Captain Kangaroo

Really? I didn't say they were. I asked the question: "When was the last time the Zips were favored by 9 points vs. a Division 1A opponent?"

Back in the Rubber Bowl Days, Marshall would bring 8k fans to a game. The whole "We Are...Marshall" chant going left-to-right in the stands was always pretty impressive. Will Marshall still get 8k to travel to Akron? 4k? I have no clue regarding Marshall fans since they left the MAC. Just curious if TV and Internet availability of games has eroded their road fan base.

When was the last time the Zips were favored by 9 points vs. a Division 1A opponent?

Marshall Preparation

They want everything in Columbus. I like how they stole the state HS football playoffs from Canton/Massillon. Who needs the money more...Columbus or Canton? MF'ers.

Who knew?

"Those who don't learn history are condemned to repeat it." Zip_ME87 wins this debate. Logic, facts, research, avoidance of hyperbole, specifics...the total package.

If Brown does move to Guard, what does it mean? Our existing interior OL is underperforming?Brown is too slow for tackle?We are going to run more Saturday and want a bigger, stronger body on the interior?I would go with #3. I saw Brown in scrimmages, and he absolutely engulfed the opposing DE (Dorvalis, I believe) when he played right tackle. I think Brown at Guard shows that Bowden would want to run the ball more-frequently than we've seen in games #1 and 2. I'm all for it.

If you read my post, there was nothing cocky about it. In fact it contains a very realistic qualifier: "Assuming that we won the prerequisite games." You are taking a fun thread completely out of context, and telling everyone what they obviously already know. The question is: "If Akron won the prerequisite football games, wouldn't it be fun to see an add like NIU's run in a local paper?" Would any local alumni have the balls to run it, in Akron -- "The Heart of Buckeye Country"? Was anyone else at the JAR when that "Zippy - Thriller" video ran, and Zippy introduced everyone to "Brutus Blackeye"? Everyone was clapping along to the video until... Zippy nailed Brutus in the face with the basketball. Then half the crowd sat in stunned silence, while the other half cheered. That 3-second snapshot spoke volumes about "Zips Fans."

I'm in for $51. I will await BigZip's go-ahead. Can GT tell us what a full-page Beacon ad costs? BTW - The "run" that the ad gets over the web and news outlets is infinitely more valuable than the print ad itself.

Could you ever see anyone in Akron having the balls to do an "equivalent" to this? Assuming, of course that we won the prerequisite games... Reminds me of the old Cincinnati ads of a few years ago.

Gunnar Holcombe, meet your son.

Where will Zips Central Tailgating Be?

Next Marshall Victim? With Bowden being from West Virginia and Marshall (good following) being the opponent, I'm expecting some good out-of-town newspaper articles this week . As ZN.o members find them, please post 'em.

If he went blonde this week, that would be the coolest!

Marshall of 10 years ago is still Marshall now. Fast, game-breaker wide receivers. Big-play offense. Their RB's AVERAGE 6.7 yards/carry. Their WR's AVERAGE 17.3 yards/catch. By contrast the Zips average 3.4 yards/carry, and 11.7 yards/completion. Lee Owens beat Marshall a couple times with defenses FAR less talented than the 2014 Zips. But Paul Winters' offense could keep up with a lot of teams. Marshall's undisciplined play and swagger has historically cost them against the Zips. It will be interesting to see what Bowden has in-store for the Herd. A conservative "Penn State" game plan, where the Zips try to control the clock and let the defense harass Cato, who's only completing 57% of his passes. Or a shoot-out, "Michigan" game plan where LT Smith gets some deep balls, and Pratt actually makes a showing in the box score. How much Hakeem Lawrence do we see this week? I'll guess 5X more than we saw last week. I don't see how a Penn State game plan works against the Herd. We won't be able to keep up, unless we get a ton of turnovers. Whatever color Coach Bowden's hair is this week, I hope he let's it down and slings the ball like it's 2012!

How many beers deep was he?

It was a Bludgeoning Sandwich. A bludgeoning, followed by a comeback, sandwiched by another bludgeoning. The Zips can win the MAC this season. Get the offense going, TB.

What brutal beatdowns I'm witnessing tonight.

That was a fun thread to re-read. Brought back memories.

Just look what the Browns training camp has done for Berea. We could be "The Next Berea!?"

I heard it was a tribute to former Penn State whistle blower Mike McCreary

I wonder if having a torch in the same room with AA is a good thing. If Daquann Papers is added to the dorm room, we could have a new Cheech and Chong movie?

We've already played @ North Carolina (Hipsher era). K.e.n.t is playing at Kansas. If we wanted to play such marquee road games, it wouldn't be too difficult to arrange.