Captain Kangaroo

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.

Rob Ianello says that's 13 too few.

After the Toledo loss, Bowden stated (regarding recruiting): "We need a #1. We held back jersey #1 this year because we didn't feel there was anyone who really could fill it. That's our biggest priority this recruiting season...getting us someone to wear #1." The next morning in the PD was a feature on Kirtland's #1 Damon Washington. Coincidence?

A good post sabotaged by the internet.

Frenchy's call of the injury was one of the all-time greats.

A defense that can play the run straight-up, and not have to sell out completely to stop the run-middle would be awesome. In text book run-middle situations, the swing pass outside absolutely kills us. We stack the middle 100% of the time.

"Lose big... lose by a little... win by a little... win big." That's the progression Bowden promised. He's got the first 50% down, the upcoming 50% should be more fun. Note - While I have not lost any faith in Bowden, that fake FG was one of the worst football plays I've ever seen.

So was Billy Mays.

Bowden didn't get rid of Nicely or Moore, huh? Coulda' fooled me. If Pohl is as good a QB as Williams, of course he'll have similar numbers. That isn't and Jean Dixon-esque prediction, and taking it to the bank will only get you a stupid look from the bank teller. The reason Williams was a back up in 1-AA was - the guy in front of him was better. If Williams were at UA for those 3 previous seasons, he'd have been a starter at the 1-A level. His logistical circumstances don't dictate is ability. Weeden is from OK State, isn't he a starting NFL QB? Cincinnati Bengal starting QB Andy Dalton...a "system QB" at TCU, right? Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert, starting NFL QB, right? Your broad brush is lacking paint.