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luflame15 wrote:U guys obvisouly havent watched their games cause these girls have out shot alot of teams, so all u haters , back off cause these girls will do big things in BIG SOUTHS.
I hate the notion that because one team outshoots another that team should win. I've been to quite a few games and most of our "shots" are hopeless attempts from 30 yards out which rarely challenge the goalkeeper. There is only one stat that counts in soccer and that is the score, and so far this season has been a disaster from that stand point. It will be no good going to GWU and "outshooting" them - we need to go there and OUT-SCORE THEM!
Not looking good for the ladies now - a 2-1 defeat to GWU now leaves qualification for the playoffs out of our hands. We must beat Winthrop on Saturday and then rely on a couple of other teams losing-out. I have tried to figure out some scenarios and I think the only team we can get ahead of now is UNCA. PC are not eligible for post-season play so are not in the equation. From a Championship game in 2006 to potentially not even qualifying in 2008.
I think God is showing these girls that if they praise him win or lose , he is gonna bless them in ways we wont see. I hope u guys agree. There is till a shot at making playoffs, it is a long shot. We will need Winthrop and Gardner Webb to lose these games on Wed. I will keep u guys posted.
I wonder who's idea was to "let" James Price go. I hope they step up and take responsibility for this season. Going from winners to losers? We have basically the same set of girls from last year so what changed? Could it be that the coaching stinks? Let's hope next year is better.
onelucky wrote:I wonder who's idea was to "let" James Price go. I hope they step up and take responsibility for this season.
"whoever" it was that made that decision saved themselves a ton more headaches, headaches that hurt far more then the ones you're experiencing with wins and losses
Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.
Its been said that a coach takes too much blame when the team loses and not enough credit when they win.
This year holds testament to that saying. The opportunities to score were there as was a couple of own goals which could have all ended this debate. Instead we would be discussing the prospects of how the girls would do in the tournament.
This team had trouble scoring last year and not much was changed going into this season. Three sophmores had to redshirt because of injuries which affected the defense, midfield and forwards. Too much pressure was put on a good freshman keeper, and points were not earned until a change was made in net. Surprise to some this team actually has two good keepers.
For next year, offense may still be a challenge so the focus really needs to be playing a simple system focused on defense first. The last spring season seemed to have them pointed in that direction. Hopefully this can be reached.
ATrain wrote:Anyone remember the struggles that volleyball and tennis went through after coaching changes in those programs?
Lets give this new coach a couple years to get HER recruits in, get HER system established, and then lets see where this program goes.
I have a real problem with comments like this. She had top returners available to her, kids who had helped win a championship in 2005 and advance to a championship game in 2006. The 2008 freshman class was ranked #1 in the big south. Evidently HER system is a problem, who knows how far downhill this thing will go when we get HER recruits as well!
onelucky wrote:I wonder who's idea was to "let" James Price go. I hope they step up and take responsibility for this season.
"whoever" it was that made that decision saved themselves a ton more headaches, headaches that hurt far more then the ones you're experiencing with wins and losses
Irresponsible quote from an idiot who clearly knows less than he thinks. How about you spend less time slandering James' reputation and get back to your dungeons and dragons game.
Northern Express wrote:Its been said that a coach takes too much blame when the team loses and not enough credit when they win.
This year holds testament to that saying. The opportunities to score were there as was a couple of own goals which could have all ended this debate. Instead we would be discussing the prospects of how the girls would do in the tournament.
This team had trouble scoring last year and not much was changed going into this season. Three sophmores had to redshirt because of injuries which affected the defense, midfield and forwards. Too much pressure was put on a good freshman keeper, and points were not earned until a change was made in net. Surprise to some this team actually has two good keepers.
For next year, offense may still be a challenge so the focus really needs to be playing a simple system focused on defense first. The last spring season seemed to have them pointed in that direction. Hopefully this can be reached.
Massively disagree with this also. This puts far too much blame on the players. Yes, players win games - but at some stage the coach needs to turn the ship around.
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luflame15 wrote:I think God is showing these girls that if they praise him win or lose , he is gonna bless them in ways we wont see. I hope u guys agree. There is till a shot at making playoffs, it is a long shot. We will need Winthrop and Gardner Webb to lose these games on Wed. I will keep u guys posted.
Wow. Is this worth responding too..... yes, it is. Why don't we all just hold hands and sing cum-ba-ya every time we lose as well? Let's hand out some tracts while we're at it. Like Jerry said, if it is Christian it ought to be better. Teams respect us more when we win, plain and simple. When we lose, we're the school they can't wait to play again next year.
onelucky wrote:I wonder who's idea was to "let" James Price go. I hope they step up and take responsibility for this season.
"whoever" it was that made that decision saved themselves a ton more headaches, headaches that hurt far more then the ones you're experiencing with wins and losses
Irresponsible quote from an idiot who clearly knows less than he thinks. How about you spend less time slandering James' reputation and get back to your dungeons and dragons game.
How about you stop pretending like you're in the know and start talking...correct that listening to those that are....idiot
Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.
olldflame wrote:And HMO plays the "secret inside information" card.
It's no secret the team openly talked about it...talk to any of them that were on the team before you start acting like this is some sort of big secret dude...and anyways you're right I wouldnt know...I'll start relying on you for the inside scoop...
Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.
ATrain wrote:Anyone remember the struggles that volleyball and tennis went through after coaching changes in those programs?
Lets give this new coach a couple years to get HER recruits in, get HER system established, and then lets see where this program goes.
I have a real problem with comments like this. She had top returners available to her, kids who had helped win a championship in 2005 and advance to a championship game in 2006. The 2008 freshman class was ranked #1 in the big south. Evidently HER system is a problem, who knows how far downhill this thing will go when we get HER recruits as well!
You obviously have never been in a Division I coaching position
This guy obviously is to close to the previous situation to give an objective opinion...it's obvious
Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.
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