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Now THAT'S a rivalry.

That's what I thought after Northwestern got beat. While I think that should be enough too, I just wouldn't bet the house on it.

On the surface, the Miami/NIU outcome would appear to provide some hope. But there are two important facts from that game that affected the outcome. First, NIU's starting QB Chandler Harnish was out for it (last time I heard, he may or may not play against the Zips). Second, it was Zac Dysert's first start at QB for Miami and he's looked very impressive so far.So if Harnish can't go against the Zips, we might have a chance at a big upset. If I were Fleming and company I'd do everything I could to make the QB (whoever it is) beat me. NIU's rushing attack is very strong. We'll need some turnovers to keep it within reach. In the end, I see a better than expected Zip performance, but still a loss nonetheless.Huskies 27Zips 21According to Rivals.com Harnish is still out this weekNorthern Illinois backup QB DeMarcus Grady will start again this week, against Akron, in place of the injured Chandler Harnish (knee).Also somewhat interesting from the same article: Ball State's MiQuale Lewis ran for 301 yards and teammate Cory Sykes for 203 yards against Eastern Michigan last week. It marked the first time in FBS history that a team had a 300-yard rusher and a 200-yard rusher in the same game. We'd better be able to run on EMU!

Jus can't see anything being salvaged of this season and NIU is reasonably good this year. I wil give the Zips one thing and that is that I do not believe they have given in, I still see a fight in them. NIU 20, Zips 13 (missed XP not two field goals).

Well as best I can tell one of their most important cities still stands, unlike any of that modern Aztec construction.Wow, never, ever imagined I might see Mayan vs. Aztec (well maybe if it was San Diego St) smack talk on this board. Never know what you're going to see in ZNO.

Really impressive that Humpty was named to the first team. Also, I didn't see Singletary's nickname used in the article, that must been in an earlier version.

Since you are a (secondary) ND fan, I'd assume you'd want to include Paul Hornung in that group of "Golden Boys"?

And Michigan St is at #23. Those two games should help in the RPI column (plus even Hartwick is at 61) so if we take care of business we'll be fine. Buffalo is at 175, that's likely what kept us out of the top two spots since UCLA and Wake played some difficult in conference rivals and were ranked below us last week. Go Zips!

Of course not...as expected.EDIT: And, BTW...the e-mail I sent was pleasant, just asking if it was true that the MAC had no automatic berth this year and why.Received a response from the MAC today. No explanation of the loss of Automatic Qualiification in 2009, just that the MAC would regain AQ in 2010.Wow, so it is true then, the MAC does not get an automatic bid this year. What is with this conference? I'm betting some other conferences would be interested in us for soccer only. Could we auction ourselves off and raise some money for the program at the same time?

haha hes already made his run through the mac though, at BGI know - that's why he's perfect, he knows the conference already.

http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index_files/Page10090.htm And TopDrawer Soccer's team of the week for good measuer:http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soc...2728/Big-MoversBy the way, we are the last undefeated team in the country. Monmouth lost over the weekend.And as one final side note, if you haven't seen this it is worth watching:SMU 95 Yard Goal

Urban Meyer is an Ohio guy. I say we make him an offer.

We're at 7-7. Zips capitalized on a fumble, Syracuse had a long drive. By the way if anyone is watching Can't State is up on Ohio.

So now we're freezing out our own kicker - sheesh. Nice, right after he apparently hit a 51 yarder and then misses the real one.

Tough fought game - Zips pull out a 1-0 victory. 15-0-0. VERY impressive. Props to all of the folks who made the trip up.

Just had a free kick by Nanchoff, didn't get a goal but the announcers did mention how easy it is to see if the defenders are ten yards off the ball on a football field (one guy looked a little close to me ).

By the way, thanks for this - had to download a new RealPlayer but its working well. Zips streak of not allowing a goal in the first half is still alive too!

25 minutes into the game and Buffalo doesn't even have a shot, let alone a shot on goal. Our defense is fricking awesome.

Even more suspicious, that was the last time ZNO member "hoopla" was ever heard from. Maybe he took a better position on another board.

By the way, the ladies won 2-0 at Buffalo earlier today. They have really improved this year.

12 minutes in - no assist - wish we could get more info but glad we at least have this.

Must be warm there - usually there is a foot of snow in Canada by now.

Interesting snippet at the end of that article. Meanwhile the topic of huddled conversation between coaches and players at the end of the scrimmage was the performance of 7-0 Zeke Marshall. The final numbers kept by Akron's staff spoke volumes; 2 points, 2 rebounds, 0 blocks after the five eight-minute scrimmages for the freshman center from Pennsylvania.When Elton tells you he's not ready, then he's not ready, darn it!

Thanks bzg, I had even been searching the Buffalo web site for it and didn't find it (and the Zips usually have a link right from their schedule page). Good to see my complaints were heard at the highest level. For anyone that wants the link, here it is.http://www.ubathletics.buffalo.edu/menssoc...DB_OEM_ID=10800Go Zips!

An hour before the game and I can't find a single thing for it - no audio, no gamecast, no nothing! Grrrr!