This weekend the team traveled to the Derty Jerz (New Jersey) for a tournament at Rowan University. Friday we left campus around 12 and I only had to miss one class (Calc). We watched Gladiator on the bus ride up and it got everyone pumped. It's definitely an inspiring movie for a workout or pre game watch. "On my signal, unleash Hell!" Classic.
We played Vassar College at 6 pm Friday night. It was nice to be back under the lights (our home field is lacking in lights). We came out strong. I had a relatively bad game earlier in the week and average practices the past few days so the third left mid got in the first half when I usually go in. He played average and nothing special. I got in with twenty minutes left in the second half and played well. I was very pleased with my play and assistant coach Weisch shook my hand after and said I did well. We won the game and advanced to the finals of the tournament.
We went back to the hotel and I was stuck in the only room with four people crammed into it. I shared a bed with a teammate and it ended up not being too bad; I was exhausted anyway! We woke up the next day and did a light jog around the hotel followed by a stretch and team breakfast. Our game was also moved up from 7 to 4:30 due to the incoming storms which also allowed us to get back to campus at a reasonable hour. We played Rowan University (who won their game 7-1 on Friday night) for the championship. I played about 20 minutes in the first half and then about ten or so in the second half. I was again pleased with my performance. I had my first collegiate assist in the game off a corner kick that put us up 2-1 in the first half. It was exciting. They ended up tying the game in the second half and we went into overtime. In the second ten minutes of overtime we scored and everyone rushed the field onto a huge dog pile. It was pouring rain and everyone was crushing each other in the pile. It was awesome. We had a team tailgate and showered and then got on the road home victorious. Here's a link to the game summary (my picture included :).
http://www.cuacardinals.com/sports/msoc/2012-13/releases/msoc_rowan_recap
Also congrats to CNU and Michael for also winning both of their games this weekend against Shenandoah and then Virginia Wesleyan. Both Zimms going 2-0 this weekend. Not bad! Also can't forget Nelson who is leading ICS to a successful start to their soccer season. 2-0 as well! I'm a fan!
Sunday is now my catchup day. I have laundry to do and lots of homework. It's going to be a busy week with a road game on Wednesday and then Messiah at home on Saturday with lots of school work to do in between. Gotta be disciplined! Here's to another good week ahead.
As Gladiator would say: Peace and Honor,
-TZ
