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And Kent State STILL sucks! Go Zips!

MAC vs. FCS 8-0 W Ball State vs. C.Connecticut W E. Michigan vs. Monmouth W Ohio vs. Howard W Buffalo vs. Delaware St. W Toledo vs. VMI W AKRON vs. Morgan St. W Kent St. vs. Howard W. Michigan vs. Delaware St. W Bowling Green vs. E. Kentucky W CMU vs. Maine MAC vs. BIG-10 3-7 L Kent St. @ Illinois L N. Illinois @ Iowa C AKRON @ Nebraksa L W. Michigan @ Michigan W E. Michigan @ Purdue L Bowling Green vs. Maryland W AKRON @ Northwestern L Kent @ Penn State L Ball State # Indiana L Miami @ Minnesota W Buffalo @ Rutgers L CMU @ Michigan St. MAC vs. BIG-12 0-2 L AKRON @ Iowa State L C. Michigan vs. Kansas MAC vs. Sunbelt 1-0 W W. Michigan vs. Georgia State MAC vs. Mountain-West 1-1 W Toledo vs. Nevada L E. Michigan @ San Diego State L Toledo vs. Fresno St. MAC vs. AAC 1-2 W Buffalo @ Temple L Miami vs. Cincinnati L Ohio @ Cincinnati (you morons had this one! Soooo mad. OU making the MAC look bad) MAC vs. C-USA 0-2 L Miami vs. Marshall L Ball State vs. W. Kentucky MAC vs. ACC 0-5 L W. Michigan vs. Syracuse L Toledo vs. Miami (Florida) L Ohio @ Virginia L N. Illinois @ Florida State L BGSU @ Georgia Tech MAC vs. PAC-12 0-2 L BGSU @ Oregon L N. Illinois vs. Utah MAC vs. SEC 0-2 L C. Michigan @ Kentucky L Kent @ Mississippi MAC vs. Independents 1-2 L Ball St. @ Notre Dame L Buffalo vs. Army W Ohio vs. UMass

30 miles from Lincoln, NE....traffic already backed up....Go ZIPS?

Gameday fellas. The long wait is over. Go ZIPS!

If I had to do a write-up for a Cornhusker newspaper it would read something like this: Zips fans under no false illusions that they have a good chance to win in Lincoln, but they do believe that there elements in play that still leave them with an opportunity ruin Scott Frost's big premiere in front of the Cornhusker kingdom. A near recent upset in the Big House and a road win against Pitt, are both recent enough experiences to make the Zips believe they can go steal this one. They are hungry after humiliating losses against Lane Kiffen and their MAC opponent, Toledo. What the Zips have going for them: On Offense Athletic QB who shown the ability for explosive play and good decision-making. This QB played primetime HS football and will be eager to show the football upper echelon what they missed out on by overlooking him. The receiving corps has more threats than have been acknowledged, including a big bodied graduate, a return to his original position for Michael Traylor- Bennett, and talented hiungry receivers like Dre Williams, Nate Stewart, and Maverick Wolfley, nephew of famed Steelers alum, Craig Wolfley. A mature Kyle Ritz will lead a bigger bodied and more athletic offensive line. Injuries gave younger players opportunities to see live action in 2017, so they are nto as green as they appear. This may be one of the better sized OLs the Zips have faced up against a P5 team in recent memory. On Defense Ulysees Gilbert III is perhaps a faster and stronger version of former Zips Jatavis Brown, who terrorized both MAC and P5 programs as a Zip and who has made a name for himself as a Charger. Gilbert has been moved to outside LB this year, giving him an increased ability to terrorize the QB. Former FSU recruit, Brian Bell is hard hitting, nasty linebacker. He plays with a chip on his shoulder. Jamal Davis at DE showed a lot of promise last year and all accounts point to him raising the bar this year. More depth at DL than 2017. If you are looking at 2017 film, you are likely to see quite a difference. Among the best in D1A when it came to interceptions last year. Brown, Alvin Davis, Shawn Featherstone, Denzel Butler, and Jordan George are all talented. Their depth has been augmented by R-Fr, and highly recruited Jordyn Riley. The legacy of Chuck Amato lives on in Todd Stroud. Expect some new twists to the solid LB U style play that we are accustomed to from Amato-style defenses as a new assistant coach joins Amato's long time sidekick, Stroud. Special Teams Expect zero improvement from the Zips specialists. Their coverage and return teams were average and similar is expected in 2018. What the Husker have against them Inexperienced QB - we won't beat a dead horse here. He is obviously talented but the degree that he needs some D1 live actions reps to mature has yet to be seen. In the end, it will not matter, the Huskers will live and die by this kid, so they might as well rally around him. Frost mania - this type of hype can backfire. MAC teams usually do better against P5 programs than people expect until mid-way through Q2. If the Zips get ahead early and go into the locker room with a lead at the half, doubt could creep in. Offensive line and defensive secondary both are vulnerabilities.

Because I have to be a homer, and refuse to be anything less: 27-24 AKRON

That didn't last long. Fun game to watch though

Flipping back and forth on my birthday between the Indians, Michigan/Notre Dame, and the Zips with an Octoberfest in my hand. With around 10-20 minutes until kickoff, here's to an excellent 2018 season. Dilly dilly ladies & gentlemen!

Bobcats gave up 645 yards of offense to Howard. Howard had 4 turnovers. Bobcats secondary is a joke. And Rourke was pulled out in the 1st quarter.

We’ll have our hands full with Kent this year. Their QB is a baller.

The day is off to a great start with Illinois knocking off Can't State. Let's see what prime-time has to offer. 38-31 Akron. Go Zips!

Illinois just stopped Kent on 4th and goal at the Illini 6 with 2:12 left in the game. Still 31-24 in favor of the Illini.

I guess Yedlinny's knee feels fine.

Without looking at the roster and starting with those players along the back rail... Daniel Oliveira, Ahmed Allen, Chris Lue Young, Nick Sabilis (I think, but hard to see) Ben Lundt, Marcel Zajac, Marco Micaletto, Peter Zecca, Joe Korb, Sammy Tojaga, Abdi Mohammed, Braden Petno, Kotaro Umeda, Morgan Hackworth, Faisal Ghaffur, Skye Harter, Diogo Pacheco (I think after enlarging photo), Barth-Luther Muafo (ZipsMSoc alum) Ricky Cabellas, (I can't tell who is standing facing Skye) Ezana Kahsay Edited ... I think Diogo Pacheco is behind Skye Harter & Faisal Ghaffur.

OK.....Living in Tennessee...and only seeing a few matches a year...I would fail miserably at this test.... Mr. Micaletto is easily identifiable.... the test...please identify as many Zips in the photo as you can.... Thank you said the man from Tennessee

DEANDRE YEDLIN! GOOOOOOAAAALLL!

If you have time in Lincoln, check out Peperjax Grill to see how you think it compares to the old Chartroose Caboose.

They can contact 2020s as of midnight last night

I may be a little extra jazzed by the news of the Indians acquiring Josh Donaldson, but tomorrow is the first game! BEAT THE CORNHUSKERS!

https://gozips.com/news/2018/8/31/mens-soccer-zips-battle-pittsburgh-to-close-homestand.aspx this has a 3 minute interview with Coach Embick. Embick is obviously very disappointed with the NC State the 3 players praised by coach Embick...are David Egbo, Joe Korb, and Marco Micaletto........ hmmm....seems to me that our line up expert.......has been praising the same young men

I'm not an expert on Chicago traffic, but it might be easier coming from the E to just pay a few tools and skip the 80/94 traffic leaving the turnpike. My nephew travels through out the city for work swears by an app that he uses. I can get you info on it if you want, but Saturday afternoon traffic shouldn't be much of an issue. The 80/94 section between the turnpike and 94W is always a bear. If you get to Evanston early enough, you could look for my Zip flag in the golf course lot.

credit to the Rowdies...for good artwork in their tweet. This young team with 19 new players....needs strong support from the Rowdies

Wonder what it will take for him to stick with a team? He’s been an all pro in the pre season for the past couple years?