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Asking around, here is the general consensus of the Zips status as we roll into Game #1 - The Zips will be "alright" this year. The offense should be in the top 1/3 of the MAC. This should be the best Zips OL in Joe's tenure. There are 7 or 8 guys playing really well right now. Last season there might have been 3 or 4. Finley is a top 3 MAC QB. His accuracy has improved. He's bulked up a bit. He's a team captain. Gant and Gee are dinged up. Redshirt Freshman Sean Patrick is a quick kid with good running instincts and will see a lot of PT on Thursday. The WR group is thought to be better and deeper than last year, even with the loss of Norton. Mason may turn out to be the best of the bunch. Marcel Williams (Marshall) has fit in very well. Alex Adams, Polk, Walker, Monteiro (Pitt) and Grear (Fresno State) will all see appreciable PT. If fully healthy, Grear could be a big addition. Ruggow has also been dinged up. He'll be the 2nd or 3rd QB depending upon the situation. Johnson has good legs and size, and a little better arm than the now-departed Bullock. He'll probably be slotted for a similar role as Tahj this season. Cibastion Broughton could show up anywhere, at any time. Ronald Hull stands out as the most capable DL. There are a slew of other big bodies that really haven't distinguished themselves. They'll rotate until there's some separation. LB is a similar situation. We have a lot of bodies, but no one is really standing out. PT is there for the taking to whomever shows well. Markus Boswell could turn out to be a surprise impact player as the season progresses. The secondary is the strength of the defense. White, Reed (Kentucky), Anderson (Washington State), Branch (Sr. and former Kent team captain) all had excellent camps. Not sure who will be the kicker on Thursday. It's a positional battle that remains up for grabs. The Zips were able to get their training table returned, but at the expense of some recruiting tools. Our budget is what it is... Wyoming has won 5 of their last 6 games against MAC opponents for a reason. They've played in a slightly better conference and had slightly better players. Deeper budgets, bigger staff, etc. On paper they should beat the Zips. Are they a little jet lagged from the long trip from Laramie? Are they overconfident in facing a Zips team that's been a regular in the Bottom 10 for seemingly forever? Or, can Finley light it up...the Zips secondary generate a few turnovers...and the Zips start the season 1-0? Gimme a 41-40 Zips victory. Finley gets the Gatorade bath. Can we get a Wallenda to tightrope from high above the Infocision faithful at halftime?

What a great day at First Energy Stadium! First trip back North in a while, and we timed it so we could see the women/men double-header. Not sure why the two matches couldn't have been scheduled closer so more people might have come early to watch the women, but at least gave us time to hit our Fave Swenson's - and WOW! Who knew? There's a Swensons now by the funeral home on Exchange!! Anyway, a pretty sizeable crowd for the women's game, and we got to meet some of the players at the autograph session afterwards. A nice bunch of women, and so many are YOUNG! lots of freshmen and sophs. As for the match itself, pretty good action! Adison Hall, a freshman scored first on a very solid goal. The second goal was a PK, and it was warranted, by another freshman Fineen Creegan, and she didn't mess around. Emma King's goal was a slow roller past a charging GK out of position, but it was still a heads up play by King. The defense was a little porous, but the women didn't quit or hang their heads when the opponent scored. Nice tempo, nice pace, some spacing needs to be addressed, and a little worried about the GK position, but a win is a win and Coach Kuhns was into it the entire match. I'm sure she knows she's being judged, but I found her approach and management refreshing. I'll leave the men's game analysis to the others to discuss.

Did she trip over a green dildo?

Any word on the Serb?

Zips are now ahead of both Dayton and Ohio State, making them the top ranked team in Ohio. 💪

Through the Zips first two games, they have scored 4 goals. All four have been scored by subs! Three of the 6 assists registered have been awarded to subs! Might Akron score more if the subs play more? Realize the sample size is small, even tiny, but it appears that one of Akron's assets this season is depth- as others on this board have mentioned. Might the team max that possible advantage by running the other team down, being ultra aggressive, and using waves of fresh legs?

Wyoming holds an all-time record of 12-6 against teams from the Mid-American Conference (MAC), though they are 12-5 against current MAC teams since 1996. Their record against the MAC is further broken down into 5-3 at home, 4-2 on the road, and 3-1 at neutral sites. Key Details Overall Record vs. MAC: 12-6 Record vs. Current MAC Teams (since 1996): 12-5 Home Record vs. MAC: 5-3 Away Record vs. MAC: 4-2 Neutral Site Record vs. MAC: 3-1 Wyoming vs. Akron, 0-0 Wyoming vs. Akron game-by-game record is 0-0. Thursday, August 28th is the first ever game between the two schools. Wyoming vs. Ball State, 1-0 Wyoming's game-by-game record against Ball State is 1 win and 0 losses.The only matchup between the two teams was on September 18, 2021, which Wyoming won at home with a score of 45-12. Wyoming vs. Bowling Green, 1-1 September 17, 2011: Wyoming defeated Bowling Green, 28-27. September 27, 2008: Bowling Green defeated Wyoming, 45-16. Wyoming vs. Buffalo, 0-0 Wyoming vs. Buffalo game-by-game record is 0-0. The two schools have never played. Wyoming vs. Central Michigan, 2-1 December 22, 2017: Wyoming defeated Central Michigan 37-14 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. September 7, 2002: Central Michigan defeated Wyoming 32-20. September 16, 2000: Wyoming defeated Central Michigan 31-10. Wyoming vs. Eastern Michigan, 0-2 September 23, 2016: Eastern Michigan Eagles 27, Wyoming Cowboys 24 Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan Details: The Eagles secured a dramatic win with a late touchdown drive and an interception. September 12, 2015: Eastern Michigan Eagles 48, Wyoming Cowboys 29 Location: Laramie, Wyoming Wyoming vs. Kent State, 1-0 Wyoming's game-by-game record against Kent State is limited to a single game: a 52-38 win for Wyoming in the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. This was the only recorded matchup between the two teams in the provided search results. December 21, 2021 Wyoming 52, Kent State 38 Wyoming vs. Massachusetts, 0-0 Wyoming vs. Massachusetts game-by-game record is 0-0. The two schools have never played. Wyoming vs. Miami (Ohio), 0-0 Wyoming Cowboys and the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks have never played each other in football. Wyoming vs. Northern Illinois, 2-0 Wyoming holds a 2-0 record against Northern Illinois, with wins in their only two matchups: a 40-34 victory on September 3, 2016, and a 50-43 win on September 11, 2021. The 2016 game was in Laramie, Wyoming, with the 2021 game occurring in DeKalb, Illinois. September 3, 2016: Wyoming won 40-34 September 11, 2021: Wyoming won 50-43 Wyoming vs. Ohio University, 2-1 Wyoming hold a 2-1 record against Ohio University. Game records: 12/30/2022-NeutralTucson, Arizona -- L 27 - 30 8/30/2008-Laramie, Wyo. -- W 21 - 20 9/22/2007-Athens, Ohio -- W 34 - 33 Wyoming vs. Toledo, 2-1 Wyoming leads the all-time series against Toledo 2-1, with wins on October 2, 2010 (20-15), December 30, 2023 (16-15), and a loss on September 8, 2012 (Toledo won in Laramie). The series was tied 1-1 before the 2023 game. Game-by-Game Breakdown Oct. 2, 2010: Wyoming won at Toledo, 20-15. Sept. 8, 2012: Toledo won at Laramie, 16-15. Dec. 30, 2023: Wyoming won the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, 16-15. Wyoming vs. Western Michigan, 1-0 Based on available records, the Wyoming Cowboys and Western Michigan Broncos have played each other just once, in 1996. Wyoming won the inaugural game between the two teams. Game record Date: September 14, 1996 Wyoming 42, Western Michigan 28

I'll be brutally honest. This is really, really, REALLY basic stuff that (judging by your age) you have absolutely no excuse not to understand. How are you an Akron grad and not know this? Marginal Rates aren't a universal rate. They're brackets. So while the Marginal rate might be 91%, ZERO people pay that as a total of their income: (just an overly simplistic example): 1-20,000 = 5% 20,001-40,000 = 10% 40,001-100,000 = 20% 100,001-150,000 = 60% 150,001-200,000 =91% Someone making $200,000 when the marginal rate is 91%, isn't taking home $18,000. They're taking home $126,500. Just because the marginal rate is 91%, doesn't mean it's your effective rate. Only money over that margin is taxed at that amount. And yes, yes it is a fact that the marginal rate was 91% from 1951-1963; and era of unmatched economic prosperity in the USA, where we expanded the middle-class to the largest middle-class in human history. You have no excuse to be at your age and not understand this. And I'm sorry, you cannot argue that the wealthy in the 1950s were just hiding their money in more creative ways. No, there wasn't as concentration of wealthy in that wealthy class as there is today. It's just a fact. Our country was most prosperous when it had higher marginal taxrates to prevent the concentration of wealthy. It is a fact.

Usually around 20,000 give or take a couple of thousand either way. When Wyoming hosted Texas and Nebraska a few years back they added 10,00 temporary seats to handle the Longhorn and Cornhusker faithful. War Memorial Stadium's capacity has been reduced to 25,000 something, down from 29,000 with the recent renovations. "The War", as we call it, had a peak of 32,000 seats 20 years ago or so, but the number has steadily been reduced with each renovation. Given that the State of Wyoming's population is listed at 576,851 according to the 2020 Census, I think they've right sized the War. UW is the only 4-year institution of higher education in the state so it's facilities are top notch because they don''t have to compete with another state sponsored university. The latest renovations to the "War"

It is so exciting to be talking about marginal rates 2 days before one of the most interesting and competitive football opening games. I'm pumped! Damn the fact that this is a sports forum. Bring on more economics. It is more relevant and exciting. Who cares if we have a legitimate chance to be bowl eligible, providing Goodrich can get the NCAA to rescind its ban. I bet Moorhead is glued to this conversation. I know I am.

https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/rankings/college-rankings/ncaa-di-men/ The United Soccer Coaches have released their most current vote....and they say that the number 16 ranked Zips will host the number 10 ranked Moutaineers this FRiday night. Are the coaches correct? Will both of these 2 teams be receiving a top 16 bye when the NCAA tournament begins in November?

https://collegesoccernews.com/college-soccer-news-mens-soccer-week-1-top-25-poll-virginia-makes-big-jump-up-to-20th/

West Virginia with a 4-0 win over LaSalle Maryland went on the road and got a 1-0 win at number 25 Georgetown The New Haven Chargers (this is their first year in Division 1) defeated Providence 1-0 Reminder- Georgetown and Providence were predicted to finish 1-2 in the Big East- Eastern division

Wyoming's head coach Jay Sawvel end of fall camp press conference: Click This

If, 4 games before the home opener, the article subtext shows someone is interviewing Joe Moorhead about family, movies, music and happy people, what additional details are needed regarding the frivolity? It sure makes me pine for the good old days of George Thomas.

I'm ~140-145 lbs and my goal every time I eat at Rockne's is to wolf down a Mack the Knife plus the fries. Someday this will probably catch up with me, but that day is not today. It's very, very good. @DCPoke Ahead of the game on Thursday: - Welcome to Akron. I hope you have a nice experience. Hopefully the forecasted rain doesn't occur around or during the game. Temperature wise, it should be perfect (low 70s/upper 60s). Echoing previous posts, you cannot go wrong with Rockne's on The Strip in North Canton. - Much as you believe this Akron game will be a litmus test for Wyoming's season outlook, Akron fans have the same view for our season. We have been very competitive in the majority of conference games the last 2 seasons, but the wins have eluded us for the most part. We finished last year strong and are hoping to build upon that momentum, especially with a rare returning starting QB in Ben Finley. - I know you have nothing to do with this, but thank you to your alma mater for playing at Akron. For our fanbase, seeing a non conference D1 FBS opponent at the Info is like seeing a winning Browns season. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's special. Wyoming is a great opponent and when Akron makes the return trip out to Laramie, I'm hoping to make the trip.

This team has the chance to be very, very good. Their possession and decision making seems... sharper compared to previous seasons (I could be wrong, just a feeling based on the first two games). HUGE contest on Friday. Go Zips.

Agree that Sullivan and Borneo looked lively and skillful. Hopefully Ferguson finds his form soon... they'll need another scorer in the box. I've also thought Roman has been one of the more consistent players in both games - really like his hustle and ability to make things happen. Overall, the team looks like a group that's putting the pieces together so hopefully that means a big upside. Excited to see how they perform after a week of practice against a strong side in WVU!

"What did he do to encourage attendance?" is another valid question.

Top Drawer soccer made their selection for pre season All American teams. Mitch Budler was selected as one of the top 33 players in the country. https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/2025-mens-division-i-preseason-awards_aid54968

Your post was pointless because it was inaccurate.

That's not the way marginal tax rates work and you know it. Do you work for FOX News?

The highest tax rate in the 1950s only applied to income over $200,000. Today, $200k = $2.4 million. They didn't invest in workers to keep their taxes down. They created paper losses on real estate and country club memberships. A summer home was a great way to keep your taxes down. There were many more ways to hide income in the 50s that didn't exactly find their way to the middle class. Does anyone really think people in the 1950s making $200,000 per year and only took home $18,000?

Yikes.