womens soccer 2019

[Topper]

He was the de facto coach when he was at BYU. Too bad he left.

Explain. I don't remember much about his tenure.

[BlueK]

Explain. I don't remember much about his tenure.

Was a long time assistant coach at BYU. Left after the 2016 season to replace the retiring coach at Gonzaga who had been there for 20+ years, I think.

[BlueK]

BYU dominated K-State with 29 shots and 13 shots on goal compared with K-State's 9 and 2. Tucker had a hat trick and overcame her whoopsies of the KU game.

BYU is heading into a pivotal stretch that will determine likely NCAA bid and seeding. LBeach State has played some of the better teams and Santa Clara is always a tough match while Pepperdine defeated Stanford. The WCC is under-rated IMHO, but we shall see. Gonzaga has a former BYU assistant at the helm and is on the upswing.

The RPI was just released. The WCC is looking pretty good due to many of the teams playing strong schedules so far. This sets BYU up for a very good seeding potentially, as their non-conference resume so far is looking stellar. The fact that so many of the solid wins are on the road is also a big deal.

5 BYU
22 Santa Clara
34 Portland
58 USF
66 Pepperdine
92 Gonzaga
127 St. Mary's
204 San Diego
251 LMU
313 Pacific

Wins:
7 Texas A&M
8 @Kansas
18 @Alabama
50 Utah
59 @Mississippi State
113 @UVU
121 @Kansas State
172 S. Utah

0 losses

Upcoming:
165 @Long Beach State
173 UC Irvine

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/soccer...ens-soccer-rpi

[BigPiney]

Explain. I don't remember much about his tenure.

He the men's coach for a long time and the assitant for the women's team. My wife was a trainer for the soccer team in the late 90s and she related the feelings of the players to me that they all looked to him as the real head coach as he was much more knowledgeable and had a understanding of the game. This may have been players talking but the feeling I got was that he was in charge and better respected by the team and that the head coach was more of a figurehead.

[BlueK]

He the men's coach for a long time and the assitant for the women's team. My wife was a trainer for the soccer team in the late 90s and she related the feelings of the players to me that they all looked to him as the real head coach as he was much more knowledgeable and had a understanding of the game. This may have been players talking but the feeling I got was that he was in charge and better respected by the team and that the head coach was more of a figurehead.

I also suppose that perception got a boost from the 2017 season when BYU had an off year. But, the Lavell Edwards model of coaching can be successful, I guess. Last year they bounced back very well from a rebuilding year and got stronger as the season went on as the younger players gained experience. And this year has been off the charts successful so far.

The teams that had Hatch, Vasconcelos and Gomes perhaps had more flash among their stars, but this one is better defensively and probably deeper in general.

[Topper]

I also suppose that perception got a boost from the 2017 season when BYU had an off year. But, the Lavell Edwards model of coaching can be successful, I guess. Last year they bounced back very well from a rebuilding year and got stronger as the season went on as the younger players gained experience. And this year has been off the charts successful so far.

The teams that had Hatch, Vasconcelos and Gomes perhaps had more flash among their stars, but this one I think is better defensively and probably deeper in general.

The midfield play is also very good and their attacking manner is stronger, though I wish they were at times more patient in shot selection.

Here is the latest coaches' poll.

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/soccer...soccer-coaches

[BlueK]

The midfield play is also very good and their attacking manner is stronger, though I wish they were at times more patient in shot selection.

Here is the latest coaches' poll.

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/soccer...soccer-coaches

even two first place votes this week.

[Topper]

Last night looked a little sluggish at times, and they were also impatient with their runs. Good result against a team that is better than its record.

[BlueK]

Last night looked a little sluggish at times, and they were also impatient with their runs. Good result against a team that is better than its record.

I couldn't get a very good stream. Fortunately tomorrow's game is on byutv.

[BlueK]

An rpi update on BYU and its opponents

5 BYU
19 Santa Clara
31 Portland
55 USF
71 Pepperdine
89 Gonzaga
170 St. Mary's
197 San Diego
244 LMU
307 Pacific

Wins:
8 Texas A&M
7 @Kansas
22 @Alabama
50 Utah
60 @Mississippi State
116 @UVU
115 @Kansas State
164 @Long Beach St.
259 S. Utah

0 losses

Upcoming:
169 UC Irvine

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/soccer...ens-soccer-rpi

[Topper]

An rpi update on BYU and its opponents

5 BYU
19 Santa Clara
31 Portland
55 USF
71 Pepperdine
89 Gonzaga
170 St. Mary's
197 San Diego
244 LMU
307 Pacific

Wins:
8 Texas A&M
7 @Kansas
22 @Alabama
50 Utah
60 @Mississippi State
116 @UVU
115 @Kansas State
164 @Long Beach St.
259 S. Utah

0 losses

Upcoming:
169 UC Irvine

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/soccer...ens-soccer-rpi

Toughest games, IMHO, should be Santa Clara, Portland and Gonzaga, with Pepperdine also being a challenge. It's supposed to rain tomorrow night.

[BlueK]

The rpi was updated on the NCAA site following last weekend's games. BYU is #16 after taking a hit to the rpi against Pacific. Fortunately, other than LMU, the rest of the WCC teams are at least around .500 or better.

Wins:
14 @Kansas
23 Texas A&M
27 @Alabama
52 Utah
53 @Mississippi State
55 Pepperdine
114 @UVU
151 @Kansas State
168 @Long Beach St.
203 UC Irvine
299 S. Utah
302 Pacific

Draws:
36 Santa Clara

0 losses

Upcoming:
176 St. Mary's
64 @Portland
162 San Diego
46 @USF
63 @Gonzaga
193 LMU

Current standings:
BYU 2-0-1
Gonzaga 2-0-1
Santa Clara 2-0-1
Pepperdine 2-1
LMU 2-1
USF 1-1-1
San Diego 1-2
St. Mary's 0-2-1
Portland 0-2-1
Pacific 0-3

[Topper]

The rpi was updated on the NCAA site following last weekend's games. BYU is #16 after taking a hit to the rpi against Pacific. Fortunately, other than LMU, the rest of the WCC teams are at least around .500 or better.

Wins:
14 @Kansas
23 Texas A&M
27 @Alabama
52 Utah
53 @Mississippi State
55 Pepperdine
114 @UVU
151 @Kansas State
168 @Long Beach St.
203 UC Irvine
299 S. Utah
302 Pacific

Draws:
36 Santa Clara

0 losses

Upcoming:
176 St. Mary's
64 @Portland
162 San Diego
46 @USF
63 @Gonzaga
193 LMU

Current standings:
BYU 2-0-1
Gonzaga 2-0-1
Santa Clara 2-0-1
Pepperdine 2-1
LMU 2-1
USF 1-1-1
San Diego 1-2
St. Mary's 0-2-1
Portland 0-2-1
Pacific 0-3

Three dangerous games remain, but I would be surprised to see BYU win out the league. Portland, but its defense is questionable. USF has shown some ability and Gonzaga has a former BYU coach.

[Topper]

Women are cruising along. Tonight the team defeated Portland 2-0 in a pedestrian win. I attended the St. Mary's game where the Gaels didn't belong on the same field.

[BlueK]

Here is what the profile looks like now with the rpis updated coming out of the weekend. BYU's rpi inched up to #17 from the #20 it was at last week. It should get more of a bump over the next two games against USF and Gonzaga assuming they win, as those teams both have good records.

vs top 25: 2-0-1
vs top 50: 5-0-1
vs top 100: 7-0-1
road: 7-0-1

Wins:
19 @Kansas
20 Texas A&M
34 @Alabama
44 @Portland
49 Pepperdine
55 Utah
70 @Mississippi State
123 @UVU
152 San Diego
186 @Kansas State
192 UC Irvine
210 St. Mary's
244 @Long Beach St.
302 Pacific
308 S. Utah

Draws:
24 @Santa Clara

0 losses

Upcoming:
58 @USF
84 @Gonzaga
213 LMU