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Post by scout on Feb 16, 2004 20:34:18 GMT -6
This is for "Tellme" .
I seriously doubt that as you would say "illustrious career" of Joseph Lapira will end due to the well-known fact that he has already committed to play of Notre Dame. And, are you telling me that St. Louis will not score on STA - Have you even seen a St. Louis game. You would not say something so incorrect if you have.
I'm not saying St. Louis will win - but I can promise you they will NOT be shut out.
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Post by user101 on Feb 16, 2004 20:41:09 GMT -6
congrats to Opelousas Catholic on making the semifinals. and yes, referees in the game were very bad for both teams. But its my opinion that more calls made that shaped the game were against university. On the aforementioned penalty kick, the story is when the center ref was asked who the foul was called on he replied "somebody on black." the offsides call on the non-counted goal was made and he said that "the player closest to the goal was offsides" .after uhigh #9 dribbled and shot, the rebound goes to uhigh #11 who finishes. Definitely no offsides. It seemed to me that the ref was somewhat timid. After stating that he would accept no dissent, there wasn't a point in the game where there wasn't a player on the field cursing or yelling either at him or other players on the field. One red card given to uhigh player and coach. None to OC. Once again, congrats on making the semis. It was a well played game, and its unfortunate it had to come down to a few calls made by poor referees. Best of luck OC.
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Post by flat3 on Feb 16, 2004 21:31:16 GMT -6
How about the First Goal... the "Obstruction Call" That led to the free Kick...that was the worst single call in the history of soccer. Yes, it was a bad call (not sure about worst in the history, though), along with many others. That's the point. The game of that magnitude should not have been decided by poor officiating. By the way, that free kick was at least 25 yards away, and it was not a free goal unlike that ridiculous PK that OCHS received. That "incidental contact" had nothing to do with the ball.... About 60 minute mark, the assistant ref. missed a clear handball by an OCHS player in the box RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM. That should have been a PK. I am not upset about one-sided calls. It just happened that way today against UHS and it could be against OCHS next game. I am upset with poor officiating. Since officiating does not decide the end result of the game too often, it was even more unfortunate that it happened in playoff. I am so sad about UHS seniors who had their last game decided like that....  Other than officiating, it was a very good, evenly fought game. OCHS goalie (Tucker Smith) saved at least two sure goals by UHS. He was the difference in the game (along with the refs). I wish all the good luck to OCHS againt St. Martin's. |
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Post by 1SuckyPlayer on Feb 16, 2004 21:32:39 GMT -6
i will just say... i reather have poor refs then cheating refs lol
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Post by flat3 on Feb 16, 2004 21:46:05 GMT -6
i will just say... i reather have poor refs then cheating refs lol I don't see much difference. You could win (!) or lose by cheating refs or poor refs. You'd rather win or lose by play, wouldn't you? |
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Post by 1SuckyPlayer on Feb 16, 2004 21:48:19 GMT -6
bad calls or accidental... They dont know what they are doing so they are not doing it intitially... When a ref throws a game for the other team thats when i get really upset, because its done on purpose. You have to credit the guy who is making the bad calls, at least he is trying. The ref that cheats knows the rules but goes against them because he dont like the other team
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Post by Fasho on Feb 16, 2004 22:03:10 GMT -6
Im sorry I must have been at the Other Uhigh and Opelousas Catholic Game today as I dont recall the 20mph wind.
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Post by user101 on Feb 16, 2004 22:27:06 GMT -6
Fasho- thats rediculus.... ill give you the goal off of the free kick and if the ref would have been any good the game would be tied and University also had the momentum throughout the 2nd half.. The only reason University had a close game in the first round was because it was freezing and wet and the wind was blowing 20 mph. first game, dude. that would've been against Ouachita Christian. think. |
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Post by Bish on Feb 16, 2004 23:58:46 GMT -6
This is for "Tellme" . I seriously doubt that as you would say "illustrious career" of Joseph Lapira will end due to the well-known fact that he has already committed to play of Notre Dame. And, are you telling me that St. Louis will not score on STA - Have you even seen a St. Louis game. You would not say something so incorrect if you have. I'm not saying St. Louis will win - but I can promise you they will NOT be shut out. I'm 100% sure he's never seen St. Louis play, at least this year. I love it how he just forgets about the last time these two teams met and St. Louis shut them out 3-0. They have pretty much the same team this year, and they've gotten better. I got nothing against sticking behind your team, but I don't think it will be a 1-0 game for STA, if they do somehow manage to win. Few teams have shut out St. Louis. The only one I can think of is STM. |
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Post by scout on Feb 17, 2004 8:24:13 GMT -6
Yes - STM did shut out St. Louis. The game was actually played a little more even than the score showed. Even though we lost some very good players last year, I think we are just as good if not better also - It's gonna be a tough-fought game. I'm not sure anyone can predict what's going to happen. I just hope the two teams can keep good sportsmanship throughout the game - they are both great teams with the same goal in mind. I just can't see either team getting shut-out.
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Post by yardbird on Feb 17, 2004 16:16:53 GMT -6
So the semi-finals are here and the talk has begun. How strange that soccer fans are so naive as to think one player can make a total difference. Soccer requires 11 players and when you watch St. Louis it seems as if there are 15 or more on the field. Few teams work together in such harmony, and with such dedication through out the game. I'm sure STA is the same way..they did'nt beat Newman by mistake. Where is their strength, and where are their weaknesses. I'd like to hear from someone who knows by experience. Not some geek necked dweeb.
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Post by McScruff on Feb 17, 2004 16:27:13 GMT -6
What are you talking about yardbird? Geek necked dweeb? That is certainly an original one.
One player can't win a game by himself, but can certainly make a total difference in the game. Great players can make everyone around them better on top of their outstanding individual ability. The Bulls of the 90's would have been a good team without Jordan, but probably wouldn't have won ANY of their six championships. Are you going to say that Michael Jordan didn't make a total difference on those teams? St. Louis has some good players besides Lapira, but he is certainly the reason that they are considered a cut above the rest of the teams in DIII.
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Post by park on Feb 17, 2004 17:40:44 GMT -6
congrats to OC for making it this far but it will be over soon no way thye beat stm
sorry guys
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Post by nothinbutthetruth on Feb 17, 2004 18:11:00 GMT -6
Really???
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Post by Tellme on Feb 17, 2004 19:10:36 GMT -6
Everyone is downtalking on OC. While I do not think they are going to win, I am certainly not counting them out. When St. Martin's plays well, they are WHO DAT good, when they don't they are certainly beatable. What I saw from OC-University game is that OC will never give up. THey play with a lot of passion and that might make the game interesting for a while. STM 3 OC 0. STA 1 STL 0 in OT
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Post by McScruff on Feb 17, 2004 19:11:56 GMT -6
"WHO DAT" good is pretty darn good
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Post by Bish on Feb 17, 2004 19:15:57 GMT -6
tellme, I'm sorry but I think your predictions are worthless.
There. I said it. I didn't want to, but couldn't hold back any longer.
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Post by McScruff on Feb 17, 2004 19:23:35 GMT -6
hey fishbish, don't hold back, just say what you really feel.
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Post by nothinbutthetruth on Feb 17, 2004 19:54:19 GMT -6
STL will beat STA in a hard fought game
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Post by scout on Feb 17, 2004 19:58:09 GMT -6
I agree w/ catch - I mean what hat are you pulling this info from? I'm sorry but STA WILL NOT SHUT-OUT STL. I might eat my words come Sunday, but I seriously doubt it. I'm not saying they won't beat STL - I'm just not feelin' a shut-out coming on. I realize STA wants it bad - Don't you think STL wants it too? Yeah, they have won, but the feeling doesn't change. They feel just like STA feels - maybe not quite but they have gone to the Championship and lost. I guarantee you they are not sitting back and saying, well, we won last year, it will be okay if we lose - NO, they are saying we want it and we want it BAD.
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