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
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
In Between
The team and coach are really pumped after our win yesterday against Shenandoah. Even though there were times that we just did not look solid, we came out with a convincing 4 to 1 win. Today's practice was relatively light due to our tournament this weekend in New Jersey. We play Vassar tomorrow evening and then another team on Saturday depending on how we do against Vassar. Today's practice personally was decent. Nothing too special and nothing too awful. I just hope to get some more chances and get on the field this weekend. I just keep working my butt off. That's all I can do.
Classes are going well. I got an 87 on my first philosophy paper which I am some what disappointed about. My goal is to get all A's this first semester. The professor keeps saying that everyone should be getting A's this semesster so I'm hoping to pull that up some. I spend a lot of my studying time on Calculus which goes really fast and it's pretty complicated. It's not going to help that I am missing that class tomorrow for our bus ride but I'll just have to catch up sometime. I'm just trying to stay on top of everything and not fall behind.
Now I have to pack all my stuff for the road trip tomorrow and try and get some solid sleep. There probably won't be any blog updates for the next few days but I'll try and update it upon returning.
Peace,
-TZ
Classes are going well. I got an 87 on my first philosophy paper which I am some what disappointed about. My goal is to get all A's this first semester. The professor keeps saying that everyone should be getting A's this semesster so I'm hoping to pull that up some. I spend a lot of my studying time on Calculus which goes really fast and it's pretty complicated. It's not going to help that I am missing that class tomorrow for our bus ride but I'll just have to catch up sometime. I'm just trying to stay on top of everything and not fall behind.
Now I have to pack all my stuff for the road trip tomorrow and try and get some solid sleep. There probably won't be any blog updates for the next few days but I'll try and update it upon returning.
Peace,
-TZ
Shenandoah
Yesterday we had our first mid-week game. I had class from nine to one and then I had to head over to the field to get ready for our four pm game. Shenandoah was coming to play and we had a full scouting meeting to go over their style of play. We ended up winning 4 to 1 which is great to get our first team win, but I had somewhat of a bad day. From the beginning I just felt like I couldn't really get going. It was kind of weird. I don't know if I was tired or what, but I just really wasn't feeling it. I got in the first half with like 20 minutes left and played very average. Definitely not as good as I played on Saturday and I was kind of disappointed. In the second half the other competitor for left mid entered before me and he played well. He scored our third goal as well. I got in with like five minutes left in the game at attacking center mid. I'm really going to have to battle for that second left mid spot now. I know that I can't always compare myself to others but if I'm not better than him, then I'm not going to see as much time. Everyone keeps saying I need to look forward so I'm just going to put that game behind me and look forward to our two more games this weekend in New Jersey.
-TZ
-TZ
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Tuesday: Relax Day
Today brought the end of my four day weekend. My Chemistry lab was cancelled today so I had no classes. I woke up and did laundry and studied Calculus for a few hours. That class will probably be my toughest one. Lots of work to help myself understand outside of class.
I sent two letters out and I checked my mailbox. It was exciting to find my first letter there from Meredith! I have to remember to thank her for a nice note and fridge magnet. Nice addition to the dorm room!
Practice today was average all around. It was another "pregame" practice so we did a lot of possession and shooting and such. Nothing too hard but we didn't look all that good. Following that we had a short film session of our game (and OT loss) to Dickinson. We had more chances than them but it doesn't matter unless we win. Coach really emphasized the importance of holding on to a lead late into a game.
I came back after practice and starting reading Plato's Republic. It's brutal... I hate reading philosophy and it just really bores me. I still have some more to read before class tomorrow. Three classes tomorrow followed by a game. It's gonna be a long day.
L8r,
-TZ
I sent two letters out and I checked my mailbox. It was exciting to find my first letter there from Meredith! I have to remember to thank her for a nice note and fridge magnet. Nice addition to the dorm room!
Practice today was average all around. It was another "pregame" practice so we did a lot of possession and shooting and such. Nothing too hard but we didn't look all that good. Following that we had a short film session of our game (and OT loss) to Dickinson. We had more chances than them but it doesn't matter unless we win. Coach really emphasized the importance of holding on to a lead late into a game.
I came back after practice and starting reading Plato's Republic. It's brutal... I hate reading philosophy and it just really bores me. I still have some more to read before class tomorrow. Three classes tomorrow followed by a game. It's gonna be a long day.
L8r,
-TZ
Monday, September 3, 2012
Labor Day
I feel like if it's given the name "Labor Day" then I think people should be working; not the opposite. Anyway, I'm not complaining that I had the day off from both classes and soccer. Got to sleep in til 12 and relax for the day. A group of us future engineers ventured over to the Basilica and worked on an engineering problem for a few hours estimating the height and weight of the church. It was nice to get outside to enjoy the day. I was going to go to the Nationals baseball game but the forecast was calling for rain all day so I didn't want to risk the money and time to get all the way over there to get cancelled.
Tomorrow my Chem lab is cancelled so I have no classes tomorrow either! I do have some homework to do and practice at 6 so I won't be bored for the whole day. Nothing else very exciting to report. Looking forward to a good week ahead.
-TZ
Tomorrow my Chem lab is cancelled so I have no classes tomorrow either! I do have some homework to do and practice at 6 so I won't be bored for the whole day. Nothing else very exciting to report. Looking forward to a good week ahead.
-TZ
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Season Opener
I already knew before yesterday that I probably wouldn't have time to blog. So, today's blog will make up for it. Our first season home-opener was Saturday vs. Dickinson. The game was at 12 and we met in the locker room at 10:30. I actually got to say a brief hello to the fam before the game and they all wished me luck.
In the locker room, we watched some European soccer and then coach gave a pregame speech. Everyone was riled up and we headed up to the game field at 11. We walked across the field listening to "Hells Bells" and it was pretty awesome. Everyone was pumped.
We scored off a corner about midway into the half and went up 1 - 0. I got called to warm up with about 20 minutes to go and entered the game with like 16 minutes left in the half and played the rest of the half. I was pleased with my play. Made a good run through the defense but missed the shot. In the first five minutes of the second half, Dickinson scored to tie it up. We rallied and eventually scored to go up again. I got in the game with about 25 minutes left in the half and played well again. I stole the ball and made a good run with a diagonal pass through the defense but we couldn't get the shot off. They then tied up the game with a ball through the defense and a chip over our keeper. I was taken out of the game with about nine minutes left. The regulation time ended with a tie so we went to overtime. Two ten minute periods with golden goal. We had a great run down the right side and a shot that hit the post. I thought that was going to be the game but they countered off of that and scored in like 30 seconds from that. Also, the guy that made the run was at least five yards offsides. We were stunned. Everyone thought he was off but the refs didn't agree. We all thought we were better and we probably should've won. A disappointing ending to our season opener.
On a personal note, I'm just glad I got some solid playing time and did well with it. There were so many guys that didn't even get to get in the game. I'm glad the fam got to see me play some. Also I want to thank all my friends that came out to watch. They made an awesome sign and cheered really loud for me. It makes playing so much more fun when there are fans watching. We had a team tailgate after the game on the practice field and it was nice to spend time with the fam there as well. All the other parents were really nice and introduced themselves to us and welcomed us to the team. It was a nice gesture.
We then headed back to the dorm and I got my second load of stuff that mom picked up for me. A nice lounge chair for the room and more snacks will always make me happy. Then they all piled back into the van and headed back to CNU to watch Michael's game vs. Dickinson which is today at 1. I went to church at 5:15 pm in the Basilica and almost fell asleep to the priest's homily. It was brutal. There were a couple of other "nodders" that I spotted as well. I got dinner after that and then just chilled with some friends on campus. I was going to go out to the city but I was too tired and didn't really want to spend any money. It was a fun night anyway. Then this morning I got to sleep in til around 12. I don't really have anything else to do today besides some homework so it'll be nice to relax a bit. I don't have classes Monday or Tuesday and we have practice off today and Monday. Not sure what I'm going to do with myself yet! I have to find something.
Anyway it was a good Saturday and I couldn't be much happier.
Deuces,
-TZ
In the locker room, we watched some European soccer and then coach gave a pregame speech. Everyone was riled up and we headed up to the game field at 11. We walked across the field listening to "Hells Bells" and it was pretty awesome. Everyone was pumped.
We scored off a corner about midway into the half and went up 1 - 0. I got called to warm up with about 20 minutes to go and entered the game with like 16 minutes left in the half and played the rest of the half. I was pleased with my play. Made a good run through the defense but missed the shot. In the first five minutes of the second half, Dickinson scored to tie it up. We rallied and eventually scored to go up again. I got in the game with about 25 minutes left in the half and played well again. I stole the ball and made a good run with a diagonal pass through the defense but we couldn't get the shot off. They then tied up the game with a ball through the defense and a chip over our keeper. I was taken out of the game with about nine minutes left. The regulation time ended with a tie so we went to overtime. Two ten minute periods with golden goal. We had a great run down the right side and a shot that hit the post. I thought that was going to be the game but they countered off of that and scored in like 30 seconds from that. Also, the guy that made the run was at least five yards offsides. We were stunned. Everyone thought he was off but the refs didn't agree. We all thought we were better and we probably should've won. A disappointing ending to our season opener.
On a personal note, I'm just glad I got some solid playing time and did well with it. There were so many guys that didn't even get to get in the game. I'm glad the fam got to see me play some. Also I want to thank all my friends that came out to watch. They made an awesome sign and cheered really loud for me. It makes playing so much more fun when there are fans watching. We had a team tailgate after the game on the practice field and it was nice to spend time with the fam there as well. All the other parents were really nice and introduced themselves to us and welcomed us to the team. It was a nice gesture.
We then headed back to the dorm and I got my second load of stuff that mom picked up for me. A nice lounge chair for the room and more snacks will always make me happy. Then they all piled back into the van and headed back to CNU to watch Michael's game vs. Dickinson which is today at 1. I went to church at 5:15 pm in the Basilica and almost fell asleep to the priest's homily. It was brutal. There were a couple of other "nodders" that I spotted as well. I got dinner after that and then just chilled with some friends on campus. I was going to go out to the city but I was too tired and didn't really want to spend any money. It was a fun night anyway. Then this morning I got to sleep in til around 12. I don't really have anything else to do today besides some homework so it'll be nice to relax a bit. I don't have classes Monday or Tuesday and we have practice off today and Monday. Not sure what I'm going to do with myself yet! I have to find something.
Anyway it was a good Saturday and I couldn't be much happier.
Deuces,
-TZ
Friday, August 31, 2012
Pregame
Friday. First official week of school and classes done with. I survived. I had two papers due today and turned em in and am hoping for the best. Calculus was also a little rough today. Started learning new things. Yeah I thought that was weird too. But I'm definitely going to have to do a lot of work on my own to stay on top of that class.
We had practice at 5 today and it was basically an hour of easy pregame set pieces and some shooting. I was placed in the second line up today so I'm hoping to get some time tomorrow. I can't be more excited to start the season. Following practice we had a team dinner of pasta and salad and bread. A great pregame meal and some quality team bonding. Awards were given out for Champion Club members and you had to reach Champion Club level on both the mile and beep test. I was one second off on the mile.... That's it. Oh well, there's always next year to work for it.
The first football game was tonight as well. I stopped by but it reminded me exactly of our high school games. I needed to rest anyway so I left and just chilled with some friends instead. That's about it for today. Tomorrow should be exciting and I might not even have time to write about it. We will see. I'm excited to get to see all of the fam tomorrow for the game as well.
First regular season collegiate soccer game tomorrow!
-TZ
We had practice at 5 today and it was basically an hour of easy pregame set pieces and some shooting. I was placed in the second line up today so I'm hoping to get some time tomorrow. I can't be more excited to start the season. Following practice we had a team dinner of pasta and salad and bread. A great pregame meal and some quality team bonding. Awards were given out for Champion Club members and you had to reach Champion Club level on both the mile and beep test. I was one second off on the mile.... That's it. Oh well, there's always next year to work for it.
The first football game was tonight as well. I stopped by but it reminded me exactly of our high school games. I needed to rest anyway so I left and just chilled with some friends instead. That's about it for today. Tomorrow should be exciting and I might not even have time to write about it. We will see. I'm excited to get to see all of the fam tomorrow for the game as well.
First regular season collegiate soccer game tomorrow!
-TZ
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