Topics from the football forum. http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php Fri, 18 May 2012 04:21:51 -0500 30 http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=26700
We’ve talked a LOT on this board about the various coaches in Akron’s D-1 history. And we’ve also discussed recollections of numerous memorable games, good (not so many) and bad (too many), over the years. So I came up with the idea of combining the two concepts into a “poll” of sorts (too complicated for a real “poll”, but hopefully this will still be entertaining in its own way).

Here’s the idea. I’m going to list what I believe are the biggest wins and worst defeats for each Zip head coach during his tenure (it’s up to YOU to decide what “biggest” and “worst” mean to you). I’m starting with Dennison (because I never saw a Larson team), but feel free to go back as far as you’d like. I’m curious to see how much consensus there is or isn’t.

Dennison
Biggest Win – Zips shutout Ball St on the road in 1976, 3-0 (Cards were MAC champs)
Worst Defeat – Austin Peay blows out the Zips in a 1980 Rubber Bowl matchup, 41-14.

Faust
Biggest Win – Home standing Zips crush the UC Bearcats 31-0 under a warm autumn sun in 1989.
Worst Defeat – Delaware STATE explodes on the Zips 52-26 in a horrifying 1987 Rubber Bowl tilt.

Owens
Biggest Win – Tough call here (almost went with the Jason Taylor “win” against Va Tech), but I finally decided on the thrilling 35-29 comeback victory over Navy in Annapolis, with Roger Staubach and other Midshipmen alums observing their 1999 homecoming game.
Worst Defeat – Miami U actually takes a knee BEFORE HALFTIME, in a humiliating 65-0 shellacking down in Oxford to close out Owens 1st year at the helm in 1995.

Brookhart
Biggest Win – Getsy-to-Hixon with 10 seconds left, and Zips nip NIU 31-30 in 2005 MAC Championship.
Worst Defeat – Any loss to K.E.N.T. blows, and the 37-15 whipping of 2006, after the Zips started the season so well in Raleigh, ranks up there in most sickening losses of all-time.

Ianello
Biggest Win – The coin says the 22-14 win over Buffalo to close out the 2010 season and provide Zip fans with only their third FBS victory at the Info to date.
Worst Defeat – When you lose a home game to a team from the Big South, that’s all one needs to know: G-Webb 38, Zips 37 (OT) 2010.]]> johnnyzip84 Jason Tue, 15 May 2012 14:05:19 -0500 Thu, 17 May 2012 07:42:23 -0500 26700 http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=26692 Coach Bowden slides in at #3.

It'll be interesting to review this list after the next few seasons.]]> johnnyzip84 johnnyzip84 Sat, 12 May 2012 14:38:09 -0500 Sat, 12 May 2012 14:38:09 -0500 26692 http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=26691 today's Beacon Journal.

Here are a few comments/corrections I have from what had already been posted on this subject in the previous thread:

For azipper

1) YSU is an FCS school - the "C" in FCS stands for Championship, as in they decide the champion on the field. The "B" in FBS stands for Bowl, as in they play for a chance to go to a bowl game. I know some people still long for the D1 and D1-AA categories, but seriously how long does it take for something like this to sink in? As I say that, I realize the new playoff format could likely force this to change altogether once again

2) Actually, the only sell-out in Info history WAS against Morgan St (so Morgan St was a bad example).

Pertaining to GP1's proposal

1) The issue about the NFL draft is a big one (for me). I think it (playing in the spring) could clearly affect our recruiting. One of the reasons why the USFL was successful (IMO), was the fact that there were more than enough pro-caliber football players than the NFL could handle in those days. The USFL took full advantage of that, and I'm afraid the explicit lack of opportunity (regardless of how remote it may be for the individual recruit) to play in the NFL would seriously dilute the talent pool in a proposed spring (college) league.

2) I do like the potential for differentiating yourself from the rest of college football, but bullet 1 might be a showstopper.]]> johnnyzip84 GP1 Sat, 12 May 2012 08:45:33 -0500 Thu, 17 May 2012 16:28:01 -0500 26691 http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=26684 1.Brian Wagner
2.Karl Bostick
3. Patrick Nicely
4. AJ Fox
5. John Clay

Anyone know why Karl Bostick, AJ Fox, and John Clay are transferring. All three had chances of playing. If not start?]]> ZippyWoman08 Zipmeister Wed, 09 May 2012 23:21:48 -0500 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:33:50 -0500 26684 http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=26681 Browns sign former Akron OL Jake Anderson.]]> lilroodude mivid12 Wed, 09 May 2012 15:52:28 -0500 Wed, 09 May 2012 16:34:18 -0500 26681 http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=26675
Check it out:

http://www.footballscoop.com/

http://www.footballscoop.com/news/6362-vid...of-bowden-ballq]]> InTheZone Dr Z Tue, 08 May 2012 22:40:35 -0500 Wed, 09 May 2012 08:41:56 -0500 26675 http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=26669 Source

The Browns and the University of Akron will hold an “Akron Football Friday” luncheon this week.

Mike Holmgren will be a keynote speaker. The event will be emceed by Jim Donovan. Browns tight end Benjamin Watson, former players and Zips football coach Terry Bowden are scheduled to attend.

“The game of football at all levels is ingrained in the culture of Northeast Ohio and we're honored to work with the Cleveland Browns and the Greater Akron Chamber on this exciting event,” Bowden said in a statement. “My staff and I look forward to showing off the campus and our football facilities to the Browns organization and their loyal fans.”

The luncheon is open to the public. Individual tickets are $25 and corporate tables are $250. Reservations are required. To purchase tickets visit here.

The luncheon will take place at the University of Akron Student Union Ballroom, located at 303 Carroll St., Akron.

11:00 - 11:30 AM - Registration and Networking
11:30 AM - Lunch Served
11:45 AM - Keynote Address by Cleveland Browns President Mike Holmgren


I would be interested to read any ZN members highlights if they attend.]]> Dr Z Dr Z Tue, 08 May 2012 12:47:34 -0500 Mon, 14 May 2012 12:22:32 -0500 26669 http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=26668
Also, look for another transfer to come in soon.]]> afootball johnnyzip84 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:57:26 -0500 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:18:48 -0500 26668 http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=26664
A couple of highlights:

- He said the Field House is the best facility of it's kind in Ohio.

- He really likes and respects Bowden, but he cautioned that it will take more than a couple of years to really turn things around. Sure hope he's wrong about that.

I believe WKNR archives their interviews at www.espncleveland.com if anyone missed it.]]> Class of 82 UAZip0510 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:50:33 -0500 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:50:33 -0500 26664 http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=26638
https://twitter.com/#!/KMangum3/status/...077571555012608]]> ZachTheZip Dr Z Thu, 03 May 2012 12:58:03 -0500 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:31:09 -0500 26638