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I thought Bowden Ball was supposed to be the evolved Air Raid offense. The Auburn offense would be quite a stark diversion from that. If this change really is planned, we might as well just come right out and say that Tra'Von Chapman is the new starting quarterback.

I believe the decision to redshirt this year’s entire recruiting class (with the exception of O’Leary) was a calculated gamble on the part of the staff that the program had reached a point where it could BOTH achieve success in 2014 AND build quality depth for the future. Obviously, the gambled failed (at least to some degree) in the end. But at 4-2, it sure looked like a fantastic decision to me. At what point should they have allowed Newman or others to play? The OU game looked to be heading our way until the fumble with but a few minutes left, so it’s completely understandable that you wouldn’t burn any redshirts in that one. You’re still 4-3 and leading Ball St by 8 at the half. The bottom falls out of course, but it’s very difficult for me to imagine Newman, Chandler or any other of the freshmen coming in and turning that thing around. That brings us to 4-4 with BG coming to town and KP16 returning to duty. In my mind, this might be the only time (in retrospect) where it makes even the slightest sense to possibly burn some redshirts. But the way BG handled us along both fronts, I just don’t think it would have made much difference. Buffalo physically dominated us as well. Without Frohnapfel, we didn’t need any help in blasting UMass. Burning redshirts in the last game of a season reeks of desperation to me, and once again it LOOKED like we might not need to used them to win the game. The bottom line is this. There were only two close games in that lousy stretch where a few extra talents might have made a difference. The 1st came when the Zips were still 4-2 and apparently headed to good things. The 2nd was the last game of the year. Considering this, it’s hard for me to complain too much about the staff making the decisions they did regarding redshirts this past year. It also tells me that they’re probably just as concerned as I am about their own dependency on short-time transfers over these 1st few years.

Thanks Mack.

Interesting to see Channel 19 talk with Darlington Nagbe (wearing a Cavs jersey) at the Q last night about Johnny Manziel (clip on 10 pm news on Ch 43). Too bad they had no clue to whom they were talking. Just another Cavs fan, not. Moron Cleveland sports media. So caught up in Johnny hype ( ), they don't know much else.

Odd amount of teams. The only way I'd be on board with adding YSU if it was to replace UA.

I liked Tree and he was a fan favorite for sure, but "Legendary"? I don't think he is in the top 10 in any statistical category is he?

Final score 81-63. Lady Zips advance 8-0. Sina King double-double.

"OH DR. Z, IT MIGHT BE BELOW ZERO OUTSIDE, BUT IT'S HEATIN' UP HERE IN BISON SPORTS ARENA!!"

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/high-school/ohio-high-school/2014/12/03/ap-ohio-high-school-football-list/19865677/ Jacob was named 1st-team All-Ohio.

Better yet, when you are down by a point, you need to take that shot with at least 5 seconds left on the clock, to allow for a possible tip-in or rebound and put-back. I can live with doing what they did if it were a tie game. But, that situation was awful. It seemed as if everyone was afraid to do anything.

At 4-2 and having some nice momentum, there was no reason to lean on the freshmen (IMO) ...... Red shirting them was the right call. I personally agree with the red shirting as by the time we would have pulled the red shirts, maybe it would have help stop the bleeding, but most likely not and it would have been a wasted year of eligibility. Tough call ...... But it's in the rear view.