Buckzip

If we really do turn the corner in the next few years, we need to get out of the MAC.

I would love to see some different formations with multiple rb's.If Pride is going to miss more than a few games, I hope they redshirt him. I would hate for them to waste an entire year of his abilities.Once you come back from injury, it takes a few games to get your legs under you.Combine that with being a true freshman, and he probably doesn't fully know the system.

Nate was the #1 ranked DT in the nation a few years back. Now, as a senior, he is beaten out by a Sophomore walkon. Nothing against Pendleton, I hope he does a fantastic job. However, this must be a tad embarrasing to Nate. Nate never had a serious injury or problem that stunted his development. Either he was the most over rated recruit in the history of college football, or there is a lot more that we don't know about.I am so looking forward to seeinng Ryan Bain play next year.I agree about Pace. When he was a freshman, he looked like he was going to be a star. He suffers from Dwayne LeFall syndrom. That is the disease you get of coming in and looking like a future star, but never getting any better.If Estrada is 3rd team, I hope he redshirts. If that is still possible.Sekinger was redshirted last year due to transfer. This is his first real season of elegibility. He is only a soph.Cechetti is injured. Should be back by week 4.

Fair enough

Unfortunately I have lived my entire life in NE Ohio.There is noone that feels the pain more than I do.When you become numb to the heartbreak, it's a bad thing.

That is just plain wrong.. You forgot to say they are all within 30 yards too.

There is a new depth chart at gozips.comWow, we are using a lot of young players. I think that bodes very well for the future. The o-line especially is very young. I am looking forward to see how some of these guys develop. We have some youth at nearly every position. This will be a great learning experience for these young guys. Having 2 B10 road games early in the season should be great experience for these guys.

Akron 27- Army 14

This was about Hakes. Until a certain poster had to change the subject to start a fight with others. But as usual it gets blamed on the Akron/OSU fan. I am still in awe of how someone can't understand how you can be a fan of 2 different schools. Especially when you went to both schools. Oh well, that's my issue I guess. I guess anyone that can't remember when UA was a DII school will never understand.I have a thought Captain, maybe you should ask the losers that keep bringing up and bashing OSU to stop doing that. Of course I understand you feel that this is a Zips board and they have the right to do that. Again, I agree, However, nobody should get upset when those things are replied to. Then we won't have these discussions. After all, they start every single one of these ridiculous arguments. However, you and others say "the OSU fans start it" I guess when you see or read only what you want to see or read, that is the way it looks.Oh wait, I forgot in this world the jerks are the ones that respond, not the ones that instigate. Instigators are fine. However, if anyone responds to them, they are the troublemakers.... I will try to remember that from now on.I love the line about Zip fans knowing more about what's going on in C-Bus than Buckeye fans. That made me seriously LOL. Must have been posted by an 8th grader. Of course people that say things like that can never back it up with facts..I know, I know, If I don't like it go somewhere else. That is a great line....Actually Captain, I have no problem with you. For the most part you let everyone have at it. However, when you post stuff like you just posted, you may want to look a little farther into things. Just because this is an Akron site, doesn't mean that people shouldn't have common decency and objectivity.

That's kind of sad.Notre Shame is the only big time, or at least used to be, independent out there.We need to change that pattern this week.

Rhoades is the problem here. He should have renegotiated the agreement.Any "average" business person would try to get the best deal possible for his company.That is obviously what our opponent did.

When did Pride get hurt? That sucks. I was looking forward to seeing him play.I guess we will have to wait until game time to find out about Moore and Balaam.gozips.com really sucks when it comes to the roster.

Pre 2000 is the team. DS graduated after 2000. He would certainly be there if this were all time.

You aren't the only one. I am psyched.I would love to see CJ line up in the backfield or slot. Maybe a little slash action.A receiver option pass, some razzle dazzle.CJ is too talented to sit on the bench.I too am looking forward to seeing the RB situation. I am looking more forward to seeing Alex Allen. He has an extra burst of speed.I also wonder if Gary Pride will see some action. He looks like a spark plug,

Come on guys, It's game week.Where is everybody????It's a new seaon with new hopes and some new key players.Instead of people arguing about stuff that doesn't really matter, let's talk some football.New QB-A Sophomore than we can grow with.New Stud DE, some new OL, some new players everywhere.A new stadium on the way. The future looks bright.It's football time...............................................

Before the past 2 years, I don't remember UA ever having kicking problems.We have always had good if not great kickers.2 years in a row is startling.

I have updated to include guys that were mentioned.We need to narrow this down to the starting 22.We need the best at each position. Any help would be appreciated.QB-Mike Johnson-Marcell WeemsRB-James Black-Doug Lewis-Mike ClarkWR-Willie DavisWR-Lavell Bailey- OL-John BuddenbergOL-Mike TeifkeOL-Bryan ShawOL-Mike O'ConnorOL-Ron PasqualeTE-Chris Kelley-Jay DenholmDE- Jason TaylorDE-Pierce JoinerDT- Wayne GrantDT-Eric DrakesDT-Keith QueenerLB-John ClarkLB-Steve CockerhamLB-Brian HilkLB-Bruce KeysDB-Victor GreenDB-Bobby LyonsDB-Shawn VincentDB-Gary TyleyDB-Ozzie JacksonPK-Daron Alcorn-Andy Graham-Dennis Heckman

This sounds great. I am so looking forward to this season.

Hey BZ, what do you mean by this comment? We? You are just another tosu idiot clogging up the board. Take sgm with you and just go away...... Wow, that is a strong statement from a fool like you. You called me an idiot. What do you mean what do I mean? Are you too stupid to understand?My point is that, UA is headed in the right direction. Hopefully in the not too distant future we can compete with some top 20 teams.I am sure in your brainless world, we will win the NC this year.Being a fan doesn't mean you have to be a homer.

There is always more to the story than any of us will know. Maybe JD told him it would be in his best interests to transfer. Maybe he saw the writing on the wall. Maybe he knew he didn't have the talent that the others had. It could be anything. In high school he was a pretty highly rated QB. It was great that we got him.

Well, passion has to be focused. So you are either loving the fact that people write back at you with some of their own passion. (which makes you a troll) Or you are angry because no one respects your wisdom or the superiority of OSU.Either way my point is proven. And this thread was on Sean Hakes, and his decision to leave a program that was not heading in the right direction. Which we all know is direction not towards Sean Hakes. No point proven at all. Only that you enjoy sarcasm. You really do make no sense, but that's ok. You win. I really do quit this time.On other message boards, people have 5-6 page long threads on the same discussion. going back and forth. That is what makes this stuff fun.On here, you consider it trolling. LOL.Is is called-debating, or discussing or 100 other things. We don't call names and we don't atttack. We have fun.Oh well, to each their own. Good luck to you.

"You don't bring up your other Alma Mater? Search Buckzip and count the number of OSU references. Oh so many. Whether it is after someone brought it up or not is irrellevant. Because you constantly compare our players to OSU's""Constantly", that is pure BS and you know it. There was 1-ONE thread where that was discussed. 1-ONE. I am not mad, I am merely telling you the facts.Well then, I guess we will agree to disagree. You feel I shouldn't defend my Alma Mater when it is attacked. I feel differently.You are obviously a better person than me. Are you an NFL referee? It seems that you look down on the person that is retaliating, rather than the instigator. Oh well, your choice.BTW, there is a difference between being passionate and being mad.I am still waiting to prove your point where I get mad. I even said "PLEASE" :DBY the way, you need to visit these types of boards more often. If you think mild debates is considered being mad, you should see some others out there. However, most of it is in good fun. This is sports. Not life and death.

I agree with you. I don't think this is a practice game. They are DI. However, I feel that we, as fans, should expect a win. I guess I am just trying to say that if lose to Army, I feel it is going to be a long season. I think this being the first game of the season is the best thing possible for the team.Noone ever overlooks thier first opponent. It is their first chance to hit someone else after a long preseason camp.

Kind of how some posters are allowed to talk about how teams are so great that we don't stand a chance, but when logical arguments are made to the contrary they get mad about it.The fact is, he transferred, and then was quoted "burning" the University of Akron. "the program was not going in the direction I wanted." That is cry-baby talk for "I don't stand an f-ing chance to start for this team." Or considering he pointed out the receivers leaving, maybe he was fearful of falling to the same fate as Harvey and Lindsay. I think I completely missed what you are trying to say in the first paragraph.Are you saying I get mad when others try to put an argument up against what I am saying? Please show me where I got mad. PLEASEIf so, you are terribly wrong. I state logical facts. Certain others don't seem to be able to discuss things rationally to counter those facts. Then they resort to name calling or being vicious. Of course I am then obliged to respond accordingly. If others start a topic attacking either one of my Alma Maters, no matter which board it is, I will defend it. I have never, ever, ever, ever, ever started a discussion on my other Alma Mater, NEVER.If you are talling about what I think you are talking about, I think you need to reread that entire thread from the start. When reading it, please take off Blue and Gold sunglasses. Also, please be aware that the poster that started the crap on that thread has now edited his post.I could go on much more about that, but there is no need to waste your time or mine. I will just say this, you are terribly wrong. Remember, I didn't start this part of the conversation.I will be done with this part of the thread now as I know it is a no-win situation.Now, if I misinterpreted what you were saying in that opening paragraph, I sincerely apologize.Now onto, the Hakes discussion. You are correct. He did "burn" UA. However, my point was that most transfers say something to that affect. Very few say, "I wasn't good enough", or I didn't want to wait my turn", etc. They "usually" try to place blame on the school they are leaving. These things don't bother me at all. These are 18-19 year old kids. If I was really worried about it and had time, I could probably go to other teams boards where some of our transfers have come from, and find dumb things they have said about their old school too. However, I really don't care. Do you truly believe that all of the transfers UA gets are saying great things about their former schools?

I've heard this from self-described CFB "experts" Oooooh, too many times! Army is not a very good team, but to say they're worse than Fla Int, Utah St., Idaho, or half the Sun Belt is absolutely ridiculous. In fact, I'd say Army is better than half the MAC -- that's why Akron canNOT afford to take a break against the Knights. Of course, Akron can't take a break. However, it is starting to sound like some people are starting to get the excuse wagon warmed up.If Akron is improving, like so many of us hope they are, it shouldn't matter if Army is the worst team or the 20th worst team. We should beat them fairly easily..............................................................................................................