Where were all of you guys when I was watching my very first Marshall soccer game ever back in May of 2021. Just seems like yesterday that we were taking down UNC. Welcome aboard the bandwagon!
Watching the game, I did find it boring until we took the lead....then I found myself into it. What will always hurt soccer in the US is that the majority of games will NEVER be televised. There’s just no room for commercials, and halftime is when everyone makes their bathroom or food break. I know very little about the game, but it appeared that our players were in far better condition. They played fast when they needed. It took me a while, but we just made UNC run and run and run. Couldn’t figure out for the longest why when we had the ball we’d play back to our own goal keeper and let him keep setting things up. I may be wrong, but I’d guess he touched the ball more than anyone from either team.You don't have to be a soccer fan to be a Herd fan.
That’s just false. There’s a ton of soccer televised in the US.What will always hurt soccer in the US is that the majority of games will NEVER be televised.
To the extent of football or basketball, even college baseball? I’m not putting it down, just saying there’s not much of an opportunity to sell marketing or advertising and that’s what drives sports in this country.That’s just false. There’s a ton of soccer televised in the US.
And nobody cares that they don’t. They love the Herd and that’s all that matters. We’re all learning the sport from Coach Grassie and the team as we go, and that’s alright.The most amazing thing about this tournament run is many of the posters here seem to know little or nothing about soccer and how strategy plays a huge role in deciding matches.
No, not to the extent of football or basketball. But you said most games are never televised. That’s just not true. The EPL has a big time tv contract in the US and every MLS team has a regional television deal. ESPN is also airing 32 MLS games in 2021. ESPN+ is streaming another 300.To the extent of football or basketball, even college baseball? I’m not putting it down, just saying there’s not much of an opportunity to sell marketing or advertising and that’s what drives sports in this country.
The most amazing thing about this tournament run is many of the posters here seem to know little or nothing about soccer and how strategy plays a huge role in deciding matches.
I agree. ESPN had one of their sport story shows about Vanderbilt never winning a National Championship in anything until they finally won one in women’s bowling. One of the biggest things to ever happen to the school in sports.But a national title shot is huge. Wouldn't matter to me if it is Tiddley Winks. Go herd
has a team from WV won a major sport title a the highest division? I am guessing wvu in rifle shooting would be the closest thing and I am not sure that would be considered a major sport. Herd won the IAA titles but that was not D1A.I agree. ESPN had one of their sport story shows about Vanderbilt never winning a National Championship in anything until they finally won one in women’s bowling. One of the biggest things to ever happen to the school in sports.
The answer is no. And NOBODY outside of Morgantown cares about a co-Ed target shooting win.has a team from WV won a major sport title a the highest division? I am guessing wvu in rifle shooting would be the closest thing and I am not sure that would be considered a major sport. Herd won the IAA titles but that was not D1A.
I don’t think a team from WV has won a major college national championship in a spectator sport, but I could be wrong.has a team from WV won a major sport title a the highest division? I am guessing wvu in rifle shooting would be the closest thing and I am not sure that would be considered a major sport. Herd won the IAA titles but that was not D1A.
I want to say they competed against almost 200 schools too, where in rifle it’s against like 7Marshall’s Cyber Defense Team recently won a National Championship. That’s sort of, kind of, a little bit a sport.
I know I’m grasping, but it’s better than rifle shooting.
It was 925 teams.I want to say they competed against almost 200 schools too, where in rifle it’s against like 7
Just saying, I won a 4 player pool match one after noon in the old Shawkey Student Union basement, while all the time wearing a MU tee shirt!!I want to say they competed against almost 200 schools too, where in rifle it’s against like 7
Maybe Colonial Pipeline could use their help.Marshall’s Cyber Defense Team recently won a National Championship. That’s sort of, kind of, a little bit a sport.
I know I’m grasping, but it’s better than rifle shooting.
IAHM…….for the win!!Maybe Colonial Pipeline could use their help.
I’m thinking it would be a perfect time for a collaboration between our Cyber Defense team and WVU’s rifle team.Maybe Colonial Pipeline could use their help.