SDSU

Anyone have any insights into the Aztec's? There doesn't seem to be any audio or video coverage of tomorrow's game, at least not that I can find.

Burning question... If the NCAA can stop the fighting Sioux from being used, how come they didn't go after the SDSU Aztecs?

The venue is sort of interesting. It's called the Sports Deck, and is just that, a natural grass surface on the top deck of a parking garage. It has a track around it, and seats about 1,000.



SDSU is interesting, too. They seem to play to their opposition, beating hapless Arizona 1-0, losing to Cal 1-2, and then beating what was projected to be a contender in the Big10 Minnesota 2-1 last night.

Their RPI in 2009 was in the 20's, then jumped to the 90's last year, so it's not clear what sort of game they will give us.

UP, of course, is still a work in progress with the new starters.  Let's hope it is a stepping stone to being where we want to be.

Still looking for a way to get live coverage, haven't found one yet.

I think @wpsdude will be there. He might have some updates.

The game time changed to noon (from 1:00 pm).

About all I can find is that it appears there will be LiveStats here: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=2137

Anyone going to be in the chatbox come game time?

The stats appear a little slanted at this point...particularly the 5-0 foul count.

UP is down 0-1 at the half and is credited with only 2 shots versus 6 for SDSU. It's time for a second-half surge!

I would hope so...

Cripes! The live stats just hit 90 minutes and the score ends 0-1. That hurts. The road can be a cruel place.

All over. SDSU 1, Pilots nil

I missed the first two games (traveling), but so far, I don't like the way we are being outshot - 2 of 3 games so far. It doesn't sound like we are controlling games like in the past.

there will be some shakeups for sure. we need to get better chances for our forwards, or at least start shooting. the games up here players were passing up a lot of chances for the perfect shot.

sure would like to hear a game report from someone who was there

You sure you really want a report from someone who was there, Geez?

Might make you cry.

It is not unusual for the Pilots to stumble early, especially after losing such a great group of seniors.

Give them a few games to figure it out. After that, we'll know whether we have a "real" problem or not.

The margin of error is slim so far for this year's squad. The official story on portlandpilots.com says Sippel hit the post in the 2nd half. Whatever the post-mortem from San Diego, it's time for the team to get ready for next weekend and 2 more road games.

The loss to SDSU was not a surprise. There have been a few signs I've noticed and worried about during the FSU and WSU matches. The team's performance seems to be anemic. Un-energenic? But maybe more....un-purposeful? Is there an underlying shift in style of play? Or is it just plain ole team chemistry that's still in-development? I don't know. It's very un-Pilot like for sure?

Offensive possession has typically been the Pilot defense. But, passing at the start of this season is not quite up to snuff yet. We can't maintain offensive surges. There's been very few threats in the box. How often have we reached the box? We're used to making our living in there!? Plus we just seemed to get de-possessed more easier and a lot more frequently. Or is it just me who observes that?

Anyway....we seem to do a lot more of the watching and chasing in recent matches. What's missing? I think someone with dribbling...ball at the feet skills. That may come with confidence but many don't look like they're confident with the ball yet.

I agree with Gez...a shakeup in the lineup is probably eminent. There's some intangible stuff missing. The team needs an infusion of energetic, all-out play. We haven't been dictating play the last 2 matches. The team seems to be stuck on waiting or responding to play..... instead of making it happen? The learning curve is short. Good Pac-12 teams are on the horizon. OSU, UW, Standford and USC coming up.

Go Pilots!!!