we were ranked #3 or 4 prior to NCAA brackets being announced and we got a lower seed which meant having to travel after the second round game. It was ridiculous that we got such a low seed and could not get more than one game at home. I think that year we went to Stanford, played on a super soggy field, our goalie slipped when he tried to hit a goalkick, and a Stanford forward got the errant kick and buried it for a 1-0 win. The turnaround this year is nothing short of amazing. We didn't even qualify for the A10 tourney last year which was hosted at SLU. I leave town on vacation early Sat morning, so I expect you will be at our home games and will give me a thorough report. I'm really pissed that I'll miss whatever home games we get as I've really been into this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUBALLS Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I leave town on vacation early Sat morning, so I expect you will be at our home games and will give me a thorough report. I'm really pissed that I'll miss whatever home games we get as I've really been into this team. I don't see why I wont be there on Sunday. Already forewarned the wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I would think it'll be on TV somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WUH Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I'd like to see SLU sell a replica jersey, but knowing the way things go at SLU, I know that's extremely unlikely. You should talk to the bookstore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 You should talk to the bookstore.No. Talk to someone in the AD directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WUH Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 No. Talk to someone in the AD directly. Talk to both. Why not? The bookstore must have some relationship with athletics, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanBilliken Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Talk to both. Why not? The bookstore must have some relationship with athletics, right? Not at all. As has been discussed many times on the board before. Bookstore is run by Barnes & Noble. Barely any relationship exists between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschkind Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Don't talk to the bookstore. Overpriced and really not that great of clothes. SLU Shop at the Arena is better and cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Not at all. As has been discussed many times on the board before. Bookstore is run by Barnes & Noble. Barely any relationship exists between the two.This is the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WUH Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 The fact that the bookstore is run by a contractor does not preclude them from having a good relationship with athletics. But if that is not the case, then shame on the bookstore. _________________ Three hours and fifteen minutes to the selection show: http://www.ncaa.com/...hips-selections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUBALLS Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 And now back to our regularly scheduled program.......SLU Men's soccer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WUH Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 And now back to our regularly scheduled program.......SLU Men's soccer. Three hours and fifteen minutes to the selection show: http://www.ncaa.com/...hips-selections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Any predictions on our overall seed? I think we'll get a top 8 seed, but won't be shocked if we are just outside. If we get a top 8, do we get 2 home games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwyjibo Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I cannot make a case for 8 teams ahead of SLU so I got to say that SLU will be in the top 8. If I had to pick it would be 6th. SLU has a good profile. The only thing that worries me (and this is true for all the teams) is that the rest of the teams are unseeded so theoretically you could be playing the 17th v. 18th winner in the second round. This is where placement in the bracket gets interesting. I think lower seed gets a strong priority in the 3rd round but there is no home guarantee. If SLU got homes in the 2nd and 3rd round they would likely not get another home but it is possible if the other team has playing at home. I think ability to host is a factor but that should not be a problem for SLU. In the 3rd round and quarters they will give the "upset" team the chance if they have been away but even then some unseeded teams have played 3 games on the road (I know one case). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I cannot make a case for 8 teams ahead of SLU so I got to say that SLU will be in the top 8. If I had to pick it would be 6th. SLU has a good profile. The only thing that worries me (and this is true for all the teams) is that the rest of the teams are unseeded so theoretically you could be playing the 17th v. 18th winner in the second round. This is where placement in the bracket gets interesting. I think lower seed gets a strong priority in the 3rd round but there is no home guarantee. If SLU got homes in the 2nd and 3rd round they would likely not get another home but it is possible if the other team has playing at home. I think ability to host is a factor but that should not be a problem for SLU. In the 3rd round and quarters they will give the "upset" team the chance if they have been away but even then some unseeded teams have played 3 games on the road (I know one case). Thanks for the info. I just don't understand the thought process behind giving a lower or unseeded team home field advantage regardless of where they played their previous games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 It is hard to believe that just a year ago, this team did not even qualify for the A-10 tournament. Congratulations Billikens. The NCAA selection show is tomorrow at 4:30 at: http://www.ncaa.com/...s/soccer-men/d1 anyone getting this? When I click on selection show it takes me to a page that has all sports but no link for Div 1 mens soccer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WUH Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Not yet. There was a delay in the Division III Men's Soccer selection show too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WUH Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Its live! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUBALLS Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 8 seed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WUH Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 No. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUBALLS Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 North Carolina would be potential third round math-up. Notre Dame and Indiana other seeds in the bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Tough draw for SLU but at least 1 home game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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