The Rhinos and Montreal re-new their rivalry tonight at Pae Tec Park. The first meeting since last seasons when Jason Perry tore down the Ultras banner.
In today's Democrat and Chronicle, Rhinos midfielder says it best. "It's Montreal, Bottom Line."
Minnesota last night came back from 0-1 down against Seattle to win 2-1 in the final 12 minutes. The three points, allowed them to jump over Montreal in the standings and now, the Impact are officially in last place.
Jeff DiVeronica asks today in his blog, if the rivarly is still as heated as ever?
John Ball understands it. Other players understand it too. The fans get it as well, all you have to do is read www.RhinosZone.com or listen to the daily radio shows to see it. Ball says it right also, when he says he needs to teach the younger players about the rivalry. Sure, this is a new thing for guys like Tiger Fizpatrick, Ross Smith and Danny Earls. In fact, they may not think much of it, because those players have played on bigger stages.
One thing we've always learned about the series between the Rhinos and Montreal is this: Talent doesn't always win. Heart and Desire always does. When these teams play, points in the standings are tossed out of a window. They don't matter. The team that plays with more heart and passion, wins. If the Rhinos don't understand that, all the talent in the world won't help us. We are the stronger and more talented club then Montreal.
I do think the club will hear Ball's message loud and clear. This match is for the pride of Rochester. It's more then just 3-points. "It's Montreal, Bottom Line."
My Starting XI-
Vallow - Ball, Smith, Palguta, Earls - Kreamalmeyer, Tiger, Gregor, Guppy - Menyonger, Salles
Prediction: 3-0 Rhinos. Tiger, Ball, Menyonger.
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