Notre Dame's match
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Notre Dame's match
So, ND plays tomorrow night at 7:30. Our forecast low for tomorrow night in South Bend is 7 degrees. but it should be alright, because the lake effect snow warning expires at 1pm tomorrow afternoon...plenty of time to clear the field!
Luckily, the opposing team should be used to it...Minnesota
Luckily, the opposing team should be used to it...Minnesota
Rochin54- First man off the Bench
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I wonder how many fans will brave the elements.
In my experience, the worst place to be in weather like that is an assistant referee. As a center or a player, you can keep moving. As a coach, substitute, or fan, you can bundle up. As an AR, there is one specific place you have to be at any moment and, if play stays in one end for a long time, that place can remain stationary for long periods. Plus, you have to wear shorts! I remember one windy, cold night at Jesuit when I managed to let the wind extend the flag to cover between shorts and socks for a while when I was in the Jesuit defensive end (i.e., standing at the halfway line until they scored again). Good luck to the ladies and gentlemen who get assigned for the ND/Mn match!
In my experience, the worst place to be in weather like that is an assistant referee. As a center or a player, you can keep moving. As a coach, substitute, or fan, you can bundle up. As an AR, there is one specific place you have to be at any moment and, if play stays in one end for a long time, that place can remain stationary for long periods. Plus, you have to wear shorts! I remember one windy, cold night at Jesuit when I managed to let the wind extend the flag to cover between shorts and socks for a while when I was in the Jesuit defensive end (i.e., standing at the halfway line until they scored again). Good luck to the ladies and gentlemen who get assigned for the ND/Mn match!
SoreKnees- First man off the Bench
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and the keeper when the play is in the opposite end...
ohhh_yeah- Pilot Nation Regular
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Yup, but at least the keeper can wear long pants...
BTW, the NCAA Web site has a video link for the ND/Mn match, so it might be available online. Go to
http://www.ncaa.com/sports/w-soccer/ncaa-w-soccer-body.html
and look for the link in the scrolling scoreboard window in the top right-hand corner.
BTW, the NCAA Web site has a video link for the ND/Mn match, so it might be available online. Go to
http://www.ncaa.com/sports/w-soccer/ncaa-w-soccer-body.html
and look for the link in the scrolling scoreboard window in the top right-hand corner.
SoreKnees- First man off the Bench
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I can imagine the ball being pretty hard when it's 7 degrees out. Kicking it and getting struck by it has got to be painful!
Poopdeck Pappy- Bench Warmer
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Not to mention falling or sliding at all on hard ground like that, it makes the even surface of astroturf seem like a pillow
DaTruRochin- Administrator
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The thought of such wintry conditions make 50 degrees in sideways rain seem downright pleasureable.
Poopdeck Pappy- Bench Warmer
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I with ya, Pappy!
FANatic- Playmaker
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Hmm - 6+ inches of snow on the ground this morning, and it's still coming down. We'll probably get another inch or two before it stops this afternoon. It's gonna be a coooold game for dem irish tonight.
Rochin54- First man off the Bench
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Aren't we glad we're not in that bracket!
SoreKnees- First man off the Bench
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I seem to recall we played a playoff game there on a frozen field one year, and in a mudpit another....
Geezaldinho- Pilot Nation Legend
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One of the years we played there was in '98, the year the Final Four was in Greensboro. That time, the Pilots won in Notre Dame, 2-1. If my memory serves me correctly,Tara Koleski's told us that after the Pilots scored their winning goal and the Pilots' fans stopped cheering, you could have heard a pin drop.
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I bet this type of weather does wonders for recruiting. In Florida, its always sunny.
FSUfan- Bench Warmer
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FSUfan wrote:I bet this type of weather does wonders for recruiting. In Florida, its always sunny.
Or dumping sheets of rain.
mattywizz- Playmaker
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although I have never been to Tallahasse..
mattywizz- Playmaker
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It looks like they are going to play. The video feed is up and it looks like they have scraped the snow off the field.
SoreKnees- First man off the Bench
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How did you get the video feed? I'm at the NCAA website but can't find it.
A_Fan- All-WCC
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Never mind. I got it on the ND website. Lots of snow piled up on the sidelines, but players are warming up.
A_Fan- All-WCC
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It looks cold. Even for Chicago or wherever that team is from.
Auto Pilot- Starter
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Yes, I'm glad to not to have to attend a game in those conditions, it gets cold enough here sitting in the stands!
Here's the link to the game if anyone else wants to watch.
http://all-access.cbssports.com/player.html?code=nd&media=91579
Here's the link to the game if anyone else wants to watch.
http://all-access.cbssports.com/player.html?code=nd&media=91579
A_Fan- All-WCC
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Once again, this weather is great for recruiting purposes
FSUfan- Bench Warmer
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Yes it is! I wonder if folks here in Portland realize South Bend is in the Eastern Time zone? I'll be a lot think it is in Central time and won't be tuning in until 5:30 our time.
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