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What better time to beat Penn State than immediately after their HC gets a big fat contract extension?

True Freshman Matt Hanson could play on the inside if needed. He's 6'3" 245 lbs and might be better suited as a D/E. 300 lb O Lineman Andrew Siegman could help out if an injury thins the ranks.

We play the DE as a hybrid DE/LB position so it isn't as big of a deal as you might think.

Yeah, the zipper was invented in Akron. So it's definitely an old-school nickname. But I like it, it's unique & reflects the community. Zippy the kangaroo came about via a student mascot contest, what, 50-some years ago? I don't have time to google it this a.m. Zippy won sort of as a joke - ala Yale's fight song "Boola Boola." He's a funny mascot who is wimpy, utterly non-threatening & usually runs away from the other teams' mascots. He's a comical mascot, not to be taken seriously. Again, love it. Though Zippy has a pouch, Zippy was always considered a male until recently, when someone pointed out only female kangaroos have pouches. Lol. Now sometimes Zippy's called a "she." Whatever. But it kinda spoils the non-threatening wimpy-ness of Zippy if he's morphed into a female. It throws a politically incorrect curveball at his harmless, wimpy schtick. Another mascot shouldn't want to beat up on a girl. Lol. It ruins the inside joke.

I will be really surprised if he does not make the roster and return kicks for the Colts this year. He has earned it. He is also using the same elusive moves to create space for himself as a receiver. I love that he is having such success. It's talent, but it's more than talent. He wills himself to success.

Jojo had: ---3 receptions for 60 yards ---1 run for 7 yards ---1 punt return for 7 yards ---1 kick return for 25 yards

He is, indeed. He won't have the stats, but drawing the doling call was nice play on what was already a free play.

JoJo is having a good game for the Colts Vs the Cowboys. Looks really good.

University of Akron football: Zips coach Terry Bowden still facing difficult decisions after final Saturday scrimmage of fall camp "One of the most important is choosing who will serve as backup to starting quarterback Thomas Woodson, who appears to be completely healthy after offseason shoulder surgery." - music to my ears.

Weather forced the Zips to warmup inside before taking the field today. Coach Hickson keeps a watchful eye, as Deltron Sands gets some work in. Travonte Junius hits the sled. Alex and Tyler bring an attitude to practice. Coach Ekkens puts his offensive line through drills. Jovann Letuli practices a technique drill. Coach Milwee looks on as Kato throws an out pattern. Josh Ward practices his get off on the right side of the line. Manny Morgan pulls in a one hand grab. Warren ball focuses on ball security. Anthony Young brings in a Kato Nelson pass Alex Ramart warms up with Nick Johns.