Captain Kangaroo

He won 11 games at K.e.n.t. State. Not in a decade...in a single season. Winning 11 games in 1 season @ K.e.n.t. is more impressive than winning 20-in-a-row @ Auburn. Water-into-wine is about the only thing that might potentially top it.

It's amazing that Bowers went from a 1-win program, to an Orange Bowl program. Reminds me a little of when Anthony Buford bailed on a downward-spiraling Coleman Crawford basketball team and made it to the Final Four w/Cinci.

Think Giorgio Bowers has any regrets leaving the Zips for NIU?

If you want a reminder of the ABJ coverage quality prior to George, click here, and go to pic 5-of-13. Who knew our linebackers handed off to our linebackers? Then again, it was Ianello.

Creighton game can apparently be viewed here. I predict akronzips71 will have problems with the feed, and start multiple threads to discuss it.

I really don't see enough of the term "Roo." They should really market that term more. Very underutilized.

I watched them play SDSU last night. They are a scrappy, athletic team. They'll be a good test for the Zips. Unrelated Question - If a Tree blocks a shot on December 27th at the JAR, will anyone be there to hear the sound? I digress... They are coached by Mike Davis...former Indiana (Bob Knight's successor) and UAB coach (CUSA COTY only 2 years ago). Fired after a respectable 6 years

Who was the last Jackson player to be any good at the D1 level? Jamie Bosley 15 years ago? I look forward to seeing the 5' 10" phenom lighting it up at the JAR in a couple years....when we play Malone.

Anyone who doubts NIU can compete with FSU need only look at former FSU starter Avis Commack, who made the mistake of trying to tackle Jordan Lynch at about the 5 yard line this season...and ended up flattened and semi-conscious at the 2 yard line as Lynch strolled into the endzone. I title this picture: "Before the Lights Went Out" - Beat writers always steal ideas from our board, so here's one - Interview Avis Commack and see what he feels about NIU's chances against his former school. To a lesser extent, a Bowden might also have interesting thoughts on the subject? You're welcome.

Dewey beat Truman too.

Forget LeBron then. Dru Joyce went 7-for-7 in a State HS Championship game. All 3-pointers. His Freshman year. He started for 4 years at a high mid-major D1 program and ranks among the all time leaders in points and assists. All without LeBron.

How did LeBron do on the SVSM Freshman team? Or Dru Joyce? I thought if you were good enough, you played Varsity in 9th grade?

I think the same AK Rowdies have been at the JAR for 8 or more years? What happens when those guys finally graduate?

Where is the band located at other MAC arenas? I know @ K.e.n.t. it is directly next to the away bench.

Is it turning lemons into lemonade to say that, with 7 MAC programs focusing on bowl preparations, Bowden should have a recruiting advantage by recruiting "distraction-free" in December?

Abreu drove and got off a good shot. In comparison to past similar situations (McNees bombs...Dru Joyce 28-footers) it was a good, close-range shot. Abreu had eaten the MTSU guard alive all day, so I liked our chances with his dribble-penetration.

It's November. I bet as the season progresses those teams will increase their win total. Hard to believe we lost to Coastal Carolina...we were undefeated going into that game!?

My explanation - Patrick Ewing has a lot of spare time now-a-days.

The now 2-4 Fighting Beach Shop Strip Mall GoGo Bar Steroid Chickens just got waxed by Boston U 74-44. Not looking like a "quality loss" for the Zips.

Says the guy whose team has 3 wins in three years.

I'd take Marshall back in a heartbeat. Great fans. Travel well. Exciting games. Logistically perfect. Good basketball. Does anyone remember the MAC took NIU back after they departed in the 80's? Nobody died. It actually worked out well.

No doubt about it.

One way to tell if you are a "True Zips Fan" -- If the Zips lose on Sunday and you blame the referees. Or the NCAA.

PLEASE do not cut-n-paste someone's column. ZipsNation will get in trouble. Please ALWAYS cite a source for your information.

With a nickname like "Trey," I have to believe he's disappointed in netting only two DUI's.