Hilltopper

Here what I saw from the new guys;* McNees is going to be OK. He seemed in much better condition than what we saw in preseason last year. KD says he lost 12-15 lbs and it shows in his ability to run. he is a much better ball handler than I expected. He is definatly a scorer first. I thought he did OK on defense. *Bardo also looked OK. For a young big man he moved OK and didn't seem lost out there. I doubt that he will help much on offense. He did snag four rebounds and wasn't embarassed on defense. He will play alot if he can avoid dumb fouls.*Sweich is definately a project. He didn't even leave the bench until garbage time. He is very slow and looked a little lost out there. He did make one basket, but if that was his normal shot, it was ugly. He kind of shot puts it to the basket on a line drive. He needs to redshirt and let the game come to him this year at practice.* Steward was dressed but did not get into the game. During the post game show KD hinted that he will play if healthy and I got the impression that he was ahead of McNees on the depth chart before being hurt.Now for the returning players;*Quade looked ready to go. That little jump hook shot will serve him well this year. He got pushed around a bit on the boards.*Wood had a so-so night. Offensively he was not at his best. He did try a couple of short jumpers but they were ugly.*Dials also wasn't sharp on offense. He did look good running the show at the point.*Linhart was his usual scrappy self. Lots of floor burns and fights for loose balls.*Conyers looks like this could be his breakout season. Played under control and looked better on offense than last year.*Goddard will probably see some real minutes this season. He can still shoot. Defense, not so good.*Middleton DNP*McKnight had a weird game. Even though he was the leading scorer you would be hard pressed to explain how. He took some ugly shots and didn't rebound very well. Lets hope he finds his groove and settles into his role.It sounded like KD is counting on Roberts and B McKnight to contribute when they become eligable. All things considered it was a good night.

No doors. Won't be at the final game so I can't take a pic for you. But if it's like last night, someone should have no problem getting a pick with no one in there. I went in a couple of times and was the only one in there. Hot as hell in there, too. Kind of like a sauna.With that small of a crowd, the bowl REALLY shows its age.Actual photo from last night. No joke here.Dr Z, are you sure thats the Rubber Bowl? Looks like Springfield HS to me!

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CK, My 8yr old son said the same thing! It was the most entertaining part of the game.

I've been told by someone close to the program that coach Moorhead is a very strict guy. Once you get on his bad side, he doesn't forget. CJ7 seems to have put himself into the doghouse and there is no relief in sight.

These preseason polls are just guesses on what might be the strongest teams based on last years returning players and any newcomers. What makes me confident that the Zips will be OK at the end of the year is KD's ability to coach up the players all season long. Since KD has been here every player has improved continuesly from season to season, sometimes game to game. As long as we don't have a rash of injuries we will have a great season.

Nice catch CK. Lets hope he blossoms and the Zips get lucky and steal one from the big guys.

I hope I'm wrong about JD, but so many of his battles are internal it would make it hard to go to work every day.The thought of a draw play on second and ten makes me want to vomit. I'm feeling even more glad I was not there Saturday. I have no problem with a running play, but we should be doing what NFL teams do on second and ten. They run straight at the line and try to get four/five and make it third and five/six. NFL teams try to increase the probablity of getting the first down on third down by decreasing the yards necessary on second down. It's just one of those trends that has taken hold the past few years. First down is a passing down and if there is an incompletion, they run on second. Draw plays on 2nd and 10! Those are the kind of play calls you see when the gameplan becomes "Playing not to lose". I agree about the concept of throw on 1st down and run it up the gut on 2nd. Anything on 3rd down 5 yards or less is a good position for the offense. From that yardage you can run or pass.

JD Brookhart = .500 coach at best.

Hilltopper, did you get to watch the game on tv this week? I saw CJ7 on numerous occasions meet CJ11 as he was coming off the field. Tapping him on the head, discussing things. He looked into the game last week. Is this a sign? I hope so. I hope its a sign. I agree that CJ7 has the tools to be a winner, just lacks the focus.

From what I've seen this year I'm note sure CJ7 is ever going to mature into what kind of QB he could be. Even last year I felt he spent way too much time on the sideline goofing off, even when the O was on the field. I thought CJ11 looked pretty good in the Army game, where has that guy gone? Until we can consistantly move the ball through the air and make some big plays, teams are going to stack the box and shut down our running game.

You will need a lawyer to decipher it.

It was way too exciting in the last 2 minutes! I'm not sure how we did it, but a win is a win.

I have many memorable experiences in regards to the Rubber Bowl. The first was the 1969 Acme-Zip game against Tampa, my first ever Zips game. Over the next 37 years alot of good times such as the 1976 season which included playoff victorys against Nevada/Las Vegas and Northern Michigan, Karl Walenda walking the tightrope, epic battles against rivals YSU and Can't State, lots of great highschool games plus many more. The bad times included Chris Angeloffs death on the sidelines, the 1988 loss to patsy Arkansas St on the fumblerooski play, Gordon Larsons last game , a thumping by the Quantico Marines in a blizzard. The most memorable moment of all has to be the November 15th 2005 game against Ohio. That was the night my Dads dream and wishes came true. Dad lived and died for the Zips for 40 years. The Zips won an important game to keep alive their hopes of winning the MAC east. Dad wasn't there to see it, he had passed away exactly 1 year to the day prior. After the game I went onto the field and spread some of his ashes on the 50 yard line. For years he had joked that he wanted his remains scatterd over the bowl by one of the low flying planes so often seen at games. When the Rubber Bowl is finally gone I will still remember the great times more than anything else and it will always be a special place.

I am outraged at the location of my tickets for the Army game. This is just another slap in the face of the loyal fans who have supported this program for a lot of losing seasons. I can't wait to see the thousands of empty seats between the 20 yard lines when no one shows up to use their freebie ticket that someone at their work paid for. WHAT A JOKE!

Your beating a dead horse SGM405. We all know you think Frye can't play. Let it go, you'll feel better in the long run.

He did just enough to lose. My point is how many threads do we need that take potshots at one of our former players? There was already a thread talking about how Frye is "washed up" on the board. All this new thread is doing is getting the Frye supporters riled up. If you were a potential recruit and looked at this site how would you feel about one of the Zips former players get raked over the coals on a regular basis?GP1, I ask again, what has Frye done to you that you despise him so much?

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Please be a bowl... Please be a bowl... Please be a bowl...You mean like this? http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/coll...-mult-headlines(see #13) :blink: I sure hope we DON'T end up with something that looks like that! Please no erector set stadiums. All that looks like to me is a highschool stadium on steroids. I would prefer concrete and brick to aluminun any day.

Couldn't resist another chance to take a shot at Frye and the Browns? Please let us know the reason you think Frye should be burned at the stake? This is a thread about Alleman not Frye.

I have heard the same thing. If it happens, Frye will become the #2 QB and Anderson will be cut. They will pick up some complete scrub to be #3. Also, if it happens, the evidence is complete that the head coach is desperate to win next season, just look at some of the dinosaurs he has picked up the past two seasons. I don't know exactly how it works, but somehow if the Browns cut Frye and another team picked him up then they would lose a draft pick.?.?. If the Browns cut him under those circumstances, I believe they don't think anyone would want him....bad news for Frye.Those who think the story on Frye is incomplete are mistaken. Frye is a sub .500 QB with a suspect arm, accuracy and intelligence. He is accurate when throwing 5 yard passes, but inaccurate throwing long passes. NFL games are won with big plays and he is not the guy to help Cleveland win. The best thing Frye does is scramble...it's too bad it is always with his back to the line.The good news for Frye is that mid season next year when Green goes down for the season, he will be the starter again if he is still with the team. Some of you have to admit that the thought of Frye starting another season for the Browns does not excite the media or fans of Cleveland. I figured you would put in another shot at Frye. Why do you despise him so much? Did he run over your dog? Did he not give you an autographed football? :blink: We all know that you think he is the whole reason the Browns suck. Never mind that they have no supporting cast that would make any QB look bad.(See Jeff Garcia) SPARE US THE CONSTANT NAYSAYING AND LET THE PROFESSIONALS DO THEIR JOB.

As a 35 year season ticket holder I could not be happier with the job you have done coach Dambrot. Keep doing what you are doing, It works!

There you go being rational again! What am I going to do with you Dave?

These guys are like a bunch of rich frat boys. We fans should just be happy that we get to attend their party!

You guys have to remember that he is like a govt. worker. They don't answer to anyone.