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Tyler Sanda is developing into a serviceable "target" classic Centre Forward. He is thick and strong. He receives the ball in traffic, with back to goal, and holds it, waits for support. Good to see Sanda playing extended minutes. No one else on Zips roster does the things mentioned above. This gives Embick yet another option.

I appreciate the viewpoints of Lee Adams and Keener'92 along with the viewpoints of others who disagree with them. I agree that criticizing Coach Bowden is not blasphemy any more than supporting Coach Bowden makes one a "disciple." There's no need for those who believe on balance that Coach Bowden is doing either a good or bad job at UA to take potshots at each other that are irrelevant to a reasonable discussion. I can't speak for others, but I pay the most attention to those who make intelligent points without questioning the intelligence of those who present thoughtful counterpoints.

Just a little note from the weekend. The facebook tailgating page had the best week ever because of the bottom picture. Total reach within a whisker of 1500 and 6 new page likes. If you weren't there you missed out. The Phi Psis had what they called Pigskinpalooza for their annual football reunion and what a party it was. Great turn out, great shelter & some of the best barbecue I have ever eaten in my life. Seriously. And this is coming from a guy that knows a thing or two about grub. Kudos to all the people that made it happen. Very impressive.

I thought the Zips played a tough game against one of the MAC’s Top 3 teams. Woodson had a decent game, considering the conditions. The fact that he’s a sophomore is heartening. He’s made huge strides from last season. I’d expect it’ll continue for the next 2 ½ years. Hope our young WR’s improve with him. Penalties hurt us. The lost 1st and goal from the 5 yard line looms the largest. Although no one’s mentioned it - the roll-out where Woodson had a wide-open Coney, and/or 15 yards of open field in front of him, and chose Option #3 – throw the ball out of the endzone, was a huge mistake in such a tight game. Coe was a force. Sans OU’s initial couple possessions, the entire defense was unbelievable. Scott’s interception was awesome. Stein was clutch. This is essentially the same Zips crew that tanked it in the last half of the 2014 season. I hope they are motivated to not let it happen again. Losing the MAC opener by 2 points to OU is hardly a reason scrap the season, or can the coach. Of the 7 games left on the schedule, 5 are imminently winnable, and the other two are possible W’s if we stay healthy and continue improving. Nice job Zips on Saturday. You fell a couple points short, but only 4 years ago your program was losing to Western Michigan 66-6...in the 3rd quarter! You’ve come a long way, but you need to finish the job this year. Beat EMU and shock BG (a team that’s coming back to earth a bit). Then come back healthy after a bye week and punch CMU in the face. In a steady, cold rain, of course.

Thanks for sharing ZipsBurgh. The one that happened to me that ZipsNation will apprectiate was... A UAB fan sitting to my right suddenly said something like, does it piss you guys off when fans show up to your games wearing Ohio State stuff? I said absolutely it does, why? And he proceeded to point out the apparent UAB fan who had just entered the stands and walked by wearing Alabama Crimson Tide crap. He continued to commiserate with me about how that happens at numerous events.

Criticizing Bowden is not blasphemy, although his disciples may think otherwise. Lee Adams is one of the few competent football posters left on this board and to suggest that he is a know-nothing is preposterous. I shudder to think what this board will become once the zealots succeed in driving all the non kool-aid drinkers away.

Cheering from home today with my newest Zip, 1 week old Alexander. Saw this on Facebook and thought I'd share. Go Zips!