ZippyforPresident

Fordham is not good but we are just PUTRID. Why did I waste $30 on this? I feel like throwing my computer out the window right now. I think this season is going to be all about finding consistency.

Now that Arth has been canned, and because rivalry games can be weird and Kent's defense can't stop the breeze from a dryer vent, maybe we have a snowball's chance. Kent's still playing for bowl eligibility. They don't need to be playing in any bowl games. Beat Kent!

Nice!!! As a Rowdies alumnus, I approve. I always thought having the groups bifurcated at opposite ends was kind of awkward. Moving the Rowdies AND selling beer at the corner of Buchtel and Spicer? What's going on here with all of this sensible decision making?

I hate to be Debbie Downer, but I think the Zips will resume their losing ways today. For whatever reason, we seem to be a matchup nightmare for BG. I guess I saw last week as more of a fluke than this team turning the corner. Regardless, reading optimistic posts about Zips football this week has been a pleasant change haha. Go Zips!

Holy moly 😯 That should be the ballgame. Wow.

Sadly, I'm not even disappointed. The game was actually a lot closer than I even expected it would be. I just don't really care about this anymore. It's just not worth it. Looking forward to basketball season.

Z4P's Bryant+ Prediction: Bulldogs Take a Bite out of Buchtel Much to the shock and horror of Akron Zips fans everywhere across the globe, THE Bryant University Bulldogs rescue victory from the jaws of defeat with a 1 point victory off of a sausage calved true Freshman Andrew Daragjati 64 yard field goal. When asked post game about the decision to give Andrew the go ahead for the 64 yarder over the proven upper classmen kickers on the roster, Head Coach Chris Merrit explained he had no other choice, as the other kickers were nowhere to be found after a bus stop in Boardman off of Route 224 at Primanti Bros. Not to worry, the players' families notified the university that the men returned home, full to the point of nausea by french fry, but in extremely good spirits. Buckeyes Bite the Bullet: Upon arrival in Columbus, the massive nation of Akron Zips faithful had lost all faith in the genius of the "Master of Deception", Thomas Edward Arth, when Andrew Daragjati proved his super human status in Bryant's stunning defeat of the sad and hapless Akron Zips at Infocision Stadium. However, Big Time Thomas sure had other ideas for Ohio's favorite footballers in Akron's 3-2 upset of the one thing rurals and urbans can agree on in this insanely mind boggling, ridiculous, absurdly undervaccinated state. Whenever coach Ryan called for Ohio's most precious resource to dive, Thomas had the Zippers duck. It's almost as if Coach Thomas's every move was completely illogical to the point of insane, irrational, idiocy, but it certainly surprised our good ol' beloved Bucks. When asked postgame about the Akron surprise of the century, Coach Day responded that, the Akron play calling was so erratic and unpredictable, it seemed as if no one on their sideline had ever even held a football before, nor had any awareness of time, place, or reality. Talk about catching our beloved Buckeye boys by surprise! In his postgame presser, Cleveland-ish native Thomas Edward Arth responded that just like every other faithful, decent Clevelander, he was worse than heartbroken to see his favorite college team fall to Oregon two weeks before. He wasn't sure what day it was, but he pledged his faithful and undying love for "the shoe" and did have some passionate thoughts about Ohio University's 14-49 loss to Louisiana last Wednesday.

1. Lose, not "loose." 2. Since we can't win with experience, we should be playing "youngin's" with no experience, whom we cannot win with. Seems logical? 3. Arth seems to disfavor the most talented players he has "brought in" and is apparently playing neither "youngin's" or "experience." Interesting approach, however, it seems unlikely. 4. Doesn't, not "don't." 5. Tom Arth is incapable of successfully coaching division one college football. On this, I think we all agree. 6. We all make silly posts. Myself included.

Just had a chance to watch the game. It is notable that Justin Lynch is the younger brother of former NIU QB and Heisman trophy finalist Jordan Lynch. I suppose it makes sense with Rod Carey being Temple's head coach. Not much more can be said that hasn't already been said about this one. It is now very clearly and pathetically embarrassing that Thomas Edward Arth is currently employed at The University of Akron. Although, he does technically still have 4 games left to match the 2-22 mark on the Rob Ianello "Fit for Football Fatality" scale.

I agree with this. Hindsight being what it is, my thoughts when Bowden was canned were, okay, as long as you've got somebody in the chamber who you're sure is better than what we have, because we are awfully undesireable when it comes to football, then that's fine. But that NEVER happened. To be fair to Terry, he did create unprecedented success for our football program. I'll always remember that 2015 Bowl win.

Big win!!! And a chance to make a big statement with #1 Indiana coming to First Energy on Friday! Go Zips!!!

His post literally stated: "I'm expecting Arth to be a failure...". I'd say that would lead a reasonable person to believe that he is NOT expecting Arth to be Caleb Porter. 😂

He'll be the starter. He's a power 5 type of talent. He always was and still is. Bowden brought in jimmies and joes and had realistically competitive teams. In four seasons, Arth has won 9 games at UC Chattanooga and one game at Akron. Kato is a veritable treasure for this coaching staff.

Great win for Ohio. I'm happy for them, they seem like a good group of guys. Preston and BVP are excellent. A Sweet 16 appearance isn't out of the question for them. Good luck against the Bluejays. Court Street is going crazy tonight and that is awesome, but I wish just for once, just once, it could be Main Street overflowing with Zips fans celebrating.

Kent State fan? 😋 Love you.

It feels oh-so-right to finally be back in the MAC semi-finals. This tournament used to be the Akron invitational. Time to get back to that, but Buffalo is really going to be hell tomorrow. I think it was just awesome that Jermaine Marshall came off of the bench tonight almost out of nowhere and became random hero. I love it. I absolutely love it. It's March baybee! He had great energy. Keep it going. Lastly, is it even March without Steve French? I miss making the hour plus trek to Q arena, the gameday chaos and festivities, the nerves, the pregame, screaming/cheering until my voice is hoarse, all of it, and then making the long drive home listening to the French and Dunn postgame, typically after a thrilling victory. End of an era I suppose. Between cliché Reghi and his awful color commentator and the bad zips radio play by play guy, we just sat and watched the game at home without sound lol. I miss the pre-corona world 😫

I agree. While I understand the rationale of running a 1-4 flat type of set or high ball screens with an experienced guard like Jackson who will typically make the correct decision, it seems like we run it a lot and everyone knows what's coming. As talented and intelligent as Jackson is, it's still harder for him to finish at the rim because of his size and when he gets in too deep and is forced to pass, it often results in a turnover. Combine that with a shooter like Trimble or Ali having an off night when they're open on a pick and pop and we really deteriorate on the offensive side of the ball. On the other hand, when it results in a pick and roll alley oop to Reece, it's a lot of fun to watch. I'd like to see them change some things up, I think it could be helpful to show some more things within our style of offense. I know we do run other things, but we seem to be getting really stagnant and it's been that way for a while now. Like The Hip Zip, I personally like "big boy basketball played in the paint," but that doesn't really fit our personnel, my opinion doesn't matter, and Groce knows a lot more about basketball and his players' attributes than I do. Oh, and our defense is not so good right now either. I'm not sure if anyone noticed...haha. Hopefully we can bounce back against da Bulls.

Ohio is a good team. They were clearly fired up and ready to go after being shut down for so long and we... well, we just stunk today.

Well, it wasn't pretty but at least we won. Go Zips!

I think it must have been a Holiday Inn Express.

Still too soon ?

The Redhawks made 17 of 19 Freethrows but missed when it counted and Mekhi Lairy is a dangerous guard. I still can't believe Jackson made that three point heave. We are lucky to escape Millett with the win.

We'll have to agree to disagree on that one. They certainly executed better tonight, but how they have only one conference loss thus far is a head scratcher to me. I don't think they'd crack the top 3 in the MAC east in a typical year (yes, I realize they're in the MAC west lol).

We beat ourselves tonight. That game was there for the taking and just like the NIU and EMU games, we let a less talented team just have it. Maybe all the early whistles got in our heads and hampered any defensive intensity, but we have to find a way to overcome and deal with adversity on the road. This team really does not like playing away from the JAR. Better get it figured out before Kent State.

Idk what that site is, but because it has been such a strange season, we've only played one ooc game that factors into any type of rankings. Let's just focus on Ball Stare. Then, if we get past Toledo, Kent, Ohio, and the Fightin' Pennos on the road, fans can start to stare at rankings.