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Dear Football Gods, What Dr. Z meant to say was POUND THE BALL, BUT PLEASE TEAR THE DELAYED HAND-OFF PLAY OUT OF MILWEE'S PLAYBOOK. Thank you. Sincerely, ZipsNation

There's a saying in business: fail quickly! BG ripped off the band aid.

I had the opportunity to interview Jabari Arthur last week prior to his UA Hall of Fame induction. Here's how it went: Jabari Arthur Interview Thanks as always to Dr. Z for the layout.

I think his 6-6 was counting a bowl game pounding. But back to the topic at hand - Zips by 14.

Eerily similar situation...the hiring AD is no longer an AD and now works for a sports marketing company. http://www.sent-trib.com/sports/bgsu-ad-chris-kingston-resigns/article_1d6fa0ba-ffe5-11e5-a284-179ea5d15988.html

Keep in mind it would have taken I-an-II-o 7 years to win what Jinks won in 2.5 seasons.

Sometimes googling a coaching candidate works out http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/21862192/oklahoma-state-cowboys-mike-gundy-offensive-coordinator-internet

Yesterday’s news Doc, we live in a 24 hour news cycle...

I'm going to go ahead and call this one a must-win

Pivotal game in regards to the season/Bowden's job. Win and we are still on track to go bowling. Lose and it probably all but seals this regime's fate barring some unforeseen circumstances.

One of my favorite Zips sweatshirt is navy (pretty faded now) with a chenille script Akron in gold....bought it at Rubber Bowl final season....still get raves about it, even from some of current Zip athletes when they’ve seen it....I too like the Scripts. Plus it reminds me of when the marching band used to perform “Script Zips” with a tuba player dotting the “i “ ....take that Suckeyes!

Kinda funny...during today’s game the Browns p.a. Announcer called Jatavis’ name twice on tackles, mistaking #52 for #57...his spotter probably mis-identified. Funny, because he’s the Zips p.a. Announcer too!

Current Gaucho Dan RPI Akron 51 Upcoming opponents Creighton 15 NIU 47 SIUE 28 W Michigan 49

It's too late! Milwee should have gone years ago!

I would ditch every play that involves a run pass option. Any play that involves one of these, mostly causes confusion, penalties, turnovers, or negative yards. I would love to see more trap blocking instead of RPOs. I can't remember the game last season where the Zips successfully run a bunch of these with Deltron, but it was fun to watch. Design an offensive plan that is more simplistic that does not include Kato running the ball at all. Stay in the pocket, and throw the ball, so he can progress as a passer. And please run more plays to Maverick. I watched a practice this offseason where the ball went to him every third play. I was convinced he was going to have a big year. Every time he touches the ball good things happen. He and MTB bring a physical play to the offense. I've seen Kato make good decisions running the four vertical concept, I would enjoy watching more of that as well. Get rid of instant replay. It's garbage, and doesn't work. I watch the replay on a 55 inch led tv with perfect light in my living room, while the ref watches a 7 inch monitor on the field in sunlight. That makes zero sense to me. I'm not sure I understand the Zips punting concept. If I play the Zips I rush the punter every time. We missed Brian Bell and Alvin Davis yesterday. Those two help create turnovers that seem imperative for this team to win. As far as positives I witnessed, it was the most effective I have seen Van run this year, and it was the best game Brady has played as a Zip. The Zips can kick a long field goal. We have to win next week, or the season's wheels are off. I think the Kent game comes at the perfect time this year.