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    Rutgers Men’s Soccer at No. 7 Maryland (Tuesday)

    The one commentator's obsession with Bolma from MD was one of the most bizarre things I have ever listened to during a sports broadcast. He would comment on the kid when he hadn't been involved in the play for minutes prior and was non-stop for the entire match. I eventually had to put the game...
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    Rutgers Men’s Soccer at No. 7 Maryland (Tuesday)

    Out of the guys who played last night: 9 from NJ 2 from PA 2 from NY 6 International McElderry is doing a great job with the local academies and needs to keep that Red Bulls pipeline strong. I thought the game was pretty even, with each team taking over for 20-25 minute stretches throughout...
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    Rutgers Men’s Soccer vs. UPenn (Monday)

    Bummer. That kid has a very bright future ahead of him. Hopefully Hugo is 100% and yesterday was just a rest day for him.
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    RU Men's Soccer is rated # 12 in the nation today.

    21st in the coaches poll. Maryland highest ranked Big Ten team at 7.
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    Rutgers Men’s Soccer vs. UPenn (Monday)

    The difference between Donigan and McElderry cannot be overstated. This team is well coached and he has developed a nice mix of recruiting internationals and top academy players. They've only been able to feature their best 11 for a few of the games this year due to injuries and suspensions...
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    Question about soccer/Jordan Hall

    Uncertainty around the RU program and he thought he'd have a better chance to win at UCONN. He was gone before RU even hired a coach.
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    Question about soccer/Jordan Hall

    Hall was/is a poacher. He'd turn nothing into a goal. He wasn't great in other facets of the game but he had a knack for scoring goals, which is what this team sorely lacks. They've had to play guys out of position in the #9 role and have to rely on Jackson and Pablo for their goal scoring. If...
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    Question about soccer/Jordan Hall

    He is exactly what this team is missing and would have scored 15+ goals if he was here this year. Unfortunately he left before the staff was able to fill out the roster. He tore his ACL a few weeks ago for UCONN.
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    Rutgers Men's Soccer Set To Meet Ohio State Sunday on BTN

    Donigan was really poor last year as a coach in all facets. I won't go into details, but from what I've heard he had pretty much mailed it in. I think the difference this year is that the team has a clear strategy, a clear formation, and everyone is aware of their roles. They've stuck with the...
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    Rutgers Men's Soccer Set To Meet Ohio State Sunday on BTN

    They will be an NCAA Tournament team next year if they can bring in a forward as good as the foreign players that were brought in this year, a CB as good as the departing Longo, and some pace on the wings. They could probably use another CM option for depth, but I like what the Norwegian...
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    Rutgers Men's Soccer Set To Meet Ohio State Sunday on BTN

    This year they've played a lot of close games and the good fortune they had earlier in the season has now gone the other way. They don't have a goalscorer but most of the other pieces are there. They've shown they can play with anyone in the conference, but their inability to finish off chances...
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    Rutgers Men's Soccer To Matchup With Defending National Champs on Wednesday

    The team is close but a few players short. They will compete with everyone other than the top teams in the conference, but even then have showed they can hold their own. Now they've gotta take care of business at home against Ohio St. and Wisconsin.
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    No. 22 Rutgers Men's Soccer Welcomes Michigan State in B1G Home Opener / Friday

    The team doesn't have a natural forward and I don't think the 4-2-3-1 formation they play maximizes their talent. I also don't love how they play it, but at least they have a system this year that everyone seems to understand. The 3-0 scoreline was flattering to MSU but Rutgers did not create...
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    Men's Soccer Ranked in top 25

    That's where I'm at too. This year was the first step and they've exceeded even the most optimistic fan's expectations. Next year they're set up to be a very good team if McElderry can tap into his European connections and bring in a forward as good as the foreign talent he brought in this year.
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    Men's Soccer Ranked in top 25

    I understand the skepticism, but this team is good. They may not continue this level of play throughout the Big Ten schedule, but the improvement from last year to this year is remarkable. The influx of talent and drastically improved coaching has made this team enjoyable to watch and they are...
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