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Zips on top on the entire Big East and it isn't because they've played a weak schedule. Defeated both division champions from last year.

And Marquette fell to Seton Hall. Zips all alone in first. 👍

Blatant missed hold.

Very fun practice to go to. my biggest take away was although the new players are shinny new and have good resumes. I think the core of Tavari, Scott and Amani will be major players and all have improved a lot. (Nate Johnson did not play) Isaiah Gray and Seth Wilson look like grown men that will be bigger and stronger then anyone they guard. Like eye popping big. my biggest surprise was Eric Mahaffey. I think he grew this summer. Hit shots and looked like he will play. Was running with the core of Tavari, Wilson, Harris. Which I thought had starting back court vibes. my most excited player going into the practice was Sharron young. He was as advertised. Might not start but by March could be our best player. Can shoot, pass, and is a pesky defender. my prediction for the opening night starting line up is: Tavari Johnson Seth Wilson Nate Johnson Josiah Harris James Okonkwo

it happens when you say that the blue chip players that used to go to college don’t, but you don’t change your coaching approach. Incredible lack of subs. Players tire and don’t play consistently. Very happy for this win but having only 13 maybe 14 players get game action doesn’t seem to be setting up for a long post season run. Where are Guardeiro, Barboto, Dobrijevic, Buebendorf, ….? Happy to see Jack Roman getting significant minutes he deserves. Glad to see Nicolas Beier.

UA Alumni are holding a "Renew Your Wedding Vows" Ceremony in Lot #10 prior as part of their Homecoming festivities on Saturday. They offered a first come first served 8 spots beginning around 11:00 am for alumni couples (5 minutes per couple). So the wife and I are taking a 30 minute break from normal tailgating to do it. Should be fun. Interesting note - the Zips got beat by BGSU on our wedding day 31 years ago. I recall it was 35-0 at he half. I was listening to Dunn and French on my Walkman as the church was filling up. Hard to believe it's been 40 years since our first date. I don't have an actual date photo, but era-wise it feels like this one is close enough.

Agreed. But rather be 3-0 with Georgetown and Xavier in the rearview mirror rather than looking up at either.

Got no problem with Ydratch. He is as tough and smart as they come. Is he perfect? No. But he gives consistent, maximum effort - always. Love that guy!

Ydrach is a tough mudder. Very impressed.

The Women's soccer team is sorely in need of a goal scorer at this point. I was afraid that the pre-season success wouldn't translate to MAC success, and unfortunately so far it hasn't. The scores haven't been bad, but they hide the fact that the defense is under constant pressure, with lack of offensive threats. Four straight clean sheet losses are quickly making the tournament a pipe dream. Not through lack of effort, but Coach needs to find an answer soon, and Sunday vs. Ohio is a good time to find one. Bobcats are undefeated at 1-0-3, and beat Oakland 7-0 in mid-September, beat BG 3-0 and just had a nil-nil draw vs. Kent State. Go Zips!

Yikes Newell, look for the damn ball.

Yep good pass off the helmet seems right.

There's that Zips defense again

And we get the defensive stop!

That drive is the offense that we have been hoping for for 2 1/2 seasons. Now do it again (after a defensive stop)

Touchdown Zips!

I wonder if BG would have taken a knee with one time out left like Akron did

I mean...sometimes you have to be unorthodox to be an offensive wizard

Another wasted timeout

Great to hear. I assume you meant Josiah Harris. I am looking forward to hearing everyone's observations as I was unable to make it.

Intense practice. Tavari looked good. Josiah Smith Harris looks like he'll be our leading scorer. Skilled & definitely looks like he has a scorer's mentality. Seth Wilson is built like a bull.

Beto is AWESOME. So glad he came to Akron.

There is still very much to do.

One handsome bastard.

To win titles, this is what you must do.. occasionally. But you must play consistently good football, something that's difficult for this team. 😒

Zips WIN!

Big time recruiting weekend. Let’s hope Zips put on a show.

Hey Xavier time to play on a real field for once

sadly, Dar Nag was born in Liberia. I do agree that he would be light years better than our candidates in the past 10 years

The comments about the OL not being physically good enough are simply not true. I went back and rewatched every offensive play. I counted 9 passes that were poorly thrown when the QB had a clean pocket. Also, several of the QB scrambles were unnecessary as the QB actually had time. I’m not saying the OL was perfect by any stretch, but they did enough to give the QB a chance. EDIT: This post isn’t meant to take a shot at Finley. He obviously has to play better and the coaches need to put him in more situations to be successful. Here’s every offensive play for anyone who cares to go back and rewatch. 1st Drive: Play 1 - RPO. Completed pass. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. Play 2 - RPO. Completed pass. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. Play 3 - Swing Pass. Completed pass. 5 man rush. Clean pocket. (Holding on WR) Play 4 - RPO. Completed Pass. 4 man rush. Clean pocket.. Play 5 - RPO. Completed Pass. 5 man rush. Clean pocket. Play 6 - Pass. Scramble by QB as he was already rolling right. Open WRs were on backside (left) of field. 6 man rush. Play 7 - Pass. Completed Pass. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. Play 8 - RPO. Completed Pass. 5 man rush. Clean pocket. Play 9 - False Start Play 10 - Pass. Scramble by QB. 4 man rush. No pressure for while. Play 11 - Pass. QB was sacked. Play was to go deep. Ohio jumped the hot route and QB had to scramble. Play 12 - Pass. Completed pass. Screen going both directions. 5 man rush. James set a block on the CB downfield. 2nd Drive: Play 1 - QB Read. Run. Blitzing safety made the tackle on RB. 5 man rush. Play 2 - Pass. Incomplete pass. QB had all day to throw and one hopped it to target. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. Play 3 - Pass. Completed Pass. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. 3rd Drive: Play 1 - RPO. Run by RB. Blitzing LB made the tackle. 6 man rush. Play 2 - Pass. QB scramble. QB stepped up into the pocket and then chose to keep himself. 4 man rush. Play 3 - Pass. Incomplete pass. Blitz was picked up by RB. QB errant throw to TE. 4th Drive: Play 1 - RPO. Run. LT missed block on DE that made the tackle. 4 man rush. Play 2 - Pass. Incomplete pass. QB under threw WR. Clean pocket. 3 man rush. Play 3 - Pass. Interception. QB stepped up into pocket, but instead of staying there, continued to roll left and throw an interception. 3 man rush. Clean pocket. 5th Drive: Play 1 - RPO. Incomplete pass. Pass threw slightly behind WR. 5 man rush. Clean pocket. Play 2 - Pass. Incomplete pass. QB stepped into the pocket and overthrew the deep ball. QB hit after he threw the ball. 4 man rush. (Penalty on Ohio) Play 3 - RPO. Completed Pass. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. Play 4 - RPO. Run. OL did not block up to either LB that made the tackle. 4 man rush. Play 5 - Run. QB draw that got blown up in the backfield by Ohio’s blitz. 6 man rush. 6th Drive: Play 1 - RPO. Completed Pass. QB was touched after he threw the ball. 4 man rush. Play 2 - RPO. Completed Pass. 5 man rush. Clean pocket. Play 3 - RPO. Completed Pass and Touchdown. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. 2ND HALF 7th Drive: Play 1 - RPO. Incomplete Pass. QB one hopped pass to WR. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. Play 2 - RPO. Run. C & G double teamed the DT who made the tackle and both decided to release DT to work to second level. 4 man rush Play 3 - Pass. Completed Pass. QB wanted to go deep, but it wasn’t there. No initial pressure. The LB (who the RB flipped) eventually got up and applied the pressure. 5 man rush. 8th Drive: 1st Play - Pass. Incomplete pass hit WR in the hands, but throw was slightly behind. 6 man rush. QB hit after releasing the ball. 2nd Play - RPO. Incomplete Pass. One hopped pass to WR. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. 3rd Play - RPO. Completed Pass on TE screen. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. 9th Drive: 1st Play - Pass. Completed pass to TE. 4 man rush. Pressure from LT and pressure from pulling C. QB hit after throw. 2nd Play - Pass. Fumble Recovery. QB dropped the ball on the snap and recovered it. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. 3rd Play - Pass. Sack & Safety. Couldn’t see what actually happened due to previous play replay, but looked like a blitzing LB got the sack. 10th Drive: 1st Play - RPO. Completed Pass to TE. 4 man rush. Pressure came from where TE released. 2nd Play - Pass. Completed pass to RB. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. 3rd Play - RPO. Incomplete pass. QB under threw WR. 5 man rush. Clean pocket. 4th Play - RPO. Incomplete pass. 6 man rush. Pressure came from LG. QB hit after throw. 5th Play - Pass. Incomplete pass. Catchable ball that was slightly high. 4 man rush. Pressure came up middle on RB blitz pickup. 11th Drive: 1st Play - RPO. Completed pass to WR (Bullock). Pressure from RT as DE had free release. QB hit on throw. 4 man rush. 2nd Play - Pass. Completed pass to TE. 3 man rush. Clean pocket. 3rd Play - Pass. Sack. RB was open, but QB didn’t see him and attempted to scramble. Pressure came through LG on a twist. 4 man rush. 12th Drive: 1st Play - QB read. QB kept and was tackled for loss. Looked like he should have gave to RB. 2nd Play - RPO. Pass completed to WR. Pressure up the middle on C, but DT never touched QB. 4 man rush. 3rd Play - Pass. Completed pass to WR. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. 4th Play - RPO. Run. 4 man rush. 5th Play - RPO. Pass completed to TE. 5 man rush. Clean pocket. 6th Play - RPO. Incomplete pass. QB under threw TE. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. 7th Play - RPO. Pass Completed to WR. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. 8th Play - RPO. Option run by TE called back due to penalty. 9th Play - RPO. Pass completed to TE. Pressure came from LT. QB rolled out and was hit as he threw. 13th Drive: 1st Play - Pass. Completed pass to WR. 5 man rush. Pressure came from C, but QB was not touched. 2nd Play. RPO. Run. 4 man rush. 3rd Play - Pass. Interception. Pass thrown into double coverage. Everyone was covered. 4 man rush. Clean pocket. 14th Drive: 1st Play - Pass. Incomplete pass intended for WR. Under threw WR. 3 man rush. Clean pocket. 2nd Play - Finley sacked. No idea what happened as the broadcast was showing the previous play. 3rd Play - RPO. Run. Four man rush.

JoeMo is a great coach and we're lucky to have him!!

Keep an eye on the brown and orange then.