pitside Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 My son's helmet last night prior to the game as we waited for senior night recognition.....passing the torch... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDMac Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 18 minutes ago, pitside said: My son's helmet last night prior to the game as we waited for senior night recognition.....passing the torch... Look at those battle scars on that thing - AWESOME! We'll grab that torch man!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 19 hours ago, NWAkron said: Meanwhile in Athens...."sickening." http://www.bobcatattack.com/messageboard/topic.asp?FromPage=1&ForumPID=6&PID=248522 Meh, if they had a defense as good as Kent's they might have grounds for whining 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, ZippyRulz said: Meh, if they had a defense as good as Kent's they might have grounds for whining And maybe grounds for winning? But, they gave up 37 points to Akron. That is on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cykron Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 11/21/2017 at 7:50 PM, Roo said: I don't think I recall ever witnessing a turnover to touchdown in the waning seconds like that before. The players wanted to walk off the field before they were rushed to make a snap. Just plain stupid. That was unbelievable to watch. Kent State may have edged out Kansas as the worst team in college football this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cykron Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 11/22/2017 at 8:20 AM, Balsy said: The Zips have an opportunity here. Last night was a fun game, singing sweet caroline (I know it's not our tradition, but fans of all ages got into it), with the atmosphere AND a Zips win, it couldn't be sweeter. The opportunity is this: You've probably got a little more buy in from some students. You created a relatively fun atmosphere, something worth being at, and WON THE GAME. They're offering $20 round trip (including bus ride and a T-Shirt and Pre-game party) for students to Detroit (brilliant!). You've got lined up probably the best potential Recruiting class in the Bowden Era, and will likely be getting a second look from those borderline recruits we usually lose on signing day, to potentially flipping them in our favor. THIS is the time, if ever, the Zips need to make a move to establish something. After thanksgiving break, they need to make a HARD push on campus to make sure everyone knows the Zips are in the MAC Championship game. They need to start planning viewing parties with local companies, w/e on campus for those who can't make the trip. They need to make a hard push to students to get them to make the trip, $20 is VERY duable. Hell, I'm willing to personally chip in $100 and buy students a free trip there myself! Plan some hype for the Basketball team/Soccer Team on the Bus as well. Captive audience and get them excited for everything ZIPS that we have going well for us right now. We Zips faithful need to start making calls to local bars to ask them kindly to be playing the MAC Championship game in their establishments. Most importantly though: Zips need to find a way to win the MAC C. Get these younger Zips fans something to get excited about, especially the ones who make the dadgum trip; and carry that excitement over into next year. People want to be a part of something winning, something fun. Nothing beats this opportunity. Find a way Terry. Dadgummit, find a way Terry! Cheers. To the team. And to this sort of fan engagement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 11/22/2017 at 9:22 AM, ZipsVoice said: I thought Kent's pants looked like the players just got home from their day jobs working baggage at the airport! Hey man, those baggage dudes are so vital to air travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Update on Kent's Head Coach search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance99 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Update on Kent's Head Coach search I saw this on Hustle Belt today. If that number is correct, that means NO ONE wants that job. They might be cutting funding for Football down to Ball St/ ULM levels...... Edited December 15, 2017 by lance99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 22 minutes ago, lance99 said: I saw this on Hustle Belt today. If that number is correct, that means NO ONE wants that job. They might be cutting funding for Football down to Ball St/ ULM levels...... I read on Football scoop that a couple of Dino Babers assistants are in the running. They are coachless in the prime of recruiting. They are going to be awful for a long time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1982 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 minute ago, zipsoutsider said: I read on Football scoop that a couple of Dino Babers assistants are in the running. They are coachless in the prime of recruiting. They are going to be awful for a long time. They just need to look harder, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 48 minutes ago, zipsoutsider said: I read on Football scoop that a couple of Dino Babers assistants are in the running. They are coachless in the prime of recruiting. They are going to be awful for a long time. I was thinking the same thing. As of today, Akron Football is preparing for a bowl game and it appears our key recruits are Tweeting that they'll be early signees. Kent hasn't played or practiced since we beat them a 3 weeks ago, and has no coach. Word on the street is Otterbein and Muskingum are poaching their recruits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Kent did get a commit yesterday or the day before, actually. I was shocked. It certainly looks like a dumpster fire, but I won't hate on them too bad. It seems like yesterday a mediocre alumnus D-2 coach was turning us down to stay in Detroit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Kent State with another commit during these trying times. Though it looks like they were his only FBS offer. https://twitter.com/ShaneeJ_2/status/942597206716149760 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) Timely Hustlebelt article discussing the state of the program. Maybe they can take one for the team and we can add Marshall back in their place? I wouldn't mind us getting the pick of the litter of their players as well, assuming we'd be a popular choice based on proximity alone. I'm sure they have a few worth a scholly... https://www.hustlebelt.com/2017/12/18/16787526/kent-state-university-football-division-one-midamerican-conference Edited December 18, 2017 by LZIp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Through close friends of the family, I've been getting information about an Ohio kid who's being recruited, but his only DI-A offer is coming from Kent. As you might guess, he's very apprehensive, and looks like he will go FCS to avoid that mess over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 On 12/15/2017 at 3:18 PM, LZIp said: Kent did get a commit yesterday or the day before, actually. I was shocked. Link? Who's recruiting these guys for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: Link? Who's recruiting these guys for them? Tamatoa Neher and Shane Johnson within the past week per @MACProspectus on twitter. Both look to be from Snow College (JUCO) and have Kent as their only FBS offers according to their twitters and were offered prior to Haynes being fired. Edited December 18, 2017 by LZIp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 And the flashes get their guy! A Rob Ianello disciple at that http://footballscoop.com/news/source-syracuse-offensive-coordinator-sean-lewis-kent-state-head-coach/ Quote Prior to his stint at Eastern Illinois, Lewis was a graduate assistant at Akron in 2011 and coached the tight ends at Nebraska-Omaha in 2010. He got his coaching start as the offensive coordinator for Richards High School in Illinois from 2007-09. http://cuse.com/staff.aspx?staff=544 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Very young. Looks like they're hoping for a PJ Fleck-type hire, but these kinds of gambles end up being a bust more often than not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zipsoutsider Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 4 hours ago, zippy5 said: James Harrison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 minute ago, zipsoutsider said: James Harrison? First thought was Carl Pelini, but he just got hired by BGSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD UA 2015 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Les Miles is from NE Ohio. Wants to coach again according to this article. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/tennessee-coaching-search-vols-reached-out-to-les-miles-early-in-the-process/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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